There is an interesting New Yorker article posted today on the detainee cases the Obama administration is going to have to deal with. The article talks about the difficulties in balancing legitimate national security concerns against individual rights and due process, focusing on the story of Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri (detained since 2001 as an [...]
The DaColbert Code calls the Oscar winners yet again – Five out of five!
February 23, 2009 By
For the second time, Stephen Colbert had called a 5 for 5 of the top Oscar winners with his very special system, The DaColbert Code. He called the Oscar winners last Thursday (2/12) by looking for the patterns, and called it thusly: Penelope Cruz – Best Supporting Actress Kate Winslet – Best Actress Heath Ledger [...]
All You Need to Know: 02/22/09 Edition
February 22, 2009 By
Good evening, Zoners! It’s Oscars night, and I have to say that Hugh Jackman’s opening number was silly and delightful. He may never match Jon Stewart’s comedic timing, but he’s quite charming. It’s a good way to kick off a fresh week with a fresh new set of Report episodes, starting Monday night! New Episodes [...]
TiVo alert: Jon Stewart on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ March 5th
February 22, 2009 By
Howdy, all! I’m popping out of my near-blogging hibernation (blame my real life interfering; I still love this fandom as much as ever) to give y’all a heads up on an upcoming Letterman appearance that I think you’ll want to see: Jon Stewart will be on Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday, March 5th [...]
Friday Free-for-all: Lazy Sunday edition
February 22, 2009 By
Howdy ho, Zoners! Just thought I’d blog a few personal things here and get some chatter going on this last day before a new ‘Colbert Report’. Hope everyone is having a nice, relaxing weekend. I’m enjoying my rest before I go into work on Monday. It’s not a permanent position, but it’s income, which is [...]
‘Love Guru’ wins three Razzie awards
February 22, 2009 By
‘The Love Guru’, a 2008 movie featuring Stephen Colbert as a drugged-out sportscaster and Jim Gaffigan as his ever-tortured sidekick, has made one final splash onto the scene – as a three-time Razzie winner. The Razzies are a set of awards given out the night before the Oscars that nominate the worst of the worst [...]
Who’s honoring Stephen Colbert now? San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed!
February 20, 2009 By
According to the Associated Press, Stephen Colbert can add another animal to his already long list of namesakes. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, a true it-getter and fan of Stephen Colbert, has honored Stephen by giving a very Colbert-influenced name to a peregrine falcon which has made its nest with its mate on the roof [...]
Klassic Kolbert: ‘Strangers With Candy’ Season 2 now available on Hulu
February 20, 2009 By
For those of you who have already blown through Season 1 of ‘Strangers With Candy’ on Hulu.com, now you have Season 2 on Hulu to view and enjoy! I’m a huge fan of Season 2, as it contains my very favorite episodes, ‘Hit and Run’, and ‘The Blank Stare [Parts 1 and 2]‘. I’ve embedded [...]
Klassic Kolbert – Episode 2007 (01/18/2006)
February 19, 2009 By
Hey, Zoners! Have you missed ‘The Colbert Report’ as much as I have this week? I’m already looking forward to Monday night’s show. Just a few more days to go… Tonight’s Klassic Kolbert episode is focused around a single theme: “A Colbert Report Special Report – The De-Edumacation of the American Brainscape.” It is a [...]
Klassic Kolbert – Episode 4017 (02/04/2008)
February 18, 2009 By
The string dance-off video from last night’s ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ is so freaking hilarious, I thought it would be fun take a look back at the ‘Colbert Report’ episode that aired the night of the big feud between Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert. As a bonus, I’ve included a few related [...]