The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen and Becca embark on a hilarious investigation into a Colbert keepsake found at a flea market, with Aunt Carol on speakerphone helping to unravel the mystery. The duo also plays a game of 'Late Show Vocab,' diving into quirky office lingo. In a comedic twist, a producer sends his mom, Bootsie, to a sex party under the pretense of meeting an economist. Bootsie's bewildered journey reveals the shocking reality of sex clubs, confirming their existence while providing laugh-out-loud moments!

In this chat, Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner shares delightful stories from her time babysitting Stephen Colbert's kids and their hilarious first meeting on 'Spin City.' She reflects on her career breakthrough with 'Alias' and discusses her latest film, 'Wakefield,' including insights into Bryan Cranston's unique character. Garner also talks about intimacy exercises used in filming to create authentic relationships and indulges in some playful banter with Colbert, making for an entertaining and heartfelt conversation.

Samin Nosrat, a James Beard Award-winning chef and author, joins Stephen to share her culinary journey and insights from her new book, Good Things. She reveals her initial passion for poetry and how it transitioned into cooking. Together, they whip up ricotta pancakes, touching on the importance of using proper ingredients and family food rituals. Samin also debates skillet choices with Stephen and shares tips on making cardamom ghee. It's a delightful mix of cooking, anecdotes, and laughter in the kitchen!

Stephen Colbert chats with director Jim Hoskinson about their two-decade journey together. They reminisce about unforgettable on-air moments, including a wild live segment from Inside Edition. Jim shares insights into the show's intricate technical demands and expresses pride in the seamless execution. As he prepares for retirement, he humorously discusses RV travels and a lighthearted crime-solving plan. Stephen introduces Yvonne De Mare as Jim's successor and highlights the importance of teamwork in their creative processes.

Lainey Wilson shares her journey from small-town Louisiana to country music stardom. She wrote her first song at just nine and earned her first paycheck singing at a community event. Lainey reminisces about her rodeo days and living in a camper in Nashville, showcasing her determination. She also discusses the swirling success of her deluxe album reissue and how her music embodies heartfelt storytelling. With a touching performance of "Somewhere Over Laredo," Lainey proves that persistence and passion truly pay off.

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Emmy-winner Carrie Preston stopped by The Late Show with a clip of Stephen Colbert's star turn as a doomed late night host, alongside his good friend Amy Sedaris, in the Season Three premiere of "Elsbeth," which airs October 12th on CBS! 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

President Trump is using the government shutdown to punish anyone who didn’t vote for him, J.D. Vance loves memes so we made a special one just for him, and Stephen Colbert checks in on some well-known people who are dipping their toes in the artificial intelligence pool. Stephen Colbert heads downtown to The Bitter End, the New York City venue where Stefani Germanotta first performed as Lady Gaga. In this four-part interview, Gaga discusses her art, her career, and her newfound happiness while Stephen tries on some of the artist’s far-out looks. 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

Although the federal government has shut down, President Trump’s deportations and troop deployments to American cities will proceed without pause. In Washington, Democratic leaders played Vice President Vance for laughs and told reporters they won’t give in to Republican pressure to let healthcare subsidies expire. Hollywood icon Julia Roberts confirms what the tabloid press has been feverishly speculating about: she does not spread cream cheese on her banana bread. Her new film, “After the Hunt,” is in theaters October 10th.  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

In this special EXTENDED podcast cut of tonight's monologue, Republicans prepared to shut down the government while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threw out the rule book in his speech to a gathering of America’s military leadership. At that same event, top officials also heard from President Trump in a low-energy speech where he threatened to use the Armed Forces against U.S. citizens and lamented not being able to use the “n-word.” Next, Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo pop up with a bottle of tequila and join Stephen Colbert in a toast to their good luck as late night talk show hosts who love their jobs and the people they work with. Watch “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” weeknights on ABC. 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