Stephen Colbert On The Connection Between Him and The Late Show Audience
A Clip from Stephen Colbert’s January 2025 appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out Podcast, in honor of The Late Show coming to a close.
Colbert shares with Mike Birbiglia the power of performing at the Ed Sullivan Theater and the gratitude he feels getting to perform. The two also discuss the science behind getting an audience to laugh.
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/H6x7L7PVahM

@Samwise1776
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Just keep him away from Tolkien.
@rocketRobScott
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Hit that and hover
@TheHoser82
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Fuck pres Donald diaper dump.
@FranxtheTanx
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Always love getting to hear how Colbert thinks.
@Cornan1980
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Colbert should go back to his improv roots and go on Game Changer.
@xsleep1
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
I'd love to see Colbert get back to doing some improv. That being said, improv seems to be a young person's game so it's possible he's aged out.
@wachinpntdry.
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
that was the quickest 10 min video i've ever watched… surprised when it ended, seemed like only 2-3 mins had elapsed
@andybaldman
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Everything he changed,
changed for the worse.
Go back to doing the Report.
@jamesmyers8971
May 23, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Keep Rocking, Stephen!❤
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