August 2008

 

The complete listing of ‘The Colbert Report’ episodes aired during the month of August, 2008.

Episode 4099: Monday, August 4, 2008 – Lucas Conley | The Apples in Stereo

Intro – 8/4/08 | Democrats’ Five-Week Recess | The Word – We the People | Ryan Seacrest’s Shark Attack | Lucas Conley (Author – “OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion”) | The Apples in Stereo – “Can You Feel It?”  

Episode 4100: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 – David Carr

Intro – 8/5/08 | Starbucks Promotion | Obama’s Energy Plan – Tire Gauges | The Word – Divided We Win | Canton, Kansas Apology | David Carr (Media Critic – “The New York Times”) | Obsessive Compulsive Checklist  

Episode 4101: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 – Kevin Costner | Jason Bond

Intro – 8/6/08 | Ignorance History Month | Spida of Love – Jason Bond (Biologist, East Carolina University) | Colbert Platinum – The Dribble-Down Effect | Kevin Costner (Actor – “Swing Vote”) | Spanish Audio  

Episode 4102: Thursday, August 7, 2008 – Thomas Frank | Devin Gordon

Intro – 8/7/08 | Osama bin Laden’s Driver Guilty | Sport Report – Devin Gordon (Olympic Editor – “Newsweek”) | Tip/Wag – Exxon’s Record Profits | Thomas Frank (Author – “The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule”) | Reading Newsweek  

Episode 4103: Monday, August 11, 2008 – Jorge Ramos

Intro – 8/11/08 | Esteban Loves Jorge Ramos | The Word – Catharsis | Nailed ‘Em – Medical Marijuana | Jorge Ramos (Anchor – “Univision”) | Stephen Wants Snacks  

Episode 4104: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 – Jane Mayer | Joey Cheek

Intro – 8/12/08 | Unsubstantiated Rumors | Olympic Opening Ceremony | Joey Cheek | Canton, South Dakota Apology | Jane Mayer (Author – “The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals”) | Reading the National Enquirer  

Episode 4105: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 – Dick Meyer

Intro – 8/13/08 | Stephen’s World Record | John McCain Steals From Wikipedia | The Word – Blame Monica Goodling | Formidable Opponent – Offshore Drilling | Dick Meyer (Author – “Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium”) | Goodbye from WPRG  

Episode 4106: Thursday, August 14, 2008 – Bing West

Intro – 8/14/08 | Jeopardy Shout-Out | ThreatDown – Killer iPhones | The 1952 Helsinki Games – The Reindeer Roars | Bing West (Author – “The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq”) | Gold Medals  

Episode 4107: Monday, August 26, 2008 – Scott McClellan | Will Shortz | Bob Barr

Intro – 8/26/08 | Burning Man Festival Confusion | Michelle Obama’s Speech | Anniversary Pandering | Bob Barr (Libertarian Candidate for President) | Scott McClellan (Author – “What Happened?”) | Up Next  

Episode 4108: Tuesday, August 27, 2008 – Mike Huckabee

Intro – 8/27/08 | Live From Dynasty | Hillary Clinton Supports Barack Obama | Repo Man | Mike Huckabee (Former Governor of Arkansas and Presidential Candidate) | Stephanie Tubbs Jones Tribute  

Episode 4109: Wednesday, August 28, 2008 – Richard Brookhiser

Intro – 8/28/08 | High Altitude Brownies | The Word – Acid Flashback | DNC Formal Roll Call | Richard Brookhiser (Author – “George Washington on Leadership”)  

Episode 4110: Thursday, August 29, 2008 – John McWhorter | Terrell Davis | Lori Lipman Brown

Staff Cameo: Allison Silverman (as the Styrofoam Cup)
Intro – 8/29/08 | Sarah Palin for VP | Obama Speech Analysis with Terrell Davis (NFL Star) | Better Know a Lobby – Secular Coalition for America | John McWhorter (Author – “All about the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can’t Save Black America”) | Revenge of the Styrofoam Cups