The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Meanwhile... Crocs fans are going to flip over the new collab with McDonald's, the state of Connecticut may be guilty of false advertising, and a new pasta dish from Heinz is being met with skepticism. Next, Stephen Colbert loves technology and he loves delivering the latest tech news in his tech-focused segment, Cyborgasm! In this edition Stephen looks at the AI features in the new iPhone 16, a fusion reactor built by a math student from off-the-shelf parts, and a robot that observed sharks sleeping on the seafloor. 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 first couple of late night launch their latest joint venture, a cookbook of their favorite recipes from family and friends, with a raucous cooking demonstration at the Ed Sullivan Theatre. Stephen and Evie prepare a shrimp and hominy breakfast dish in this extended edit from what aired on TV! Make sure you grab your copy of "Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves" at http://www.colbertlateshow.com/cookbook. 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

Few people believe Donald Trump or J.D. Vance when they say they don’t care about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, the former president wrote the captions in his new coffee table picture book, and President Biden swapped hats with a Trump supporter at a 9/11 memorial event. And the amazing Jeff Bridges describes in this exclusive extended interview how he learned he had lymphoma, and after conquering that disease he fell ill with Covid and had to be hospitalized. Luckily he recovered and shares some of the wisdom and perspective that got him through it, and was later able to get back to work on the set of “The Old Man,” now on FX and Hulu. 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 breaks down reactions to the Harris-Trump debate, including the racist rumor about people eating pets, and decodes the easter eggs hidden in Taylor Swift’s Instagram post endorsing Kamala Harris for President. Stephen surprises Samuel L. Jackson with the footage of his first paying gig in show business, a television commercial for the Krystal hamburger chain. New episodes of Jackson’s latest project, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” air Thursdays on Peacock. 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 Late Show went LIVE tonight after the Presidential Debate! Hear Stephen Colbert's LIVE monologue following the first head-to-head, mic-to-mic fiasco between Trump and Harris, and stay tuned as he's joined by CBS News' John Dickerson for the full scoop after tonight's debate. 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

As the candidates prepare for Tuesday’s presidential debate, former VP Dick Cheney offered a surprise endorsement for Kamala Harris, Donald Trump announced that Stephen Colbert is on his list of enemies, and Flavortown mayor Guy Fieri shared what happened to him at Sylvester Stallone’s house. Jim Parsons talks to Stephen about the life-affirming themes in the play “Our Town,” which is considered one of the great works of American theater. Jim’s production of “Our Town” opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on September 17th. 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

Actor Jack Lowden knows he's lucky to be working alongside giants like Jonathan Pryce and Gary Oldman, and he doesn't miss a moment of their performances even if they happen on days when he's not needed on set. "Slow Horses" is streaming now on AppleTV+. 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... McDonald's is ditching the plastic McFlurry cup in favor of a paper version, actor Channing Tatum hates doing laundry, and Millennial slang has officially become old-school as Generation Alpha comes into their own. Next, science-lover Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest science that is sciencing in his sciency segment, The Sound of Science. 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

Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy aviator and astronaut, championing reforms to tackle gun violence, shares his personal journey through loss and advocacy. He urges the public to pressure lawmakers for common-sense gun laws. The conversation also touches on his children's book 'Mousetronaut Saves the World' and humorous sibling rivalry in the context of space missions. Additionally, he discusses pressing issues in Arizona politics, including women's rights and the need for bipartisan cooperation on immigration.

Stephen Curry, a four-time NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist, shares insights from his stellar performance at the Paris Olympics, earning him a devilish nickname. He dives into the importance of making golf accessible for young black and brown players through his Underrated Golf tour, blending mentorship and competition. The conversation humorously touches on the absurdities of the current political climate and critiques candidates' antics, bringing sports and social issues together in a compelling dialogue.