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Stephen Colbert
Welcome, my friends, to the Late Show. There you go. Welcome one and all to the Late Show. I'm your host, Stephen Colbert. Ladies and gentlemen. You know what? Love loves, loving and love is in the air. Because today we learn Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged. Absolutely.
Timothee Chalamet
Absol.
Stephen Colbert
Finally. Congratulations to both Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Or as they're known by their celebrity couple name, Selena Gomez. Fun fact. Here's a fun fact. Here's a fun fact. Last week, Selena was on the show. We talked right over there and we talked about her relationship with Benny Blanco. And I had this message for Benny. Hold on a second, Benny. Oh, no. You must think you're pretty special if you think you can do better than this. Okay. And as America's dad, I want to know what your intentions are with America's daughter right over here. You're welcome. Thank you. Now, I don't want to take any credit for this engagement. No, I want to take all the credit for this engagement. And that seems fair. That seems fair. I'm not saying he didn't ask her. They had something to do with it. But I'm the one who loosened the lid on the pickle jar of commitment. You're welcome. In other celebrity news, today, Time magazine announced their time Person of the Year. It is the decision that always sends shockwaves through my dentist's waiting room in 2003 and times person of the Year. Is Donald Trump there? I talked about it. Along with making the COVID this morning, Trump got to ring the big boy bell to open the New York Stock Exchange. He made it look easy, which is no surprise, because Trump has spent years practicing his bell ringing.
Timothee Chalamet
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding.
Stephen Colbert
There's also some news about our current president, I want to say Shorf Biscuit, because today, on his way out of office, he used his power of the presidency to commute 1500 sentences and pardon 39 people. Wow. I did not know he had 39 sons. That's impressive. I did not. Wow. These mass commutations are a tradition for all outgoing presidents, but what Biden did today is the largest single day act of clemency. I believe that is an empathetic and generous act of forgiveness and hope that will be knocked out of the headlines as soon as Trump threatens to bomb Manila because he cut himself on one of their envelopes. That's coming. You know that's coming. Oh, there's a fantastical story from a mythical land that some say is not too far from our own. New Jersey. New Jersey residents, or Jersey Boys, as they prefer to be called, are freaking out these days because of a rash of mysterious drones flying over the state at night. This evening, I will delve into the unknown with tonight's installment of Stephen Colbert's Unseen Mysteries of the hidden Secrets. We start with the biggest mystery of all. Where has this segment been for the last nine years? Show four. We did this on show four?
Timothee Chalamet
Yeah. Episode four.
Stephen Colbert
What show are we on now? 1589. 1589. We took a little break. All this week, social media has been flooded with images and videos of these mysterious drones. And before we play the footage, I want to warn my sensitive viewers, you may find this difficult to watch because it's very blurry.
Timothee Chalamet
James went outside to prove my point, and this is over my house right now. What is that?
Stephen Colbert
Floating white spots on a black background. A chilling image that cannot be faked unless you close your eyes and push on your a little bit. Oh, God, they're back. Yeah, they're. And they're gone. And they're gone. And they're back. Make no mistake, these are no ordinary quadcopters. Witnesses say they're as large as a car, meaning not only is it capable of autonomous flight, it probably has cup holders. Even more ominous, these drones have been spotted near sensitive sites, such as a military research facility. Yes, military research facilities in New Jersey. No doubt run by the CIA. Oh, gotta spread your. Hey, gotta spread your hands a little bit. Who wants to do a cat's cradle? A plus these drones may possess special powers. One witness says it's like a parade the drones just keep coming, one after another. One family claims they followed a drone in their car, and while it hovered above them, the clock in their car changed times. Then they say the clock went back to normal after they drove off. That alone proves these drones are not of this world because no human being is capable of changing their car clock. Okay, it says hold on. It says. It says we're supposed to hold on. You're supposed to hold down, seek while pressing input up. Now it's just flashing apostrophe 8. On Tuesday. On Tuesday, members of the House Homeland Security Committee down in Washington grilled the FBI about the drones at a hearing that you might have missed because it aired on C span 3. C span 3. You know their slogan? We have no budget for a slogan. Here's Texas representative Tony Gonzalez trying to get an answer from the FBI's Robert Wheeler. You're telling me we don't know what the hell these drones are in New Jersey are? Is that correct? That's right.
Timothee Chalamet
That's crazy.
Stephen Colbert
I mean, that's crazy. That's madness that we don't know what these drones are. It is crazy. The FBI knows everything about everyone, which is why I'd like to take a moment to say I love the FBI. I always have. Big fan of the way you did that thing that I didn't see and can't recall. I wasn't there. I was asleep in the car. Plus, we're on the same team. I work for CBS. And we've got all the FBI's regular international most wanted. Sheldon. Yes, this time. This time he bazingas crime. Back across the river here in New York City. This weekend is SantaCon, the annual gathering of Holly Jolly revelers dressed as St. Nick, who every year teach children the true meaning of alcohol poisoning. This year, however, authorities are putting a cap on the holiday spirits because this weekend, New York Metro Transit and New Jersey Transit are enacting a booze ban. What? But if you ban booze on the subway during Santacon, you're sentencing these young men to up to 20 minutes of not drinking. That means less festive light pole climbing and more quietly thinking about their dads. 2024 is almost over. Thank you for the dad music, by the way. 2024 is almost over. There are all kinds of year end lists coming out. You got your Google search list, you got the Spotify wrap, but obviously the biggest one is pornhub's year in review. They're making a list, checking it twice, gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming this the year in review has revealed some generational trends because compared to how long the average user spends on Pornhub during a single visit, 18 to 24 year olds spend 76 fewer seconds. I guess young folks today don't have the attention span. Back in the 90s, if you wanted to see boobs on your computer, you had to listen to this. You've got porn. Pornhub provided a detailed map highlighting the most dist. In Tennessee, it's chubby milf. In Delaware, it's mature. I assume in honor of Joe Biden. And in Maryland, the top term was girlfriend dorks. Dorks. My favorite is Pennsylvania, where the top search was simply naked women. That's clearly Amish teens on rumspringe getting their first crack at a computer. Let's see here. Naked women. Ooh, without bonnets. We got a great show for you tonight.
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Stephen Colbert
Hey, welcome back, everybody. Ladies and gentlemen, folks, my first guest tonight is an Oscar nominated actor, you know from Call Me by youy Name, Lady Bird and Dune. He now stars as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.
Timothee Chalamet
And I tell it and think it and speak it and breathe it.
Stephen Colbert
And.
Timothee Chalamet
Reflect from the mountain so our souls can see it and I'll stand Folk.
Stephen Colbert
Music reaching everybody.
Timothee Chalamet
But I know my song well before I start singing and it's hard It's a heart It's a heart It's a heart It's a heart Rain, you're gonna fall.
Stephen Colbert
Please welcome back to the Late Show, Timothee Chalamet.
Timothee Chalamet
All right. Sweet.
Stephen Colbert
Yes. Can I get you another sweater?
Timothee Chalamet
No, it's cold in here, man.
Stephen Colbert
It is. We like to keep our guests crisp.
Timothee Chalamet
Yeah, it's cold outside and it's cold in here, so. Figured I'd get warm.
Stephen Colbert
You're welcome.
Timothee Chalamet
Hey, thank you for having me again, man. This is a movie I'm absolutely the proudest of in my career. I just.
Stephen Colbert
And you have a lot to be proud of.
Timothee Chalamet
Yeah.
Stephen Colbert
But I agree, this is an extraordinary performance and an extraordinary movie. Like, you are swept along these four years from 61 to 65. You can't. You are strikingly reminded of what those years were like for the United States and for the world and for music and for what Bob Dylan contributed to that in such a short period of time.
Timothee Chalamet
Absolutely. Is as much a movie about Bob Dylan's early life from 61 to 65, as it is about the United States at that time. Greenwich Village at that time. A sort of fraught political environment.
Stephen Colbert
And a beautiful reproduction of Greenwich Village, too, I agree. How familiar were you with Dylan before you got this gig?
Timothee Chalamet
Truthfully, not very educated. It was a friend of my dad's, was a Dylanologist. Had a striking portrait of Dylan on his wall growing up, but knew little about him. I got approached with the material, and I YouTubed Bob Dylan. And before his music even popped up, there were these press conferences that popped up from 1965, where he's so confrontational in his media appearances, and he's so elusive and mysterious. And as someone who is very obedient in his media appearances. Nice to see you. Nice to see you. Wonderful to you. Good to see you.
Stephen Colbert
Good to see you. Timothy Chalamet, everybody. Is it tempting.
Timothee Chalamet
Yeah.
Stephen Colbert
After watching that, is it tempting to go. Maybe I'll be aloof and mysterious.
Timothee Chalamet
You know, I've already established this thing. So if I did, I think I would, you know, I'd explode.
Stephen Colbert
Feel free for one of the answers that we do tonight to be completely aloof and mysterious.
Timothee Chalamet
Okay.
Stephen Colbert
Okay.
Timothee Chalamet
I will tell you when.
Stephen Colbert
Don't tell me which one. Okay. Okay. But. So you don't know that much about Dylan. You get to know him sort of as a personality by studying him as A. As a public Persona, you learn the music. But how long did you have to get ready for that?
Timothee Chalamet
Can I talk to my astrologist real quick?
Stephen Colbert
Mm.
Timothee Chalamet
She's telling me five years.
Stephen Colbert
Five years.
Timothee Chalamet
Five years, yeah.
Stephen Colbert
They gave you five years to learn the songs.
Timothee Chalamet
Well, we were supposed to do in 2000. Now I'm back to being me now. Yeah, we had. We had. It was supposed to be the summer of 2019. We were supposed to shoot it. Excuse me. The summer of 2020. We were supposed to shoot it. Then the pandemic happened. But throughout all that, I got to keep working on the material. Then our director went to direct another movie. I went on other projects. Then we were supposed to do it the summer of 2023. Then the actor strike happened. And then I started to think, man, is there like a hex on this project, on this material? And then we did it the following summer, last summer. And it was a relief. I felt like I was getting something off my plate, you know, I've been working on for so long.
Stephen Colbert
You did two Dune movies in between in the interim.
Timothee Chalamet
Yeah, yeah.
Stephen Colbert
Here's a photo of you on the Dune set. Here you are on the dune set.
Timothee Chalamet
On the set of Dune.
Stephen Colbert
There you are. Is this Dune one? Dune two, we're talking.
Timothee Chalamet
That's Dune one. That's Paul Atreides. Dillon right there.
Stephen Colbert
There you go.
Timothee Chalamet
Yep.
Stephen Colbert
There you are. And I understand we have what we call in the business an exclusive. You were kind enough to bring a video from the Dune set. This is you in your Paul Atreides like attire. Like formal Paul trades court.
Timothee Chalamet
Paul tries formal Paul Atreides.
Stephen Colbert
Exactly. And you're practicing. What are you singing here?
Timothee Chalamet
This is a. It takes a lot to laugh It Takes a train to cry with some Dune lyrical variations by me.
Stephen Colbert
Jim, don't.
Timothee Chalamet
The sin the good in absence of.
Stephen Colbert
The sea.
Timothee Chalamet
Why don't my people look good when they're coming after me? No, no, no, no, no, no. That was. I'll pre face that that was four years ago. That was early on in the process. So now I can really, you know, no one hand me a guitar over there.
Stephen Colbert
Yes, but.
Timothee Chalamet
But with AI, you know, they all.
Stephen Colbert
Want to hand you a guitar because you told them not to hand you a guitar right now.
Timothee Chalamet
You know, can you guys AI my hands?
Stephen Colbert
Sure, but you don't have to. That's the amazing thing is that people don't know this yet, but you're not. It's not only just you singing and playing and also Edward Norton. It's not just you Recorded doing this, you're playing live to camera.
Timothee Chalamet
This is all live to camera. Which was sort of ignorant and foolish because there was the fear from the music production side of the movie that if you play in different tempos for different takes, they won't be able to cut between them. And you might not just sound good. And it's a director's worst nightmare to confront the ego of the actor and say, hey, man, you're just not sounding good, you know? But I had Edward Norton as the devil on my shoulder, and he said, listen, man, you sound better live. And something had clicked in my voice. And obviously, when you're playing, it does something to your voice and something had clicked. You know, the prerecords we did in Los Angeles in a studio in Burbank, and I'm trying to. The worst thing we could have done with a Bob Dylan biopic is sanitize it, make it sound clean, or, you know, just. This was a man from iron ore country, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hibbing, Duluth. You hear? Yeah, you hear the cold country in his voice. So I didn't want to be a New Yorker recording in Los Angeles, you know, decimating that music man. I wanted to honor that legacy. Truly, man, this is like an American hero, an American great, one of the fantastic artists of our time. This movie's a humble bridge. It's a gateway to, hopefully anybody who's not a fan to discover it.
Stephen Colbert
Well, that's one of the things that's best about the movie, besides your beautiful performance and the story that it tells and all the other performances in it, is that you do Dylan so well that it makes you want to go listen to more Dylan.
Timothee Chalamet
That's the hope. Yeah. From the bottom of my heart.
Stephen Colbert
You have to quickly. Be right back with more Timothee Chalamet, everybody. Stick around. Hey. We're back with the star of a complete unknown, Timothy Chalamet. So you didn't know Dylan, and I would love to rediscover Dylan again. You know, I sort of jealous of that, as I said. What do you like most about Dylan?
Timothee Chalamet
What I like about Dylan now, what I'm most impressed by is, as I was saying before, his sort of elusive nature. You know, Bob Dylan is one of these names like Paul McCartney or Mick Jagger or Elvis Presley. They're in the pop culture sphere, but you can kind of match a face with those names. And Bob Dylan, at least for me, he's remained a mystery somehow, decades later. So this movie doesn't demystify him. But when people in pop culture are Able to break through and then retain equality themselves. Like Frank Ocean today does the same thing, I think then it's like, you gotta hold these. You gotta revere these people, in my opinion, because they figured it out. You know, if you're sensitive enough to be great, and then you're smart enough to protect it, you know? And now he's got me as his foot warrior, and I'm going out and I'm spreading the gospel of Bob.
Stephen Colbert
You gotta admire a guy who doesn't even show up to his own Nobel Prize for.
Timothee Chalamet
Nobel Prize in Literature. Didn't show up. You know.
Stephen Colbert
Now, I know you haven't met him yourself, but he actually gave you a great nod. He said, there's a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown. What a title. Timothee Chalamet is starring in the lead role. Timmy's a brilliant actor, so I'm sure he's going to be completely believable as me or a younger me or some other me. The film's taken from Elijah Wald's Dillingo's Electric, a book that came out in 2015. It's a fantastic retelling of events of the early 60s that led up to the fiasco at Newport. After he's seen the movie, read the book. What's that like to wake up to?
Timothee Chalamet
I was absolutely floored. You know, I don't have the words for it. I couldn't encapsulate the feeling. I've been working on this for five years. He's the artist that's shaped my worldview the most. And when you're a young artist, when you're starting out, to have a legend like that pat you on the back and say, it almost feels like, hey, keep going, young padawan, you know?
Stephen Colbert
Yes. You're actually older than Dylan is at the end of the movie.
Timothee Chalamet
Yes. Because the movie took so long to get made.
Stephen Colbert
Oh, I see it.
Timothee Chalamet
It would have been appropriate.
Stephen Colbert
That would have been perfect. Yeah. It's so inappropriate now. You look so old right now, man.
Timothee Chalamet
I'm trying to look. I got a little something now, you know there's a little something going on.
Stephen Colbert
You do?
Timothee Chalamet
I'm pushing a little something. You know, you do.
Stephen Colbert
You look like. Are you gonna play a musketeer?
Timothee Chalamet
I'm gonna play a. You know, the first time I was on here, I hadn't hit puberty.
Stephen Colbert
And now your voice has changed.
Timothee Chalamet
My voice has changed.
Stephen Colbert
Exactly.
Timothee Chalamet
And now, you know, I'll probably play the rock in his next biopic.
Stephen Colbert
Sure. Yeah, I can see that. Before I let you go, Holidays are coming up. Do you know one of my favorite Dylan recordings, which is his version of Must Be Santa off his Christmas album? Yeah. The great Christmas album. Yeah.
Timothee Chalamet
Fantastic. And an even weirder video of Must Be Santa. Shout out. The cinematographer of Dune, Greg Frazier, shot that video. No. Yeah.
Stephen Colbert
Believe it or not, it's really tricky. He keeps showing up in weird spots.
Timothee Chalamet
The Dylan verse and Dune verse are kind of like that. Seriously. Because Dune was written in the 1960s.
Stephen Colbert
And he ended up being the Kwitsak Hollerap folk music of.
Timothee Chalamet
Folk music. Yes. And 8,000 years from now, the music that remains in the verse of Dune will probably be Bob Dylan.
Stephen Colbert
Yes.
Timothee Chalamet
And Charlie XCX and Clay Aiken.
Stephen Colbert
Probably so. Probably so. Are you going to play it on Christmas Day? Are you going to drop a little mustard? Surprise.
Timothee Chalamet
I probably will. You know, I got a little It Must Be Santa surprise up my sleeve.
Stephen Colbert
We keep an eye out for that.
Timothee Chalamet
Yeah.
Stephen Colbert
Thank you. I appreciate it, Steven. I appreciate you so much. Please. There you go. A Complete Unknown is in theaters on Christmas Day. Timothee Chalamet, 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. Welcome to the well business. Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm star in a new Paramount plus original series. The world has already convinced itself that you are evil. And I am evil for providing them the one thing they interact with every day.
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert: Timothée Chalamet | Porn In The USA
Release Date: December 13, 2024
Overview
In this episode of The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert engages in a lively and insightful conversation with Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet. The discussion delves into Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan in the upcoming biopic "A Complete Unknown," offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at his preparation for the role, his thoughts on Dylan's legacy, and the challenges faced during the film's production. Interspersed with Colbert's signature humor and commentary on current events, the episode provides a rich and engaging experience for both fans of the show and those interested in the intersections of celebrity culture, filmmaking, and societal trends.
Stephen Colbert opens the episode with his trademark wit, discussing recent celebrity engagements, including Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's engagement. He humorously claims partial credit for their engagement, showcasing his playful rapport with guests and the audience.
Colbert transitions to broader societal topics, touching on Time magazine's Person of the Year selection, mentioning Donald Trump and his recent antics, such as ringing the New York Stock Exchange bell (timestamp [03:08]). He humorously critiques President Biden's large-scale clemency acts, sarcastically speculating about future headlines involving political tensions.
A significant portion of the monologue is dedicated to discussing mysterious drones flying over New Jersey. Colbert presents a mock investigative segment, complete with fabricated footage descriptions and humorous theories about the drones' origins and capabilities (timestamp [05:24]). He satirizes governmental responses, highlighting a fictional House Homeland Security Committee hearing where representatives express bewilderment over the unidentified drones (timestamp [07:43]).
Colbert also touches on cultural phenomena like SantaCon, a festive yet chaotic event, and Pornhub's year-end review statistics, using humor to comment on changing generational behaviors and attention spans (timestamp [10:00]).
Introduction and Musical Interlude (13:15 - 14:19)
Following a brief commercial break, Stephen Colbert warmly welcomes Timothée Chalamet back to the show. The introduction is accompanied by snippets of Chalamet's own musical performance, showcasing his artistic versatility and providing a dynamic start to the interview (timestamp [13:15]).
Discussion on "A Complete Unknown" (14:21 - 20:27)
Colbert and Chalamet dive into the heart of the episode: Chalamet's role as Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown." Chalamet expresses immense pride in the film, describing it as the highlight of his career (timestamp [14:31]). He elaborates on the film's focus on Dylan's early life (1961-1965) and its portrayal of the socio-political climate of the United States during that period (timestamp [14:58]).
When asked about his familiarity with Dylan prior to the project, Chalamet candidly admits limited knowledge, attributing his introduction to Dylan through his father's friend, a "Dylanologist" (timestamp [15:15]). He discusses his research process, including watching historical press conferences that highlighted Dylan's confrontational and elusive public persona, contrasting it with his own obedient media presence (timestamp [15:46]).
Preparation and Challenges (16:07 - 20:08)
Chalamet shares insights into the lengthy preparation process for the role, which spanned several years and was interrupted by external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and an actor strike (timestamp [16:07]). He humorously references a fictional astrologist advising him to study Dylan for five years, adding a light-hearted touch to the discussion (timestamp [16:33]).
Discussing his approach to embodying Dylan, Chalamet emphasizes authenticity, choosing to honor Dylan's Minnesota roots rather than adopting a stereotypically New York persona. He highlights the importance of preserving the genuine qualities of Dylan's voice and character, ensuring that the portrayal remains true to the artist's legacy (timestamp [18:03]).
Impact and Reception (20:27 - 22:22)
Colbert praises Chalamet's performance, noting how convincingly he captures Dylan's essence, which inspires listeners to explore Dylan's music further (timestamp [20:08]). Chalamet expresses gratitude for Dylan's indirect endorsement of the film and shares his admiration for Dylan's enduring mystery and influence on pop culture (timestamp [21:44]).
Chalamet recounts awakening to the news of Dylan acknowledging the film, describing it as a profound and validating moment after years of dedication to the project (timestamp [22:22]). He articulates his hope that the film serves as a gateway for new audiences to discover Bob Dylan's work, solidifying Dylan's status as an American cultural icon (timestamp [22:42]).
Closing Remarks (23:01 - 24:21)
In a fun exchange, Colbert teases Chalamet about his evolving appearance and voice, referencing Chalamet's roles in other projects like "Dune" and playfully discussing future acting endeavors (timestamps [23:01] - [23:35]).
Chalamet mentions a surprise related to Dylan's "Must Be Santa," linking it to his work on "Dune" and highlighting the interplay between his projects (timestamp [23:35] - [24:21]). The segment underscores Chalamet's multifaceted talents and the interconnectedness of his roles in contemporary cinema.
The episode seamlessly blends Stephen Colbert's sharp comedic insights with an in-depth and thoughtful conversation with Timothée Chalamet. Listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of Chalamet's approach to portraying Bob Dylan, the film's thematic depth, and the broader cultural implications of Dylan's legacy. Colbert's humor and timely commentary provide a balanced and entertaining backdrop, making the episode both informative and enjoyable.
Notable Quotes:
Stephen Colbert ([03:13]): "On Tuesday, members of the House Homeland Security Committee down in Washington grilled the FBI about the drones at a hearing that you might have missed because it aired on C span 3."
Timothée Chalamet ([14:31]): "This is a movie I'm absolutely the proudest of in my career."
Stephen Colbert ([20:08]): "That's one of the things that's best about the movie, besides your beautiful performance and the story that it tells and all the other performances in it, is that you do Dylan so well that it makes you want to go listen to more Dylan."
Timothée Chalamet ([21:44]): "Now he's got me as his foot warrior, and I'm going out and I'm spreading the gospel of Bob."
Stephen Colbert ([22:42]): "Well, that's one of the things that's best about the movie..."
Key Topics Covered:
Celebrity Engagements and Humor: Colbert's playful banter regarding Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's engagement sets a light-hearted tone.
Current Events Satire: Commentary on Time's Person of the Year, political figures, and mysterious drones showcases Colbert's ability to blend humor with topical issues.
Timothée Chalamet's Biopic Role: An in-depth exploration of Chalamet's preparation, challenges, and aspirations in portraying Bob Dylan, highlighting his dedication to authenticity.
Bob Dylan's Cultural Impact: Discussions on Dylan's elusive nature, influence on music and culture, and the importance of preserving his legacy through film.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Chalamet shares anecdotes about the film's production delays, creative decisions, and personal reflections on embodying a legendary figure.
Conclusion
This episode exemplifies The Late Show Pod Show's commitment to blending entertainment with substantive conversations. By featuring a compelling guest like Timothée Chalamet and intertwining it with timely humor, Stephen Colbert delivers a multifaceted podcast experience that resonates with a diverse audience.