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Stephen Colbert
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Lady Gaga
It's a hard nut smooth.
Stephen Colbert
Exactly. I mean, even out of the shell, it's still a nut.
Lady Gaga
We can't disparage the nuts.
Stephen Colbert
You. I'm not disparaging the nut. I'm describing the nut.
Lady Gaga
Don't disparage any flavors.
Stephen Colbert
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Lady Gaga
Very good.
Stephen Colbert
And I love pistachio ice cream.
Lady Gaga
Have you had the sea salt and vinegar? Wonderful pistachio. It's delicious. I get them.
Stephen Colbert
I didn't even know I get them.
Lady Gaga
Before the softball games.
Stephen Colbert
But that's. You see, it's been a while since I've been the spokesman for wonderful pistachios. I didn't realize we'd achieved new pistachio technology.
Lady Gaga
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Stephen Colbert
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Lady Gaga
That was a wonderful.
Stephen Colbert
I wonder what more there is to learn. We just told them so much. We just told them so much about pistachios. But evidently there's a whole other world. There's an unexplored vista.
Lady Gaga
They got a bunch of flavors. They got dill pickle, jalapeno lime, as we learned, smoky barbecue. There's a lot of different flavors.
Stephen Colbert
Wow. And I would not disparage any of them.
Lady Gaga
No, no, no.
Stephen Colbert
Bring it on.
Lady Gaga
Nothing bad to say.
Stephen Colbert
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Lady Gaga
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Stephen Colbert
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Stephen Colbert
Welcome. Welcome one and all in here, out there, all around the world to the Late Show. I'm your host, Stephen Colbert. What's up? I want to start off by wishing everybody a happy Cyber Monday. Thank you. Thank you for glancing up from your phone to see my face. Now get back in there. There's a sale that tell you you're not getting enough sleep. Of course, holiday deals kicked off on Friday, and when there's cash the president be grabbing. Last week, he sent an email to supporters that said to celebrate Black Friday, President Trump decided to reduce the price of his iconic red maga hat orgament to just $37. That's right. For a limited time only, he dramatically reduced the price of his famed hat ornament, which previously was available only on his website for $30. So Trump's Black Friday deal is to charge you more. But wait, there's less. Call now. And while you're on the phone, I'll sneak into your house, steal some stuff and put your pet in the dishwasher. But that's not all. Trump sent another email promising a new low price on a Trump calendar for $32, which is available on his website for $25. Okay. But for those extra seven bucks, they throw in an MP3 of Lee Greenwood singing all the dates. I'm proud to be your calendar, starting with January. The first is first, the second is next, and then comes number three and number four, five, or sometimes maga. Folks are starting to notice that Trump treats them like meat animals. According to one Trump ally, people voted for him to lower prices, to bring manufacturing back, to stand up to those taking advantage of them. They didn't vote for him to build a damn gilded ballroom. Okay, I'll have you know that the entire purpose of that ballroom is to serve the poor and they will be delicious now. Oh, oh, you elitists don't think poor people will be delicious? How dare you. Americans are well marbled. Trump celebrated Thanksgiving in his traditional way with racism. He posted an anti immigrant rant that was so long he had to put in a take a breather and then come back for seconds. Somewhere in all of that nonsense, Trump attacked Minnesota's immigration policies and called Governor Tim Walz the R word. Walz responded with four words of his release the MRI results. In response looks pretty good. He's succinct. In response, Trump says he will release MRI results but doesn't know what part of his body was scanned. Here's a theory. Maybe the part that's broken is the part that's supposed to know. Trump was proud to be an American. Trump was asked about the whole thing on Air Force One. Dr. Waltz asked you to release the MRI records. So if they want to release it, it's okay with me to release it. It's perfect if you want to have it released. I'll release it. Yes, please. Can you tell us what they were looking at? For what? Releasing. No, no, no. What part of your body was the MRI looking at? I have no idea. It was just an mri. What part of the body? It wasn't the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it. Okay, look. No, it's true. It's true. It wasn't the brain, okay? I did so well on the cognitive, they put me in the extra credit tube, spun that thing around, took off my watch and my ring, as per usual. After the President said something, the White House scrambled to justify it. This afternoon, they posted a letter from the president's doctor, who claims the MRI was given because men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health. Okay, fair enough. Men in his age group also benefit from retiring. So. Can we write that prescription next. Try that. The old abdominal MRI isn't the only reason folks are concerned. Trump's also showing more signs of aging. Last week, the New York Times noted that compared to his first term, Trump has fewer public events on his schedule and most of his public appearances fall between noon and 5pm working noon to 5. What a way to make a living. Meta cle alive. Getting bitchy at Thanksgiving, but I can barely keep the rhythm. You're not helping at all. Please, please. That's two. Two song parodies in one monologue. Yes, but the real reason Trump might seem so lethargic is that he does not get regular exercise, in part because he has a long held theory that people are born with a finite amount of energy and that vigorous activity can deplete that reserve like a battery. It's true. I'm just like a battery. I got a copper top. Nobody knows the right way to get rid of me. And at a, at a certain. And at a certain age, I started to leak a lot of weird fluids. Now green, all crusty on one end. Elsewhere in the administration, it was a tough weekend for Defense Secretary and your brother in law at the christening saying, oh, what, it's my fault the priest can't take a punch? Pete Hagzev On Thursday, the Washington Post published a blockbuster story on the administration's first bombing of an alleged drug smuggling boat. Back in September, according to the Post sources, Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to, quote, kill them all. After the first strike, a live drone feed showed two survivors. So the commander overseeing the operation then ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth's directive, killing both survivors. That is. That is unspeakably horrific. Though I do finally understand the end of Titanic.
Lady Gaga
I will never let go, Jack.
Stephen Colbert
I'll never let go. Eagle one, we got em. They let go. Let's be clear. Let's be clear. Killing unarmed people floating in the ocean who are unable to fight is against the Uniform Code of Military justice and all international law. As one lawyer said in the National Review, it would be at best a war crime. At best. What's worse than a war crime? A war crime with raisins. Trump was asked about the scandal on Air Force One. Can you talk a little bit about the strikes and the controversy around Secretary of Defense Pete Hanks Said, I don't know anything about it. He said he did not say that and I believe him 100%. You're talking about the two men. You're talking about the two men. The two men Pete Hegseth ordered killed after he already blew up their boat. Those two men. Yeah. I don't know anything about it. Because. Because of abdomen. They don't know anything about it. Abdomen. Abdomen. Kidneys, Doc. Kidneys. Hegseth responded to the accusation of murder by tweeting this image of a beloved children's Franklin strafing fishing boats. No, you leave Franklin out of this. Franklin is many things. Franklin is bossy. Franklin is messy. Franklin wants a pet. But Franklin is not a war criminal. That is Caillou. Get them straight. Caillou. Catching a stray right there. That's terrible. We haven't seen such a disturbing children's book since. Brown Bear. Brown Bear, what did you do? Hegseth isn't the only Trump official on hot water these days. Things are not going well for FBI director and normal man. Not high. Why? Who's asking? Nobody. What? I'm fine. Power, Drugs, Patel. A new report came out just yesterday from current and former FBI employees and they say Patel is not very good, inexperienced, in over his head, and that he may be insecure. Well, if he wasn't already, he is now. The report also describes Patel's FBI as a rudderless ship and all up. And everybody at the bureau knows it. That's why their windbreakers now say ftbi the working nine two five. The report also said that on a mission back in September, Patel forgot to bring his FBI jacket and refused to step off the plane without wearing one, forcing local FBI agents to ask around to find an FBI jacket that would fit. And that is not easy because Patel's jacket size is elf on shelf. We got a great show for you tonight coming up. Lady Gaga. Hey, Ryan Reynolds here wishing you a very happy half off holiday because right now Mint Mobile is offering you the gift of 50% off unlimited. To be clear, that's half price, not half the service. Mint is still premium unlimited wireless for a great price. So that means a half day. Yeah. Give it a try@mintmobile.com Switch upfront payment of $45 for three month plan equivalent to $15 per month required. New customer offer for first three months only. Speed slow after 35 gigabytes of network spizzy. Taxes and fees extra c mintmobile.com Black Friday Savings are here at the Home Depot, which means it's time to add new cordless power to your collection. Right now, when you buy a select battery kit from one of our top brands like Ryobi or Milwaukee, you'll get a select tool from that same brand for free. Click into One of our best deals of the season. And stock up on tools for all your upcoming projects. Get Black Friday Savings happening now at the Home Depot. Limit 1 per transaction exclusions apply. Full eligible tool list in store and online. Folks, a few months ago, I sat down with the one and only Lady Gaga for an interview at New York's the Bitter End. Well, just a few weeks after that interview aired, Gaga received a career high seven Grammy nominations. Coincidence? You betcha. But turns out there was even more to know about Stephanie Germanotta. Yvonne. Lady Gaga. Stephanie, yes.
Lady Gaga
Yes.
Stephen Colbert
It's wonderful to talk to you every time I get a chance to interview. It's always really enjoyable. It's always illuminating, it's always inspiring as an artist, but obviously, even the longest interview can't penetrate directly to the soul of someone. Unless you prepare the proper questions. And we at the Late show have something called the Colbert Questionnaire.
Lady Gaga
Thank you kindly.
Stephen Colbert
Well, you're welcome. It's an honor that you consider this. Are you willing to be fully known, because once these questions are actually asked of you, you will be opened as a book before the world to be read.
Lady Gaga
Well, I think that's already happened.
Stephen Colbert
Okay, good. So here we go. We're going to be fine, Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga
Here we go.
Stephen Colbert
Colbert questionnaire. First question. What is the best sandwich?
Lady Gaga
The best sandwich? I. Okay. An Italian sub, but also un sandwich en jambon et fromach, which is ham and butter and cheese on a baguette. Love that, too.
Stephen Colbert
So an Italian sub, but in French.
Lady Gaga
Yeah. Or like, wannabe.
Stephen Colbert
What was the first concert you attended?
Lady Gaga
The first concert I attended, I think, was Jingle Ball.
Stephen Colbert
Who played Jingle Ball? Do you remember?
Lady Gaga
I remember the Goo Goo Dolls played and they had snow on stage. They had snow, and I was losing my mind. That there was. It was my first experience. Experience with, like, production in an arena. Crying. Crying. My mother was like, what's wrong with you? Crying.
Stephen Colbert
What is the scariest animal?
Lady Gaga
I don't like really large birds.
Stephen Colbert
Like a stork.
Lady Gaga
I don't like. Like a. Like a hawk.
Stephen Colbert
Okay.
Lady Gaga
Like a big hawk. They just scare me. I don't know why.
Stephen Colbert
Right.
Lady Gaga
It's like a.
Stephen Colbert
Like they're going to come down and pick you up and pull you back to the nest.
Lady Gaga
Scary.
Stephen Colbert
Apples or oranges?
Lady Gaga
I think oranges. Okay. You judged me.
Stephen Colbert
What?
Lady Gaga
You did.
Stephen Colbert
I didn't know.
Lady Gaga
I felt you go.
Stephen Colbert
I was like.
Lady Gaga
You were like, oh, New York, Big Apple. Oh, you left. I. I felt, no, you just can't.
Stephen Colbert
Put peanut butter on an orange. Apple is just.
Lady Gaga
You can dip an orange in chocolate.
Stephen Colbert
This is true. You can dip darker milk for the orange, dark for the. Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?
Lady Gaga
I don't think so. If I did. Okay. Yes, I do. I ask fans to autograph their art that they give me. If they give me a piece of art.
Stephen Colbert
That's nice. What do you think happens when we die?
Lady Gaga
I'm not sure. I think we all just vanish into each other. I say that on stage every night, but I think it's just what I believe.
Stephen Colbert
Vanish into each other. That's interesting.
Lady Gaga
Like, I definitely believe that, like, the soul, like, kind of is forever here in some way. Like, that you're all that. You go from being in one place to being everywhere.
Stephen Colbert
Can you sense those souls, like, right now? Yeah.
Lady Gaga
Yeah, I think so. I think sometimes when people pass away, I go, like, they're everywhere now.
Stephen Colbert
They show up.
Lady Gaga
Yeah.
Stephen Colbert
Like, they wink at you sometimes.
Lady Gaga
Right.
Stephen Colbert
Favorite action movie.
Lady Gaga
In the Line of Fire.
Stephen Colbert
Quality Clint.
Lady Gaga
What a movie. I love that movie.
Stephen Colbert
Window or aisle?
Lady Gaga
Window.
Stephen Colbert
For the view or for the privacy?
Lady Gaga
For the. For the feeling of safety between someone and the wolf.
Stephen Colbert
Okay. There you go. Favorite smell.
Lady Gaga
And so I can, like, jam my feet into the seat in front of me because I get uncomfortable, you know?
Stephen Colbert
And the person in front of you is fine with that?
Lady Gaga
No, never. And then, like, I. Sometimes I would. I used to. I was. I would, like, a lot for tours, years ago. And I would bring a pillow, so it'd be like, a whole situation because I really need to sleep. So I'd have the pillow and I'd have the feet.
Stephen Colbert
Eye mask and all that.
Lady Gaga
No, no, no. That would. That would be too chic for me.
Stephen Colbert
Favorite smell?
Lady Gaga
Favorite smell. Michael's neck.
Stephen Colbert
Do you wear cologne, Michael? No, no, that's just your natural. No musk.
Lady Gaga
I actually don't like cologne.
Stephen Colbert
Oh, you know, that's.
Lady Gaga
That's my least favorite.
Stephen Colbert
Least. Favorite smell.
Lady Gaga
Yes.
Stephen Colbert
Cologne.
Lady Gaga
Cologne.
Stephen Colbert
Like, guys who are soaked with.
Lady Gaga
Yeah, just, like, strong cologne.
Stephen Colbert
Got it.
Lady Gaga
Not for me.
Stephen Colbert
Earliest memory.
Lady Gaga
My earliest memory in life or all.
Stephen Colbert
Of life or before life, if you can think. Earliest memory. Life. If you remember something other than life, that would be fascinating.
Lady Gaga
I think my earliest memory is my mom and dad giving me a toy. Like a plastic kitchen. Like a little. Like a.
Stephen Colbert
Like a Fisher Price.
Lady Gaga
Yeah, like a kitchen. And I remember being really excited because I could play Playhouse Cats or Dogs. Dogs.
Stephen Colbert
You only get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it? That doesn't mean you have to listen to it continually but in this scenario, when you go listen to music, this is the song you get to hear.
Lady Gaga
I think it would be John Lennon. Imagine. I grew up really close to the John Lennon memorial, so that has, like, a very special significance for me.
Stephen Colbert
What number am I thinking of?
Lady Gaga
I don't know. I have no idea. 42.
Stephen Colbert
No.
Lady Gaga
Okay.
Stephen Colbert
Good answer though. 42 is a really good answer. Describe the rest of your life in five words.
Lady Gaga
It's gonna be great. Hopefully.
Stephen Colbert
Congratulations, Stephanie. You are known. Thanks again to Lady Gaga. Good luck at the Grammys. Thank you for listening to the Late show pod show with Stephen Colbert. Just one more thing. If you want to see more of me, come to The Late Show YouTube channel for more clips and exclusives. Now streaming on Paramount. Plus Dearest Eva, I think about you all the time. Once I find you and your daughter, then I will kill you. Both those words and those threats were absolute psychological terrorism. Surviving 12 years of terror. You be prepared for my arrival. Oh my God. He found our house. And he was coming. My nightmare stalker. The Eva LaRue story now streaming on Paramount.
Lady Gaga
Can you believe it's finally Christmas?
Stephen Colbert
The paw patrol is on a roll to the North Pole. Awes a paw patrol Christmas, the brand new holiday special. Now streaming on Paramount. Plus.
In this episode, Stephen Colbert welcomes superstar Lady Gaga for a revealing and lighthearted round of the "Colbert Questionnaire," exploring her tastes, memories, beliefs, and quirks. The show also features Colbert's signature comedic monologue, tackling current events, politics, and pop culture with wit and satire. The blend of comedy and authenticity makes for an engaging listen, offering both laughs and surprising insights from one of music’s biggest icons.
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Colbert sits down with Gaga for a revealing and often funny Q&A that goes beyond the surface.
This episode balances Stephen Colbert’s satirical monologue with a rare and candid look into Lady Gaga’s personality through the “Colbert Questionnaire.” Gaga’s answers are thoughtful, quirky, and personal, providing unique glimpses into her worldview and humor. The episode is laced with sharp political and cultural commentary, memorable one-liners, and a playful dynamic between Colbert and his superstar guest.
Perfect for: Fans of Colbert’s satire, Lady Gaga admirers, and anyone who enjoys clever celebrity interviews that go beyond the usual soundbites.