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July 22, 2025 / 00:48

This episode discusses the end of Steven Colbear's show, the decline of late night television, and the potential for Colbear in podcasting.

The conversation begins with the announcement of Steven Colbear's show ending in May, highlighting financial factors behind this decision. The hosts mention that advertising revenue for late night TV has dropped significantly from 400 million in 2018 to 200 million.

They express that while this marks a shift in late night television, Colbear's talent will ensure his success in future endeavors, possibly in podcasting.

The hosts reflect on the changing landscape of television viewership, noting how America no longer gathers around TV as it once did, contributing to the struggles of late night shows.

Despite the challenges, the hosts remain optimistic about Colbear's future, emphasizing his remarkable talent and adaptability in the evolving media landscape.

TL;DR

Steven Colbear's show ends due to financial issues; hosts discuss his future in podcasting and the decline of late night TV.

Video

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Steven Colbear broke the news that his
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show would end next May. Your thoughts?
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I really do think this was a financial
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decision. If you look at the numbers,
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2018 late night TV was 400 million in
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advertising. It's gone to 200 million.
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This isn't the end of the Co Bear show,
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Cara. This is the end of late night
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television,
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right? He'll be fine. I think I think
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he'll do well.
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Oh, he's a remarkably talented person.
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But this is a shitty business. America
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used to gather around the TV. Now they
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don't. Co hit these shows very hard and
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so did the fracturing of the monoculture
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that we used to have. I think Colbear
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would do well in podcasting. A lot of
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these people will find either podcasting
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or video podcasting. We love Steven
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Cobear. We think he's an amazing talent.
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He will be just fine.

Episode Highlights

  • End of an Era
    Steven Colbear announced his show will end next May, marking a significant shift in late night television.
    “This isn't the end of the Co Bear show, this is the end of late night television.”
    @ 00m 12s
    July 22, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Financial Decisions00:04
  • Late Night Decline00:24
  • Future in Podcasting00:34

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