Stephen Colbert hints at new career path once 'The Late Show' wraps

The Late Show veteran and comedian Stephen Colbert is already figuring out what to do next after CBS cancelled the show, which will end in May 2026.

On the Monday, July 28 episode of the show, Colbert teased a possible career path related to podcasting.

Colbert hosted SNL star Bowen Yang and his Las Culturistas podcast cohost and friend Matt Rogers.

During their conversation, the idea sparked in Colbert’s mind when the host asked the guests to “sell” him on the industry.

"I'm going to need a gig soon, so sell me on podcasting. Is it fun?" he said to Yang, 34, and Rogers.

The duo’s podcast was recently included on Time magazine's list of the 100 all-time best podcasts.

However, Rogers joked that their podcast almost had the bottom spot on the honourable list, telling Colbert, "You start one, we're getting bumped. Like almost certainly."

Rogers further talked about their experience, noting that the podcast’s success was stunning to them as they "knew" that "no one would listen" when they created it in 2016.

He added that during COVID, “that’s what [people] wanted — to connect and hear a friendship in action. Hear conversation between people who are over-caffeinated."

Following that, Rogers gave a piece of advice to The Late Show host: keep it "real" so the podcast resonates with fans.

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