The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Strike Force Five (Extended) | Truce Or Dare
May 12, 2026
Seth Meyers, late-night comedian and former SNL head writer, and Jimmy Kimmel, longtime TV host and comedian, join a rambunctious reunion. They riff on Trump’s Iran memo and golden statue buzz. They unpack newly released UFO files and astronaut reports. They trade stories about podcast tech mishaps, late-night life, and a chaotic nostalgia-filled group interview.
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UFO Files Include Apollo Astronaut Sightings
- The newly released UAP/UFO documents include astronaut reports of flashes and tumbling lights from Apollo missions, showing official acknowledgement of unexplained sightings.
- Stephen Colbert highlights footage and transcripts of Apollo 11, 12, and 17 crew sightings being publicly released.
How Strike Force 5 Began And What It Achieved
- Strike Force 5 formed during the writers' strike as five late-night hosts who went on strike together and launched a podcast to continue paying staff.
- The group made 12 episodes, sold merch, and used podcast revenue to offset writer costs while spotlighting labor issues.
Kimmel Supplied The Podcast Gear And Support
- Jimmy Kimmel personally sent the other hosts podcast kits including audio mics and a big mixing board to help them start Strike Force 5.
- Stephen Colbert and others recount Kimmel teaching them to record and troubleshoot chipmunk/monster voice problems.