The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Pandemic-weary Americans are in no mood to begin battling another deadly virus, and President Biden is surprising reporters with his casual candor while on tour in Asia. Stephen celebrates the Pod Show's recent Webby win and asks Louis Cato from Stay Human what it was like having Secretary of State Antony Blinken join the band last week. Next, investors are feeling the sting as NFT values crater and the celebrities who endorsed them look on in silence. And “Top Gun: Maverick” star Jennifer Connelly helmed a sailboat with Tom Cruise at full speed through choppy seas for their new film, which hits theaters this Friday. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our friend Judd Apatow returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about the man he profiles in his new special, "George Carlin's American Dream," which is streaming now on HBO Max. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Late Show Pod Show brings you the Meanwhiles of the week! Stephen is very upset with the people at People, and GrubHub is in big trouble after promising free lunch to everyone in New York City and failing to deliver. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebs like Matt Damon, Gwenyth Paltrow, Paris Hilton and others who made millions endorsing cryptocurrency have been remarkably quiet in recent days as the market crashed. And if you don’t know his favorite smell, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know Shaq? We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching George W. Bush make an incredible Freudian slip about his unjustified invasion of Iraq, Stephen wonders what else the former president might come clean about. He’s also wondering just how terrified we should be about the news that a monkeypox outbreak has reached U.S. shores. And the creator and star of “The Pentaverate,” Mike Myers, chats with Stephen about their shared love of The Beatles and Peter Jackson’s documentary, “Get Back.” Stick around for more of this exclusive extended interview with Mike Myers, who is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the debut of his landmark hit film, “Wayne’s World,” by still being great friends and constantly riffing with Dana Carvey like the comedy legends they are. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Rep. Madison Cawthorn was the clear loser in the North Carolina primary, as of our taping time the results were still too close to call in the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary pitting Dr. Mehmet Oz against David McCormick. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes his first visit to The Late Show for a three-part interview with Stephen Colbert, which begins with Sec. Blinken’s assertion that an independent Ukraine will long outlast the rule of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Stay tuned to hear the Secretary of State shred with our band! We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polls were still open in Pennsylvania when Stephen taped this show, so we’ll have to wait to find out which brand of crazy GOP primary voters prefer. Ricky Gervais returns to The Late Show for another deep conversation with Stephen Colbert that kicks off with a chat about Ricky’s favorite animal, dogs. Check out his new standup comedy special, “SuperNature,” premiering May 24th on Netflix. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hateful, racist theory that inspired a teenager to commit mass murder in Buffalo, NY is a popular talking point among Republican politicians and the host of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” Elsewhere in America, parents are desperately searching for supplies of baby formula as the nationwide shortage becomes a full-blown crisis. Next, Stephen takes a look at some alarmingly stupid and dangerous ideas the former president pitched while former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was in the administration. Then, Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper himself joins Stephen for a conversation about his time in the T*** administration, from which he was fired, which he writes about in his new book, “A Sacred Oath.” We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know about his connection to Joan Rivers, or where he stands on the "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate, do you really know Neil deGrasse Tyson? Stephen finds out what makes America's favorite astrophysicist tick in this edition of The Colbert Questionert. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen spent weeks hand-selecting these outstanding moments from his notorious "Quarantine-while" segments, which he delivered directly to you from a storage closet at the Ed Sullivan Theater Office Building. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Barry" star Bill Hader and Stephen Colbert showed off their impressions of some very 'relevant' people during Bill's first visit to The Late Show in 2019. Catch new episodes from season 3 of "Barry" on Sunday nights on HBO. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what kind of questions to ask on a first date? Wonder no more as guest host John Oliver takes over the desk to ask Stephen Colbert some date night questions over drinks in this classic flipped interview from 2019. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen’s longtime friend Matt Walsh returned to The Late Show last week to chat about his new film, “Unplugged,” and to catch us up on the perils of keeping chickens alive in his California backyard before busting out a bottle of Eva’s signature tequila to do some shots with our host. “Unplugged” is in theaters now! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The amazing Glenn Close returned to The Late Show to teach Stephen a little Farsi she picked up while filming the Israeli spy series, "Tehran," and to chat about their shared love for the 1966 film, “A Man For All Seasons.” Watch Glenn in Season 2 of “Tehran” on AppleTV+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or the name of the most used app on his phone, do you really know Elvis Costello? Find out how Elvis fared under the intense scrutiny of The Colbert Questionert and check out his latest album, "The Boy Named If." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile… Taco Bell returned the fan-favorite Mexican Pizza to their menu, and homeowners in Florida got a shock when they found an alligator chugging sodas in their garage. Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help Stephen pick out the perfect Mother's Day card in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive extended cut. Happy Mother's Day everyone! Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many NFT owners are finding their investments are worth significantly less than when they bought them, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says T**** wanted him to shoot protestors in the legs, and disgraced former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani nearly broke the internet with his golf outfit. Chris O’Donnell returns to the show and Stephen wastes no time in pushing for an answer to the question he asks everyone who works on “NCIS: Los Angeles,” which is celebrating its 300th episode. Check out “Come Dance With Me,” Fridays at 8pm on CBS. Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a rough week on Wall Street after the Fed raised interest rates, and our former president claims to have done more for all religions than anyone who has ever lived. And if you don't know his least favorite smell, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Daniel Craig? Find out in this edition of The Colbert Questionert, and check out Daniel on Broadway starring in "Macbeth" with Ruth Negga. Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP cowards spent decades packing the Supreme Court with justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade, but are now afraid to celebrate their victory. Over on Twitter, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz showed once again how much respect he has for women. Next, The Late Show Pod Show has Stephen's exclusive extended interview with legendary musician and subject of a new Showtime documentary, Sheryl Crow, who shares tales about some of the incredible artists she has worked with and shared stages with over the years. And for even more good stuff that didn't air on TV, stick around for Stephen Colbert swapping stories with Jon Batiste about Clive Davis's famous Pre-GRAMMY Gala after tonight's guests were wrapped but the cameras (and mics!) were still rolling. Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Well, s***.” Stephen reacts to the leaked Supreme Court opinion that appears to strike down Roe v. Wade, destroying a half century of protections for reproductive rights, and takes Maine Senator Susan Collins to task over her role in confirming Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett to the court. Next, listen as journalist and legal commentator Emily Bazelon joins Stephen to discuss the Supreme Court opinion that appears to overturn Roe v. Wade, including who may have leaked the report and what may happen next as Americans on both sides of the issue react to the expected ruling. Hear more of Emily’s work on “Slate Political Gabfest,” the weekly podcast she co-hosts with John Dickerson and David Plotz. And our friend José Andrés returns to The Late Show alongside Ron Howard, who directed the new film, “We Feed People,” which profiles the amazing work by World Central Kitchen volunteers and staff around the world. Listen as chef José delivers a pep talk for anyone who wonders how they can make an impact using resources they already have, and watch the documentary, “We Feed People,” when it premieres on Disney+ on May 27th, and consider supporting World Central Kitchen by volunteering or making a donation at http://www.wck.org. Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Hannity, Rick Perry and Marjorie Taylor Greene are among the prominent figures whose damning texts to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows were exposed when Meadows’ texts were leaked to the press last week. Elsewhere, a loosely coordinated army of international hackers are upending Russia’s sense of cyber-superiority. And Jon Bernthal tells Stephen about his time studying the performing arts at the Moscow Art Theater, and shares his concern for friends and former classmates who remain in Russia. Stick around for more with Jon Bernthal, and catch his new series, “We Own This City,” streaming now on HBO Max. Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a place you can go where everything you knew as a child is still true. It's called The Late Show Blanket Fort, and back in 2016 it was under heavy security when the First Lady paid a visit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enjoy this blast from The Late Show's sinful past with one of our favorite classic segments: Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Jerry Seinfeld joined Stephen over Zoom in 2020 to talk about his new book, "Is This Anything?," the legendary comic compared notes with Stephen about performing without an audience and shared his disdain for the COVID-era elbow bump. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Local boy made good (or bad, depending on which movie you're watching) alerted the Mishawaka, Indiana community to upcoming events in his hometown back when he was on the Late Show in 2017. Listen as Adam Driver honors his small town in one of our favorite segments, Community Calendar! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen's favorite interviewer becomes the interviewee in this Zoom call from the Ed Sullivan Office Building back in April of 2021. Listen as this legendary NPR personality and host of "Fresh Air" tells Stephen about her process and what she aims for each time she sits down to interview someone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She said WHAT to Colbert? Find out all that you missed in this extended version of Nicki Minaj's visit to The Late Show in 2018 in support of her album 'Queen.' To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the spring of 2020 when both late night hosts were broadcasting from the seclusion of their own homes, our guest Conan O'Brien reluctantly relinquished control of his Zoom interview and allowed our host Stephen Colbert to get in a few questions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales on April 21st and we have a sneak peek at some of the strains that will be available. In non-pot news, investors have soured on Netflix after the company announced it lost subscribers last quarter. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s state legislature are pressing ahead with their plan to punish Disney after the company called for a repeal of Florida’s anti-gay law. Our friend Alexander Skarsgård returns for an interview with Stephen Colbert that kicks off with a sincere “thank you” from our host, who sought out Skarsgård’s help when prepping to play a Swede in “Girls5eva.” Catch Alexander in his new film, “The Northman,” which opens in theaters this Friday. And 12-time GRAMMY Award-winner Jack White sits down with Stephen Colbert to talk about his recent surprise wedding, the secrets of his upholstery hobby, and the great advice he once got from Prince. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge ruled that the CDC can’t mandate mask usage on public transportation, and France’s president Emmanuel Macron is pulling out all the stops in his bid to win reelection against his extremist challenger, Marine Le Pen. Stephen sends a probe deep into the mind of America’s favorite astrophysicist to find out what questions about the universe are causing Neil deGrasse Tyson to lose sleep. And former Late Show writer Emmy Blotnick comes back to the Ed Sullivan Theater for a stand-up comedy set that’s full of great advice for new dog owners, and anyone venturing back out into the world after two years of quarantine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cannabis users in New Jersey will be able to legally replenish their stashes starting this Friday, and Stephen tries to make sense of the trailer for Tucker Carlson’s new documentary about the dangers of low testosterone. Meanwhile… A kindergarten class gets a head start on happy hour, and why attend Coachella in person when your Fortnite avatar can model this year’s hottest festival looks for you? Academy Award winner Julia Roberts returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about playing Martha Mitchell in the new Starz series, “Gaslit,” which takes place in the Watergate era. Stick around for more of Stephen’s interview with Julia Roberts, and check out her performance in “Gaslit” when it premieres this Sunday on Starz. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly released emails show that Secret Service agents were outraged at the White House’s attempts to downplay the severity of dog bites suffered while President Biden’s dog Major lived on the premises, and a shock poll reveals that The Weather Channel is the most trusted name in news. Next, the first lady of The Late Show, Evie Colbert, returns for this Easter 2022 edition of “First Drafts,” where we look at some questionable decisions made by the folks who write our greeting cards. And Josh Brolin fully intended to step away from acting for a nice long break, but then he picked up the phone and director Denis Villeneuve was on the other end with an invitation to appear in “Dune.” Stick around for more of Stephen’s interview with Josh Brolin and check out his new show, “Outer Range,” streaming now on Amazon Prime. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine appears to have sunk the same Russian warship that threatened soldiers on Snake Island at the beginning of Putin’s invasion, and Stephen isn’t buying Elon Musk’s claim that he wants to buy Twitter to support the ideal of free speech. Meanwhile… Stephen can relate to news that Kim Kardashian’s over-the-top look at the Met Gala made it impossible to reach her phone when future flame Pete Davidson tried to give her his number. Next, Hugh Laurie reads all 57 of the ‘Thank You’ notes he mailed Stephen after receiving a gift from our host in 2016. Catch Hugh in the fantastic new series, “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?”, streaming now on BritBox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s our duty to fact check the video of President Biden supposedly being targeted by a bird while giving a speech, and Stephen checks in with NYC Mayor Eric Adams who announced the arrest of the suspect in yesterday’s subway shooting in Brooklyn. Next up, who has it worse when it comes to the housing market? We find out on this edition of “Generation Fights,” with Stephen Colbert representing Baby Boomers and Late Show writer Eliana Kwartler representing Millennials. And Claire Foy & Paul Bettany stop by for a two-part interview that kicks off with a frank description of the problematic characters they play in their new series, “A Very British Scandal,” which premieres next Friday on Amazon Prime. And finally, Stephen comments on the passing of comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried, and shares a clip from Gilbert’s final appearance on The Late Show in a very silly send-up of Netflix’s bodice-ripping period drama, “Bridgerton.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden hopes to counter the effects of inflation by increasing the availability of ethanol at the gas pump, and Stephen reacts to news that Rachel Maddow will cut back to hosting her namesake show only once per week. Meanwhile, the latest offering from American Airlines isn’t a flight, and people with cash to burn might consider visiting a Texas spa that offers $300 hot tub sessions with live otters. Our friend Molly Shannon returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about losing her mom and sister at a young age, and the reason she included that story at the very beginning of her new memoir, “Hello Molly!” Stick around for more of this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, when Molly explains her motto: "struggle itself is meaningful," and tells the story of how she and a friend successfully scammed top agents by posing as associates of the playwright David Mamet early in her career. Next, Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri returns to The Late Show for her first in-studio interview and tells Stephen how she has merged her life as an activist with her responsibilities as a politician, such as when she successfully protested for an extension to the pandemic eviction moratorium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chance the Rapper tells Stephen how he learned about his family's deep spiritual roots in Ghana, just days before making his first visit there, in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive extended interview. He's also got a new Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream flavor, proceeds from which will go to further the work of Chance’s Chicago-based charity, SocialWorks. But first, Russia’s default on its foreign debt is evidence that global sanctions are squeezing the country’s economy, and texts between the former president’s son and his Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reveal details of a pre-election plot to subvert the will of American voters. Then, Jon Batiste composed a new song for early spring, and the pandemic has been rough on everyone, so Stephen demonstrates how to let off some steam by throwing a couple quarters in the office swear jar. And Beanie Feldstein returns to The Late Show to share her excitement at playing Fanny Brice, a trailblazing entertainer who inspired the Broadway show, “Funny Girl.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's Ringo Starr's favorite Beatles song? What's his favorite action movie? What does he think about oranges? You'll really get to really know Ringo Starr in this Zoom edition of The Colbert Questionert. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen lets out a big “WOO” to celebrate the news that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. Elsewhere in Washington, a coronavirus outbreak is washing over America’s politicians including Speaker Nancy Pelosi who was in close proximity to President Biden on Tuesday. Next, updates from beyond our world: including news about a newly-discovered star with a name borrowed from “The Lord of the Rings,” and an explosive report on unexplained alien phenomena from our buddy Bret Baier at Fox News. And Pete Holmes, star of “How We Roll” on CBS, returns to The Late Show for the first time in three years and tells Stephen how his friends Ben & Jerry helped him cope during the long months of quarantine. Then, author and poet Elizabeth Alexander joins Stephen to talk about the content and goals of her new book, “The Trayvon Generation,” which features works of art inspired by the struggle against racism. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. added new sanctions to punish Russia for war crimes in Ukraine, and renowned Tolkein expert Stephen Colbert reacts to news that Facebook employees use a "Lord of the Rings" reference when poking fun at their boss Mark Zuckerberg. And we're nominated for a Webby award! Vote for The Late Show Pod Show for Best Interview/Talk Show Podcast at the link below. Meanwhile, rumor has it that actor Jared Leto took his method methods way too far on the set of “Morbius,” and you won’t believe some of the refuse that’s washing up on New Jersey’s beaches. Friend of the show Anderson Cooper stops by for a three-part interview that begins with a frank assessment of what he’s witnessed on the ground in Ukraine, and how well Putin’s domestic propaganda is working on the Russian public. Vote for The Late Show Pod Show to win a Webby Award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2022/podcasts/general-series/interviewtalk-show To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America got a brief reminder of what hope and change look like when former president Obama visited the White House today, while Republicans continue to target Disney over the company’s support for LGBTQ rights in Florida. Next, Stephen invites the amazing Jon Batiste over to the guest seat to get the inside scoop on our hero’s incredible haul at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards, where he took home five awards including the big one, Album of the Year for “WE ARE.” And Oscar Isaac returns to The Late Show to treat Marvel fan Stephen Colbert to some details about his new series, “Moon Knight,” which he executive produced. Catch new episodes of “Moon Night” every Wednesday on Disney+ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We couldn’t be more proud of Jon Batiste after his triumph at the GRAMMY Awards, where he performed “FREEDOM” and took home five awards including Album of the Year for “WE ARE.” The GRAMMYs audience also heard from Volodymyr Zelensky who urged musicians to use their voices to support the people of Ukraine. Legendary athlete and broadcaster Shaquille O’Neal returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen how he learned to cook during the pandemic, and why he brings his “no diet” attitude to the recipes in his new cookbook, “Shaq’s Family Style.” Stay tuned to hear Shaq and our host whip up a recipe from the book, a signature dish Shaq calls "Colbert Diesel Brownies!" But first, Mayim Bialik stops by to talk about her latest project, a film called “As They Made Us,” which she wrote and directed as a way to honor her late father, with whom she shared a deep love for music. Catch the film in theaters and on demand this Friday, and see Mayim on television hosting “Jeopardy!” and starring in her own sitcom, “Call Me Kat.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's April 1st at The Late Show but the latest Covid strain isn't fooling around as over half the new cases in the U.S. were Omicron BA-2 last week, and the former president wants the world to know that he hit a ball into a hole. Meanwhile, Stephen learns that a "metal detectorist" came to the rescue of a botched beach proposal. Then, John C. Reilly returns to The Late Show to tease the handful of new movies he and Stephen filmed together in our beloved segment, "Maybe Coming Soon." Next, legendary documentarian Ken Burns & Tony Award winning actor Mandy Patinkin share a spot on the couch to talk about what it was like teaming up for their new film, "Benjamin Franklin," premiering Monday on PBS. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vladimir Putin’s advisors may be too scared to tell the Russian leader the truth about his botched invasion of Ukraine, and Stephen checks in with the newest political contributor at CBS News. Then, in honor of Women’s History Month, our dear friend Jane Krakowski shines light on some of the lesser-celebrated accomplishments achieved by women throughout our history. The incredible James McAvoy returns to The Late Show, and while he’s here to promote his new play, “Cyrano de Bergerac,” he can’t help but chat up our host about his experience on the celebrity edition of “The Great British Bake Off.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It can be difficult to trace the owners of Russian superyachts, but authorities continue to find selfies on social media that help link oligarchs to their boats. In congressional news, Stephen is still waiting for an answer from Senator Chuck Grassley about the alleged annual gathering known as Chuck Grassley’s Ass Jamboree. Next, in the latest edition of “Cyborgasm,” Stephen examines a robot that feeds treats to your dog, and takes a cautious look at China’s latest space exploration technology. Elle Fanning makes her first visit to The Late Show for a chat about how she got into character for the very complicated role she plays in the new series, “The Girl From Plainville,” streaming now on Hulu. And former “Late Show with David Letterman” page Ben Schwartz returns to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time in decades to tell Stephen about his new film, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” which opens in theaters on April 8th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know the former president spoke to Kevin McCarthy and Jim Jordan as the January 6th insurrection unfolded, but his missing phone records leave a lot of open questions. Elsewhere in Washington, Republican congressman Madison Cawthorne’s allegations of cocaine use and orgies among lawmakers have drawn rebukes from members of his party. Meanwhile, keep your eyes on the sky if you visit Venice, and join us in taking a moment to thank the scientists who spent years developing an artificial tickling machine. Then find out Sandra Bullock's ideal BLT ratio when she takes The Colbert Questionert. Next, Hannah Gadsby returns to the show for a discussion of her writing process for, “Ten Steps to Nanette,” her new memoir which is available everywhere starting today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen returns from hiatus with reactions to the Will Smith vs. Chris Rock drama at The Oscars, and an update on Russia’s change of strategy in Ukraine. And the Jan 6th committee wants to hear from two people who may have committed crimes in their efforts to help the former president overturn Joe Biden’s electoral victory: disgraced attorney John Eastman, and Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Next, Journalist Chris Wallace joins Stephen for a a frank discussion of what led Wallace to leave Fox News, and what he hopes to achieve with his new show, “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?,” which launches this week on the CNN+ streaming service. And “NCIS” star Wilmer Valderrama has learned a few law enforcement skills after five seasons on the job. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the show and master of impressions, Dana Carvey Zoomed into A Late Show to share some comedy advice and talk about what inspired his podcast, "Fantastic! With Dana Carvey." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did 12-year old Meryl Streep get Richard Nixon's autograph on a Milky Way wrapper? Find out in this Meryl Streep edition of "The Colbert Questionert. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Mulaney checked in with Stephen Colbert over Zoom early in the pandemic to compare the strangely specific dreams they had each been having during quarantine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices