Stephen Colbert Guests April 10, 2026
Guests
The April 10, 2026 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured John Mulaney and David Byrne.
Episode clips
John Mulaney
John Mulaney riffs on Supreme Court oral arguments and the justices’ personalities, then shares stories from the Mr. Whatever Tour. He recalls taking his son Malcolm to Graceland, discusses David Byrne and repays Stephen Colbert for past unemployment benefits.
John Mulaney compares listening to Supreme Court oral arguments with following Grateful Dead recordings, focusing on a tariffs case argued by Neil Katyal. He explains how each justice’s voice and questioning style becomes recognizable, then performs comic impressions of the court’s personalities and imagined backstage dynamics.
John Mulaney discusses the Mr. Whatever Tour and recounts taking his young son Malcolm to Graceland, where he had to explain why Elvis could not meet them. He also reflects on his friendship with David Byrne and presents Stephen Colbert with a $750 check to repay unemployment benefits from his early comedy career.
David Byrne
David Byrne performs “When We Are Singing” from Who Is the Sky and discusses the album’s tour, including concert footage of ICE raids. He also previews the immersive Theater of the Mind and reflects on his friendship with John Mulaney.
David Byrne discusses the Who Is the Sky Tour, including the decision to pair “Life During Wartime” with footage of ICE raids and the show’s colorful visual concept. He also previews the immersive Theater of the Mind at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre and reflects on his friendship with John Mulaney.
David Byrne performs “When We Are Singing” from the album Who Is the Sky on The Late Show.
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FAQ
- Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Apr 10, 2026?
- John Mulaney and David Byrne were the guests on this episode. The episode originally aired on Mar 30, 2026.
- When did this episode air?
- This was a rerun broadcast on Apr 10, 2026. The episode originally aired on Mar 30, 2026.