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Bette Middler | America's Neck Top Model Oct 15, 2025

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President Trump took time out from his Middle East peace victory tour to complain about a magazine cover, Americans are blaming Republicans for the chaotic government shutdown, and you can find information about this Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests at https://www.nokings.org. Legendary singer and actress Bette Midler wrote a little song for her favorite late night host, and it’s pretty special. Grab tickets to the New York Restoration Project’s annual “Hulaween” benefit here: https://www.nyrp.org/en/ways-to-give/hulaween.

Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter (Extended) | No Sur-Prize Oct 14, 2025

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Stephen Colbert gets caught up on the news he missed while The Late Show was on break, President Trump didn’t win a Nobel Peace Prize but he did deploy National Guard troops to Oregon and Illinois, and mass layoffs at the C.D.C. could leave the U.S. vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks. Lifelong Diane Keaton fan Stephen Colbert pays tribute to the acting legend with a look back at her hilarious 2012 appearance on “The Colbert Report.” Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves bonded over their shared love for motorcycles and bass guitars when they met during auditions for the 1989 classic film, “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” Catch them on Broadway in “Waiting for Godot,” playing now at the Hudson Theater. Tickets and more information are available at https://godotbroadway.com.

Late Show Book Club | 'People Like Us' Oct 13, 2025

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The Late Show Book Club chats with Jason Mott, author of the novel "People Like Us," our September book club pick, about writing his next book after winning the National Book Award, how grief and humor are connected, and his favorite books of all time.

Meanwhile | Meat Stick Recall Oct 12, 2025

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Meanwhile... Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk auctioned off his most famous skateboard, large numbers of corn dogs are being recalled, and a Russian experiment is testing the theory that life on Earth was seeded from outer space.

Audience Questions | 'How Lucky' Oct 11, 2025

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Stephen takes a round of questions from the Ed Sullivan Theater audience in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive compilation!

Stephen Presents: Bootsie Goes To A Sex Party Oct 10, 2025

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Stephen and his producer Becca launch a lucrative investigation with the help of Aunt Carol on speakerphone. Colbert plays a new round of "Late Show Vocab" to reveal the deeper meaning behind office lingo. Our field producer sends his mom to a sex party to prove to Stephen that they exist.

Bootsie's segment originally aired November 12th, 2021.

Stephen Presents: Jennifer Garner Oct 09, 2025

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Stephen's on the podcast again this week talking about puppies and his favorite babysitter, the incredible Jennifer Garner!

Garner's interview originally aired May 19th, 20217.

Stephen Presents: Chef Samin Nosrat Oct 08, 2025

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Stephen hits the podcast booth to give you all the raw, behind-the-scenes Late Show gossip you won't hear on TV! Then we flip the flapjack over to Chef Samin Nosrat, who teaches Stephen how to make ricotta pancakes and talks about wanting to be a poet long before she became interested in cooking. Her new cookbook, “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals with People You Love,” is available now at https://ciaosamin.com.

Stephen Presents: Director Jim Hoskinson Oct 07, 2025

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“The Late Show” and “The Colbert Report” director Jim Hoskinson sits down with Stephen Colbert to look back at two decades of joyful collaboration, as Jim hands the reins over to Yvonne De Mare, who will direct The Late Show’s final season. Congratulations Jim, we’ll miss you! Tune in for more Stephen Presents on The Late Show Pod Show all week long.

Lainey Wilson Oct 06, 2025

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GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Lainey Wilson tells Stephen about growing up in a small town in Louisiana and writing her first Country song at age 9. Check out our YouTube channel for a performance by Lainey Wilson and grab tickets to her tour here: https://www.laineywilson.com/home.

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