Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast James Acaster | Trump Skips Super Bowl Because He'd Get Booed, Threatens to Take Control of Elections: A Closer Look
Feb 5, 2026
James Acaster, British comedian and podcaster known for stand-up and Off Menu, drops by to trade wild comedy anecdotes. He recounts pranking friends into toasting to fascism and hosting Robert De Niro on his food podcast. They also riff on live Taskmaster, missed promotions on tour, and awkward London meetup stories.
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Spectacle Over Substance Explains Trump's Moves
- Seth Meyers notes Trump's public persona centers on attention-seeking and spectacle rather than consistency or policy.
- This helps explain why appearances like the Super Bowl and gift-loving trips matter more to Trump's image than substance.
Distance Excuse Masks Optics Concerns
- Seth highlights Trump's claim San Francisco is "too far away" despite extensive international travel.
- That mismatch suggests optics and expected crowd reactions, not distance, drive his attendance choices.
Crowds Booed Trump At Recent Games
- Seth recounts crowds booing Trump at games, including during a Lions and Commanders appearance.
- He uses this to illustrate why Trump would fear a hostile Super Bowl reception.