Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

Cazzie David, writer and author of Delusions, shares backstage nerves about publishing and promotion. Mike Scollins, Late Night writer and filmmaker, talks making his coming-of-age film Brian, casting, and SXSW. Sarah Hoover, author of The Motherload, discusses writing about postpartum depression, honesty in memoir, and balancing darkness with humor.

A late-night post-show rundown with riffs on Cold Stone, live ad mishaps, and chocolate jokes. Stories about a movie premiere on an iPad, NBC tour chaos, and interns overflowing studio space. Tales of Mr. Met in the prep kitchen, stage manager antics counting curses, and hilarious closed-caption fails on YouTube.

A comedic deep dive into the chaotic weeks after Trump's confrontation with Iran. They revisit the scrapped nuclear deal and shifting claims about Iran's program. The conversation lampoons teleprompter flubs, macho war rhetoric, and theatrical media moments. They probe the administration's shifting language from 'war' to 'excursion' and the absence of a clear strategy.

Quick bits about on-air gags and swapped voice-note jokes for laugh-out-loud moments. A candid apology over stereotypes and a Sopranos in-joke get teased. Stories about a P.O. box, closed-caption mishaps, and choosing an Emmy submission keep things playful. Anecdotes about Lindsey Graham, a surprising heartfelt indie film, and a mock-confrontation on set round out the humor.

Amanda Peet, actress known for roles in Something's Gotta Give and Your Friends & Neighbors, discusses her New Yorker essay and grieving her parents. She recalls an awkward early premiere with her mother and behind-the-scenes antics on the new season, including a menopause storyline, recording with Sarah Paulson, and how they fake dog excrement on set.

Chelsea Handler, comedian and author known for stand-up and TV, shares stories from her High and Mighty tour and wild dating tales. She talks about playing matchmaker on social media, meeting her boyfriend in Las Vegas, and why bold approaches catch her eye. Expect quick, funny personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes touring moments.

Sterling K. Brown, Emmy-winning actor and producer known for This Is Us and American Crime Story, talks about tearing his Achilles playing basketball. He shares plans for a roast at 50 and teases working on the series Paradise. The conversation includes funny set stories, handling babies on set, and a re-gifted engraved bottle anecdote.

A witty mailbag of listener notes about gas station TV, phone-static at pumps, and lone-gas-station horror imagery. Surreal submitted lyrics and nonsequiturs get read aloud. Seth navigates hair jokes, a debated drag-name remark, and a running parody about bananas. A mysterious FaceTime text to Andy sets up a cliffhanger for next week.

Anya Taylor-Joy, award-winning actress known for The Queen's Gambit and Dune Part II, talks voice work for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the physical challenges of booth sessions. She recalls dyeing her hair pink in a Chipotle bathroom during her first New York visit and reflects on shifting looks, family reactions, and revisiting chess after intense roles.

Ryan Gosling, Academy Award–nominated actor and producer known for La La Land and Barbie, stops by to talk SNL hosting and his first TV role. He recounts backstage rehearsals, doing wire and zero-gravity work for Project Hail Mary, and the emotional bond with his alien puppet co-star. Short, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes stories.