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[@logank.70]

Awesome seeing Lewis is getting more and more comfortable in that role when Jon is away.

[@johnshite4656]

I enjoyed the short music lesson.

[@birbluv9595]

Lewis is a very cool guy, explaining musical instruments to us. If we can’t have Jon, Lewis is a fine replacement.

[@logank.70]

@@johnshite4656 He definitely knows his stuff

[@frankrizzo739]

Louis Cato is awesome and the Swiss army knife of Stay Human! He can play anything and is an excellent singer! 😎

[@birbluv9595]

@@frankrizzo739 well put! He has really impressed me!

[@merlapittman5034]

Meanwhile - the funniest intros ever! I'm missing Jon, but really enjoying seeing Louis leading the band. Super talented!

[@saratheg]

When Stephen brought up being an understudy early in his career, I realized I've been watching him for a long time. I remember being 11 years old back in the '90's and putting a blanket under my door so I could stay up past my bedtime to watch the Daily Show. 25 years later and I watch him on KZbin while I drink my morning coffee. Who woulda thought.

[@rickmorty917]

Time keepers authority

[@dgrant7291]

I use to set my alarm and wake up at 11:30pm, wake up my little brother who was in the other bed next to me, throw a blanket over my TV at the end of the bed, back over the both of us and then him and I would watch Johnny Carson back in the mid 60s! haha things never change. I was like 13/14 .. Ill be 70 this fall...

[@saratheg]

@@dgrant7291 Haha that's great! Same thing, different show!

[@cc1k435]

I always felt that way about Conan. And now neither of us is young anymore. 🤔😲😢

[@sadie1606]

When I was a kid, he had his own show already and it was always on after school. Then South Park, it was fantastic.

[@lukerabin5079]

I can’t count the nights the opening rant/rave/stream of consciousness meandering that is the intro to “Meanwhile” has completely changed the tenor of my day for the better. Thank you, Stephen, for saving my mind and/or life.

[@kristieamaya3365]

Love having Louis(sp?). He has such a great personality & vibe.

[@peterbathum2775]

Thank you for allowing us to know Lewis more . Your incorporation of Sir Batiste, Lewis, and the Band into your production has been entertaining, inspiring and informative.

[@jkn3712]

Beautiful comment, thank you. Says what's in my heart, too. 😊👍

[@suecastillo4056]

Music Royalty 🥰🕉☮️♥️‼️

[@wunjowanderers]

it's nice to know that when Jon B. leaves the show to skyrocket off to his own massive (and well-earned) success, the band will be in good hands. 😊 love the energy between stephen and louis 💚

[@frj3289]

That's Jon's band, though. Who knows if they would stay behind if Jon leaves the show.

[@blacksusan108]

Loving the energy too🎷🎷🎺

[@gabor6259]

Where did Jon go? I haven't been watching The Late Show lately.

[@blacksusan108]

@@gabor6259 he got Covid after Met Gala. Hoping his wife is ok. 🙏

[@alumpyhorse]

that intro was fire, had that raw Andriessen sound, searing👏👏

[@ep8755]

I am enjoying Louis. He vibes well with Stephen.

[@TPNYC]

Same. John Baptiste is obviously a virtuoso musician, but whenever he and Steven talk, he seems like he'd rather be singing whatever he's saying-- like music is just his native language. Louis does the chat and banter way more comfortably.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Me too

[@OTGBob]

Agreed. I struggle with the interaction between Stephen and John.

[@firestone8]

I can't help wondering which of his creative staff writes the intro to Steven's MEANWHILES. Whoever it is deserves a raise. It never disappoints.

[@firestone8]

Oopsies. Misspelled Stephen. My bad.

[@Mehwhatevr]

Unpopular opinion, their novelty has worn off, I skip them

[@TurquoiseInk]

Pretty sure it's a team effort.

[@aynaniyaz8213]

I think they’ve gotten too long and have lost their novelty. I skip ahead

[@wadebrashear7517]

@@Mehwhatevr at least your viewing habits live up to your name!

[@birbluv9595]

How Stephen has the lung capacity and breath control to deliver his Meanwhile intro in two breaths is amazing.

[@fabrislemos]

And recovering from Covid to boot

[@cheekyb71]

Well the trick is.... he doesn't. You can actually count his breaths during each half, up to 10 breaths in one half

[@angieallen4884]

He is a trained professional; do not try this at home!

[@TheTheloniusPunk]

Lewis' explanation, and the appplause! Love the love for the musicians!

[@lorenrenee1]

I love that Stephen slams Pappa John’s at every opportunity.

[@katalac]

The monologue was the exact delicacy you described..thanks Steve!

[@dilenaking4746]

Long. Drawn out and boring?

[@resileaf9501]

Jon is a pure soul, but Louis seems like an excellent dude himself. But then again, I would expect nothing less from a musician who works with Jon Baptiste. The man clearly knows how to surround himself with lovely people!

[@itsjustme8947]

Jon isn't coming back. :-)

[@lolawants2008]

@@itsjustme8947 what’s happened, where is he?

[@itsjustme8947]

@@lolawants2008 Nothing announced of course and I'm just making an educated guess, but with the new band stage, minus piano, and Stephen starting to interact with the new band leader, well, that just says that Jon is off to other things.

[@narvul]

@@itsjustme8947 When Jon was at the Oscar's Stephen also interacted with Luis as a stand in.

[@wunjowanderers]

if it isn't now, i bet its soon 😊 jon deserves to go get his big success too

[@alexanderhay7358]

Have to say, Louis is killing it

[@wendy645]

I absolutely LOVE when he says the first "Meanwhile" after the introduction!

[@zazatv6822]

I love John but. Lewis seems like a great guy 2😂

[@slcpunk2740]

@Mac Pot hate watch some more goof

[@stevenmonroe8261]

I find myself randomly goin "Meanwhile" during the day 😂

[@alicedeacy9648]

Lol

[@michaelkolhaas4641]

I skip the introduction.

[@jdj830]

I believe this is the first time anyone has uttered the word “partials” on television* in its definition as a term of the physics of sound (acoustics). He could have also used the term “harmonics” or “overtones” and more people might have gotten it (including Stephen), though partials is the more precise term to describe what different lip pressures produce on brass instruments. *Well maybe it was used on some PBS science show.

[@alumpyhorse]

I was happily nerding out on this, glad he wasn’t dumbing stuff down. also the band intro/beginning of the video sounds like Andriessen, that straight searing sound

[@joshuawoodbridge6267]

The Derranged Rat-King of a segment is the bestline ever! Hahahah

[@truthhurts3524]

These “meanwhile” bits are really expanding my recipes.

[@rhov-anion]

As a trombonist for 30 years, I would love to see Stephen at least try the trombone a little bit. Have fun with it. It's like a giant slide whistle toy that also sounds badass when played right. I get children interested in playing in band by letting them play a glissando.

[@unvergebeneid]

That must've been awkward for the guy who was in such a hurry that he jumped from the wing of a taxiing plane, just to then meet everyone else from his flight at the baggage claim.

[@dkayflowers79]

Don't forget while in handcuffs. You cant do that. Can you imagine some kind of ticki-tocki challenge if they don't prosecute that guy!!

[@MrNncon]

truthfully mophous was a better movie then a vast majority lately. batman? so drull n broing. this is a guy who grasps multi universe theory in DC and marvel

[@sjwhite54]

🤣🤣🤣

[@norarivers2744]

🤣🤣🙌🏾🙌🏼🙌🏽

[@fehmk]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Eramiserasmus]

Love taking the time for the band to get their acknowledgements.

[@brassholio]

I'm a professional jazz trombonist. I love this talk.

[@JMusar795]

God bless you!!!

[@gogo2495]

Hands up to Louis. He's so modest, but able musician.

[@davidbryden7904]

As kids in the 70's, the "embouchure" (or mouthpiece) doubled as a smoking device! The music department was full of "heads". Lol ✌️

[@colacurciolaw7745]

Damned hippies!

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

Embouchure is your lips and facial muscles, which develop strength and position accuracy to form the notes. But, you’re correct about it being a smoking device.

[@sweetsue4204]

@@colacurciolaw7745 😄😄😄

[@sweetsue4204]

@@evelynsaungikar3553 thanks. You taught me something this morning, and I appreciate that. 🙏

[@id10t98]

one time, at band camp...

[@josephclum7614]

What's up with Stephen and rabid racoons 🤣. Anyone else notice whenever he mentions trash and/or animals there's always a rabid raccoon involved in his intro to meanwhile?

[@davidbryden7904]

all that time he's been spending behind the dumpsters? That's where he's been meeting those raccoons

[@angieallen4884]

Well, having landed at O'Hare and spent so much time taxiing to the gate that I almost missed my connection, I totally understand his desire to just run for it!

[@boondocksdragon8959]

"The deranged Rat King's biscuit that is Meanwhile" 😂🤣😂

[@stannieholt8766]

I want the recipe for those gourmet floral shortbreads that make up his news segments.

[@LLO227]

Ain't nobody FN with Stephen Colbert when it comes to Meanwhile Current Events....these intros are life!!!

[@nathandaggler4623]

That guitar guy should have his own youtube channel. He seems to have a contagious personality.

[@piotrswat169]

True just no white people this time.😂

[@akinpaws]

Whaddaya know! He does. Louis Cato.

[@suecastillo4056]

I love him!🤭😘☮️

[@peterslegers6121]

@@akinpaws To be fair, he doesn´t do a lot with it lately. kzbin.info But he features in many more videos like kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rNg2qCaJ2Lqck Rythms of Comedy. And don't forget his brothers Carl, Reggie and Charles, kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZi1k2WPapZqeJY The Cato Triplets.

[@brettwalkerpr]

I've never heard the term 'embouchure' before. You learn something new every day. And, yes, agree with the other commenters who say more of Louis. A different kind of energy to Jon Baptiste, but a good energy, and it's nice to hear more from him.

[@leapintothewild]

When I had to choose my instrument in 7th grade, the band director had me smile hard with my lips closed and a strong chin, then purse my lips and try to whistle. He said I talked too much in class to be able to play the flute and put me on clarinet. That’s embouchure! 😂 (turned out okay since I sat first chair as of 9th grade! band nerd all the way ❤️)

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

For all those who are asking about where Jon is. He's got Covid, but he's on the mend.

[@lauberuin9159]

Thanks!

[@marktunney5000]

How many instruments do you play Lewis ? Er.. All of them

[@ammaleslie509]

Louis also plays drums. Everyone Jon Batiste hires for that band is insanely talented.

[@SraTacoMal]

I feel a little proud that I knew he was gonna say embouchure. Little wins.

[@kandykane3265]

Anyone who exits a plane to walk on the wing while it's moving is certifiably insane.

[@jpdemer5]

The jump to the tarmac is a bit of lunacy as well. I wonder what he broke.

[@viddork]

It was probably a gremlin, and this whole story is a cover-up.

[@t.k.1448]

That shortbread cookie sounded very expensive. I love shortbread.

[@VeggieNatureGirl]

Aw I just love Louis! So cool to see his first guitar!

[@myfriendscallmek2745]

I am a turtle too! There's always one guy who thinks he's gonna leave the plane before everybody else!

[@Dbb27]

I try to be one of the last one’s on and the last one’s off.

[@julieandrews730]

Stephen, please stay well now! Can't end my day without the grins and laughs you serve up. Meanwhile . . . . .

[@theseinstrumentals]

Love the papa John slam 😆

[@NewMessage]

It's probably easier to raise money to save 'turtle migration routes' than 'turtle meandering routes', though.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Yeah. "Turtle chilling while waiting for inspiration routes " doesn't have quite the right ring to it either.

[@dyskelia]

‘Gilded first edition of Pride and Prejudice’ 😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@garthtohms5489]

You should have each band member as a guest individually. Or "better know" them.

[@HopskotchBunny]

Love the Geoffrey giraffe graphic!

[@DGerogosian]

Love the guitar. Cherish the pieces that shaped you

[@Ashuraizumi99]

The "it's not hot it's not fresh" part I thought he was talking about subway.

[@poppa1050]

“Dude…, no one will every guess this password…” the Drugs r us guy said to himself. #dontcreatpasswordswhenyourehigh

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Thank you for helping me smile even through what my life has become. I do appreciate it.

[@bettyswallocks6411]

It’s nice to see so much musical talent wrapped up in one package, but could he please spare a little for me who has none?

[@Lenore4Evermore]

My daughter has played the saxophone for 8 years and she laughs bc her lips Curl up automatically...lololol

[@TXpatriate]

@eLLe Booggie All 3 of mine played sax and the 2 of 'em even played Bari Sax curl their lips like Elvis impersonators!

[@mzshastalibra4705]

The joke in the Alaska news segment got me so hard I laughed loud enough for Alaska to hear me, and I'm in Wisconsin.

[@vanessaraices8389]

Meanwhile it's back now these is good news. We'll come back Stephen Colbert. 😁

[@coreyzek]

3:33 when meanwhile starts lol xD

[@bhhNC]

I enjoyed the back and forth with the acting bandleader about his guitar/trombone. I'm an old musician who started as a band kid playing trombone in the late 60's, later picking up the guitar after telling the band director where he could put his trombone. Anyhow..., a lovely shared thing - technique wise - between the two instruments is their ability to bend and slide individual notes. People tell me that my guitar solos sound sort of horn-y.

[@n9brb]

Trombone player in the sixties here as well.

[@Lucian_Media]

Acting band leader. lol. loving the title

[@lolawants2008]

Cool! Do you know what happened to John Baptiste?

[@lolawants2008]

Incidentally B. Hart… you are very talented, I feel your heart. Shame more people don’t see your stuff on KZbin. If I lived on your side of the world I’d be asking where to come see you play :) take care

[@bhhNC]

@@Lucian_Media Thx. Sure hope that isn't a wrong term for him, as Lewis is awesome. I was wondering where his blue Tele ran off to.

[@deecohen1383]

I love it that you dunked on Papa John’s because I had an unfortunately negative experience there I don’t know 30 years ago and still am holding a grudge

[@Underpants158]

that joke "what a strange way to find out I'm a migrating turtle" killed me

[@lruddy8820]

Louis cato is such a funky dude the band should just be him and jon on the same piano

[@DedicatedSlaya]

"We Have The Same Password?!", I'm Done!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@uthmanbaksh3530]

These Meanwhile intros just get more and more specific each day! Firsrt I want some sweeets but now I am thinking of Stephen living in an old Sbarro shop. I don't know what to feel!

[@kindabluejazz]

Besides guitars and brass, we've also seen Louis play drums!

[@charlesmiller1446]

"Rat King Biscuit" LOL !!! LSSC RULES !!!

[@johnbarrow7639]

I hope Jon Batiste is okay, I miss seeing him on the show

[@cowofwar]

I think he is on tour. Seen posters around town

[@benr3799]

That Morbius joke was fantastic lmfao

[@TheInceptionBox]

Did the scientist that found that put not watch Finding Nemo? They just go with the flow, like Crush said.

[@Drcragory]

New guy in the band band is amazing

[@MikayelMcGee]

Meanwhile: It does a body good!

[@sonqnguyen]

Stephen Colbert pretended not to know what embouchure. In an interview on The Colbert Report, he actually demonstrates he does indeed know what it is.

[@omikl]

Lewis has been playing that '70's Ibanez all week. Gibson must be spitting feathers ;-)

[@mystyguitarmusic]

That's a Univox

[@missdarque]

So, people in remote Alaska can get doordash, and I can’t even get a Lyft or Uber to come out where I live?

[@korffyboy91]

At this point, I'm pretty sure Stephen's Meanwhile is the true cure for COVID

[@johnelam23]

My favorite segment

[@sagedakotalmft7763]

Wait, where's Jon? Tell me he's not leaving!? That Drugs R Us thing was too funny. They actually thought they'd get away with that? Might as well be wearing a sign that reads, "Arrest me; I'm a drug dealer." LOL

[@marshamariner7897]

The look on Stephens face after the explanation is priceless 💖🌹😅🤣🤣

[@ghostrunner5985]

That's a tasty sugar cookie baby!!! Woo!!!

[@mobboss4205]

Meanwhile doesn't start until 3:32 just in case you were wondering

[@karenneill9109]

🤣🤣🤣! 30 years later, and I still have my embouchure!

[@leapintothewild]

🖐 ditto!

[@dherbstr]

6:11 video waits until 3:44 to actually get to the point and finishes at 5:52

[@mnichols1979]

Gotta love when the intro is longer than the story

[@davifernandeslima01]

thats one beautiful guitar indeed

[@spendiferouslochness]

Ooo I love Louis.

[@christopherdoroba8724]

Nothing like rich people gluing themselves to the counter of a Starbucks to protest higher prices for their special milk, and not doing it in support of the ongoing unionization battle the employees are waging and seemed to be winning until a new policy that raises wages for stores that haven't unionized

[@sanjuansteve]

Skip to @3:43

[@jenniferkonstant5920]

I share his disdain for Papa John's.

[@pizzaishappiness7994]

What's a meanwhile without a hobo. 😏

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Or a dumpster

[@kathybumgardner4773]

cawthorne lostt for telling GOP SECRETS😂😂😂❤❤

[@kjw1856]

The Rat King Biscuit! You are killing me here…

[@twstf8905]

wow, almost 3:35 tonight, until "Meanwhile." (you're welcome ✌️)

[@melissasaint3283]

"deranged Rat-King biscuit of news" OH my Gosh🤣😂🤣😂🤣☠️☠️☠️ Kudos to whoever wrote that one!

[@lanceash]

Actual fun begins at 3:32

[@sapphirology]

That was some beautiful meanwhile poetry.

[@robertrootes]

Krispy Kreme used to sell in Kotzebue twice a year from a chartered plane

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

Oh my goodness, I will tell you what. That was a rough and exciting one! Kick ass man kick ass.

[@reneemb4319]

Rat King Bisquit

[@heros2580]

I dunno about the US, but in my country dairy alternatives are very expensive so charging extra for them make sense

[@GelsonMata]

Has the intro ever been animated? It's hilarious 😂

[@joycejohnson7164]

trumpet guy is wonderful too

[@samuelchepkwony4895]

Ooooh. The morbius caught me out 😆 🤣 😂

[@deniseboldea1624]

Lewis has had that Electric Guitar since he was 17? That is impressive.

[@jamestierney2531]

Yes…it looks like a classic. Good for him that he’s been able to hang onto it over the years. Nice comment. Cheers. JT

[@nomore6167]

"Lewis has had that Electric Guitar since he was 17? That is impressive" - Why is that impressive? I have the same guitar I bought around 1990-1991. I don't think it's unusual for musicians of any level (hobbyist, amateur, or professional) to keep their instruments. I would actually be surprised by a musician getting rid of an instrument.

[@jamestierney2531]

@@nomore6167 Denise’s point is that it is remarkable that nothing (like theft, accidental damage, loss when shipping the instrument for performances, sale of the instrument because Lewis needed money, etc.) has happened to the instrument over the years. She’s obviously complimenting Lewis on having taken good care of the instrument and keeping it safe and in good condition for many years. I don’t think she, or anyone else, needed to hear your preachy and condescending lecture.

[@nathanc6204]

Louis Cato is 37, so he's had the guitar 20 years.

[@nomore6167]

@@jamestierney2531 " I don’t think she, or anyone else, needed to hear your preachy and condescending lecture" - My comment wasn't a lecture and it was neither preachy nor condescending. Perhaps you need to purchase a dictionary. Great display of arrogance, though, by assuming you knew what Denise meant when there were no cues whatsoever in her comment to lead you down that path.

[@henryvierimusic]

Meanwhile starts at 3:43, so not fair. Come on Mr. Colbert!

[@aromaladyellie]

I'm so happy I understood that bit about embrochures xD