Happy Holidays! 2016 may have been a difficult year, but we got through it with some much needed comic relief from Stephen Colbert and all of the fine folks at “The Late Show” who work hard to bring us the very best in late night entertainment. Here at Colbert News Hub, we find joy in our work which connects us to Stephen Colbert fans from all around this beautiful planet. We would like to thank you for reading our blog and for your participation through your insightful comments all year long. We are grateful that each of you – the Hubsters – are part of this wonderful fan community. From all of us at Colbert News Hub, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a wonderful new year!
Welcome to Better Know a Guest, your weekly guide to the wonderful and diverse array of personalities appearing on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ each week.
Join us for the last week of shows for 2016! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and as Stephen said, “Marvel Clambake” to all! No matter what holiday you celebrate, may your days be merry and bright. Enjoy the final Better Know a Guest for the year and we’ll meet again in 2017!
Which guest(s) are you looking forward to? Join in the conversation and let us know in the comment section. Donʼt forget to take our weekly poll!
In Weekend News: In a startling bombshell, the CIA has reported that Russia hacked the US presidential election and intervened with the primary aim of helping make Donald Trump president. The conclusion that Moscow ran an operation to help install the next president is one of the most consequential analyses by American spy agencies in years. “I think it’s ridiculous. I think it’s just another excuse. I don’t believe it,” Trump said on Sunday in an interview on Fox News. Both intelligence and law enforcement officials agree that there is a mountain of circumstantial evidence suggesting that the Russian hacking was primarily aimed at helping Trump and damaging his opponent, Hillary Clinton.
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EPISODE NUMBER: Season 2, Episode 57 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)
GUESTS: Sigourney Weaver | Andy Cohen | Pilobolus
STAFF CAMEO(s): Brian Stack | Opus Moreschi
SEGMENTS: How TIME Magazine Chose the Person of the Year | Nothing Makes Trump Angrier Than Being Angry | Pizzagate Is An Alt-Rigth Fever Dream | Sigourney Weaver | Andy Cohen | Pilobolus Perform Selections from “Shadowland”
SUIT REPORT: Medium Grey Suit | White Shirt | Grey Stripped Tie
(via @ColbertLateShow | CBS)
“They think I’m on Hillary’s payroll. For the record, she can’t afford me.”
– Stephen Colbert
Welcome to Better Know a Guest, your weekly guide to the wonderful and diverse array of personalities appearing on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ each week.
It’s time for a new week of fresh shows brought to you by Stephen Colbert and the fine folks at “The Late Show.” Stephen continues to keep us sane by pushing the envelope in his brilliant monologues, hilarious segments, and witty banter with his guests. What will he have in store for us this week?!
Which guest(s) are you looking forward to? Join in the conversation and let us know in the comment section. Donʼt forget to take our weekly poll!
In Weekend News: Hold on tight, because there is actually good news to report! Federal authorities have halted construction of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. In a decision celebrated by the thousands of protestors gathered at the Standing Rock site on Sunday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that they would not grant an easement required for the $3.8 billion project to cross under Lake Oahe in North Dakota and would instead “explore alternate routes.” The voices of Native Americans have been heard!
It seems that the president-elect is not up to snuff on delicate foreign policies. Surprise, surprise! On Friday, Trump tweeted that he had spoken to the “president of Taiwan,” who had called “to wish me congratulations on winning the Presidency.” What may sound like just a phone call was a split with a delicate longstanding U.S. policy meant to protect relations with China, which considers Taiwan part of its country. The U.S. government recognized China’s claim in 1979, and does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan as part of a “one China policy.” For this reason, a U.S. president or president-elect has not spoken with a leader of Taiwan in more than 35 years. China’s foreign ministry announced Saturday that it had lodged a complaint over Trump’s call. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a statement, “The one-China policy is the cornerstone of the healthy development of China-U.S. relations, and we hope this political foundation will not be interfered with or damaged.”
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EPISODE NUMBER: Season 2, Episode 53 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)
GUESTS: Lauren Graham | Justin Long
SEGMENTS: Adriana Lima is the Angel on Stephen’s Shoulder | Trump Will Soon Acquire Mass Tax Capability | Adriana Lima is the Angel on Stephen’s Shoulder | The Late Show’s Good News Banana | Lauren Graham | Justin Long
SUIT REPORT: Black Suit | White Shirt | Grey Stripped Tie
Welcome to Better Know a Guest, your weekly guide to the wonderful and diverse array of personalities appearing on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ each week.
Who could really go for a dose of Stephen Colbert’s humor right about now? I know I need it! Welcome to a brand new week of shows. The news cycle has been blowing up since “The Late Show” went on Thanksgiving break. A recount of the Wisconsin presidential results is moving forward and another recount is possible in Pennsylvania. Donald Trump falsely alleged that “millions of people” voted illegally for Hillary Clinton and otherwise he would have won the popular vote. It’s an unprecedented allegation by a president-elect. On November 25th, Former Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, died at the age of 90.
Which guest(s) are you looking forward to? Join in the conversation and let us know in the comment section. Donʼt forget to take our weekly poll!
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(Photo: Dustin Marshall)
“Skull Juice” Presents ‘Sometimes Live’
Dino Stamatopoulos and Andy Dick’s Feral Audio podcast “Skull Juice” is usually recorded with just the two of them in their studio in Burbank, CA. However, on August 30th, they recorded their show live in New York City at The City Winery, featuring some of comedy’s brightest stars, including Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Louis CK, Robert Smigel, Scott Adsit (“30 Rock”), Michael Stoyanov (“MADtv,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”), and Jeff B. Davis (“Harmontown”). The podcast also includes music by Robbie Fulks.
Back in 1998, Colbert, Stamatopolous, Adsit, Smigel, and Stoyanov wrote a pilot for a sitcom about the behind-the-scenes hijinks at “Saturday Night Live.” Fey was to star and the show was to be called “Sometimes Live.” Even though Fey’s similar hit sitcom “30 Rock” became a show, “Sometimes Live” did not. So the actors who were going to be a part of the canceled project reunited to read the script.
Let us know what you thought about the podcast in the comment section!
EPISODE NUMBER: Season 2, Episode 51 (Wednesday, November 23, 2016)
GUESTS: Danny DeVito | Max Greenfield | OK Go
SEGMENTS: The Late Show’s Post-Election Thanksgiving Survival Tips | Stephen Colbert’s Thanksgiving Turkey Tips (Part 2) | How To Draw A Thanksgiving Hand Turkey | Danny DeVito | Max Greenfield | OK Go – “The One Moment”
SUIT REPORT: Dark Grey Suit | White Shirt | Navy Blue Tie
Clem (aka Katie)
Happy Holidays! 2016 may have been a difficult year, but we got through it with some much needed comic relief from Stephen Colbert and all of the fine folks at “The Late Show” who work hard to bring us the very best in late night entertainment. Here at Colbert News Hub, we find joy in our work which connects us to Stephen Colbert fans from all around this beautiful planet. We would like to thank you for reading our blog and for your participation through your insightful comments all year long. We are grateful that each of you – the Hubsters – are part of this wonderful fan community. From all of us at Colbert News Hub, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a wonderful new year!
Welcome to Better Know a Guest, your weekly guide to the wonderful and diverse array of personalities appearing on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ each week.
Join us for the last week of shows for 2016! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and as Stephen said, “Marvel Clambake” to all! No matter what holiday you celebrate, may your days be merry and bright. Enjoy the final Better Know a Guest for the year and we’ll meet again in 2017!
Which guest(s) are you looking forward to? Join in the conversation and let us know in the comment section. Donʼt forget to take our weekly poll!
In Weekend News: In a startling bombshell, the CIA has reported that Russia hacked the US presidential election and intervened with the primary aim of helping make Donald Trump president. The conclusion that Moscow ran an operation to help install the next president is one of the most consequential analyses by American spy agencies in years. “I think it’s ridiculous. I think it’s just another excuse. I don’t believe it,” Trump said on Sunday in an interview on Fox News. Both intelligence and law enforcement officials agree that there is a mountain of circumstantial evidence suggesting that the Russian hacking was primarily aimed at helping Trump and damaging his opponent, Hillary Clinton.
Continue reading
EPISODE NUMBER: Season 2, Episode 57 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)
GUESTS: Sigourney Weaver | Andy Cohen | Pilobolus
STAFF CAMEO(s): Brian Stack | Opus Moreschi
SEGMENTS: How TIME Magazine Chose the Person of the Year | Nothing Makes Trump Angrier Than Being Angry | Pizzagate Is An Alt-Rigth Fever Dream | Sigourney Weaver | Andy Cohen | Pilobolus Perform Selections from “Shadowland”
SUIT REPORT: Medium Grey Suit | White Shirt | Grey Stripped Tie
(via @ColbertLateShow | CBS)
Welcome to Better Know a Guest, your weekly guide to the wonderful and diverse array of personalities appearing on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ each week.
It’s time for a new week of fresh shows brought to you by Stephen Colbert and the fine folks at “The Late Show.” Stephen continues to keep us sane by pushing the envelope in his brilliant monologues, hilarious segments, and witty banter with his guests. What will he have in store for us this week?!
Which guest(s) are you looking forward to? Join in the conversation and let us know in the comment section. Donʼt forget to take our weekly poll!
In Weekend News: Hold on tight, because there is actually good news to report! Federal authorities have halted construction of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. In a decision celebrated by the thousands of protestors gathered at the Standing Rock site on Sunday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that they would not grant an easement required for the $3.8 billion project to cross under Lake Oahe in North Dakota and would instead “explore alternate routes.” The voices of Native Americans have been heard!
It seems that the president-elect is not up to snuff on delicate foreign policies. Surprise, surprise! On Friday, Trump tweeted that he had spoken to the “president of Taiwan,” who had called “to wish me congratulations on winning the Presidency.” What may sound like just a phone call was a split with a delicate longstanding U.S. policy meant to protect relations with China, which considers Taiwan part of its country. The U.S. government recognized China’s claim in 1979, and does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan as part of a “one China policy.” For this reason, a U.S. president or president-elect has not spoken with a leader of Taiwan in more than 35 years. China’s foreign ministry announced Saturday that it had lodged a complaint over Trump’s call. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a statement, “The one-China policy is the cornerstone of the healthy development of China-U.S. relations, and we hope this political foundation will not be interfered with or damaged.”
Continue reading
EPISODE NUMBER: Season 2, Episode 53 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)
GUESTS: Lauren Graham | Justin Long
SEGMENTS: Adriana Lima is the Angel on Stephen’s Shoulder | Trump Will Soon Acquire Mass Tax Capability | Adriana Lima is the Angel on Stephen’s Shoulder | The Late Show’s Good News Banana | Lauren Graham | Justin Long
SUIT REPORT: Black Suit | White Shirt | Grey Stripped Tie
Welcome to Better Know a Guest, your weekly guide to the wonderful and diverse array of personalities appearing on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ each week.
Who could really go for a dose of Stephen Colbert’s humor right about now? I know I need it! Welcome to a brand new week of shows. The news cycle has been blowing up since “The Late Show” went on Thanksgiving break. A recount of the Wisconsin presidential results is moving forward and another recount is possible in Pennsylvania. Donald Trump falsely alleged that “millions of people” voted illegally for Hillary Clinton and otherwise he would have won the popular vote. It’s an unprecedented allegation by a president-elect. On November 25th, Former Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, died at the age of 90.
Which guest(s) are you looking forward to? Join in the conversation and let us know in the comment section. Donʼt forget to take our weekly poll!
Continue reading
(Photo: Dustin Marshall)
“Skull Juice” Presents ‘Sometimes Live’
Dino Stamatopoulos and Andy Dick’s Feral Audio podcast “Skull Juice” is usually recorded with just the two of them in their studio in Burbank, CA. However, on August 30th, they recorded their show live in New York City at The City Winery, featuring some of comedy’s brightest stars, including Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Louis CK, Robert Smigel, Scott Adsit (“30 Rock”), Michael Stoyanov (“MADtv,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”), and Jeff B. Davis (“Harmontown”). The podcast also includes music by Robbie Fulks.
Back in 1998, Colbert, Stamatopolous, Adsit, Smigel, and Stoyanov wrote a pilot for a sitcom about the behind-the-scenes hijinks at “Saturday Night Live.” Fey was to star and the show was to be called “Sometimes Live.” Even though Fey’s similar hit sitcom “30 Rock” became a show, “Sometimes Live” did not. So the actors who were going to be a part of the canceled project reunited to read the script.
Let us know what you thought about the podcast in the comment section!
EPISODE NUMBER: Season 2, Episode 51 (Wednesday, November 23, 2016)
GUESTS: Danny DeVito | Max Greenfield | OK Go
SEGMENTS: The Late Show’s Post-Election Thanksgiving Survival Tips | Stephen Colbert’s Thanksgiving Turkey Tips (Part 2) | How To Draw A Thanksgiving Hand Turkey | Danny DeVito | Max Greenfield | OK Go – “The One Moment”
SUIT REPORT: Dark Grey Suit | White Shirt | Navy Blue Tie