What Are We Even Allowed to Talk About Now?

James Corden kicks off the show and can't help but notice a low energy in the room: is it the hangover from former president Barack Obama's appearance, or is it because the big network brass gave us a stern talking to? And after James looks at President Joe Biden's joyride in an EV truck, he wonders what we should do first once California's mask restrictions are lifted.
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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."

[@TheFultonizer]

Rob creating fires instead of frantically trying to put them out is my favourite thing... He has grown so much... We are all proud! Fins up Rob, fins up.

[@peachesandpoets]

I said fins up to someone the other day and cracked myself up so much and they had no clue what I was talking about

[@rinindibox4906]

character development

[@TheLateLateShow]

So proud watching our Rob grow 🥺🥺🥺

[@peachesandpoets]

@@TheLateLateShow haha

[@tat2mommie]

I feel like that “talking to” must not have gone well. The whole vibe in this monologue is that feeling when you’re having fun, being loud as a kid and someone’s parent comes in, yells at everyone, making it awkward and everyone’s salty about being yelled at. Y’all know exactly the vibe I mean. 😂

[@AmusementLabs]

"my mom said you guys have to let me play"

[@MariuSweet]

that´s exactly what happened

[@anthonyt4154]

I know that feeling too well too

[@terminalbungus9566]

Corporate America ruins everything it touches

[@Mindlessmoonchild]

Feels like when the teacher is back from vacation and we had just spent the last week+ going through substitute teachers

[@manasvegi4170]

Man, these off hook monologues are so addicting. Pure gold

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

True dat they never need a guest again. Their bantering is the best of all the late night shows.

[@tiffanymichaels2429]

I snorted so hard at Reggie's Celtic singing 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robertopalomino4604]

I almost choked on the water I was drinking. 🤣🤣

[@itsokaytobegay.8626]

Having Celtic blood in my veins, this made me laugh really hard. Haha.

[@marciamcdevitt964]

I had to pause it, finish laughing and then rewind, and it again and die laughing again.

[@Sweetzerlandia]

It was high key awesome though on the real

[@bdp8102]

if you liked that, check out a set he did at Google a few years ago (it's on YT under the title "Master Beat-Box Comedian | Reggie Watts | Talks at Google"), around minute 24.00 he improvised a full Irish folk song complete with a banshee singing to the heavens.

[@mariat9671]

That sweatpants episode was one of the funniest ever!!!

[@TheLateLateShow]

shhhh we don't talk about that episode

[@patrickmadden666]

@@TheLateLateShow Just so I know what to not watch/talkabout, which episode would that be? Just trying to do my part to support a great show.

[@mariat9671]

@@patrickmadden666 Nick will not approve...

[@sava1606]

I'm so watching all the shows from the past month to catch this one! Edit: Found it... 🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickmadden666]

@@sava1606 don't you hold out on us

[@DiegoNepo91]

the fact that Rob, earlier on with this format was kinda like Nick. Where he always tried to keep things in order, but now he a part of the chaos to make Nick suffer, is just the funniest thing! 🤣🤣🤣

[@wigglestoescutely]

He's the designated parent in charge while Nick was away. Now that he's back, well...

[@Fanney47]

🤣🤣🤣 yep

[@wwef6lr]

@@wigglestoescutely The cool babysitter LOL

[@keneshafraser9450]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheLateLateShow]

Rob has gone Anakin and joined the Dark Side.

[@laurak9532]

Rob chooses chaos recently and i love it

[@TheLateLateShow]

pandemic rob doesn't play

[@wigglestoescutely]

I know we're gonna miss the brand mentions and the crew just having a blast, but them getting in trouble in and of itself is hilariously relatable

[@kodguerrero]

When they all started dancing in their GAP pants I knew someone would say something xD

[@fayella9]

can u share the link to the video where this happened??

[@wigglestoescutely]

@@fayella9It's this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHiZap14ltSnpqM

[@emhartart]

Reggie's Celtic singing 😱🤯🥰 ace !!! ( That's when I pressed the like button today )

[@tangoangel2782]

He needs to record an album like that! I would get it immediately, suits him so much

[@briesullivan6149]

I would listen to this l this l Reggie's Celtic album. 😍

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

Agreed I listened to it at least 4x’s

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

Reggie is sooo talented. For anyone that hasn’t Uve got to check his music out.

[@rogerrussell8578]

Enya eat your heart out

[@briannarenni]

Damn, this feels like the walk back from the principal's office in the best way lmaoooo

[@TheLateLateShow]

"Mom, I didn't even do anything!"

[@WaywardVet]

"Its basically x-box from when people regularly died of wolf attacks". I'd write him up for mentioning a brand, but I've died laughing.

[@susannjarvis5587]

James' "Moby Dick" fast response was brilliant. Then Reggie's Celtic music bit was incredible. Laughed so hard.

[@darkling1d195]

This just makes the sweatpants episodes even better 😭

[@TheLateLateShow]

the episode of which we do not speak

[@darkling1d195]

@@TheLateLateShow Please-😭 n e ways go do celebrity noses, you’ll get back on track 😃

[@WesDaviestravel]

It actually is like a sit-com now. I don’t even watch the other late night shows anymore because they seem too serious

[@laurenm2205]

Just wait till they get on a boat. I can't see them not making a sitcom out of the show then and giving us like 30 minute episodes. I'm pumped!

[@assassinarsh]

Same dude!! This is the most chill show ever, with some news! *cue Sting!*

[@mickelin100]

and the best ever

[@myfoodstepss]

Omg saaaaameeee.. I watched Trevor Noah, Kimmel, Fallon, Colbert too.. but now, only Corden..

[@sarahjimenez3329]

Me too, I watched Colbert, Kimmel, Fallon, and now I just need my daily dosis of Corden and the Gang and I'm good to go

[@t.hollie5504]

They got in trouble so bad that a monologue wasn’t even done yesterday. Lol.

[@domenicbianco6856]

Ok so that makes sense. I thought I missed it or something

[@SunniSparks]

The energy tonight is like when a kid’s balloon gets popped in front of them...right before the kid starts crying...

[@brittanyd3173]

“Any tank, from any store...I’m not gonna mention brands” [thumbs up]🤣

[@patsylvest]

The big cheeses need to know that we, your audience, love Nick.

[@lukenaoumovitch4477]

High-key totally understand why Nick had to drop the hammer on the company name-drops, but let's all be honest, the upcoming monologues will never be the same 😞

[@Sweetzerlandia]

they burst the bubble. It's a fragile line to walk lol

[@mildred3407]

I think they will make it work.. they always do. LOL

[@dluv_98]

I hope Reggie drops a whole Celtic album in the near future

[@erin2620]

YESSSSSSS!!!!!

[@zilasgregersen2956]

For REAL. Was looking for this comment

[@WeirdYetNiceChaot]

a bit inspired by Donal Lunny’s Cathain, right?

[@lylamorales4497]

I have to say, Ian is looking great! I just came from a monologue from earlier in the covid era. I am so proud to see how well Ian has stuck to his plan! Great Job man!

[@myiamurphy8949]

I just thought the same thing last week when they showed flashbacks to older shows. He’s almost unrecognizable. He looks great!

[@LittleRedRubyWong]

The GAP shit was so funny!

[@nbbim2012]

The shade of the 'oh no' is perfection... PLEASE Don't ever change this show!!!!

[@kilikiana]

BUT I NEED AN UPDATE ON THE CRUISE NEGOTIATIONS I am more invested in them going on vacation than I am for my own upcoming vacation

[@kodguerrero]

The network couldn't handle the show's energy LOL. I don't see any other show's comments be this encouraging to keep being this awesome

[@marvelfanalliance7725]

By far the best imitation of Celtic singing, straight up! Lmao 🤣

[@StrawNonHuman]

what this show has is magic, I am more invested with the host, band, crew, producers etc than the guests and 'news'. It is like a sitcom that is socially and politically aware and is not weighed down by unnecessary narrative considerations

[@felixvanderspek1293]

yes, it's amazing :D

[@erin2620]

Reggie the Celt has me rolling

[@sajidhoosen8665]

Reggie is super talented hey.. Damn.. That felt like I was in a movie just before the final battle..

[@jenniferpatterson4964]

Truth. You could almost see the mist rising over the glen at sunrise, floating over scores of fallen soldiers and our hero/antivillain, in profile, readies his sword for the final showdown.

[@TheLateLateShow]

*slowly raises sword high above head*

[@jenniferpatterson4964]

@@TheLateLateShow as he screams the clan’s war cry...”FINS UP!!!” before dashing into the fray of unsanctioned Brand Name placement...😂

[@m1k1254]

@@jenniferpatterson4964 xD xD xD

[@lydiahearts8611]

When Reggie basically made a movie soundtrack in less than two seconds I was simultaneously 😲 and 😂! That man is pure talent! 👏🏻🔥

[@kodguerrero]

"Let me just whip up this semi-produced song in 3 seconds flat" >_>

[@startingQB]

This is my favorite late show band. And this show became my favorite during the pandemic. I hope it doesn't change so much that no longer like it.

[@lukenaoumovitch4477]

Am I the only one who kept refreshing the page yesterday hoping that a monologue would appear but then got sad when there wasn't one :(

[@bepowerification]

Yeah me too.

[@mimipikin85]

Same

[@davidmedina8136]

Same, I guess there wasn’t one because of Obama, they had a long interview.

[@peterlaughlin7249]

You are not alone.

[@albataliephillips4271]

Same! But did enjoy Obama giving the crew advice

[@wigglestoescutely]

I feel like the crew is a class full of highschoolers or sth and they pulled a really great prank (and got some really comfy GAP pants perfect for your athleisure needs) or sth but they all got sent to the principal's office lol

[@TheLateLateShow]

Not engaging with this comment.

[@margauxf4321]

Like I've said before: James and Ian are 7yr old twin boys getting into perpetual antics and will build each other up. Reggie is the 9yr old cousin who's old enough to know juuuust how far to go but let's "the boys" get in trouble. Rob is the 15yr old who watches the kids mostly. As far as he'll go is, "you KNOW mom is gonna woop you if she finds out..." but other than that, he's the cool big bro. When dad's home, and the older kids don't have the "responsibility" cloud over them, they have no problem conspiring with the young 'uns.

[@clairekaplan7417]

Dave and Cici are the two "good kids" who just want to read quietly. Susan is the intimidating older sister who owns knives and has her own car, so she must be respected.

[@rickythe2nd63]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂 This is perfect!!!

[@ader6673]

Was re-watching old monos, and damn. This comment is everything lol

[@bmsmith5UB]

"I forgot he was on when I texted him" 🤣

[@margauxf4321]

This episode had me SCREAMING!!! Saving to favorites so I can rewatch over and over.

[@TheLateLateShow]

Sure your neighbors appreciated that.

[@samnelson2343]

ha. me as well.

[@assassinarsh]

I'm at 0:00 and I'm excited to see what's new with the gang!

[@khmerbright4685]

I really enjoy the late late show.

[@tonyabusall9958]

I do not want this to be anything more than it is now. Always loved the show, but it is the best to see a group of pals that all work together have a blast.

[@randyschwaggins]

There are some slightly awkward undertones in the conversation today! 🤣

[@IAmJustR]

we've been grounded 😏

[@gabylp9676]

Poor Nick. Now I understand why his wife always will be the better person... she doesn't need to deal with sales department

[@MyToranja]

I guess when you have a sales department in your life, you will never be the better person.

[@AmaraEmme]

😂

[@peachesandpoets]

Thank you to the gang. This has been the worst week of my life and all the ongoing strange sagas really might have saved my life. Thank you for continuing to acknowledge our new normal, when it feels like everyone is trying to gaslight us into thinking the thing is over, while we continue to suffer from it. I'm rambling. Thanks.

[@tristinboykin9588]

Whoever this is I love you and you’re going to come out of this with your head higher than the clouds. God loves you!

[@assassinarsh]

Hey fellow gang member! Hope your week gets better dude! Know that you're amazing! :)

[@debguess5533]

Reach out and know you are not alone. Peace be with you my friend

[@kathleensposato5529]

We’re going to survive, just hang on. You’re not alone, P & P.

[@peachesandpoets]

Aw thanks y'all! Big love.

[@carl6131]

I hope the big wigs don't clamp down too much. I love this format

[@bisma16]

*JAMES’S ‘OH NO!’ @ **14:33** HAS ME WHEEZING.* 🔥😂😂😂😂

[@DonnaSnyder]

Reggie is so talented. He can sing anything in any register. But his Celtic intonation was a huge surprise. 😋

[@rendajones7368]

Am I the only trying to see if Reggie eyes blink in the wrong direction? His shades are off tonight. But...... if he really is an alien, I would think we should have some more aliens like Reggie. The GQP would absolutely be livid, but I think mores Reggies would be spectacular!!!! They are really sensitive about aliens.

[@theresaiwright7085]

I think he wears sunglasses all the time to hide the fact he is high.

[@grobballer]

I like this format its like hanging out in the writers room. They laugh at funny jokes and rip bad jokes. Before after a bad joke they would just move on.

[@TheLateLateShow]

"What bad jokes?" - our writers, probably.

[@ekko808]

How dare they stifle Karmel's quest for free stuff. The sales dept should step it up instead of whining. Look at Karmel, so quiet now. Shame on you sales dept.

[@NicholasYaekle]

I'm glad that Ian at least got one "Gap pants" mention in. Understand to some extent, but maybe if the sales department were actually doing a good job with getting relevant ad sponsors. . .anyhow, I will continue to watch, of course, but miss the organic groove they were getting into.

[@erin2620]

Thank You Ian!!!

[@christophertownsend3820]

I think the last few weeks of shows with all the products including the back and forth with Nick was fantastic entertainment. CBS execs feel like the mean dean of their college comedy.

[@hotdamndan9892]

We're all invested on James' battle with the Corporation to get free stuff now. They're like little kids who got sent in the time out box. Lol

[@teresitauy5532]

Honestly ,I can't go to sleep without watching this show . It's so addictive and hilarious. You're the greatest James, 👍💙

[@rosemorris7912]

1. I LOVE this format! Please keep it intimate and funny. 2. Moby Dick--I see what you did there. And the dude's middle name is Melville. 3. Nick told you not to do it, and you did it anyway, and I FREAKIN' loved it!

[@Ewokgirl2001]

Reggie singing Celtic music was amazing!!

[@anewleaf263]

Thank you James, Ian and Reggie, you brought it round after a sad start. Your disappointment regarding the "talking to" was evident. There is much I could say, but suffice it to say your efforts at creating your own sales was hilarious and appreciated by us mere mortals, I guess the sales dept couldn't handle it. But everyone has their job to do, and it must have been making theirs difficult. Shame Nick got in trouble, he is so sweet. Surely it is the show they are selling and the show is going good. This format is the best, the team work so well together, and obviously enjoy being there I get the feeling that if you hurt one of them you hurt them all, hence the sad vibe initially.

[@rgclark2129]

This is slowly becoming more like Craig’s show. The chaos is infecting the show. Love it.

[@emergencyCALL911]

My thoughts exactly. The lack of an audience seems to have given it that kind of informal feeling the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson had (even though he had an audience), but it's still different enough that it doesn't feel like he's trying to be Craig, so it works.

[@telectronix1368]

@@emergencyCALL911 Craig 'had an audience' like someone who ended up trapped in a lift with strangers.

[@AmaraEmme]

@@telectronix1368 😂

[@dragonheart6179]

Reggie’s Celtic singing is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard💖

[@ramblingrose9919]

This is by far the BEST late night show. Having no audience and the banter between all who work with James is just plain funnier than before.

[@Zeldas_Lullaby]

Reggie's Celtic jam was AMAZING.

[@deniseparrott9678]

I love how real this show is! The chided “teenagers” or Reggie breaking into Celtic song...can’t decided which made me laugh most!

[@rinindibox4906]

I wanna see nick's face when James says "Oh, no" at the handwritten letters

[@albataliephillips4271]

We still love this show, 💚 You will get your grove back

[@TheLateLateShow]

Thank you. I miss all my citrus.

[@janegundacker3826]

@@TheLateLateShow YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS BEING THIS FUNNY

[@lw1017]

@@TheLateLateShow 🤣🤣🤣

[@gjim9734]

Don’t let the “main cheeses” censor the best monologue format ever. They can’t stop the sweatpants! It’s fun, harmless, and entertaining. Isn’t that the purpose of this show??

[@7085445452]

I just REALLY like this vibe... I think it allows us who DO NOT like their place of work live vicariously through James and his crew. It is so natural, fun, and free.. Thank you guys!!

[@Scoutadelic]

OMG I missed this yesterday. Hillarious. Poor Nick thou and Reggie's Celtic was hilarious, he needs a CD. How do I get a hand written letter from Nick B???

[@jab20]

Listen to Maktub

[@sherryrose2502]

OMG!!! I love this format so much! I say it every day, but I don't think I can say it enough!!! The ship's horn after the smack down killed me! HOLY REGGIE!! LOL

[@rebekaeushi9477]

Hey I like your show very very much love from Sri Lanka ♥️🇱🇰

[@josephjay2195]

Bring back unpaid brand sponsorships!

[@margauxf4321]

Brand *barterships

[@claudia.k.g.1271]

not an alien, but a time travelling druid, him Reg, lovechild of Merlin and Morgana. Also, how they all are seriously trying to hold their s..t together. The principal must have told them off good.

[@averagestudent1158]

Considering they tape the show in the evening 4-5 and it airs past midnight, what does the sales department do in that time.

[@wildthinair]

Cinnabon plug 😬. Reggie’s celtic CD is money 💰

[@TheLateLateShow]

IT CAME UP ORGANICALLY

[@navidhendrix]

The speed at which Reggie pulled that joke off at 10:44 . That's why he's the band leader. That's why he pulls in the big bucks. #genius

[@hhunstad2011]

"I think you do need to tell the people" I love rob shop much

[@karindajagmohan4551]

This has quickly become my favorite talk show!!!!! 😁😁😁

[@andrewb9974]

My morning. Woke up, dealing with the worst work issue ever. Started to drink whisky cause fuck it, I'm home. Sat down and said these words "I need James Corden in my life." Opened KZbin and this video was first in line. Thanks for brining me out of the depths of hell

[@VideosofIan]

Ah man, James and Ian got a timeout in the corner. How will the show possibly go on? I think it's time to ask Dave about the Patti LuPone situation or check in with Oprah on the O-tel development status. Also, would have been funny if you did the headlines without naming any of the brands referenced and instead substituting generic references to Ford and the Pickle juice seltzer and whatever other companies were referenced.

[@caity6744]

So sad! The trolling of Nick by talking about products was my very favorite part of the last two weeks!

[@soooofiaa]

please keep this format this is perfection

[@thedreamstreampodcast9538]

I love to listen to you all laughing and kibbitzing!

[@ManiacArtist83]

This was less fun compared to last week. But that celtic tho.

[@Jigsaw407]

Reggie never ceases to amaze me! That celtic part was beautiful! :D

[@GriHub06]

PAPA MOCHII :3💜

[@khmerbright4685]

Hahaha PAPA MOCHII and Baby MOCHII. I really enjoy watching this scene

[@michaels9595]

I know! I we so sad though when James interviewed BTS after their life goes on set and it seemed he hadn't listened to the album. Why papa mochi why

[@theaminerva1515]

The Celtic singing was epic!!😄

[@darkling1d195]

I would do anything to have heard them getting in trouble 😭

[@lbednaz]

Reggie took off his glasses, he isn't an alien!

[@anthonyhorekens2810]

Ian looking like Super Mario there I love it!

[@kaustavsahu3136]

Remember Everyone ? *_Lawrence was the writer whom James Forced to Binge All of Game of Thrones Episodes before season 8_*

[@aashisheapen8230]

The Keltic thing was amazing

[@christianbriody1566]

I got chills when Reggie started doing his thang

[@zhulligan]

The curly haired fella is untouchable. He should absolutely be part of the show on the Cruise.

[@albataliephillips4271]

The late late show responded to all our messages is super special ❤️

[@assassinarsh]

I didn't see Ian talk much today, I think he's upset about the Gap pants. Nick, why? :( Jk, love you!

[@karenwillough180]

He probably got the worst scolding.😕

[@samandspot]

“Oh, No”. I’m laughing too hard.

[@gailwatts4811]

I soooo love Reggie!!! What a voice! And his sense of humor…..🥰🥰🥰

[@lw1017]

The Celtic music/song...omg. I was dying 🤣 Breakout a lil Riverdance and it'd be gold 🎶💛🍀👏🏻🤣

[@IAmJustR]

We've been having the most amazing fun time in the back, unsupervised for HOURS and then... ...parents walked in with "get your shoes on, its time to go" 😏😂😂 "where did you get these sweatpants? what happened to the clothes you wore over here?!"

[@ayadali9112]

🤯🤯🤯Why is that even a federal requirement at airports?!😳😳😳

[@twebible]

Ok... Picture it... Reggie is cleric singing all week (slowly getting better) while James and the crew attempt a Michael Flatley style Irish Dancing, but then... wait for it... On Friday's show Michael Flatley surprises the crew with a quick WOW performance. I'm already tuning in. 😁

[@mildred3407]

James - "tell them to watch bits from last week, feel the energy in here tonight... what's different". LOL

[@anthonyhewetson5086]

Apple bobbing was a British courtship practice. I think the number of tries it took for a young lady to retrieve the apple (a symbol of her beloved) was somehow correlated with the likelihood of the relationship's success. That's what my grandmother told me, anyways.