Stephen Colbert Guests April 2, 2026
Guests
The April 2, 2026 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured Paul Simon and Ramy Youssef.
Episode clips
Paul Simon
Paul Simon recalls realizing his life had changed when “The Sound of Silence” climbed the charts and reflects on the craft behind his songwriting. He then performs “Something So Right” ahead of his summer tour.
Paul Simon reflects on hearing “The Sound of Silence” climb the charts and realizing that his life had changed irrevocably. He recalls learning fingerpicking and performance discipline in European folk clubs, discusses writing melodies before lyrics and names Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell among the lyricists he admires.
Paul Simon performs “Something So Right” on The Late Show before his summer tour.
Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef promotes his HBO special Rammy Yousef in Love and recalls joining Stephen Colbert and other comedians for a private meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican. He explains why his Muslim father urged him to go, jokes that the invitation sounded like an Illuminati recruitment and reflects on faith in his comedy.
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FAQ
- Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Apr 2, 2026?
- Paul Simon and Ramy Youssef were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- Apr 2, 2026.