Strike Force Five

Late night talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are teaming up for a new podcast to support their striking writers and out of work staffs. Strike Force Five! welcomes you to a conversation between five rival colleagues for an inside look at late night television.

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  • A$hle!gh
    Laugh Out Loud!
    This podcast literally made me laugh out loud quite frequently, which was even more awesome when driving alone in my vehicle so I appeared insane. Please do at least a few episodes per year.
  • That1MexGuy
    Once a month?
    You guys can use this platform for so many things and bring so many together. How about a once a month or even once a quarter thing?? What is 1-2 hours a month?? Come on guys!! I can only repeat all the episodes so many times lol. You guys had something awesome going here. You can still save it!!
  • Schluppin
    They do, in fact, need the writers
    But the writers should go on strike again - one, because I know they still ain’t happy, and two, so that these five enormous public figures can be unemployed again and have the time to make more episodes of this silly little podcast
  • Mom First Always
    Missing the Show
    Hear me out. How about a new round of shows to raise money for all the people impacted by the fires in LA. You can sell the leftover merch and share organizations you would like us to support.
  • KeNTKB13
    Once a month
    Wonderful show for a great reason. I am a retired Union Stagehand and know how tough it is on strike. As someone said above, get the ‘Force’ together once a month, we need your humor more than ever. Cheers!
  • kyaroko
    Come back! We need you!
    Please? Even if you can only get together once a month, we desperately need your collective insight and humor to survive the next 4 years.
  • Nochangeplease
    5 awesome guys riff
    I wish I could give them more stars. These guys are funny, really funny and they are so great together. I wish they would keep doing the podcast it was my go to for an adult version of my blankie. Have listened and relistened and nothing comes close. Thank you strike force five!
  • JTC4142
    Wish I had listened earlier - enjoyable, at least for me
    I finally got around to listening to all episodes. I really enjoyed them and regret not having listened earlier. To me at least, this is a five star podcast. Yet I would have to say that my wife will never listen. She does not watch the five men regularly on TV as I do. She would never be able to distinguish who was talking at one time. And that might even include John Oliver! Also enjoyable to pick up bits of the background of the entertainment business, and how some things apparently work and do not work. The two episodes involving questions about the wives was hilarious. They all seem to be great family men, well grounded, despite their success, and quick on the draw with their wit.
  • ahakdhskakaj
    What a joke
    ‘Updated weekly’ my ball sack.
  • jenhawaii27
    Fantastic podcast, need more!
    Please do some more podcasts, please! All five of you are terrific and each bring something unique, but share such great humor. I love Fly On the Wall and SmartLess, but I have to admit yours is the funniest podcast. But it is touching and interesting as well, with your shared stories and experiences. You don’t do have to plan or prepare anything, just do a hanging out hour every week for us. You could maybe do it for different charities each week.
  • Doug0403
    New episode?!
    I think we were promised an update around now. Hoping we’ll get an occasional new episode. I’m getting a little bored replaying the original 12 episodes!
  • sunlvr73!
    I am here for this!!
    Strike Force Five !! Yes, yes yes!! A great cause, get to listen to 5 of some of my faves! Been missing my late night shows. OK WE WERE PROMISED A PODCAST ON STEPHEN'S 60th !!
  • MH5SFF
    Stephen’s Birthday is coming…
    And I seem to recall a promise of more Strike Force Five!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
  • WhatWouldFredDo
    Crawled out from under a rock
    I don’t know how I missed this podcast; obviously I live under a rock. OMG! It is so great to laugh to the point of crying. I especially enjoy the camaraderie among the five (haven’t made it yet to the guest episodes) and how they tease each other. I know this was a limited run and yet, there’s a part of me that wishes there could be one episode per month. Thank you for the laughter (and getting me through tax season).
  • CJG2
    Recommend - if only to ponder how....
    The show's unscripted format highlights the baseline requirement of a comedian -- intelligence. This proves to be the demise of at least one of the hosts. Stephen Colbert, Seth Myers & John Oliver are gifted comedians. John Stewart (guest on ep. 7) is hysterical; Ryan Reynolds, actor and billionaire, delivers divine commercials. Recommend the show IF ONLY to ponder how Jimmy Fallon got to where he is today...
  • Beetlebugi16
    Amazing
    Been meaning to listen for a while, finally got around to it . . .dying laughing every episode! Please do this again! Amazing!
  • cevmartinez
    Ep 5 SF5 wives
    2 o’clock in the morning I was laughing so hard I was crying. I think I almost hurt myself listening to episode five
  • Frustrated-Fan
    More episodes they must make!
    Thought I’d just quick check it out and listened to all 12 episodes. So funny and enjoyable! I hope they find time to do more episodes in the future.
  • Lesley Butcher
    Better late than never
    I know I’m late to the party, but I have listened to nearly every episode multiple times. Thank you for doing this. I know this started to help the writers and support staff, but this became the sweetest gift to the fans. I shared this with my 17 year old son and my 70 year old uncle. If you’re on a road trip, stuck in a meeting, or can’t sleep - these smart funny self deprecating men will invite you to laugh with them at them. Just listen. You’re welcome. Also, buy the tshirt.
  • carryon57
    Please
    Strike Force 5 Coffee Cup please.
  • NaomiBurton
    Come Back!
    Best comedy show ever
  • Crank puppet maker
    Worked Crank and know the calls by heart
    I’ve gotten so much laughter from these pods! When they talked about Crank Yankers calls in ep 8, omg! I had to hear those recordings over and over during filming, the recall gives me PTSD. Thanks for the show guys! Much needed laughter!
  • Racerplayaa
    Simply excellent
    A witty, hilarious, honest, uplifting, light hearted comedy podcast filled with excellent stories. It feels like you’re sitting in on your funniest friends hanging out.
  • Rochelle Santopoalo
    May the Force be with you
    There’s a Strike Force Five t-shirt?? Do tell! Gentlemen, how wonderful to have ALL of my favorite hosts together. Your display of genuine affection and respect for each other in the form of group bantering is a joy to watch. Your conversations are refreshingly spontaneous. I especially like that you share such interesting stories. Even more interesting is to hear how your paths have crossed. Seeing each of you with successful TV shows we know not the years it took during the novice phase of your career that led each of you to become experts. Clearly, you’ve all earned the right to be successful. Thank you for sharing your personal stories with us. In an odd way your group storytelling format reminds me of NPR’s StoryCorp show but with five funny fellows juggling their narrative at the same time. Improv at it’s best!
  • JVM
    I miss this!
    It took a few episodes to hit its stride, but that’s most podcasts. Truly enjoyed the dynamic between these 5 and disappointed Conan didn’t get to be on. The wives episodes are the funniest!
  • Alien Chick!
    Please come back!!!
    I love this podcast so much I’ve listened to it 3 times straight through already. I laugh so hard every time!! My favorite Christmas present this year was my Strike Force Five t shirt!!! I wish there were more episodes.
  • Jennygrace
    Best podcast
    I loved this so much and wish it had continued! I’ve never laughed so hard !
  • E-Streets
    I wish…
    More than anything, I wish this would continue monthly or yearly, it’s the best content ever.
  • algalhi
    Again?
    When you guys are old and retired, will you re-create this podcast again? Please? I laughed so much, and since I usually listen to political and crime podcasts, I seldom laugh when listening. Thanks!
  • KariKButNotKardashian
    Wish It Wouldn’t End
    Individually, I like and respect all of these men. I find them to be some of the funniest men on tv. Imagine my supreme joy when I came across the podcast. What a genius idea to have all of them together! The chemistry came across so clearly. I’m on episode 11 and am so sad it has to end.
  • GrammyPammy#
    Wish it could go on forever!
    I was listening to episode 5 in bed with headphones on and was silently laughing so hard (the bed was shaking) my husband woke up and was afraid I was sobbing😂. Please make more!!!!!
  • MissyMuslimani
    Yaaaaaaaas
    Please don’t stop. This is the best thing about the world! I pee myself laughing!
  • Al&frank
    Don’t say no
    More episodes! More episodes! More episodes!
  • dforrestwilson
    Can We Just Do This All The Time?
    An amazing and serendipitous podcast. The interpersonal riffs are only beaten by Ryan Reynolds steady drumbeat of paid ad zingers. I honestly don’t have the time or interest to watch any single one show of theirs. Together however they are a strike force of five to be reckoned with. Can we just combine all of their shows?
  • Just switch to twitter
    Ep. 5: Quite literally the most I’ve laughed at a podcast
    Edit: Now that it’s over I’ve saved episodes 5 and 11 and literally have them for whenever I feel down at all. Hearing Jimmy Fallon panic and be roasted by the other 4 is legit better than anything therapy can ever do. I hope they another rendition of it with other family member interviews or something on an annual basis as long as Fallon is asking the questions. Was laughing and wheezing as I listened to this on my way home. Meyers calling out the fake convo when he was out, the possibly inadvertent but brutally honest answers, the half lightning strike, pet names (for eachother), and then of course Fallon’s clear and to the point questions. Please do a part 2!! It works best when each host is continuously roasted by the other 4.
  • Katforshort
    Conan O’Brien needs a friend for real.
    I absolutely loved this series. I’m a huge fan of late night tv and have watched all these guys including the special guests for decades. Letterman was my first must watch from about 86 until he retired. My only complaint is I would have loved to have heard an episode with Conan, which is pretty obvious from my title. I bought a shirt, hat AND pens. I still have a red LNWDL sweatshirt I bought in NYC in 1989 and I hope to have this swag for just as long. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️+ ❤️❤️ for DL and JS
  • rockdaddy55
    The Avengers of Late Night
    It was very cool to hear these supposed rivals get together and talk about what goes on behind the scenes and the things they have in common in their very unique roles. The comedy bits, the celebrity encounters, the pressure of performing live… Plus some insights about their backgrounds and family lives. And all for a great cause to support their staffs during the stike. Great stuff!
  • stephanie92745-479
    Hilarious fun! Non stop laughs and charm
    I loved these guys individually but love the so much more as the Strike Force Five. My husband and I agree - this is the best podcast out right now. We are glad the strike is finally over but bummed that means an end to this podcast. They are all hilarious and it’s fun to get a glimpse into their personal lives and learn more about each of them.
  • 24kpurple24k
    Haven’t Laughed this Much in a Long Time
    This is the funniest show I have ever heard! The ‘Wives’ episode had me in tears! I always wondered what it was like to be in a room full of comedians giving each other the business. Your guys’ wit is so quick. It’s a demonstration why these guys have their own shows and why they’re the funniest hosts ever [+ Conan]!!! I love this podcast! This team has to come back together. I know it’s not good to wish bad things to happen, BUT I can’t wait for the next writers strike!
  • BH, CA
    Sad to see it end, strike force 5 forever!
    I was saving the last eps for as long as possible. hate closures. Who know ALL 5 were hysterical. Meyers was always my favorite but I grew to appreciate the other 4. Logistically impossible for a regular pod I get it. But I do hope they get together for special occasions and record them for all of us to hear. Episode 5 was an instant classic. I can’t wait to listen to that one again.
  • LDimen
    Who knew these guys were funny?
    Hilariously at times and chaos all the time. I kinda felt bad for JImmy Fallon being the butt of 90% of the jokes, but remembered that they were all multi-millionaires. However, in the face of actual comedians and comedy writers, Ryan Reynolds isnt that funny. Sorry Deadpool
  • rancidfrt
    I will miss you
    The rare podcast that has me laughing out loud. I love all the hosts, even Fallon. Meyers was a true revelation for me. I’m enjoying Family Trips podcast now. If you enjoyed SF5F, you will not be disappointed.
  • LAB1965_50
    The best contagious laughing ….
    I’ve had in a long time! Thankful that they brought this together during the strike - but sure wish that it would continue. This brought up the serotonin BIG TIME!
  • Willowes
    Hilarious
    Love this podcast and hope it continues after the strike - these 5 guys have a wonderful, humorous relationships. I love Jon Stewart and love that episode! This is similar to smart-less that is also so LOL funny. Thank you all for bringing the humor when we all need it Also one additional thing Jimmy Fallon sometimes can’t be heard very well. It sounds like he’s miles away from microphone
  • urbanTwang
    Bad audio quality
    My Grandma’s bridge club podcast has better sound quality. Do you need her to be your producer or engineer?
  • Mmn22
    Warning: Do not listen while driving
    I laughed/cried so hard I thought I would drive off the road.
  • ?Ashley?
    :)
    A blast to listen to and would absolutely continue to if they made more!
  • JUDEAPJ
    Truly enjoyed this show!
    Thank you all for putting this together AND we loved your guests, especially David Letterman. It was a great way to help your staff and the laughs along the way were truly appreciated!
  • Nickname Bunny
    Strike Force Five
    So it took a few episodes for them to blend. By episode 3 it was starting to get really funny. By episode 5 with the wives it was just hilarious. And all it did was get funnier and funnier. Jon Stewart always makes me laugh. And for the rest of the podcast Its just couldn’t stop and the came then came Letterman. It was the best and funniest podcast ever. And I listen to many. Congratulations for spreading the funny when I needed it most. Come back please and do it again!!!! All fabulous on their own, together it’s just a different high!!!! Bunny
  • TMirHarp
    Wives Episode
    Crying I am laughing so hard!
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