Colbert reunites with Kimmel, more on Strike Force Five podcast
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- The Strike Force Five—Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon—released a new podcast episode on May 13 to mark the end of Colbert's "The Late Show," which has seven episodes remaining until its finale on May 21.
- Colbert described the emotional impact of ending the show as intense, comparing himself to a "college senior" uncertain about his future, though he revealed plans to write a new "Lord of the Rings" movie and spend time building a boat in his basement.
- Kimmel noted that Colbert's staff will lose their jobs immediately after the finale, with the show's offices and studio cleared out quickly, highlighting the abrupt end for the team behind the scenes.
- Colbert shared anecdotes from his hosting career, including a rare instance of banning a guest from returning due to off-camera comments, and mentioned several celebrities he found distractingly attractive during interviews.
- The "Strike Force Five" podcast originally launched during the 2023 writers strike and ran for 12 episodes; the recent reunion episode serves as a farewell coinciding with Colbert's show's conclusion.