Before taping the monologue, our host will thoughtfully answer a handful of questions from the studio audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, hear about Stephen's top dessert spot in NYC, go-to bagel order, and more. 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... Stephen is ready to reprise his role as Stu Robison if anyone wants to make a sequel to the 2005 film, "Bewitched," a baby was born from a 30 year-old embryo, a bottling mixup resulted in energy drinks full of vodka, some men are spending six-figure sums on penis enhancement, a baby took her first steps on the court at a WNBA game, a Danish zoo is accepting donations of unwanted pets, and ice cream flavored with breast milk just hit the market. 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

Acclaimed actor Anthony Carrigan tells Stephen about his role in the new “Superman” film and why an affliction that used to cause him shame is now his personal superpower. Originally aired July 17, 2025. 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 to the Pod Show to play a new game showcasing the unique etymology of life at The Late Show before launching into his extended conversation with poet, bestselling author and McArthur Genius Grant recipient Ocean Vuong. His latest book, "The Emperor of Gladness," is available 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

Stephen tells podcast listeners the secret to his favorite cocktail before introducing the extended cut of The Late Show's second installment of "Email In-Bag" where he and his wonderful wife Evie answer questions sent in by you, the audience! If you'd like to send in a question for Evie and Stephen visit https://www.colbertlateshow.com/emailinbag. 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 Colbert is proud to present in this podcast-exclusive introduction: the thrilling conclusion of Late Show writer Asher Perlman's journey to learn how to double-pump dunk like NBA star Ja Morant. 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 back and the mics are rolling for another batch of exclusive podcast intros with our host! To kick off this summer hiatus, enjoy the longest Colbert Questionert to date. Because if you don’t know his favorite sandwich or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix? Joaquin Phoenix’s latest film, “Eddington,” 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

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich argues that reversing the Citizens United decision is key to reclaiming America's democracy, and that a new progressive era would follow as a result. He also comments on the societal factors that may have opened a path to the presidency for Donald Trump, and argues that America veered off the path of progress in the 1980s. Reich's book, "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America," is available 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

Science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest scientific developments from the world of science. 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

Acclaimed actor Fred Armisen wanted to honor the tradition of the role of Uncle Fester by including references to others, like Christopher Lloyd, who played the iconic character in the past. Season two of "Wednesday" is streaming now on Netflix. 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

Donald Trump’s new global tariffs kicked in at midnight, the president made note of The Late Show’s ratings in an Oval Office presser, and JD Vance is a spoiled baby emperor. California Senator Alex Padilla talks about the legislative paths Congress can pursue to reform America’s immigration system without the cruelty employed by President Trump. 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

Trump Administration officials are gathering to create a strategy for putting the Jeffrey Epstein scandal to rest, ICE is relaxing its recruiting standards, RFK Jr. is cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research, and the president wants to eliminate two satellites responsible for measuring carbon dioxide emissions. Actor Josh Brolin gives a sneak peek at the character he plays in the upcoming “Knives Out” sequel. Brolin’s latest film, “Weapons,” is in theaters this Friday. 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 Trump appeared on the White House roof today for some reason, a new poll found everyone in the his administration is deeply unpopular, people are speculating about the reason for Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to a prison known as “Club Fed,” and voters are letting GOP lawmakers know they’re unhappy about the Big Beautiful Bill. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker promises to protect the Texas Democrats who fled their state to prevent GOP lawmakers from enacting a gerrymandered redistricting plan. 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 Smithsonian removed Donald Trump from an exhibit on presidential impeachments at the American History Museum, the president says we shouldn’t trust the government’s own economic data, planning is underway for a giant golden ballroom to be constructed at the White House, and HBO Max streamed “The Golden Age” in Spanish to all viewers last night. Three-time Emmy-winner Julia Garner brings Stephen a video message from her “Weapons” co-star Josh Brolin, and warns that the film gets pretty spooky at times. “Weapons” is in theaters Friday.  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

Dr. Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health, talks about the devastating consequences of President Trump’s attack on America’s scientists and why many are now taking their work overseas. Dr. Collins’s new book, “The Road to Wisdom,” is out now. Originally aired July 16th, 2025. 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… An orgy in the U.K. was so loud it upset the neighbors, scientists recommend people get 7,000 steps per day to stay healthy, Jennifer Lopez released a sexy new song celebrating her birthday, and singer Harry Styles has his own line of sex toys.  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

In this extended interview with Stephen Colbert, Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin talks about the politicization of intelligence under President Trump, warns that Democrats need to stop being polite and embrace “alpha energy,” and argues that Israel’s war on Gaza is not helping the long-term cause of the Jewish state. 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 Trump’s tariffs are set to kick in on August 1st, school kids will soon be required to pass a new Presidential Fitness Test, the musical tastes of some well-known people were leaked after a Spotify hack, and disgraced lawyer Alan Dershowitz was denied service by a pierogi vendor on Martha’s Vineyard. In this extended conversation with Stephen Colbert, former Vice President Kamala Harris explains why she opted not to run for governor of California and argues that anyone capitulating to President Trump is “completely naive” about the consequences. Her new book, “107 Days,” will be available starting September 23rd.  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 EPA is seeking to scrap limits on greenhouse gas emissions, America’s fertility rate hit an all-time low, and the president’s son weighed in on the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle eugenics controversy. Legendary actor Liam Neeson reveals that he and Pamela Anderson take part in a threesome in “The Naked Gun,” which marked Neeson’s first time working with an intimacy coordinator on set. “The Naked Gun” is in theaters this Friday. 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 Colbert and Jamie Lee Curtis get caught in a "Freaky Tuesday." Republicans want to put President Trump’s name on The Kennedy Center, American taxpayers can send the government extra money via Venmo, Trump is suing the owner of The Wall Street Journal over stories linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, and the president’s latest executive order makes it legal to preach religion to your coworkers at a government office. Oscar and Emmy-winner Jamie Lee Curtis makes her first visit to The Late Show and spills the beans about Stephen Colbert’s budding bromance with her husband, Christopher Guest. Watch her in the new film, “Freakier Friday,” opening in theaters August 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