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Meanwhile | Ohio’s Pringles Pooper, NASA’s Missing Tomato Dec 17, 2023

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Meanwhile… Someone is leaving loaded Pringles cans all around Ohio, Subway is introducing a footlong chocolate chip cookie, British authorities took Mountain Dew and Swedish Fish off store shelves, a statue of President Lincoln is missing its bronze hat, and astronauts on the International Space Station finally found a tomato that went missing months ago.

Robert Smigel (Extended) Dec 16, 2023

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Comedy legend Robert Smigel, who wrote and directed the new animated musical “Leo,” has known Stephen Colbert for decades and once scouted a young Colbert at Chicago’s famed Second City improv. “Leo,” starring Adam Sandler, is available now on Netflix.

Greta Gerwig, Oprah Winfrey | Cow Or Never Dec 15, 2023

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House Republicans used their last working days of the year debating dairy and hunting for crimes to pin on President Biden, and Oprah Winfrey stopped by to give everyone in “The Late Show” audience free tickets to “The Color Purple,” which opens in theaters on Christmas Day. Oscar-nominated writer and director Greta Gerwig tells Stephen about the amazing cast of her record-breaking film, “Barbie,” and how it’s hard to find anything wrong with the star Margot Robbie.

Jason Momoa | No Crime Or Reason Dec 14, 2023

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Even the friends at Fox & Friends admit that House Republicans don’t have any evidence with which to impeach President Biden, and America loves conservative coffee. Actor Jason Momoa wanted to take his character to the next level in the new “Aquaman” sequel, so he flexed his writing muscles and came up with 50 pages of material before filming began. Check out “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” in theaters next Friday.

Taraji P. Henson | Spilling The Immuni-Tea Dec 13, 2023

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The former president’s draft tweets and direct messages are among the data sought by special counsel Jack Smith, and some of the world’s worst people will be interviewed on Tucker Carlson’s new streaming network. “The Color Purple” star Taraji P. Henson says the film centers on themes of sisterhood, redemption and forgiveness. Check out the film when it opens in theaters on Christmas Day.

Rep. Liz Cheney (Extended) | Worst Things First Dec 12, 2023

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The former president doubled down on his assertion that he would only be a dictator on day one if elected again, and former Congressman George Santos already has a lucrative new career. Also, Stephen shares the frightening details of his emergency surgery for appendicitis, and thanks everyone for their support during his recovery. And Stephen asks former Congresswoman Liz Cheney to examine the Republican Party’s role in eroding the public’s trust in America’s institutions. Her book, “Oath and Honor,” is available now.

Larry David, Susie Essman | Colbert Classic Dec 11, 2023

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Stephen talks about the unexpected repercussions of his guest role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with the show's star and creator, Larry David (Original Air Date: January 8th, 2020). And "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Susie Essman makes her first visit to The Late Show and talks about what separates her co-star Larry David from other stand-up comedians (Original Air Date: October 6th, 2021).

The Late Show Presents: Hanukkah Movies Dec 10, 2023

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While 146 new Christmas movies were released in 2021, the year was set to give us zero Hanukkah movies until The Late Show stepped in with a slate of brand new holiday classics with titles like, "Home for the Challah-days," "Casino Dreidale," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rabbi." Happy Hanukkah from The Late Show Pod Show! (Original Air Date: November 29th, 2021).

Talking Heads (Extended Cut) Dec 09, 2023

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads joined Stephen for an epic conversation celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal concert film, “Stop Making Sense.” David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth share stories from the earliest days of the band, including moments that weren’t shown on television (Original Air Date: October 25th, 2023).

John Mulaney (Extended Cut) Dec 08, 2023

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In this extended interview, comedian John Mulaney thanks Stephen for the support and encouragement our host provided during an incredibly challenging time. The affection these two performers have for each other is evident as Mulaney tells Colbert what he learned about himself in recovery, how happy his life is now, and what he did to convince David Byrne to score his new comedy album, “Baby J” (Original Air Date: October 12th, 2023).

The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix.

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