# Stephen Colbert: A Gift from the Comedy Gods

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Podcast: [Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-birbiglia-s-working-it-out-495078)
Published: 2026-01-05T05:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

Best of WIO: Stephen Colbert (Recorded January 2025) This week the legendary Stephen Colbert returns to the podcast. Mike and Stephen discuss the behind-the-scenes of Stephen’s Late Night job as well as his Chicago improv days. Stephen talks wisdom passed down to him by David Letterman, Del Close, and Mike Nichols, and shares what makes him cry most easily. Plus, Stephen’s thoughts on meeting George Lucas and the Pope.

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