The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Comedy legend Robert Smigel, who wrote and directed the new animated musical “Leo,” has known Stephen Colbert for decades and once scouted a young Colbert at Chicago’s famed Second City improv. “Leo,” starring Adam Sandler, is available now on Netflix. 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

House Republicans used their last working days of the year debating dairy and hunting for crimes to pin on President Biden, and Oprah Winfrey stopped by to give everyone in “The Late Show” audience free tickets to “The Color Purple,” which opens in theaters on Christmas Day. Oscar-nominated writer and director Greta Gerwig tells Stephen about the amazing cast of her record-breaking film, “Barbie,” and how it’s hard to find anything wrong with the star Margot Robbie. 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

Even the friends at Fox & Friends admit that House Republicans don’t have any evidence with which to impeach President Biden, and America loves conservative coffee. Actor Jason Momoa wanted to take his character to the next level in the new “Aquaman” sequel, so he flexed his writing muscles and came up with 50 pages of material before filming began. Check out “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” in theaters next 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 former president’s draft tweets and direct messages are among the data sought by special counsel Jack Smith, and some of the world’s worst people will be interviewed on Tucker Carlson’s new streaming network. “The Color Purple” star Taraji P. Henson says the film centers on themes of sisterhood, redemption and forgiveness. Check out the film when it opens in theaters on Christmas Day. 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 former president doubled down on his assertion that he would only be a dictator on day one if elected again, and former Congressman George Santos already has a lucrative new career. Also, Stephen shares the frightening details of his emergency surgery for appendicitis, and thanks everyone for their support during his recovery. And Stephen asks former Congresswoman Liz Cheney to examine the Republican Party’s role in eroding the public’s trust in America’s institutions. Her book, “Oath and Honor,” 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

Stephen talks about the unexpected repercussions of his guest role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with the show's star and creator, Larry David (Original Air Date: January 8th, 2020). And "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Susie Essman makes her first visit to The Late Show and talks about what separates her co-star Larry David from other stand-up comedians (Original Air Date: October 6th, 2021). 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 podcast discusses the lack of Hanukkah movies compared to Christmas movies, but The Late Show has stepped in with brand new holiday classics. They talk about the scarcity of oil and potatoes, the enduring nature of miracles, and introduce their main character. They also discuss creating Hanukkah versions of popular movies and promote content on the Late Show YouTube channel and two other podcasts.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads joined Stephen for an epic conversation celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal concert film, “Stop Making Sense.” David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth share stories from the earliest days of the band, including moments that weren’t shown on television (Original Air Date: October 25th, 2023). 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

Comedian John Mulaney thanks Stephen for support, discusses recovery, happy life, and convincing David Byrne for comedy album. They talk about frustrations of unfinished projects, ethical choices in A Man for All Seasons, joys of parenting, Korean film, and a funny misunderstanding.

Meanwhile... Mitt Romney does his impression of a human celebrating a birthday, and Hilton turns a hotel suite into Barbie's dream house (Originally aired 3/12/2019). And the long list of men dissed by Nicki Minaj in her hit track 'Barbie Dreams' gets a last-minute addition: Stephen Colbert (Originally aired 8/13/2018).The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. 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