Strike Force Five

About Strike Force Five

Late night talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are teaming up for a new podcast to support their striking writers and out of work staffs. Strike Force Five! welcomes you to a conversation between five rival colleagues for an inside look at late night television.

Publisher

Strike Force Five

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2023

Latest episode

13 May 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 14 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   13 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 13: Strike Force Five Returns to Celebrate Stephen Colbert

   Emmy Award-winning host Stephen Colbert joins his fellow "Strike Force Five" hosts for a special episode celebrating his final week on The Late Show.

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   10 Oct 2023TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 12: The Strike Force Five Says Goodbye (with a Special Guest)

   The Strike Force Five hosts bid farewell in this interview episode, reflecting on their journey with a special guest.

3. 

   6 Oct 2023TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 11: The Return of Strike Force Wives!

   Jimmy Fallon interviews the "Strike Force Wives" as they discuss the chaotic return of America's favorite game show disaster.

4. 

   3 Oct 2023TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 10: The Strike is Over But the Podcast Isn’t Yet

   Hosts John August and Craig Mazin discuss the WGA strike's conclusion and its ongoing impact on the industry.

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   29 Sept 2023TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 9: David Letterman Makes it Six

   David Letterman joins hosts Emmet R. Smith, John Mulaney, and Stephen Colbert for an interview discussing his legendary career and insights.

6. 

   26 Sept 2023

   Ep 8: The Talk Show Hosts Name Sneaky Great Talk Show Guests

   The Strike Force Five hosts interview unsung talk show guests, revealing their secrets to great interviews.

7. 

   22 Sept 2023

   Ep 7: Jon Stewart Makes it Six

   Jon Stewart joins hosts of "Strike Force Five" to discuss supporting out-of-work late-night staffs.

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   19 Sept 2023

   Ep 6: The Guys Answer Questions from Listeners

   The "Strike Force Five" hosts answer listener questions in this mailbag episode, offering insights directly from the team.

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   15 Sept 2023

   Ep 5: Strike Force Wives!

   Jimmy Fallon hosts a hilarious game show with the Strike Force Five wives, offering a glimpse into their lives and the fun behind the scenes.

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    12 Sept 2023

    Ep 4: Awards Show Screwups, Late Night Multiverse & Batman Wants to Murder Kimmel

    Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver discuss awards show blunders and the late-night multiverse in this interview episode.

11. 

    7 Sept 2023

    Ep 3: Stories We Missed, Vasectomies and Moby Dick

    How have five showless hosts been keeping busy? What’s the news story they wish they hadn’t missed? What’s going on inside their pants? Find out on Episode 3 of “Strike Force Five” with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers & John Oliver. All proceeds go to their out-of-work late night staffs during the strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12. 

    3 Sept 2023

    Ep 2: A Second Episode About First Episodes

    What’s the second episode of “Strike Force Five” about? First episodes. Special thanks to Jon Hamm for lending his sultry voice. ALL proceeds go to support our out-of-work late night staffs during the strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13. 

    30 Aug 2023

    Ep 1: Five Late Night Hosts Talk at the Same Time for the First Time

    Episode one of “Strike Force Five” hosted by Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver is here. All proceeds go to support their out of work staffs during the strike. Have a question? Write us here – questions@strikeforcefive.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14. 

    29 Aug 2023

    Introducing 'Strike Force Five'

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch a football team with five quarterbacks on the field at once? Introducing Strike Force Five!, hosted by Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver. All proceeds go to support their out of work staffs. Listen now, it’s the right thing to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside a recent episode

Ep 13: Strike Force Five Returns to Celebrate Stephen Colbert

Published 13 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

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Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

5,524 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

7,589 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 6 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

0

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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