The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

This week features a hilarious look at a whale mating frenzy that combines marine biology with absurdity. Discover how TikTok is reshaping America's dinner plates, with quirky treats like THC-infused snacks. A spooky Halloween vibe emerges as candy shortages loom due to rising cocoa prices, leaving trick-or-treaters in suspense. There's an amusing critique of Dunkin' Donuts' Halloween marketing and charming takes on classic costumes, ensuring a perfect mix of laughter and seasonal fun!

Alfonso Cuarón, a five-time Academy Award-winning director, dives into the complexities of truth and narrative in our modern world. He discusses his new series 'Disclaimer,' where Cate Blanchett plays a filmmaker grappling with unsettling revelations. Cuarón reveals how long takes and music shape emotional connections in film. He also examines how people curate their personal narratives while navigating a landscape of conflicting stories, adding a humorous twist with anecdotes about fellow filmmakers. His insights reveal the art and challenge of storytelling.

Seth Meyers, former head writer for Saturday Night Live and host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, shares his sharp comedic insights on current events. He critiques the absurdities of political rhetoric through hilarious Halloween-themed anecdotes. Seth offers a candid look back at his career, reflecting on a recent New York Times profile filled with loving jabs from his boss, Lorne Michaels. The conversation also touches on parenting tales that blend humor with relatable family dynamics, all while keeping it entertaining and light-hearted.

Kieran Culkin, the Emmy-winning star of 'Succession,' brings his sharp wit and charm to the conversation. He shares a hilarious take on balancing his professional life with family commitments, revealing he hasn't even finished watching his own show. Kieran also recounts a wild Yankees game incident, emphasizing his connection to New York and family nostalgia. Expect lighthearted banter about theater, Halloween fun, and a peek into his upcoming film, 'A Real Pain'!

VP Kamala Harris presented her closing argument in Washington, D.C. at the spot where her opponent launched his 2021 insurrection, the Trump campaign made a huge mistake by insulting all Puerto Ricans, and people have set fire to ballot collection boxes in three states. Tom Hanks talks about reuniting with his “Forrest Gump” collaborators Robin Wright and Robert Zemeckis for the new film, “Here,” in theaters this Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rhetoric at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally was so racist it could cost him a key swing state, VP Kamala Harris rallied with two of the most popular women in the country, and Jeff Bezos created a firestorm by yanking his newspaper’s planned presidential endorsement at the last minute. Actress Robin Wright says she and her “Here” costar Tom Hanks picked up right where they left off 30 years ago after filming “Forrest Gump.” “Here” opens in theaters this Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bestselling author, NBC political analyst, and friend of the show Jonathan Alter offers fascinating details about what he observed from the front row of Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York City, which led him to write his latest book, “American Reckoning.” The book also includes new reporting on Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi’s public and private efforts to convince President Biden to end his reelection campaign in the summer of 2024. “American Reckoning” is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile… Actor Al Pacino shared a harrowing story from his youth, a pill for male birth control is on the way, an unexplained doorway has emerged amid the ice in Antarctica, passengers spotted a gigantic rat on a Spirit Airlines flight, and a German pizzeria is in big trouble for delivering cocaine alongside pizza orders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert launches a brand new consumer-focused segment that chronicles America's obsession with buying stuff. Next, chef, restaurateur and "The Bear" star Matty Matheson tells Stephen why he set aside "the chef-y stuff" in favor of everyday homemade dishes for his latest cookbook project. "Soups, Salads, Sandwiches" is available everywhere now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump aims to mimic a Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, Tucker Carlon said incredibly gross and weird things about spanking a “bad girl,” and VP Kamala Harris will rally alongside Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen. And if you don’t know her favorite sandwich or which animal she fears the most, do you really know superstar actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices