Episode
"Stephen Colbert"
59:25
Published: Mon Mar 29 2021
Description
This week we take a wild ride through the brain of Mr. Stephen Colbert (host, comedian, pro skier). The gang examines Jason's 'pleasant hostility,' Stephen's Lord of the Rings memorabilia, and a few '100% true' stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Two friends exchange banter about eating habits and podcast work.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
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Two friends exchange banter about eating habits and podcast work.
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The podcast hosts introduce a guest who is leading the late night talk show race and has 600 pounds of talent.
01:32 - 04:07 (02:34)
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The podcast hosts introduce a guest who is leading the late night talk show race and has 600 pounds of talent. They joke about contrasting it with their own preferences for food.
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In this humorous podcast, the host discusses his vast collection of Tolkien commentary and unfinished tales, while also jokingly questioning how one could possibly stop getting laid.
04:07 - 05:54 (01:47)
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In this humorous podcast, the host discusses his vast collection of Tolkien commentary and unfinished tales, while also jokingly questioning how one could possibly stop getting laid.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses how performers may privately resent audience opinions even though they publicly acknowledge and respect them.
05:54 - 08:40 (02:45)
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In this segment, the speaker discusses how performers may privately resent audience opinions even though they publicly acknowledge and respect them.
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A discussion about the topic of Stephen Colbert's "pleasant hostility" towards guests, with the example of Jason Bateman's recent appearance on the show.
08:40 - 10:30 (01:50)
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A discussion about the topic of Stephen Colbert's "pleasant hostility" towards guests, with the example of Jason Bateman's recent appearance on the show.
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The speaker shares a personal experience in which he felt tempted to let out gas in his tight talk show suit and discusses the potential dangers of doing so.
10:30 - 12:47 (02:17)
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The speaker shares a personal experience in which he felt tempted to let out gas in his tight talk show suit and discusses the potential dangers of doing so.
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The speaker describes the process of getting ready for a television appearance including removing underwear and disposing of it in a non-existent bathroom, causing frustration.
12:47 - 14:59 (02:12)
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The speaker describes the process of getting ready for a television appearance including removing underwear and disposing of it in a non-existent bathroom, causing frustration.
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The podcast host discusses actors who have portrayed military service roles in movies and TV shows, despite not having served themselves, and the potential perpetuation of false narratives.
14:59 - 21:03 (06:03)
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The podcast host discusses actors who have portrayed military service roles in movies and TV shows, despite not having served themselves, and the potential perpetuation of false narratives.
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The speaker describes a man who lives on Dorito dust and drops it like a plane dropping a rescue marker.
21:04 - 24:24 (03:20)
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The speaker describes a man who lives on Dorito dust and drops it like a plane dropping a rescue marker. He observes a conga line of toddler ski class, mistaking them for a reindeer club.
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In this podcast episode, the host discusses the changes in the Late Show with Stephen Colbert from when it first began to its current form, along with dating disasters shared by listeners.
24:24 - 28:31 (04:06)
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In this podcast episode, the host discusses the changes in the Late Show with Stephen Colbert from when it first began to its current form, along with dating disasters shared by listeners. The conversation also touches upon the pressure to conform to Letterman’s format and finding one’s own style.
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The guest speaker talks about how everyday drinking a little bit of brandy is different than drinking it all the time like an alcoholic does.
28:31 - 31:21 (02:49)
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The guest speaker talks about how everyday drinking a little bit of brandy is different than drinking it all the time like an alcoholic does.
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The monologue at the beginning of an improv comedy show is like the national conversation, as it acknowledges the audience's experiences and sets the tone for the rest of the show, according to this discussion.
31:21 - 34:24 (03:02)
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The monologue at the beginning of an improv comedy show is like the national conversation, as it acknowledges the audience's experiences and sets the tone for the rest of the show, according to this discussion.
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The perception of certain dog breeds, such as pit bulls, as being "big, dumb, and goofy" is rooted in prejudice and can be overcome through education and advocacy.
34:24 - 36:50 (02:26)
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The perception of certain dog breeds, such as pit bulls, as being "big, dumb, and goofy" is rooted in prejudice and can be overcome through education and advocacy.
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The podcast features a discussion about frustration and struggles in the creative career, including not working with people who share your work ethic and not having improv skills.
36:50 - 40:16 (03:25)
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The podcast features a discussion about frustration and struggles in the creative career, including not working with people who share your work ethic and not having improv skills. The speakers also touched on the importance of reactivity in improv.
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The speaker discusses creating a TV show and how using a character from a previous show helped him.
40:16 - 42:24 (02:07)
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The speaker discusses creating a TV show and how using a character from a previous show helped him. He explains his goal to make the show feel real.
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Conan O’Brien discusses his desire to do a guest stint on a TV show, as well as his thoughts on pursuing an acting career.
42:24 - 47:02 (04:38)
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Conan O’Brien discusses his desire to do a guest stint on a TV show, as well as his thoughts on pursuing an acting career.
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The podcast mentions a family with 11 kids and how they learnt to count as kids by sitting on the back of their seats.
47:02 - 49:25 (02:22)
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The podcast mentions a family with 11 kids and how they learnt to count as kids by sitting on the back of their seats.
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A comedian shares how being able to make her daughter laugh during the pandemic has helped her tap into a new level of honesty and intimacy in her comedy.
49:25 - 52:22 (02:56)
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A comedian shares how being able to make her daughter laugh during the pandemic has helped her tap into a new level of honesty and intimacy in her comedy.
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The job of being a late show host is much harder than it appears and requires a great deal of respect for those who have previously held the position, according to a monologue from a host of The Late Show.
52:22 - 55:10 (02:48)
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The job of being a late show host is much harder than it appears and requires a great deal of respect for those who have previously held the position, according to a monologue from a host of The Late Show.
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Vaccinations and rapid testing may allow for performances to resume by mid-July, according to one individual hoping to return to the stage.
55:10 - 57:14 (02:03)
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Vaccinations and rapid testing may allow for performances to resume by mid-July, according to one individual hoping to return to the stage.
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Comedian Bill Simmons questions the authenticity of Stephen Colbert's story about Conan O'Brien, suggesting that knowing Conan personally may lead to a different perspective.
57:14 - 1:00:02 (02:48)
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Comedian Bill Simmons questions the authenticity of Stephen Colbert's story about Conan O'Brien, suggesting that knowing Conan personally may lead to a different perspective.
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Joe Rogan and his guest discuss the unique talent required to sustain a daily talk show and entertain audiences consistently, praising the quick wit and humor of talk show hosts.
1:00:02 - 1:00:59 (00:56)
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Joe Rogan and his guest discuss the unique talent required to sustain a daily talk show and entertain audiences consistently, praising the quick wit and humor of talk show hosts.