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Mar 29, 2026 • 8min
That's Yeet | Dating Trends
Eliana Kwartler, writer and self-described 'young single person', talks about modern dating culture. She shares stories about dating-app exhaustion and awkward profile moments. Conversation covers in-person trends like events over swiping and playful pitch-and-pair presentations. They also touch on job anxiety and parental pressure shaping young people's love lives.
Mar 28, 2026 • 11min
David Alan Grier (Extended)
David Alan Grier, Tony-winning actor and comedian known for In Living Color and A Soldier's Play, chats about his role as Dr. Ron on St. Denis Medical. He shares tales of an early music ambition and being discovered in unexpected ways. He also recalls Richard Pryor's influence and jokes about giving playful medical takes to fans online.
Mar 27, 2026 • 29min
Stephen Presents: Robert Smigel (Extended)
Robert Smigel, comedy writer and creator of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, shares stories from The Dana Carvey Show and TV Funhouse. He talks puppetry chaos, writer's-room dynamics, his new podcast Humor Me, and a memorable collaboration with Al Pacino. Quick, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Mar 26, 2026 • 20min
Stephen Presents: Penny Press
A comedic deep dive into the end of penny production and what that means for everyday life. Fun nostalgia about paying with and collecting pennies, plus a nerdy look at how penny materials changed over time. A hands-on tour of penny press machines and plans for custom designs to live in a TV lobby. Short lessons on comedic shorthand and when to stop explaining a joke.
Mar 25, 2026 • 33min
Stephen Presents: Jeff Daniels' Colbert Questionert
Jeff Daniels, accomplished actor and musician, answers the Colbert Questionnaire and shares quirky personal stories. He describes his viral pita-peanut-butter-Ruffles-barbecue sandwich. Stephen recounts a chaotic Baghdad production week, smuggled vodka and an emotional closing night. Conversation also dives into concerts, guitars, rescued dogs and favorite action movies.
Mar 24, 2026 • 27min
Stephen Presents: Pete Townshend's Colbert Questionert
Pete Townshend, English rock musician and principal songwriter/guitarist for The Who, and author of Horse's Neck. He answers rapid-fire personal curiosities like his favorite sandwich and pets. He recounts a vivid out-of-body LSD experience and reflects on beliefs about consciousness and reincarnation. He also shares literary ties, memorable early concerts, and a five-word life summary.
Mar 23, 2026 • 29min
George Saunders (Extended) | Late Show Book Club
George Saunders, a prize-winning novelist known for wit and compassion, talks obsessively about revision and imagining a kinder reader. He explores why fiction helps us face hard truths and how deathbed stories probe repentance. He also discusses writing routines, battling writer's block, and literary influences like Flannery O'Connor and Chekhov.
Mar 22, 2026 • 12min
Meanwhile | 'Are Men Ok?' Brotox Edition
A comedian skews a steakhouse dress code and pokes fun at a poll valuing lost teeth. He riffs on cruise norovirus, Taco Bell merch, and why vets advise indoor cats. Then he dives into the manosphere, mocking male cosmetic trends like Brotox and extreme procedures, and satirically explores emotional 'man hacks' such as active listening and therapy.
Mar 21, 2026 • 13min
Maggie Gyllenhaal (Extended)
Maggie Gyllenhaal, director, actor and writer known for The Lost Daughter and The Dark Knight, chats about her film The Bride!. She explains retelling Frankenstein from the woman’s point of view. Conversations cover directing family, shaping performances with Jessie Buckley, and themes of love, monsters and acceptance.
Mar 20, 2026 • 15min
Chef José Andrés | Home Shopping
Chef José Andrés, acclaimed chef and humanitarian who founded World Central Kitchen. He cooks a flaming Catalan cremat drink and teaches paella basics and shortcuts. They talk about auctioned Zoom cook-alongs, charity t-shirts benefiting relief efforts, and a playful Marvel cameo.
