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Welcome, welcome one and all in here. Out there, Mr. And Mrs. America and all the ships at sea to the Late Show. I'm your host, Stephen Colbert. My fellow Americans, my friends, my fellow Americans. We gather this evening on a momentous night because yesterday in Washington, the thinkable happened. There's now trouble brewing between the President and former first buddy Elon Musk. No, no. I'm starting to worry that two narcissistic megalomaniacs with a total inability to see value in other humans might have a hard time making friends. Here's what happened. Here's what happened yesterday. This is just yesterday, right? In a multi tweet onslaught, among other things, Elon Musk called Trump's big beautiful bill and a disgusting abomination. Okay, okay. Apparently the ketamine has worn off. That's gotta be a hell of a hangover. Oh my God. I spent $300 million to elect who I have. How many that can't be their names. Disgusting and disgusting abomination is harsh criticism. Also copyright infringement because that's already the slogan for Papa John's Parmesan Crusted Philly Cheesesteak Papadilla, Musk explained. Sounds pretty good. Actually sounds kind of tasty. Musk explained that the big beautiful bombination will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion. Three exclamation points and burden American citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt. American citizens already used to unsustainable debt. That's why they buy their Parmesan crusted Philly Cheesesteak papadillas on Klarna. In an interview on CBS this Sunday, Musk tried to distance himself from Trump. It's not like I agree with everything the administration does. Yeah, Musk doesn't think Trump was right about everything his hat does. Musk isn't the only one turning on the big beautiful bill or bbl. So. So are some of the people who voted for it, like Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, seen here judging a Make a Wish talent Cont. Specifically. Specifically, Green took issue with a section of the bill that stripped states of the rights to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years, adding, I would have voted no if I had known this was in there. Isn't your job knowing what's in there? That's like a paramedic saying, I wouldn't have cracked open his chest if I knew it was all gonna be gooey in there. I thought it was like a pinata filled with candy. Where's the nougat? Another congressman regretting his vote is Nebraska Republican Mike Flood, seen here seconds from bursting into tears at a town hall. One of his constituents complained that the bill damages the federal courts, and Flood had an interesting admission. Can you please tell us why you.
Mark Hamill
Voted to approve a budget bill that includes section 70302, which effectively prohibits federal.
Stephen Colbert
Courts from enforcing contempt orders? I do not agree with that section that was added to that bill. This provision was unknown to me when I voted for the bill. Does anyone in Congress read anything before they vote on it? Are we being governed via Apple User Agreement? Yeah, blah blah blah blah blah blah. Yeah, click. I agree. I just want to download Baby Shark. Come on. Hold on. Wait a second. Did I just defund Medicare? Whatever Baby Shark do, do. One place Republicans are looking for cuts to pay for their big beautiful bill is in the Department of Education, which is currently being led off a cliff by former WWE CEO and final boss at Joann Fabrics, Linda McMahon. Yesterday, McMahon testified in a Senate budget hearing when Louisiana Senator John Kennedy complained about spending on a certain federal education program. We spend $1.58 billion a year on TRIO. Yes. That's $1580 million a year. And how long have we been spending $1580 million a year on this program? More than 10 years.
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Stephen Colbert
So that's over a trillion dollars we've spent on this program. First of all, I know you're all folksy and everything, but who calls a billion dollars a thousand million? Why, this is the biggest government waste since I was born in 1951. Or as my pappy used to call it, ten hundreds, nine hundreds, half a hundred and one, one hundred. Second, his math is extremely wrong, as Senator Jack Reid then pointed out. I'm not a great mathematician, but I think you were talking about a trillion dollars. I believe 1.5 billion times 10 is $15 billion. That's a little bit off from a trillion dollars, but I think the budget cuts. 1.2 billion for trillion. Well, 1.2. That would be $12 billion, not a trillion dollars. Okay. Wow.
Mark Hamill
Wow.
Stephen Colbert
Okay. Okay. You're off by $988 billion. Your guess of $1 trillion is off by $1 trillion. If Dave has six apples and Marie has four apples, how many apples do they both have? Uh, is that a trillion dollars? And she's the Secretary of Education. How is it that she can't do simple multiplication? Was she dropped on her head? There you go. I apologize. I apologize. Baby shuffle, baby shuffle. Well, it's that time of week again when Trump announces some random tariff stuff and ruins everything. Today, he raised tariffs on aluminum and steel to 50%, and that is going to kick Americans right in the old ball bearings. Just ask Robert Budway, the president of the Can Manufacturers Institute, who said this cost is levied upon millions of American families relying on canned foods. Do not panic American families. You can always make your own favorite canned foods at home, like Spam. All you need is an unsuspecting pig, a margarita machine, a plastic poncho, and I'm going to say a shop vac wouldn't hurt. This couldn't be coming at a worse time, because apparently we're already bracing for an economic downturn. In fact, Campbell's Soup says sales are rising as more Americans cook meals at home. And they're seeing stronger sales of broth and condensed soup. Alarming news for Bernie Sanders. Trump's fragile economy is causing a rush on America's strategic reserves of both broth and condensed soup. He has stabbed Americans right in the backs. That's backs, B, A C S which stands for broth and condensed soups while Was he just here? Was Bernie just Bernie Sanders right here, man. Was Bernie Sanders just here? He's just here While worried Americans suck down their soup, the Trump administration is laser focused on critical issues like renaming a naval ship honoring gay rights icon Harvey Milk as part of a push to, quote, re establish the warrior culture. Yes, because nothing says warrior like I can't fight. I don't like the name on my boat. Stupid boat name. No, no, I don't want to kill anybody now. Also, Harvey Milk was a warrior. He was a former naval officer who was killed while fighting for his and many other people's rights to exist. This is short sighted. This is. This is short sighted and long, stupid and unsurprising. Since taking office, the Trump administration has curtailed protections around LGBTQ rights, banned trans service members from the military, axed hundreds of millions in LGBTQ health funding, and now said they have no plans to issue a Pride Month proclamation this June. No, no Pride Month proclamation. Which means the White House is less inclusive and has less humanity than the Buffalo Bills who tweeted happy pride, feeling all the Buffalove Even they know. Even an NFL team knows. Even the Bills know love is love is Buffalove, which of course is love that comes with celery and blue cheese dressing. We got a great show for you tonight coming up.
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Stephen Colbert
Welcome back my friends, ladies and gentlemen, folks, you know my first guest tonight from the fall of the House of Usher, the Wild Robot and a little indie franchise from the 70s called Star Wars. He now stars in the Life of Chuck. Please welcome back to the Late Show, Mark Hamill. Good to see you again. Good to see you. It's been too long.
Mark Hamill
So nice to be appreciated.
Stephen Colbert
Yes. Finally some attention.
Mark Hamill
Can you talk to my family members?
Stephen Colbert
Yes. Thank you for helping get some puppies adopted.
Mark Hamill
That's my favorite segment.
Stephen Colbert
Yeah, me too. Me too.
Mark Hamill
I just love it. And the ratio of dogs, it's like 100%.
Stephen Colbert
100%. Yeah.
Mark Hamill
Fantastic.
Stephen Colbert
Yeah. So here's the thing. I understand you already love dogs. You got a few at your home. Right here.
Mark Hamill
Here's a.
Stephen Colbert
Here's you with your loved ones right there. I'm curious. Tell me about this bad eared beauty right there.
Mark Hamill
Okay. With no phone call or any warning. I'm sitting in my den, my wife walks in with that dog. No phone call, like, honey, do you think we're ready for another? No, because what are you going to do? You walk in, you see that face? What am I going to say? Get her out of here. Of course you fall in love instantly. She was originally named Molly.
Stephen Colbert
Yes.
Mark Hamill
But after about two weeks, we said, that's no Molly, that's a trixie.
Stephen Colbert
Earlier this year, you experienced something. I want to ask you about this. This is the BAFTA Awards. I'm sure you know what I'm going to ask you about is that for people who don't know is that you were present at the BAFTA awards and you're, you know, you're in your finery, you're in your tux, you're looking nice there. And you had a wardrobe malfunction that I thought you handled very well. Jim, can we get a little clip of this?
Mark Hamill
Oh, no. So what makes us love cinema so much that we're all gathered here to celebrate tonight? For me, it's that films create worlds so vivid and stories so powerful that we lose ourselves in them completely. They create immersive cinematic landscapes that feel alive, whether they're set here in London or anywhere.
Stephen Colbert
Smooth. Smooth as silk. First of all, Mark Hamill, just take us on a play by play, blow by blow. Here. Had you recently started Ozempic or something? Why were your pants falling down?
Mark Hamill
Actor's nightmare. Look, I tried those pants on twice. Once at the house in California, and he fitted them and he said, how are they? I said, fine, a little snug, but they'll do. And he said, well, I said you could let him out of skoshe. So cut to us in London with the car outside 20 minutes before we were supposed to leave. I put the pants on. He let them out four or five inches. I mean, luckily, our dresser Mary, had a safety pin, and she pinned him in the back. And so I thought I was good to go. They introduced me, and as I start walking to the podium, I feel the pin pop. And every step I took, they slipped lower and lower and lower. I'm not kidding you. They were at my knees by the time I got to the podium. And I. When they went to the clip, I looked over to find my wife, but my eyes landed on Demi Moore. And so I mouthed to Demi Moore, did you see my pants fall down? You know what her reaction was?
Stephen Colbert
Hey, nice.
Mark Hamill
But I'm telling you, I just.
Stephen Colbert
I love it.
Mark Hamill
I just willed myself. I was like hypnosis. I was trying to beam into the audience. You did not see my pants fall down. It's all an illusion. And I stuck to the teleprompter and didn't acknowledge it. I didn't want to make a joke or anything or bring attention to it. The director later said, from the front, the podium blocked it. It's only on the sides where people saw your pants around your knees. Oh, my God.
Stephen Colbert
Were there any people on the side?
Mark Hamill
Ye. My wife for one, and Demi Moore for two.
Stephen Colbert
Not a bad company. Not a bad company.
Mark Hamill
I have to tell you, both Ed Norton and Timothee Chalamet came up to me at the after party and said, dude, that was a master class in professionalism. Because I thought if I don't acknowledge it and act like nothing happened, maybe there's enough delusional people in the audience that didn't see it.
Stephen Colbert
Yeah, I didn't notice anything.
Mark Hamill
Well, thanks for bringing it to the public.
Stephen Colbert
You're welcome. Welcome.
Mark Hamill
How many viewers you have? 15 million a night.
Stephen Colbert
Yeah, that's exactly how many we have. 15 million a night. You hear that? 15 million.
Mark Hamill
Well, I have to tell you something. The first thing I did was I Googled Mark Hamill. Wardrobe malfunction.
Stephen Colbert
Yes.
Mark Hamill
To see on Google, there were nine pages of just you having just that. Now, they weren't all major outlets. There were personal comments and so forth, but I thought maybe nobody noticed. And for the most part, nobody did. And we were out of the country. And when I got back, someone said, hey, Colbert really nailed you on Meanwhile.
Stephen Colbert
Yeah, yeah.
Mark Hamill
You did a joke on Meanwhile.
Stephen Colbert
We did a lot.
Mark Hamill
Oh, all right.
Stephen Colbert
Well, but that's all in the pass now.
Mark Hamill
It is. Believe me, my pants are very secure tonight.
Stephen Colbert
Yes, you. Absolutely. Well done. The laser focus was extraordinary.
Mark Hamill
Ultimate actor's nightmare.
Stephen Colbert
Come on, we have to take a quick break. We'll be right back with more Mark Hamill. Everybody.
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Stephen Colbert
Hey, everybody. We're back with Mark Hamill. Mark, you have a new film, the Life of Chuck.
Mark Hamill
Yes.
Stephen Colbert
Okay. And it's. I don't think we should get into necessarily the plot of it. It's best not to talk about that except to tell people it's very life affirming.
Mark Hamill
Yes.
Stephen Colbert
And you're fantastic in it. Is there anything else? What? Tell us a little bit. Tell the people about your character.
Mark Hamill
Well, I play Chuck's grandfather and it's told in reverse order, just like Stephen King's novella. It's in a collection called if it bleeds. It's Act 3, Act 2, Act 1. So I'm only in Act 1. And there's four different incarnations of Chuck. There's Cody Flanagan, he's like the kindergarten Chuck. There's this amazing young actor, Benjamin Pajak. He's 12.
Stephen Colbert
Well, we have a clip here. Anything you need to know?
Mark Hamill
Well, the thing is, I would recommend the best way to see this thing. See it cold, Don't Google it, don't read reviews. If your friend starts telling you about it, the best way to see it is knowing nothing about it. Honestly. Now, between Mike Flanagan, who directed me, as you said, in the Fall of the House of Usher and has made so many epic ghost and horror movies. You know, the haunting of Hill House, haunting of Blind Manor, Midnight Mass, which was this vampire epic, he calls me, said, I have a part for you in this new Stephen King novella. So I think Stephen King and Michael Flanagan, this is going to be the spine rattling supernatural horror film of all time. And I'm telling you, I wasn't prepared. It's poignant, it's sensitive, it's just the movie we need right now because we are so divided as a country. There's such division and anger and this movie is positively therapeutic.
Stephen Colbert
And it won the People's Choice, the Viewer's Choice award at the Toronto Film Festival.
Mark Hamill
Festival.
Stephen Colbert
Were you able to be there for that?
Mark Hamill
Yes. And it was the first I'd seen it at Mike's house, just with my wife, three people in the room, and I loved it. But it wasn't until I saw the audience react and they're with us from the get go. They laughed in all the right places. There was applause and the lights came up. There were grownups with tears in their eyes. You mentioned life affirming because they don't hit you over the head with messages, but they tell this story that's so relatable, that's so optimistic about how every moment is not a trivial moment, that the sum is greater than the parts. You just. It's hard to describe, but I don't think it's a once in a lifetime experience for me and I don't expect to have another one because I'm old.
Stephen Colbert
Well, we have a clip right here and let's just dive right in.
Mark Hamill
Jim, Math is truth. It won't lie to you. It doesn't factor in your preferences. It's pure that way. Math can do a lot of things. Math can be art, but it can't lie. So take another run at those two because chuckle, you are good. You have art in you.
Stephen Colbert
You're a grandfather yourself. Now, do you have the same kind of relationship with your grandson? Do you enjoy it?
Mark Hamill
My granddaughter Autumn, she is just lovely. And it's true what they say, because you can spoil them rotten. Let them stay up late and eat candy before dinner and then hand them back to the parents where your problem's not mine, it's their responsibility now. So everything you've heard about being a grandparent is true. And I love it more, please.
Stephen Colbert
Not up to us, unfortunately. Unfortunately. Mark, lovely to see you. Thanks for being here. The Life of Chuck is in select theaters this Friday. Mark Hamill, everybody. 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.
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Podcast Summary: The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert – "Commander In Beef" Featuring Mark Hamill
Release Date: June 5, 2025
Guest: Mark Hamill
Host: Stephen Colbert
Podcast: The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
A. Tension Between President and Elon Musk
Stephen Colbert opens the episode by addressing a recent conflict between the President and former first friend, Elon Musk. Colbert humorously characterizes both as "narcissistic megalomaniacs" struggling to maintain their friendship. He highlights Musk’s harsh criticism of the President's proposed bill, labeling it a "big beautiful bill" and a "disgusting abomination" (02:15). Musk's concerns revolve around the bill's projected increase to the national deficit, which he states would soar to "$2.5 trillion," exacerbating the already "unsustainable debt" of the nation (03:05).
Notable Quote:
"There's now trouble brewing between the President and former first buddy Elon Musk. No, no. I'm starting to worry that two narcissistic megalomaniacs with a total inability to see value in other humans might have a hard time making friends." — Stephen Colbert (02:15)
B. Legislative Missteps and Reactions
Colbert delves into the controversies surrounding the budget bill, featuring critiques from figures like Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nebraska Republican Mike Flood. Greene expresses regret over a section that restricts states from regulating AI for a decade, humorously comparing legislative oversight to a paramedic misjudging a medical situation (05:20). Meanwhile, Rep. Mike Flood publicly admits to miscalculating the financial implications of the bill, mistakenly conflating billions with trillions—a blunder Colbert mockingly deconstructs (07:03).
Notable Quote:
"Does anyone in Congress read anything before they vote on it? Are we being governed via Apple User Agreement?" — Stephen Colbert (05:55)
C. President Trump's Tariff Announcements and Economic Impact
Transitioning to economic policies, Colbert critiques President Trump's recent announcement to raise tariffs on aluminum and steel to 50%. He humorously connects these tariffs to everyday American life, mentioning the potential increase in costs for canned goods and the ironic surge in sales for soup brands like Campbell's (10:45). Colbert underscores the administration's focus on controversial issues, such as the renaming of a naval ship honoring LGBTQ rights icon Harvey Milk, which he satirizes as a move to "re-establish the warrior culture" (11:30). He further criticizes the administration's rollback of LGBTQ protections, highlighting the absence of a Pride Month proclamation as indicative of diminishing inclusivity (12:00).
Notable Quote:
"Nothing says warrior like I can't fight. Stupid boat name. No, no, I don't want to kill anybody now." — Stephen Colbert (11:45)
A. Introduction and Light Banter
After a brief interlude filled with advertisements, Stephen Colbert welcomes back Mark Hamill to the show. The banter begins with mutual appreciation for a segment dedicated to puppy adoptions, highlighting both Colbert and Hamill’s affection for dogs (14:02).
B. The BAFTA Awards Wardrobe Malfunction
Mark Hamill shares an amusing behind-the-scenes story about a wardrobe malfunction during the BAFTA Awards. He recounts how his pants began to slip down multiple times while walking to the podium, remaining unnoticed on camera except by those closest to him, including his wife and Demi Moore (15:19-18:02).
Notable Quote:
"I put the pants on. He let them out four or five inches. I mean, luckily, our dresser Mary, had a safety pin, and she pinned him in the back." — Mark Hamill (16:10)
"I stuck to the teleprompter and didn't acknowledge it. I didn't want to make a joke or anything or bring attention to it." — Mark Hamill (17:15)
C. Discussion on "The Life of Chuck"
The conversation shifts to Hamill’s new film, "The Life of Chuck," directed by Mike Flanagan and based on a Stephen King novella. Hamill describes his role as Chuck's grandfather and elaborates on the film's unique narrative structure, which unfolds in reverse order across three acts. He emphasizes the film’s themes of division and healing, portraying it as a "life-affirming" and "therapeutic" piece reflective of the nation's current state (21:15).
Notable Quote:
"It's the spine rattling supernatural horror film of all time. And I'm telling you, I wasn't prepared. It's poignant, it's sensitive, it's just the movie we need right now because we are so divided as a country." — Mark Hamill (21:39)
D. Clip: "Math is Truth"
A pre-recorded clip features Hamill’s character reflecting on the nature of math versus human preference, reinforcing the film’s philosophical undertones (23:42).
E. Grandfatherhood and Personal Reflections
Hamill shares heartfelt anecdotes about his relationship with his granddaughter, Autumn. He humorously discusses the joys and challenges of grandparenting, affirming his deep love for his family (24:34).
Notable Quote:
"You can spoil them rotten. Let them stay up late and eat candy before dinner and then hand them back to the parents where your problem's not mine, it's their responsibility now." — Mark Hamill (24:50)
Stephen Colbert wraps up the interview by encouraging listeners to watch "The Life of Chuck," which is set to release in select theaters. He thanks Mark Hamill for his insightful and entertaining participation, highlighting the film's positive reception at the Toronto Film Festival where it won the People's Choice Award (25:01).
Notable Quote:
"The Life of Chuck is in select theaters this Friday. Mark Hamill, everybody." — Stephen Colbert (25:01)
Humor in Political Commentary: Colbert intertwines sharp political satire with humor, making complex issues approachable and entertaining.
Celebrity Anecdotes: Mark Hamill’s lighthearted stories provide a personal touch, enhancing listener engagement.
Promotion of New Projects: The discussion serves as a platform for Hamill to promote his latest film, offering listeners insights into its creation and themes.
Personal Connections: Both hosts and guests share relatable personal stories, fostering a sense of connection with the audience.
"The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert" episode titled "Commander In Beef" offers a blend of incisive political satire and heartfelt celebrity interaction. Stephen Colbert's monologue provides a humorous yet critical look at current political tensions and policy missteps, while the interview with Mark Hamill delivers entertaining personal stories and highlights his new film project. This episode is both informative and engaging, making it a valuable listen for fans of late-night satire and Mark Hamill.
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