The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

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Melanie Lynskey | 'Yellowjackets' Feb 17, 2025

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“Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey delights Stephen Colbert with stories about growing up in New Zealand and working with Peter Jackson when she was only 15. Watch season three of “Yellowjackets,” premiering February 14th on Paramount+ with Showtime.

David Alan Grier (Extended) Feb 15, 2025

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Back by popular demand (and Stephen Colbert's personal request from last night's Pod Show Intro), it's David Alan Grier! This interview from December 2021 features lots of Tony Talk and overall fashion wisdom from national treasure David Alan Grier, and as an extra bonus in this Pod Show exclusive extended cut, D.A.G. and S.T.C. talk about their reactions to watching Peter Jackson's "Beatles: Get Back" documentary after their interview wrapped.

Stephen Presents: Will Ferrell (Extended) Feb 15, 2025

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Stephen Colbert caps off a wonderful week of exclusive podcasts with this preamble to the EXTENDED cut of Will Ferrell's latest appearance. Hear all the bits you missed from these two funny guys that didn't air on TV - only on The Late Show Pod Show! Then watch Will's latest film, “You’re Cordially Invited,” available now on Prime Video.

Stephen Presents: Kwame Alexander Feb 14, 2025

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After catching up with his podcast producer and comparing garden-prep notes, Stephen Colbert expresses his passion for poetry and gratitude for The Late Show audience in this exclusive introduction to his latest interview with bestselling author Kwame Alexander. Stay tuned to hear the accomplished writer perform a romantic poem by Nikki Giovanni with a little help from Louis Cato and The Late Show Band. Kwame Alexander's new book, "How Sweet The Sound: A Soundtrack For America," is available now.

Stephen Presents: Audra McDonald | Betty Gilpin (Extended) Feb 13, 2025

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Stephen jumps on The Pod Show yet again to talk Broadway ahead of these two stars of the stage and screen! First up: Emmy, GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning theater legend Audra McDonald is the first Black woman to play the lead role in “Gypsy” on Broadway, where her performance as Mama Rose is said to have the impact of a whirling cyclone. Next, Betty Gilpin tells Stephen about training for her role in the new series, “American Primeval,” and what the significance of her Broadway debut in 'OH, MARY!' means for her family in this extended interview with the acclaimed actor.

Stephen Presents: Diane Morgan (Extended) Feb 12, 2025

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Whenever The Late Show is taking a break, Stephen Colbert graces The Pod Show with exclusive introductions to specially curated podcasts with the help of pod-producer Becca. Tonight, Stephen raves about Diane Morgan and her character 'Philomena Cunk' ahead of this extended edit of their conversation about character work, terrible jobs they've both had, and her new series, "Cunk on Life," which is streaming now on Netflix.

Stephen Presents: Joan Baez (Extended) Feb 11, 2025

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Stephen Colbert is back on the podcast this week with exclusive introductions to Pod Show classics, starting with folk music icon Joan Baez! Check out this extended interview from April 2023 when Joan told Stephen about bumping into Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones in the airport, what her favorite protest song is, her days as a friend and traveling companion to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the unique way she’s been making art since she was bored in grade school. Her book of upside down drawings “Am I Pretty When I Fly?” is available now.

Valentine's Cards with Evie | Romansplaining Feb 10, 2025

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Celibacy, Swamping, Loud Looking, No-Habiting: Stephen Colbert examines all the latest trends in modern dating in his long-running segment, "Romansplaining." Next, the wonderful Evie McGee Colbert joins her husband Stephen to help pick out the perfect Valentine’s Day card.

Meanwhile | Tiramisu Purse, Pizza Ramen Feb 09, 2025

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Meanwhile… A stuffed animals store is selling sexy adults-only products for Valentine’s Day, scientists have determined weekend mornings to be the happiest time of day, a woman got through TSA with dessert in her purse, Maine is declaring an official state amphibian, there's an exciting new flavor of ramen noodle, the rats in NYC are growing smarter, a woman sent farting videos to her boyfriend's ex, and reptile experts are learning more about how Florida crocodiles spend their days.

W. Kamau Bell Feb 08, 2025

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Emmy-winning television host, director and stand-up comedian W. Kamau Bell talks about President Trump’s efforts to dismantle DEI and the unfortunate fact that many Americans only learn about Black history during one month out of the year. Tickets for his “Who’s With Me?” stand-up comedy tour are available now on his website: wkamaubell.com