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Intro Rewind: Patti Smith (Extended) Jan 03, 2026

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We're playing our favorite Stephen-hosted podcasts from 2025 all week long to ring in the New Year! In today's Intro Rewind, hear the moment that went viral when Stephen described Patti Smith's mid-conversation interruption. And later in the extended interview, Patti Smith offers advice to young artists and shares stories from her decades-long career like being photographed by the legendary Robert Mapplethorpe for the cover of her seminal 1975 album, “Horses.” Her new memoir, “Bread of Angels,” is available everywhere now. For a performance by Patti Smith, head to YouTube.com/ColbertLateShow!

This podcast was originally released on November 24th, 2025.

Intro Rewind: Bootsie | Aunt Carol Jan 02, 2026

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A huge Late Show Pod Show highlight from 2025 was when Stephen and Becca were joined by Becca's Aunt Carol, who helped the Late Show Host and sidekick launch a lucrative investigation via speakerphone. Then we revisit the field piece from 2021 when a Late Show producer sent his mom to a sex party to prove to Stephen that they exist.

This podcast was originally released on October 9th, 2025.

Intro Rewind: Keanu Reeves Jan 01, 2026

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We're playing some of our favorite Stephen-led podcasts from 2025 to celebrate the New Year! In this Intro Rewind, Stephen plays another round of 'Late Show Vocab' to reveal the deeper meanings of workplace nicknames and lingo before examining some of life's biggest perplexities in a special Keanu edition of 'Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars.'

This podcast was originally released on August 21st, 2025.

Intro Rewind: Ocean Vuong (Extended) Dec 31, 2025

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One of our favorite podcast highlights from 2025 was playing 'Late Show Vocab' with Stephen, in order to showcase the unique etymology of life at The Late Show. And enjoy this truly lovely, EXTENDED conversation with poet, bestselling author, and McArthur Genius Grant recipient Ocean Vuong. His latest book, "The Emperor of Gladness," is available now.

This podcast was originally released on August 14th, 2025.

Intro Rewind: Adrien Brody | Celebrity Boss Dec 30, 2025

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Tonight we're rewinding back to everyone's favorite Late Show Pod Show game, 'Celebrity Boss' - Part One. Originally dropped in April, Stephen answered a variety of questions so we normals could find out more about what life is like for the rich and famous. Find out if stars really are like us, what they shop for on eBay, how it works when a restaurant has a framed photo of a celebrity on the wall, and so on. Then enjoy Stephen's interview from December 2024 with Oscar-winner Adrien Brody!

Lesley Manville Dec 29, 2025

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Acclaimed actress Lesley Manville is taking Broadway by storm in "Oedipus," a 2,500 year-old play that still has the power to surprise people. Tickets for "Oedipus" at Studio 54 are available now.

Meanwhile | Syrup Sneakers Dec 28, 2025

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Meanwhile... Actor Timothée Chalamet refuses to confirm or deny that he's the mysterious rapper known as EsDeeKid, Denny's is making shoes now, Stephen shares the sweet story of a reindeer who was raised alongside a family's dogs, and a Roomba throws itself down the stairs.

Jeff Bridges Takes The Colbert Questionert Dec 27, 2025

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If you don't know his favorite sandwich or which animal he fears most, do you really know legendary actor Jeff Bridges?

Stephen Presents: Ben & Jerry Dec 26, 2025

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Find out why Stephen loves December 26th and what makes Americone Dream day at The Late Show the best day of the year for the entire staff & crew. Then hear iconic ice cream makers and humanitarians Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield stop by to celebrate 18 years of delicious partnership with Stephen Colbert and the top-ten Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, Americone Dream!

Stephen Presents: Frankenstein's Monster's Questionert Dec 25, 2025

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Merry Christmas from The Late Show Pod Show! Our gift to you is legendary Late Show writer Brian Stack's Colbert Questionert, which he completed in the character (and full-body makeup) of Frankenstein's Monster as a web exclusive this Halloween. Tune in to find out what the necromancer's favorite sandwich is and what he thinks happens when we die.

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