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Jim Parsons | Debated Breath Sep 10, 2024

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As the candidates prepare for Tuesday’s presidential debate, former VP Dick Cheney offered a surprise endorsement for Kamala Harris, Donald Trump announced that Stephen Colbert is on his list of enemies, and Flavortown mayor Guy Fieri shared what happened to him at Sylvester Stallone’s house. Jim Parsons talks to Stephen about the life-affirming themes in the play “Our Town,” which is considered one of the great works of American theater. Jim’s production of “Our Town” opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on September 17th.

Jack Lowden (Extended) | 'Slow Horses' Sep 09, 2024

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Actor Jack Lowden knows he's lucky to be working alongside giants like Jonathan Pryce and Gary Oldman, and he doesn't miss a moment of their performances even if they happen on days when he's not needed on set. "Slow Horses" is streaming now on AppleTV+.

Meanwhile | Sound of Science: Banana Extinction Sep 08, 2024

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Meanwhile... McDonald's is ditching the plastic McFlurry cup in favor of a paper version, actor Channing Tatum hates doing laundry, and Millennial slang has officially become old-school as Generation Alpha comes into their own. Next, science-lover Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest science that is sciencing in his sciency segment, The Sound of Science.

Sen. Mark Kelly Sep 07, 2024

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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly encourages Americans who want to see an end to this country's epidemic of gun violence to pressure their elected officials to enact meaningful reforms. Sen. Kelly's latest book for children, "Mousetronaut Saves the World," is available everywhere now.

Stephen Curry | Mute Point Sep 06, 2024

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Donald Trump previewed his debate tactics at a Fox News town hall in Pennsylvania, the candidates for VP have very different donut shop demeanors, and Amazon’s Alexa smart speaker appears to prefer Kamala Harris for president. Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry is also the proud owner of an Olympic gold medal after his stand-out performance at the Paris Olympics, where he was so unstoppable the locals gave him a devilish nickname. Stick around for more with Stephen Curry and learn more about his Underrated Golf tour at https://www.underrated.golf.

Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson | Debate Expectations Sep 05, 2024

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VP Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are reaching out to different types of undecided voters, the former president is a fan of medical marijuana, and the uber-conservative GOP candidate for governor in North Carolina was revealed to be a frequent customer of an adult video store in the 90s and early 2000s. Emmy and GRAMMY-winning rapper, producer and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson tells Stephen he loves not being married, and explains why he’s currently abstaining from sex. Stick around for more with 50 Cent and check out his debut novel, “The Accomplice,” available now.

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson | Start Your Elections Sep 04, 2024

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VP Kamala Harris is leading in national polls, her opponent Donald Trump brushed aside federal law and Army personnel for his photo opp at Arlington National Cemetery, and we’re learning of another bizarre animal-related scandal involving former presidential candidate RFK Jr. And Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson references her parents and the realities of post-segregation America when telling Stephen Colbert why the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act have been so influential in her life and her legal career. Find her new memoir, “Lovely One,” available everywhere now.

Intro Rewind: Meredith Scardino (Extended) Sep 03, 2024

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Another favorite Stephen intro on The Pod Show in which our host is telling stories, talking shop, and chatting with his podcast producer, Becca. In this rewind, Stephen recalls some of his favorite memories from working with former "Colbert Report" writer and "Girls5eva" creator Meredith Scardino before throwing to an EXTENDED edit of their interview from this past May on The Late Show. "Girls5eva" is streaming now on Netflix!

Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast that was released on May 27th, 2024.

Intro Rewind: Neil deGrasse Tyson (Extended) Sep 02, 2024

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Stephen Colbert and his podcast producer Becca exchanged solar eclipse stories and more in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive introduction to Neil deGrasse Tyson's extended 2022 interview promoting his book, "Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.” Neil deGrasse Tyson originally aired September 22nd, 2022; Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on April 23rd, 2024.

Intro Rewind: Maria Bamford, Ariel Elias Sep 01, 2024

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Stephen's known for taking over the The Late Show Pod Show with exclusive introductions and delightfully tangential conversations, so we've been replaying our favorite Stephen intro's all week long before we're back with all new episodes on Tuesday, September 3rd. In this intro rewind, Stephen talks with Becca, our podcast producer, about how he found comedian Ariel Elias via Instagram Reels, and then speaks at length with great fondness about "The Queen" and all of her projects: comedian Maria Bamford.

Ariel Elias's stand up set originally aired March 6th, 2024; Maria Bamford originally aired January 15th, 2016. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on March 19th, 2024.

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