The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

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Director Jon M. Chu tells Stephen about his upbringing in Silicon Valley and how access to emerging digital film technologies fueled his rise as a filmmaker. Read more about Chu’s life and career in “Viewfinder" which 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

Superstar actor and comedian Kevin Hart joins the host to discuss the impact of accountability culture on American comedy. They talk about what it's like to 'miss' with a bad joke and share insights into refining comedic craft and experiences in the celebrity world.

Melinda French Gates, founder of Pivotal Ventures, encourages more women to run for office. The podcast discusses Kamala Harris's strong performance, family milestones, and Melinda's commitment to women's rights and empowering women leaders.

Emmy-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen discusses his new film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' in depth. The podcast also covers Kamala Harris' political journey, the rise of internet memes in politics, and funny stories about getting starstruck by celebrities.

Beloved actor Keanu Reeves joins Stephen Colbert for deep philosophical discussions and a lightning round on his biggest film memories. They cover topics like life's meaning, Reeves' injuries, and his collaboration on a novel. Reeves also talks about potential sequels, a music tour, and his impact on fans with iconic roles like 'The Matrix'.

Martha Stewart, the legendary cooking expert, shares her inspiration behind a new cotton candy dessert at her Las Vegas restaurant. The episode covers sweet memories, a raspberry coulis recipe, and upcoming projects like her 100th book and collaboration with Snoop Dogg. The hosts delve into creating the unique dessert with gold leaf toppings and discuss the popularity of new desserts at The Bedford in the Paris Hotel Las Vegas.

Jennifer Aniston recommends a beauty treatment to Kim K., George R. R. Martin critiques CGI dragons, heroes save choking raccoon, Irish man unicycles across country, Costco's doomsday meal kits, elephants vaccinated against herpes.

Charlamagne Tha God discusses the credibility of the Supreme Court's recent rulings with Stephen Colbert. They talk about the impact on upcoming elections, the role of the presidency in maintaining order, and the need for honest political conversations amidst rising tensions and violence.

Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination on the final night of the Republican National Convention following a rowdy speech from Hulk Hogan and a performance by Kid Rock. Meanwhile, viewers continued to be puzzled by the drastic change in Rep. Matt Gaetz’s appearance. Senator Bernie Sanders lists some of the progressive policies President Biden has promised to put forward should he be reelected, including expanding medicare, eliminating medical debt and capping rent increases. 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