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.
Hello, Hubsters! A new week of exciting shows is upon us! Former host of “The Late Late Show”, Craig Ferguson, will be joining Stephen on Monday. This week is full of female guests, including the hilarious comedy duo of Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer from “Broad City.” Enjoy your week of shows and be sure to stop back and comment on our Episode Guides!
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!
Monday, February 15th (2016)
Craig Ferguson (Host – “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson“)
Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-born American television host, stand-up comedian, writer, actor, director, producer, and voice artist. He was the host of “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, an Emmy Award-nominated, Peabody Award-winning late night talk show that aired on CBS from 2005 to 2014. Ferguson began hosting the syndicated “Celebrity Name Game” in September 2014. For his latest project, he will host a panel show on The History Channel called “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson.” The show will feature a panel of special guests including comedians, actors, and academics and Ferguson’s unorthodox takes on provocative and timely topics — ranging from history’s biggest frenemies and douchebag to the most doomed presidential campaign to the most influential band and drug. The expression “Join or Die” refers to Benjamin Franklin’s 1754 rallying cry to the divided colonists, and is also the tattoo Ferguson got on his forearm after becoming an American citizen. topics. “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson” premieres February 18th.
Cory Booker (Senator and Author – “United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good”)
Cory Booker is an American politician and United States Senator from New Jersey. He previously served as Mayor of Newark, NJ from 2006 to 2013. Senator Booker has written a new book entitled “United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good.” In “United”, Booker draws on personal experience to issue a stirring call to reorient our nation and our politics around the principles of compassion and solidarity. He speaks of rising above despair to engage with hope, pursuing our shared mission, and embracing our common destiny. “United” will be released on February 16th.
Scott Waites (World Darts Champion)
Scott Waites is an English darts player who plays in tournaments organized by the British Darts Organization (BDO). Waites is a two time BDO World Darts Champion having won the 2013 tournament and 2016 tournament. Waites, who works as a carpenter in Calderdale, England, will take on Mr. Colbert in a special darts match. Waites said, “Researchers for the show contacted [my place of work] and a couple of other places trying to get hold of me. I was a bit dubious at first because you donʼt expect one of the biggest shows in the states to want you to appear. But theyʼve kept in touch and now my flights have been booked. I know itʼs legit and Iʼm really looking forward to it.”
Tuesday, February 16th (2016)
Eva Longoria (Actress – “Telenovela”)
[Coming Soon]
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer (Creators and Actresses – “Broad City”)
[Coming Soon]
Lucinda Williams (Album – “The Ghosts of Highway 20“)
[Coming Soon]
Wednesday, February 17th (2016)
Kate Hudson (Actress – “Kung Fu Panda 3”)
Kate Hudson is an American actress who rose to prominence in 2000 for playing Penny Lane in “Almost Famous”, for which she won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other films include “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”, “Raising Helen”, “Alex and Emma”, and “You, Me and Dupree.” In addition to her film work, Hudson has also co-founded Fabletics, a fitness brand and membership program. In her latest role, she provides the voice for Mei Mei in “Kung Fu Panda 3,” which also features Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, and Angelina Jolie. Time Out says, “The new sequel lacks the tear-jerking revelations and darker edge that characterized its predecessor. Visually though, it’s a candy-colored 3-D treat, from the exquisite sunset that shimmers over the panda enclave to the psychedelia of the spirit world.” And Newsday states, “Another successful entry in this dependably smart and well-crafted franchise for kids.”
John Kasich (Governor of Ohio and Republican Presidential Nominee)
[Newly Added]
Courtney Barnett (Album – “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit“)
Courtney Barnett is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist from Melbourne, who is known for her witty, rambling lyrics and deadpan singing style. Barnettʼs debut studio album is “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.” Pitchfork said of the album, “An ease surrounds her music, a looseness: Even at their most clever, her songs glide from line to line and thought to thought, a stray observation about cracks in the walls leading to something about the wrinkles in Barnett’s own palm, propelled by rock ‘n’ roll that seems to find itself plenty serviceable but nothing to stop and fuss over.” Rolling Stone gave the album 4 1/2 out of 5 stars and said, “Courtney Barnett is only on her first proper album, but she’s already setting herself apart as one of the sharpest, most original songwriters around — at any level, in any genre.”
Thursday, February 18th (2016)
Téa Leoni (Actress – “Madam Secretary”)
[Coming Soon]
Amanda Peet (Actress – “Togetherness”)
[Coming Soon]
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (Host – “Triumph’s Election Special 2016”)
[Newly Added]
Friday, February 19th (2016)
Chelsea Handler (Host – “Chelsea Does”)
Chelsea Handler is an American comedian, actress, writer, television host, and producer. She hosted a late night talk show called “Chelsea Lately” on the E! network from 2007 to 2014. In January 2016, Handler released a four part documentary series, “Chelsea Does”, on Netflix. In each episode, Handler explores a different topic and discusses it with her friends (often fellow comedians), family, and psychologist. Handler also travels for the show, visiting destinations relevant to the topic. The New York Times said, “Over all, Ms. Handlerʼs attempt to reinvent the form doesnʼt quite succeed, but the best moments of these films at least are more fun than most documentaries.” And Variety states, “Occasionally, ʻChelsea Doesʼ is both rigorous and curious and uses its starʼs comedic talents to judiciously probe difficult subjects, but those moments arenʼt as frequent as one might hope.” “Chelsea Does” is currently available on Netflix.
Zosia Mamet (Actress – “Weiner Dog” and “Girls”)
Zosia Mamet is an American actress and musician, who has appeared in television series including “Mad Men”, “United States of Tara”, and “Parenthood” and as Shoshanna Shapiro on the HBO original series “Girls.” Her latest film is “Weiner Dog”, which is a follow up to the 1995 cult hit “Welcome to the Dollhouse.” Consequence of Sound said, “ʻWiener-Dogʼ is a balmy, addicting stroll through Todd Solondz’s not-so- delirious vision of America that charms just as much as it haunts.” And Variety states, “A hapless Dachshund witnesses the spectrum of human unhappiness in this sly, stimulating provocation from Todd Solondz.” “Weiner-Dog” had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22nd. Season 5 of “Girls” premiers on HBO on February 21st.
The Lumineers (Album – “Cleopatra“)
The Lumineers are a folk rock band, based in Denver, Colorado. The two founding members and songwriters of the Lumineers are Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites. Their second studio album is “Cleopatra.” The LP, the follow-up to their Grammy- nominated 2013 self-titled album, will be released on April 8th. The Lumineers also previewed the forthcoming “Cleopatra” with their first new song in four years, “Ophelia.” “It’s a heavier record,” frontman Wesley Schultz told Entertainment Weekly about “Cleopatra.” “A lot of the records that I grew up on were about being transitory; never being stuck. This lifestyle can make you crazy.” Less than a week after the album’s release, the band will kick off their international trek in Bristol, UK and remain in Europe through mid-May. The folk band will be in North America from the end of May through mid-June before playing a pair of dates in Italy in July.
Better Know a Guest – February 15 – 19, 2016
Hello, Hubsters! A new week of exciting shows is upon us! Former host of “The Late Late Show”, Craig Ferguson, will be joining Stephen on Monday. This week is full of female guests, including the hilarious comedy duo of Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer from “Broad City.” Enjoy your week of shows and be sure to stop back and comment on our Episode Guides!
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!
Monday, February 15th (2016)
Craig Ferguson (Host – “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson“)
Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-born American television host, stand-up comedian, writer, actor, director, producer, and voice artist. He was the host of “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, an Emmy Award-nominated, Peabody Award-winning late night talk show that aired on CBS from 2005 to 2014. Ferguson began hosting the syndicated “Celebrity Name Game” in September 2014. For his latest project, he will host a panel show on The History Channel called “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson.” The show will feature a panel of special guests including comedians, actors, and academics and Ferguson’s unorthodox takes on provocative and timely topics — ranging from history’s biggest frenemies and douchebag to the most doomed presidential campaign to the most influential band and drug. The expression “Join or Die” refers to Benjamin Franklin’s 1754 rallying cry to the divided colonists, and is also the tattoo Ferguson got on his forearm after becoming an American citizen. topics. “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson” premieres February 18th.
Cory Booker (Senator and Author – “United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good”)
Cory Booker is an American politician and United States Senator from New Jersey. He previously served as Mayor of Newark, NJ from 2006 to 2013. Senator Booker has written a new book entitled “United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good.” In “United”, Booker draws on personal experience to issue a stirring call to reorient our nation and our politics around the principles of compassion and solidarity. He speaks of rising above despair to engage with hope, pursuing our shared mission, and embracing our common destiny. “United” will be released on February 16th.
Scott Waites (World Darts Champion)
Scott Waites is an English darts player who plays in tournaments organized by the British Darts Organization (BDO). Waites is a two time BDO World Darts Champion having won the 2013 tournament and 2016 tournament. Waites, who works as a carpenter in Calderdale, England, will take on Mr. Colbert in a special darts match. Waites said, “Researchers for the show contacted [my place of work] and a couple of other places trying to get hold of me. I was a bit dubious at first because you donʼt expect one of the biggest shows in the states to want you to appear. But theyʼve kept in touch and now my flights have been booked. I know itʼs legit and Iʼm really looking forward to it.”
Tuesday, February 16th (2016)
Eva Longoria (Actress – “Telenovela”)
[Coming Soon]
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer (Creators and Actresses – “Broad City”)
[Coming Soon]
Lucinda Williams (Album – “The Ghosts of Highway 20“)
[Coming Soon]
Wednesday, February 17th (2016)
Kate Hudson (Actress – “Kung Fu Panda 3”)
Kate Hudson is an American actress who rose to prominence in 2000 for playing Penny Lane in “Almost Famous”, for which she won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other films include “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”, “Raising Helen”, “Alex and Emma”, and “You, Me and Dupree.” In addition to her film work, Hudson has also co-founded Fabletics, a fitness brand and membership program. In her latest role, she provides the voice for Mei Mei in “Kung Fu Panda 3,” which also features Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, and Angelina Jolie. Time Out says, “The new sequel lacks the tear-jerking revelations and darker edge that characterized its predecessor. Visually though, it’s a candy-colored 3-D treat, from the exquisite sunset that shimmers over the panda enclave to the psychedelia of the spirit world.” And Newsday states, “Another successful entry in this dependably smart and well-crafted franchise for kids.”
John Kasich (Governor of Ohio and Republican Presidential Nominee)
[Newly Added]
Courtney Barnett (Album – “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit“)
Courtney Barnett is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist from Melbourne, who is known for her witty, rambling lyrics and deadpan singing style. Barnettʼs debut studio album is “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.” Pitchfork said of the album, “An ease surrounds her music, a looseness: Even at their most clever, her songs glide from line to line and thought to thought, a stray observation about cracks in the walls leading to something about the wrinkles in Barnett’s own palm, propelled by rock ‘n’ roll that seems to find itself plenty serviceable but nothing to stop and fuss over.” Rolling Stone gave the album 4 1/2 out of 5 stars and said, “Courtney Barnett is only on her first proper album, but she’s already setting herself apart as one of the sharpest, most original songwriters around — at any level, in any genre.”
Thursday, February 18th (2016)
Téa Leoni (Actress – “Madam Secretary”)
[Coming Soon]
Amanda Peet (Actress – “Togetherness”)
[Coming Soon]
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (Host – “Triumph’s Election Special 2016”)
[Newly Added]
Friday, February 19th (2016)
Chelsea Handler (Host – “Chelsea Does”)
Chelsea Handler is an American comedian, actress, writer, television host, and producer. She hosted a late night talk show called “Chelsea Lately” on the E! network from 2007 to 2014. In January 2016, Handler released a four part documentary series, “Chelsea Does”, on Netflix. In each episode, Handler explores a different topic and discusses it with her friends (often fellow comedians), family, and psychologist. Handler also travels for the show, visiting destinations relevant to the topic. The New York Times said, “Over all, Ms. Handlerʼs attempt to reinvent the form doesnʼt quite succeed, but the best moments of these films at least are more fun than most documentaries.” And Variety states, “Occasionally, ʻChelsea Doesʼ is both rigorous and curious and uses its starʼs comedic talents to judiciously probe difficult subjects, but those moments arenʼt as frequent as one might hope.” “Chelsea Does” is currently available on Netflix.
Zosia Mamet (Actress – “Weiner Dog” and “Girls”)
Zosia Mamet is an American actress and musician, who has appeared in television series including “Mad Men”, “United States of Tara”, and “Parenthood” and as Shoshanna Shapiro on the HBO original series “Girls.” Her latest film is “Weiner Dog”, which is a follow up to the 1995 cult hit “Welcome to the Dollhouse.” Consequence of Sound said, “ʻWiener-Dogʼ is a balmy, addicting stroll through Todd Solondz’s not-so- delirious vision of America that charms just as much as it haunts.” And Variety states, “A hapless Dachshund witnesses the spectrum of human unhappiness in this sly, stimulating provocation from Todd Solondz.” “Weiner-Dog” had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22nd. Season 5 of “Girls” premiers on HBO on February 21st.
The Lumineers (Album – “Cleopatra“)
The Lumineers are a folk rock band, based in Denver, Colorado. The two founding members and songwriters of the Lumineers are Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites. Their second studio album is “Cleopatra.” The LP, the follow-up to their Grammy- nominated 2013 self-titled album, will be released on April 8th. The Lumineers also previewed the forthcoming “Cleopatra” with their first new song in four years, “Ophelia.” “It’s a heavier record,” frontman Wesley Schultz told Entertainment Weekly about “Cleopatra.” “A lot of the records that I grew up on were about being transitory; never being stuck. This lifestyle can make you crazy.” Less than a week after the album’s release, the band will kick off their international trek in Bristol, UK and remain in Europe through mid-May. The folk band will be in North America from the end of May through mid-June before playing a pair of dates in Italy in July.