Meanwhile... Our good friend Drew Barrymore is the most enthusiastic weather-lover we know, and New Zealand may soon update a law that allows people to defecate in public as long as no one is watching.

Michael Pollan returns to The Late Show in this extended Pod Show exclusive with an update on how attitudes towards psychedelic drugs are shifting in America, along with the legal framework around their use in therapeutic settings. Check out Michael's latest book, "This Is Your Mind on Plants," and his show, "How To Change Your Mind," streaming now on Netflix.

Stephen Colbert goes LIVE following the eighth televised hearing of the January 6th Committee, which focused on the former president’s inaction as the insurrection took place, and featured footage of Sen. Josh Hawley fleeing the violence. The host of “All In with Chris Hayes” on MSNBC joins us for #LateShowLIVE to help Stephen break down the revelations from the eighth televised hearing of the Jan. 6th Committee

Sylvester Stallone is apparently ignoring California’s new rules aimed at conserving water during the current drought, and “End Of Days” star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been credibly accused of passing gas into a fellow actor’s face on the set of that film. GRAMMY winner and “Law & Order: SVU” star Ice-T makes his first visit to The Ed Sullivan Theater in this Pod Show extended interview to talk to Stephen about the lessons in his new book, “Split Decision,” which he co-authored with a childhood friend who spent decades in prison.

Stephen celebrates his dog Benny’s third birthday, peeks across the pond at the sweltering heat in Europe, and takes a look at what Steve Bannon may say about the former president when he testifies before the Jan. 6th Committee. And the great Ethan Hawke returns to The Late Show for a Pod Show extended interview about the new film, “The Last Movie Stars,” which paints a detailed portrait of the lives and works of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.

The Late Show Pod Show is BACK from break with this all new extended episode! Stephen checks on our friends in Europe who are experiencing a record-setting heat wave, and announces that The Late Show will broadcast LIVE this Thursday after the next public hearing by the Jan. 6th Committee. The great Billy Crystal returns to The Late Show in this Pod Show extended interview and shares some of his trademark impressions, including a spot-on Bob Woodward by way of Carol Channing. Stick around for more with Billy Crystal and check him out on Broadway starring in, “Mr. Saturday Night,” now playing.

To celebrate the 53rd anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 mission this week, enjoy this special astronaut combo from The Late Show vault. First up, Stephen's talk with Astronaut Jessica Meir LIVE from The International Space Station: recorded in the early days of the coronavirus lockdown. Next, legendary Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin assures our audience that the moon landing was NOT faked, but dishes out some other spicy pieces of lunar gossip in "Moon Scoops."

In this classic flipped interview, Stephen Colbert tells Conan O'Brien how being rejected to write for Conan actually helped Stephen celebrate his 25th marriage anniversary.

From this day forth: you cannot say your favorite band is the Beatles. That's like saying your favorite taste is flavor. Here's a double-header from the vault of one our favorite classic comedy bits: The Big Furry Hat!

Will Arnett and Stephen talk about the time Will was dressed as Batman backstage at the Academy Awards, his podcast, "SmartLess," and the joys of blowing up epic LEGO builds on "LEGO Masters."