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Stephen Presents: Laura Benanti Feb 12, 2026

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Stephen's on the podcast telling the origin story of The Late Show's resident First Lady: Broadway star and friend-of-the-show Laura Benanti! Hear her latest performance as Melania, followed by a conversation with Stephen as her lovely self from 2017 when she explains how she first prepared for her iconic impression.

Stephen Presents: Katherine LaNasa (Extended) | 'The Pitt' Feb 11, 2026

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Stephen Colbert jumps on the podcast to rave about the hospital drama everybody's talking about before a podcast-exclusive extended interview with everyone's favorite TV nurse, Emmy-winner Katherine LaNasa! New episodes of "The Pitt" premiere Thursdays on HBO Max. Tune in all week long for more behind-the-scenes Stephen on The Late Show Pod Show!

Stephen Presents: Tim Meadows (Extended) Feb 10, 2026

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Stephen returns to the podcast booth for a week of exclusive behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else! Tonight, he slides down memory lane and recalls his bobsled run at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games before launching into an extended interview with friend of the show, Tim Meadows. The actor, comedian and "kitty daddy" reunites with his old friend Stephen Colbert for a hilarious discussion about music, pet parenthood, his new life in Detroit, and his new CBS comedy, "DMV."

Tim Meadows originally aired October 14th, 2025.

James Cameron Takes The Colbert Questionert Feb 09, 2026

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If you don’t know the first concert he attended, or which animal he fears most, do you really know legendary director James Cameron? Watch his latest film, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” in theaters now.

Valentines With Evie (Extended Cut) Feb 08, 2026

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Evie McGee Colbert stops by to help her sweetie Stephen pick out the perfect cards for Valentine’s Day, but before they get started, Stephen has a surprise for his lovely wife. The Late Show Pod Show has the EXCLUSIVE extended segment with the Colberts that you won't hear anywhere else!

Father James Martin (Extended) Feb 07, 2026

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Writer, podcaster and the official chaplain of Colbert Nation, Father James Martin, tells Stephen in this podcast-exclusive EXTENDED interview about the life lessons he learned at jobs as varied as dishwasher and corporate executive, and how each functioned as a step on his path towards the priesthood. His book, "Work in Progress," is out now.

James Taylor (Extended) | Rise And Whine Feb 06, 2026

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President Trump complained about the bad publicity he got after his immigration forces murdered two people in Minneapolis, the United States military has a weapon nicknamed “The Discombobulator,” and there are a surprising number of references to a bran muffin recipe in the Epstein files. Six-time GRAMMY-winner and future Broadway producer James Taylor sits down for a fascinating EXCLUSIVE chat with Stephen Colbert, who asks the Songwriting Hall of Famer to identify which five of his songs are his favorites - only on The Late Show Pod Show! Then check out his live performance in The Ed Sullivan Theater on our YouTube page: www.YouTube.com/ColbertLateShow

Ian McKellen (Extended) | File It Away Feb 05, 2026

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President Trump made misogynistic comments to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Speaker Mike Johnson claims to know more about The Bible than the Pope, and journalists are outraged at Jeff Bezos over mass layoffs in the newsroom at The Washington Post. Stage and screen legend Ian McKellen sits down for an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert about his long career as a performer, reprising his roles as Gandalf and Magneto in upcoming films, the unique joys of live theater, and the Shakespeare role he originated in the 1960s which resonates just as loudly today. Grab tickets to see Ian McKellen in “An Ark,” playing now in New York City at The Shed: https://www.theshed.org/program/484-an-ark.

Mark Ruffalo (Extended) | Halftime Showdown Feb 04, 2026

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Kid Rock is set to headline an unofficial Super Bowl halftime show for conservatives who don’t like Bad Bunny, the mascots for the 2026 Winter Olympics have been revealed, and Chicago residents can visit http://Chicagoshovels.org to vote to name their new snow plow after Stephen Colbert. President Trump is publicly campaigning for Republicans to take control of elections away from the states, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said “the American people need to understand that it isn’t a crime to party with Mr. Epstein.” Acclaimed actor Mark Ruffalo traces his rebellious nature from his early days clowning around in Kenosha, Wisconsin, all the way through to his acting career where he’s not afraid to fib about his skills in an audition. Then Mark Ruffalo offers a sneak peek at the action in his new film where he plays a jewelry thief alongside co-stars Halle Berry and Chris Hemsworth. “Crime 101” is in theaters next Friday.

John Oliver | Lights, Camera, Redaction Feb 03, 2026

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President Trump is referenced thousands of times and accused of hideous crimes in the latest release of documents from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the Department of Justice failed to redact the identities and personal information of many of Epstein’s victims, and the DOJ announced that there will be no investigation into any of the prominent men implicated in the files. “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver stops by to help Stephen Colbert raise some cash for World Central Kitchen by auctioning off one-of-a-kind pieces of television history ahead of the series finale of The Late Show. Learn more about what’s up for grabs and help raise money for a great cause at http://colbertlateshow.com/ebay.

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