Episodes 170

1 Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

September 7, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, and a musical performance by The War on Drugs.

2 Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

September 8, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.

3 Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

September 9, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.

4 Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

September 13, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.

5 Justice Stephen Breyer

September 14, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

6 Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

September 15, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.

7 Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

September 16, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.

8 The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

September 20, 2021

45m

A look back celebrating Season 6.

9 Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

September 21, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

10 Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

September 22, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and a comedic performance by Chris Turner.

11 Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

September 23, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.

12 Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

September 27, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.

13 Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

September 28, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.

14 Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

September 29, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.

15 John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

September 30, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and a musical performance by Theo Croker & Wyclef Jean.

16 Rebecca Ferguson

October 1, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.

17 Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

October 4, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

18 Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

October 5, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Michael Keaton and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.

19 Bret Baier, Susie Essman

October 6, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.

20 Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

October 7, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

21 The cast of "Succession"

October 8, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.

22 Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

October 18, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

23 Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

October 19, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

24 Issa Rae, H.E.R.

October 20, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

25 Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

October 21, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

26 Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

October 22, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.

27 Bruce Springsteen

October 25, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.

28 Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

October 26, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.

29 Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

October 27, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

30 John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

October 28, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

31 Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

October 29, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

32 David Byrne, Huma Abedin

November 1, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.

33 Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

November 2, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.

34 Andy Cohen, Thundercat

November 3, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.

35 Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

November 4, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

36 Tony Hale, Snail Mail

November 5, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.

37 Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

November 8, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

38 Quentin Tarantino

November 9, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.

39 Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

November 10, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

40 Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

November 11, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

41 Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

November 12, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

42 Paul Rudd, Sting

November 15, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.

43 Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

November 16, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

44 Adam Driver, America Ferrera

November 17, 2021

45m

The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.

45 Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

November 19, 2021

45m

Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.

46 Andrew Garfield, José Andres

November 22, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

47 Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

November 23, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

48 Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

November 24, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

49 Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

November 29, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.

50 Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

November 30, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”

51 Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

December 1, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

52 Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

December 2, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

53 Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

December 3, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.

54 Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

December 6, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

55 Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

December 7, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.

56 Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

December 8, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.

57 Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

December 9, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!

58 Sting, David Alan Grier

December 10, 2021

45m

Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.

59 Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

December 13, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

60 Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

December 14, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

61 Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

December 15, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.

62 Anderson Cooper

December 16, 2021

45m

Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

63 Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

January 3, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.

64 Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

January 4, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.

65 Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

January 5, 2022

45m

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66 John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

January 6, 2022

45m

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67 Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

January 7, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

68 Gayle King, Tig Notaro

January 10, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

69 Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

January 11, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

70 Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

January 12, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

71 Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

January 13, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.

72 Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

January 14, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.

73 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

January 17, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.

74 Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

January 18, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

75 Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

January 19, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.

76 Dionne Warwick, David Cross

January 20, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

77 Elvis Costello

January 21, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

78 Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

January 24, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.

79 Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

January 25, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

80 Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

January 26, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.

81 Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

January 27, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

82 Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

January 28, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

83 Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

January 31, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

84 Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

February 1, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.

85 Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

February 2, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.

86 Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

February 3, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

87 Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

February 14, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

88 John Oliver, Future Islands

February 15, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.

89 Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

February 16, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

90 Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

February 17, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.

91 Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

February 21, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.

92 John Turturro, John Avlon

February 22, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

93 John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

February 23, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.

94 Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

February 24, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.

95 Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

February 25, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.

96 Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

February 28, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.

97 Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

March 1, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.

98 Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

March 2, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.

99 Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

March 3, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.

100 Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

March 7, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

101 John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

March 8, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

102 Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

March 9, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

103 Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

March 10, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.

104 Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

March 11, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.

105 Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

March 14, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

106 Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

March 15, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

107 Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

March 16, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.

108 Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

March 28, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

109 Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

March 29, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.

110 Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

March 30, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

111 Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

March 31, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

112 John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

April 1, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

113 Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

April 4, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

114 Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

April 5, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

115 Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

April 6, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.

116 Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

April 7, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

117 Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

April 11, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.

118 Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

April 12, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

119 Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

April 13, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

120 Hugh Laurie, Spoon

April 14, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.

121 Josh Brolin, The Who

April 15, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

122 Julia Roberts, Wilco

April 18, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.

123 Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

April 19, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

124 Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

April 20, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

125 Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

May 2, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

126 Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

May 3, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.

127 Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

May 4, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

128 Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

May 5, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun

129 Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

May 6, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!

130 Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

May 16, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

131 Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

May 17, 2022

45m

Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.

132 Antony Blinken, TWICE

May 18, 2022

45m

Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.

133 Mike Myers, Minha Kim

May 19, 2022

45m

Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.

134 Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

May 20, 2022

45m

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.

135 Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

May 23, 2022

45m

Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

136 Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

May 24, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.

137 Michael Che, James Stavridis

May 25, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

138 Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

May 26, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

139 Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

June 6, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, and comedian Joel Kim Booster.

140 Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

June 7, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.

141 Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

June 8, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Schiff, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and a musical performance by Kurt Vile.

142 Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

June 9, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Jon Batiste, who takes “The Colbert Questionert,” and actor Simu Liu.

143 Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

June 13, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and Senator Raphael Warnock.

144 Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

June 14, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein and a musical performance by Bonnie Raitt.

145 Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

June 15, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and comic Tom Segura.

146 Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

June 16, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

147 Cory Booker, The Lumineers

June 20, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

148 Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

June 21, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes author Werner Herzog and a musical performance by Roger Waters.

149 Taika Waititi , David Sedaris

June 22, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Taika Waititi and comic David Sedaris.

150 Beto O’Rourke , Matilda Lawler

June 23, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes former Rep. Beto O’Rourke and actress Matilda Lawler.

151 Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

June 27, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes comic Wanda Sykes and writer Ronan Farrow.

152 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

June 28, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Jimmie Allen.

153 Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

June 29, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Kinzinger, actor Karl Urban, and a musical performance by Stephen Sanchez.

154 Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

June 30, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes model Heidi Klum and writer Ibram X. Kendi.

155 Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

July 18, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and chef Paul Hollywood.

156 Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

July 19, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.

157 Ice-T, Michael Pollan

July 20, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Ice-T and author Michael Pollan.

158 Chris Hayes, Jack White

July 21, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes political commentator Chris Hayes and a musical performance by Jack White.

159 Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

July 25, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Rep. Jamie Raskin, a musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie, and St. Vincent performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

160 Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

July 26, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes TV personality Charlamagne tha God, actor Brett Gelman, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

161 Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

July 27, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actor Stephen Merchant, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

162 Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

July 28, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl, actor BJ Novak, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

163 Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

August 1, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes comic Patton Oswalt, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

164 Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

August 2, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, comic Bianca Cristovao, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

165 Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

August 3, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes director Ron Howard, and actress Morfydd Clark. James Taylor sits in with Stay Human.

166 James Taylor, Colman Domingo

August 4, 2022

45m

James Taylor, Colman Domingo

167 Luis Cato,Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy

August 8, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy.

168 Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

August 9, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller and actress D’Arcy Carden. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.

169 Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

August 10, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin and a musical performance by Run the Jewels. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.

170 Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

August 11, 2022

45m

Stephen welcomes Whitehouse Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and actress Tatiana Maslany. Joe Walsh sits in with Luis Cato and the band.

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