Best Steven Colbert Podcasts (2025)

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Ken Burns - Documentary Filmmaker, "American Revolution," "Civil War," "Baseball" 14:53

23h ago14:53

14:53

An absolutely captivating conversation with the world's greatest documentary filmmaker as he passionately talks about his newest documentary series, "American Revolution," which explores our country’s founding struggle and its eight-year war for independence. Ken is spell-binding as he describes the virtues and contradictions of the war and the bir…

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Episode 82: "Keepin it Light" w/ Alex Kumin 1:01:45

7d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

We're keeping it light hearted and fun this week with talk of all things horrible! Get your skin picking finger nails ready, we've got a great one with @alexkuminNYC discussing cancer, men being very bad, and some post apocalyptic scenarios. How could you not have fun? Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacom…

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Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope 32:49

10d ago32:49

32:49

Would you pay more for a car with 29,999 miles than one with 30,000? The answer should be no—it's a negligible difference, after all—but research shows that people often do pay more than they should for cars that are just short of certain odometer thresholds. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at why a price or an age or a te…

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Episode 81: "Areola Sized Door Knobs" w/ Brittany Carney 1:18:31

14d ago1:18:31

1:18:31

Who doesn't love an ephemeral conversation about what type of door knob you would be? @Brittany.goblin.carney comes by to give all her thoughts on inanimate objects, the growing comedy scene in Japan, and to tell us how s3xy our bathroom is. How do we get her on an HGTV show? Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenla…

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Episode 80: "Animal House Hoarder" w/ Juliana Dudley 59:08

21d ago59:08

59:08

Every kid's dream is to have a house surrounded by as many animals as they can get and writer/comedian Juliana Dudley is here to tell you that is a stupid dream! We talk about her animal hoarding step mother, the bird g3nocide Carmen is trying to create in the backyard, and Juliana teaches us how to storyboard. This episode has it all! Carmen's Deb…

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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman 31:27

24d ago31:27

31:27

Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…

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Episode 79: "Please Cough More" w/ Steven Rogers 1:08:33

28d ago1:08:33

1:08:33

The only thing @StevenRogersComedy loves more than bits is Corey interrupting him to cough, and boy did he get a whole lot of both! We talk sleep talking, comedy bit ownership, and the magic of dating another comedian. We're having fun, folks. Check out Steven's new special "Half of We" on @Nateland now! One of the best specials of the year, hands …

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Episode 78: "Pun Through the Pain" w/ Adam Mitrani & Liam Welsh 1:01:59

1M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Carmen had a great weekend until it wasn't... Never trust a fart folks! Good thing @adammitrani6684 & @liamwelsh4794 are here to share their sharting stories and make Carmen feel better about herself. Not sure if it worked but we'll give them an A for effort. Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and gi…

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Spike Feresten - Spike's Car Radio w/Jerry Seinfeld, Writer - Seinfeld, The Simpsons, SNL 24:16

1M ago24:16

24:16

Spike describes his start in comedy - a hilarious story of how getting in trouble in college for a prank led to being one of the best comedy writers in Hollywood. We also talk about his passion for high-end cars, how it started, what makes car collectors a unique breed and his Youtube show he co-hosts with Jerry Seinfeld and much more.…

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Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced. In this episode of Choiceology …

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Episode 77: "5 Year Old Republican" w/ Patrick Holbert 1:13:39

1M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Every minute of this podcast is a new surprise from ⁨@itspatrickholbert⁩ ! He stops by to talk about his comedy special filmed at an alcoholic's convention, creating a documentary, his life in a polyamorous marriage, raising a daughter in Bushwick Brooklyn, then he tops it all off by breaking out his inner former rapper Pat Miscellaneous and giving…

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Episode 76: "2nd Family Man" w/ Shaunak Godkhindi 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Is it problematic where college basketball players are from based on their name alone? Probably but we're doing it anyway! @shaunakgodkhindi stops by to play a College basketball name game, we talk about how hard it is to have second families, and then Shaunak gives the best answer to "3, 2, 1" we've ever heard! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch"…

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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson 38:22

2M ago38:22

38:22

Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…

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Episode 75: "Boiled Like a Lobster" w/ Derek Humphrey 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Doing shows in the sticks, shows where everyone is stoned, acting gigs at Fox News oh my! @humpderek has done it all, what could he do next? Turn into an educational Big Foot?? Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya girl a little view Email the show [email protected], and follow us @InCah…

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Episode 74: "Justified Crimes" w/ Myka Fox 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

People in the burbs will never be able to appreciate how obnoxious neighbors can be in a big city. Do you want Minivan full of speakers or constant raging house party next door? Myka Fox gets both and she's plotting revenge! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya girl a little view Email the …

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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus on poll numbers and approval ratings. Your watch counts your steps in a day. Numbers increasingly influence our decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our very human tendency to fixate on digits even when words or graphs repre…

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Episode 73: "Resume of a Mouse" w/ Carl Sonnefeld 1:08:15

2M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

If hiking the Appalachian Trail, being a Cheese Monger, and doing Clinical Trials are your things then boy do we have the episode for you! NYC comedian Carl Sonnefeld comes by to talk about all of his wild and crazy adventures and then we see just how far he would push it with his clinical trials. He'll be a damn near mutant for the right price! Ca…

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Episode 72: "Screaming in the Subway" w/ Tim McLaughlin 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Who among us hasn't almost had to fist fight four lesbians in a parking lot after a comedy show? NYC Comedian Tim McLaughlin from @thegreathangpodcast5849 sure has and we know those Dayton Ohio lesbians would have put up a fight! We also ask Tim some tough questions, talk about his habit of sleeping where people died, and get into why he screamed a…

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

3M ago1:35

1:35

It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contai…

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Episode 71: "Fat for Tulum" 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

After 2 years of dating, Corey & Carmen finally went on another vacation but it was anything but relaxing. Cops with machine guns, lost wallets, and horrible PR for ya girl made it a wild ride. We kept it spicy in the Yucatan! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya girl a little view Email th…

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Episode 70: "Wall of Red Flags" w/ Caitlin Peluffo 1:07:48

3M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Would you date a man that is 7 foot 6 but wildly unathletic?? @caitlin-peluffo has got no problem with all that but Corey & Carmen definitely test the limits of what she will deal with in their Dating Dealbreakers game. Then we play some "3, 2, 1" and have Caitlin do a little bit of Relationship Refereeing, which may have been annoying enough to co…

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Episode 69: "Popular on Another Planet" w/ Lukas Arnold 1:09:07

3M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

We've got a wild one this week! @LukasArnold1 stops by to talk about minor crimes he's committed, play some 90's games, and do some voices that you didn't know were so sensual. Who would have thought Elmo was so experienced? Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya girl a little view Email the …

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Episode 68: "Podcast Into The Void" w/ Josh Johnson 1:09:54

3M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

The world is a scary place and few people are better at dissecting it than Comedian Josh Johnson! He stops by to talk about social media, the silk road, and what's going on with all these people doing salutes. Don't worry guys, Elon is just artistic. Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya gir…

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Alex Wagner - MSNBC, "Trumpland w/Alex Wagner" Podcast 21:38

4M ago21:38

21:38

A deep dive with Alex about her newest project, the podcast - "Trumpland." On “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” Alex travels the country talking with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies and promises. For the first 100 days of the new administration, she’s taking a break from the anchor’s chair to get out into the field to bring you convers…

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Episode 67: "Airtag the Cat" w/ Mae Planert 1:05:31

4M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

In Cahoots is on the road! Comedian Mae Planert is 10 days out from having a baby so we decided to stop by and interrogate her about her new child's life and there is no better way to do that than some Newborn Would You Rathers!" This kid is definitely going to be able to use this podcast as ammo when he gets older. Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Ba…

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Episode 66: "Booty Slang" w/ Ali Sultan 1:03:49

4M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Who else knows all the different slang for Booty? Comedian Ali Sultan gets a lesson on NYC Slang since he just moved here from the frozen tundra of Minnesota, then he teaches us about what it was like to grow up in Yemen. You think American schools are difficult? Well listen up! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carme…

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Episode 65: "Baby Craves Guns" w/ Liz Glazer 1:06:42

4M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

How do you completely flip your social mentality to be less defensive and go with the flow? We're still not sure but NYC comedian Liz Glazer has got it figured out! She shares all of her secrets about going from a grumpy lawyer to a fun comedian and then we play a Self Help book guessing game. I still want some of those perogies! Carmen's Debut spe…

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Episode 64: "Woman Made of Spiders" w/ Andrea Allen 1:06:56

4M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

Where are our other self proclaimed chaotic and scary women at?? NYC Comedian Andrea Allen stops by to talk about being kissed by a homeless man, the best type of relationship to be in, and whether it's a good idea to follow criminals on Insta. What could possibly go wrong with that? Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @…

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Episode 63: "Pregnancy Fiesta" w/ Usama Siddiquee 1:11:43

5M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Any other secret nerds out there who may have experienced crimes as a child?? NYC Comedian Usama Siddiquee (@usamastandsup) stops by to talk about the horrible things we did as kids, discuss some conspiracy theories, and read a some spicy lady books. Indian Dad is not happy with that last activity! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! G…

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Episode 62: "2025 Fat T*t Predictions" 40:20

5M ago40:20

40:20

It's 2025 and there are predictions to be had! Corey and Carmen make their predictions on all things celebrity deaths, Donald Trump & Elon, and how their personal relationships will go. Sounds like it's going to be a painful year for all! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya girl a little v…

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Episode 61: "Please Show Bobs" w/ Dee 49:06

5M ago49:06

49:06

We have guests all the time but we have never had a childhood friend of Carmen in cahoots with us! Former college roommate Dee stops by to tell all the secrets of young Carmen and play a round of "Basket O' DMs" where we guess which horrible DMs are made up or sent to Carmen in earnest. A dang near impossible game! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Bat…

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Episode 60: "50 Shades of Pink" w/ Katherine Blanford 1:20:06

5M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

What's a good southern gal like Katherine Blanford hanging out with such horrible people like Corey & Carmen for?? We talk about stalkers, horse tiddies, and why all these farm hands have to spend their time making pigs come. It's a wild, hootin and hollerin time! Check out Katherine's new special "Catholic Cowgirl" @800pgm out now! Carmen's Debut …

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Episode 59: "Montessori Boyfriend" w/ Matthew Broussard 1:21:59

6M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Corey complained about the last Relationship Referee not taking his side enough so we got a new one, who happens to be the fiance of the last ref! Matthew Broussard comes by to fix our relationship (again), discuss young men being addicted to everything, and talk about his balls. What can't this guy do? Check out Matthew's special Hyperbolic out no…

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Howie Mandel, "America's Got Talent," "Deal or No Deal" 25:19

6M ago25:19

25:19

An interesting fun look at one of the best known comedians out there. Howie talks about his passion for "America's Got Talent," how it changes the lives of its contestants. He has a funny, great story of how he resisted getting into the game show hosting world but when he did it changed his life forever. Howie gives us a fascinating look into how h…

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Episode 58: "Inspecting for Blackheads" w/ Chloe Radcliffe 1:15:07

6M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

What do you want to know about girlfriends being weird? Chloe Radcliffe is hear to tell all! She stops by to tell talk about her boyfriend pimple inspections, how she was able to date while she was doing her 1 woman show about cheating, and her wild trip to Columbia with Carmen. They probably should have been robbed a few times... Carmen's Debut sp…

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Episode 57: "Squandered The Wealth" w/ Jeff Scheen 1:09:47

6M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

We got a spicy one this week, folks! Comedian Jeff Scheen is in cahoots with us today and no topics are off topic! We get some stories of his time telling jokes on a cruise, learn about the fights he gets in with his girlfriend, and then we ask some incredibly tough questions! Who would you rather marry, your mom or your dad?? Carmen's Debut specia…

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Episode 56: "Piping Hot Chore Beef" w/ Laura Sogar 1:08:43

6M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

Looks like Carmen and Corey don't have to breakup after all! NYC Comedian Laura Sogar comes on to be our couples therapist, discuss the fights she has with her fiance, and do a little bit of conspiracy talk. All part of a healthy, balanced relationship! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya …

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Episode 55: "Friends on Command" w/ Chris Higgins 1:01:27

7M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

The election is over and all bets are off! Comedian Chris Higgins stops by to discuss conspiracy theories, read some erotica, and then a little bit of the bible. We're a Christian Nation now! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya girl a little view Email the show [email protected], and f…

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Episode 54: "A Little Laundry Adventure" w/ Myq Kaplan 59:15

7M ago59:15

59:15

Welcome back to In-Carm-hoots or In-Core-hoots or InCahooooots if you're an owl. Myq Kaplan comes by to talk about psychedelics and his bad trip, and we talk about the worst way to let a relationship die. As slooowly as possible! Carmen's Debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Go to her page @carmenlagalacomedy and give ya girl a little view Email…

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Episode 53: "A Creature at Best" w/ Gianmarco Soresi 1:11:10

7M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

The presidential race is heating up and so is this pod! Along with Carmen having an existential crisis about the election, NYC Comedian Gianmarco Soresi stops by to talk about the state of Comedy, how his anxieties about his career have changed since he started out, and play a round of "Over-rated/Under-Rated: Child of Divorce!" Who says divorce is…

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Amy Brenneman - FX’s The Old Man, Judging Amy, VEEP 27:50

7M ago27:50

27:50

Amy is absolutely fun and delightful in this wide-ranging interview as she talks about the new season of the hit FX series, "The Old Man." She describes why it is so amazing to work with Jeff Bridges, how she approached her role and character in the series, what she looks for in roles and the challenges she faced first starting out as an actress in…

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Episode 52: "When in Rome" w/ Tiffany Burke 1:05:26

7M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Who else is excited for the Handmaid's Tale future? ATL comedian comes all the way up to NYC and onto the pod to talk about how she would make it through those trying times, walks us through her SNL Audition experience, and plays a game of "3,2,1!" Get her on SNL, stat! Carmen's debut special "Sweet Batch" is out now! Check it out @carmenlagalacome…

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A Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt Gray 39:52

7M ago39:52

39:52

Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories, they all have one thing in common: the shape of their journey. From answering the call to adventure, to undergoing tests of character and strengths, to triumphantly returning home forever changed. It's a classic narrative structure that's inspired countless …

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Episode 51: "Dad Bod & a Half" w/ Pamela Schuller 1:07:18

7M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Calling all people who look like Josh Gad! NYC Comedian and Motivational Speaker Pam Schuller stops by the pod to discuss how she's dealt with Tourette's throughout her life and in comedy, then she plays a round of Deal Breakers to help find her perfect match. Fellas, she'll put up with your weird little quirks better than anyone else! Carmen's deb…

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Steven Weber, Chicago Med, Wings, Curb Your Enthusiasm 22:07

8M ago22:07

22:07

A really fun interview with Steven who is hilarious as we talk about Chicago Med but mostly his life as an actor and he has an hysterical take on how the importance of fame and wealth in our society and how to get it. Steven and I go on a really funny riff on how it's so easy to be famous these days by not doing much of anything. And hear Steven's …

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Episode 50: "First Cousin Love Affair" w/ Lizzy Cassidy 1:07:30

8M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

We've got a doosey of an episode this week, folks! NYC Comedian @lizzycassidy5074 stops by to join Carmen in her endless fight with Corey, play a round of "Explain My Night History," and decide on some more punishments for people who have done weird crimes. Everyone needs to put the cucumbers down! Carmen's special is out now! Go to her page @carme…

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Rebel With a Cause: With Guests Francis Kelly & Christopher Bryan 35:34

8M ago35:34

35:34

Most parents encounter resistance from their children. Perhaps when the kids are young and turning their noses up at vegetables, or when they're teenagers and balking at curfews or dress codes. So what's the best way to encourage good choices in the face of a rebellious kid? Or a rebellious adult, for that matter? In this episode of Choiceology wit…

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Episode 49: "Kayaking in the Pool" w/ Casey James Salengo 1:05:55

8M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

The Great Love Language Debate rages on with this week's guest Casey James Salengo! Is refilling the ice tray a way to show love to your partner? We also play a round of "Redneck or Just a Good Time," and it turns out this pod is more than a little redneck. Who doesn't love a netless trampoline?? Carmen's debut Special "Sweet Batch" is out now! If …

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Episode 48: "Ouch, My Bones" w/ Yemi Afolabi 1:11:00

8M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

The new Studio is finally ready and NYC comedian Yemi Afolabi stops by to pop our cherry! Corey & Carmen went up to Vermont to do a college show and find an even younger boyfriend for Carmen, then they discuss P Diddy, and play a new game called "Judge Carmen." Thank god her and Yemi aren't real judges... Carmen's debut special "Sweet Batch" is out…

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On a High Note: With Guests Maurice Schweitzer & Matthew Polly 38:03

8M ago38:03

38:03

Do you recall the best concert you ever went to? Best trip? Best meal? Chances are good that a few memories come to mind—maybe not every detail of the event, but perhaps a couple great moments. It can go the opposite way, too. Worst travel experience. Worst date. Our memory works in snapshots of particular parts of our experience. In this episode o…

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