Look, Not Every Episode We Make Is a Classic

After James introduces the night's guest, including Cat Power, the gang dives into some of the more iconic single-named musicians, which leads to writer Louis Waymouth recalling the time he got stuck in a conversation with Kanye West and The Edge. And when James shares we will be in repeats next week, CBS Senior Vice President of Late Night Programming (West Coast) Nick Bernstein catches some heat about our summer vacation.
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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

[@trishhunt4085]

I am overjoyed that bringing the audience back hasn't changed the style of the opening monologue. The one thing they seem to have dropped is Steve's always awesome news intro music. And that is definitely missed 😕

[@scratchy996]

Just imagine an app that wakes you up each day to Steve's awesome intros. It would literally make life better for people on this planet and its surroundings.

[@mikotomisaka8714]

@@scratchy996 Just record James's Voice going "The News" and the intro and make it your alarm.

[@scratchy996]

@@mikotomisaka8714 That's why I want an app, because you get a new intro every day. With different styles, depending on what day of the week it is. It could be glorious. And no James in it.

[@mrniceone17]

Thank you guys for still having the Late Late Trust Tree conversations like this. I'm still loving it.

[@Nickolin26]

Please give the audience a MEMO saying DONT Clap until Steve’s intro is finished. Thank you.

[@osmanwuriatu2993]

Exactly

[@briesullivan6149]

I'm so with you on this. *we need to hear the jingle*

[@brigittespuck]

You're right James, not every episode can be classic. Especially not if you forget Steve's news jingle.

[@zilasgregersen2956]

Okay the audience thing is fine, BUT SERIOUSLY. Please tell them to wait applauding until Steve has finished his jingle, PLEASE. I know that we are a lot of people who feel very strongly about this. Alternatively turn up the volume of Steve’s jingle so it can be heard through the applause. Please bring back Steven’s jingles. At any cost.

[@jans3981]

I was thinking the same.....!!!!

[@virginiatyree6705]

Same!!! v

[@jendavideos]

Yeeees

[@WinterRamenChicago]

"At any cost" like what? What's your incentive for them? What are you willing to pay?

[@briesullivan6149]

@@WinterRamenChicago whatever the lifetime membership to the Penix Fan Club is?

[@TheLateLateShow]

It's the honesty at 6:30 for me

[@martinarmbrust3606]

Thank you for the banter - a lot of us need the cheering up 😊

[@nadeekajayasinghe1293]

Louie is such a great storyteller. And his accent 😍

[@ader6673]

Right? His interactions with James are always the best, you can see the 14+ years of friendship right there :)

[@stephencraig5938]

Yep he's the bomb

[@black_midwestern]

This feels right at home. Like chilling with the homies and talking about random shit. Glad bringing the audience back hasn’t changed the vibe of the monologue

[@anniemack6855]

Elvis... couldnt agree more! 😄😁

[@sandrawilson3264]

I respectfully disagree Steve's intro has faded into obscurity. It can't be heard anymore over the clapping. The fact that we never knew whether it was gonna be good, bad or downright strange was funny. #bringbackstevesintro

[@kasperiosilverlaine1287]

You seriously don't hear "HUARHUARHUARHUAR" like a gosh damn laugh track of fake voices constantly over the jokes..? Even if I KNOW they're real people it sounds so fake.. At least with the crew laughing it seemed personal. You could recognize voices and be like "Hah, they really liked this one!" I miss that a LOT. Also, the punchlines are objectively weaker when constantly chased by "HURHURUHURUR"... I can't be the only one who gets horribly distracted by that?!

[@no-shot773]

Like they actually are mates that have a 'chat' about stuff you or I would/do.

[@hotdamndan9892]

That Kanye - Edge story by Louis is straight up like Charlie Murphy True Hollywood Stories. 😂

[@Voteblue-gq5eh]

💯! Made me laugh! Definitely like the Charlie Murphy stories! I’m gonna have to rewatch Charlie right now! Anyone want some pancakes! 😂

[@burnyizland]

You know what I love about this show? Reggie unapologetically eating his salad most nights. I hope you never lose that part with your audience back. He's a manly man eating salad not just while working, but while you're taping a public show. I love the hutzpah that takes and I think it's sets a healthy example for nutrition, for masculinity, and for the workplace. Remember the bad old days when salads and quiche were supposed to not be for 'manly men'? What a stupid idea that was.

[@anniemack6855]

Burny...right on! First they cut away. Then came back, and i was thinking- good 4 u, Reggie!!

[@christophermerlot3366]

It's Los Angeles. Everybody eats salad.

[@burnyizland]

@@christophermerlot3366 Fair point. Not everybody does so while working and while that work is taking place on public broadcast. My boss wouldn't stand for me doing that at a meeting and I'm not even being recorded for the public. In my line of work it would be akin to putting your feet on the desk - you just don't do it unless you're trying to give a big fuck you to the boss. I guess the state that gave us silicon valley and all the perks that entailed would be different in a lot respects. Better, I'd say. The rest of us proles gotta dance.

[@uniquefreak37]

@@burnyizland Considering I'm not allowed to drink WATER where customers will see me, watching him just munch out brings me a lot of joy

[@burnyizland]

@@uniquefreak37 I am so sad for you - that's a dumb rule you have to work by! I'm glad you can feel the freedom vicariously through Reggie, like me. :) Munch On, Music Man!

[@amandajoy8666]

I love how off the rails this show gets...its my fav!

[@robinbaich169]

So happy you kept the Trust Tree group intact. Thank you.

[@e.k.6859]

That Kanye story was simply amazing

[@syd_dumb]

Hate him but it was really funny

[@kaloyankochev5545]

I am just happy we get to see Louis speaking and acting like himself a bit more often now instead of doing just Audience Q&A over and over again :D Not that those are bad, it is just nice to see him as, you know, himself every once in a while :D :D

[@ader6673]

Agreed! His interactions with James are always the best, you can tell they make each other laugh easily lol

[@allisonr9607]

I love how Ben knows all the things and sounds like AI especially with his accent

[@michelefalvo8479]

Steve's jingle isn't even a jingle anymore. I think right before the last story they put in Steve's jingle to announce it and everyone shuts up.

[@victoriawilson8887]

The honesty makes me not only willing but want to watch the shows that may not be “good”

[@mariagalvan4185]

PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!!! BRING BACK STEVE'S NEWS JINGLE'S, THEY BRIGHTEN MY DAY SO MUCH!!!

[@racharahgha8786]

That is the longest story I've ever heard about the Edge...

[@GoggledAgog]

When it comes to the Edge you want to make it last as long as possible

[@mrronnylives]

@@GoggledAgog took me a second

[@anniemack6855]

Racha...and a good one too- right?! Made Me LAUGH😂... plus well told 😊. Very funny monologue + convo. Keep it just like this kids 😁😉😃. Happy times..😋😎🤩!!

[@GoggledAgog]

@@mrronnylives keep practising

[@edwardndriskoll]

That is a wild story and you cant help but like the edge even more. He literally took the high road. A1.

[@robgroove]

The news isn't the news without the intro :(

[@storiesbydarksaberlight1517]

I miss Steve’s jingle, but honestly, he might be happy by the idea that he doesn’t have to think up something new and amazing each and every day.

[@briesullivan6149]

I miss his jingle, too!

[@ader6673]

Yeah, i think they're keeping it but not doing it an every day thing

[@MminaMaclang]

We want Steve's THE NEWS intro music!

[@telectronix1368]

5:28 Was there a news jingle there? Was there? We can't tell BECAUSE OF THE AUDIENCE NOISE. #Grump

[@tymeadors855]

There was but it was very faint

[@sihlelunika5599]

These shows are so awesome, please keep it open all the staff commentary is hilarious

[@CountryLongboarding]

WHERE WAS STEVES NEWS INTRO!!! We fought for it, your gonna give it…please

[@assassinarsh]

I was in this show! 2nd row, wearing a suit and a white mask! It was great being an audience member after watching so much of the Late Late Monologues here!

[@telectronix1368]

Be honest now: when it came to "....the News" did you sit respectfully silent, in order to hear Steve's latest musical creation, or were you one of **them** and applauded.

[@virginiatyree6705]

Cool, ne nice to Steve. v

[@assassinarsh]

@@telectronix1368 Steve didn't really have the unique news jingles that he gave out in the past (Which I miss!).. Regardless, I for sure roared "WOWWW!!" when James said, "It's time for the News!" A side note that the show really needs to get those Steve jingles up again!

[@telectronix1368]

@@assassinarsh Shame on you then, sir. Shame! 🔔

[@telectronix1368]

@@assassinarsh I noticed the much smaller audience is away (as they should be) from the main studio floor where the crew are. Did it feel like you were looking down at a zoo enclosure?

[@lchjr]

Talk about silver linings... I’m so glad you found the staff conversations and then kept them. It is my favorite part.

[@brandondavidson4085]

Other people: "This guy is my boss, I should be nice to him" James Corden: "We're going to mock you on national television, make him wear stupid outfits, and move his chair around the studio constantly"

[@jordangerm]

He finished with a flourish in my face... hha

[@nickyw3133]

7:56 the chanting of "fight fight fight" in the background😂😂

[@lemgibbons3539]

Where did THE NEWS theme go?! I loved it! Bring it back!

[@tymeadors855]

It was there, but the audience started to applaud and drowned it out

[@Snappldel]

You guys always make my day! I love me some James and Nick banter 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@christophertownsend3820]

"If you remember punky brewster you might need a booster." LMAO

[@adamkehoe7405]

When's this cruise happening with the late show?

[@abbysomnia624]

HAHAHAAHAHA James, thank you for being so honest with us.

[@rl8925]

YES, LOve you Corden

[@audreyboutros2582]

I love Ian’s support of Portland! Great sweatshirt and he references local things and places all the time -which we appreciate in P-town! Thanks for connecting to us this way.

[@doggiesfishies3764]

Poor Nick he is such a good sport! Gotta love him ☺️😊

[@tracielillytan1530]

Absolutely brilliant, I’m glad you guys have re-found your spirit since the audience arrived as it was a bit stiff to begin with!

[@Mrdrunkenbadger]

Please please please bring back the news jingles

[@markorchard2272]

Bono and The Edge walked into a Dublin bar. The barman looks up and says "oh, not you two again". 'you two'!!! Boom-boom. You're welcome!

[@generalpublic3744]

I'll get your coat. 😋

[@istdochallesegal3427]

Thank you - great joke!

[@mazengawish]

You can always depend on Louie to have a great story.

[@TSC1978]

Everyday I watch these clips and I laugh my ass off. This format with the crew engagement seems so original and unscripted. Don’t ever change back!

[@JohnAJohnson]

It reminds me of the Craig Ferguson roots...

[@Lenore4Evermore]

We love all of you !!!!! Let's definitely be an honest show !!!!!

[@jaggyfpv3865]

The uncensored Louis song needs to be released!

[@navers87]

Why are the audience more excited about James Corden announcing the news over Steve's jingle? Wasn't the jingle the reason for us to be excited about the news?!

[@connell8]

Yes.

[@78cunobelin]

This is so refreshing to hear a talk show host saying that not all the shows are great. This is fantastic!

[@colejarvis3098]

Oh God poor Louis. 🤣 Kanye is an absolute goof. This is my favorite late night show by far. The whole crew are awesome. 🤙🍻

[@samrucker9592]

Hey. Where is the fins up cameraman? Haven’t seen him in a while!

[@VladislavTodorovv]

JC: "I like that name.. Cat Power.." Ian: "She's the Greatest" Everyone: *woooooshhh*

[@AgentSnow]

I knew someone else on here would comment! Ian is in it!! Definitely flew over everyone’s head.

[@FirestormX9]

@@AgentSnow whats the story on that?

[@FirestormX9]

@@AgentSnow whats the story on that?

[@AgentSnow]

@@FirestormX9 she has a song called “The Greatest”

[@FirestormX9]

@@AgentSnow :| I should've used some brain cells, could've figured that one out 🤦 but thank you for telling

[@briietsai1997]

I’d love more news intro music . Please and thank you

[@arondajackson1880]

What happened to the news jingle? I like this with some reservations.

[@barbarawoodward6794]

“A different fat bear!” They are celebrating on Cape Cod in Provincetown!😁

[@limel710]

When the news jingle is playing audience should be told to be quiet 🤷‍♀️ it’s the magical touch. Without it the news ain’t the news 🤷‍♀️

[@RamSamudrala]

I think Corden's New Yorker and Meyers' Mikey the Shoe accents are starting to converge...

[@jans3981]

James and Nick... 💞 Loved Louie's Kanye episode 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kingofthesharks]

Chucklebox Cameraman must be one of those "teens" visiting Paul McCartney's farm =P

[@naomicampagne3775]

GREAT monologue 👏

[@mildred6572]

I really love the friendship btn James and Louis

[@mrniceone17]

It Looks like Nick Bernstein got the FIRE 🔥 now! James got BURN-stein AGAIN.

[@davidfelipecarvajalgonzale800]

Wow this is so great, unbelievable, this show should be seen in all Latin America

[@karenwillough180]

Love the tie, James!

[@maxmari53]

This show is awesome 😎

[@parkviewmo]

The Kayne West story is a treasure!

[@alexwuntch3368]

I love Nick fighting back, James gives him so much crap lmaoo

[@JunWongs]

Ikr.. Sometimes I feel it's borderline catty and mean, and not funny anymore. . It's a bit hard to watch when it goes past that line

[@TheDarkHunteress]

@@JunWongs I feel the same. I feel like, more often then not, James's joke sound like they were coming from the insecure high school mean girl who says asshole things and then is like hahaha jk guys. I love it when Nick fights back because he always makes people laugh and lands the hit. I do feel like he holds back though because he doesn't want to James to get butthurt. Although I'd love to see Nick be ruthless after everything he has put up with. Maybe James can dish it but can't take it.

[@kentombonyo449]

Always waiting for the uploads.... Love from 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@mcst6969]

He said Sting and it was f-ing confusing, because he is an old school wrestler for me; 62 years old and currently wrestling in AEW. I have to look it up, there is musician with the same name!🤣 (Non-american citizen here)

[@peterlaughlin7249]

This was perfect

[@taylorlam1364]

Sounds like camp week is the perfect time for a cruise!

[@joshkarian5379]

I actually love louis. Hes just the most hilarious person ever

[@williamtemple4331]

Every time I watch the show it reminds me of the rose garden which then make me miss everything about Portland.

[@generalpublic3744]

The single name reminds of the 1951 film "The Lavender Hill Mob, when Alec Guinness's character, bank clerk turned master criminal wanted a name to fit his new image. "Call me Dutch!" There yer go James, how about "Dutch?"

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

Omg, I am baked, but it's not just me. Y'all are Trippin. I mean in a good way, you are cracking me up

[@didderjade]

Oh, thank god. You guys know what made the monologues so good before the audience.

[@mitchellarpin339]

wonderful show!

[@oskney3329]

Bring back Steve’s news intro!!!! 🎶

[@Mindseye299]

OMG give me your bad pandemic shows any time!!! This kind of give a f**k interaction is what I'm here for!!!

[@MRGav100]

anyone else think James needs to make an appearance in the kids sketch show next year.....

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Wow, a very interesting virio to visit, friends.. great.. greetings from Indonesian Traditional Gold Seekers🇺🇸🇲🇨❤️🌸✋👍👍

[@annettearellano3487]

As someone who works in San Francisco where you are required to show vaccination and many visitors don't know it and don't have it on them, I wish them luck in Los Angeles

[@scottielowe4726]

James Corden takes his hidden hand oath more seriously than any other star.

[@itscyberqueen13]

It was easier to buy the book than to pay the late fees. I'm glad they are ending late fees.

[@katecosettevocals]

Maybe Steve can wait for the audience to stop cheering to begin his music? Not sure if that would stop them from making so much dang noise😞 we need to fix thissss

[@kylesanders8276]

A Good Burger t-shirt and jean shorts? The 90s are back baby!

[@KaterinaTalantliva]

I'm in love with Scotty

[@saltlakedood]

Awesome!

[@8arrows]

The Edge from U2 has same name as the original lead singer of Ac/Dc David Evans. I named my Son after David Evans of Ac/Dc And mate, he still alive, and rocking his Ac/Dc classics on stage.

[@wholeshebang1]

It's *AC/DC.

[@ader6673]

Come on, i love the band, James, and the Crew, how could I wish for them to have less vacation time? Let them have their time without complaining dude 🙄 Right but that Louis story was killer, he's been on fire this week! Lol

[@nancyvanrijn9732]

Now this monologue definitely WAS a classic 😂

[@flameroad123]

James and the crew forever! Screw the audience

[@xxSOME1ELSExx98]

I hear it that kiss at the end 😏 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT kiss kiss kiss 🤣 there's a BernieBurns/RoosterTeeth fan

[@Zeldas_Lullaby]

The crew member wearing the Good Burger shirt!!

[@Adrian13rams]

I vote repeat the one that explains disco turkies 😆 😆

[@travelwell6049]

Being honest about the value of each show doesn’t translate as well into American culture. But then Nick admitted some shows are better than others

[@lancefromohio]

No. It can translate. There's Trust Tree shows, all gold. Then there's preTrust Tree. I assume they were garbage, have no idea I never watched them.

[@inthecornerinablanketwitha7716]

so this episode wasn't a classic because there was no news jingle, alright

[@thepaperbicycle]

That's 3 bleeps of the D word. The leaderboard is taking shape for a season of hijinx.

[@finchlikeseve6]

Fun fact sting the wrestler allows Sting the musician to call himself Sting. The wrestler holds the copyright.

[@BenCragg1]

Just give us a week of news intro music. It's what the people want!

[@lisabryant4157]

I really miss Steve’s intro 😢