John Oliver

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

Host of the HBO political satire show *Last Week Tonight*, known for commentary on politics and current events. He appears as a guest on major podcasts including *Late Night with Seth Meyers*, where he discusses political topics, and participates in live entertainment events like Taskmaster in New York City.

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Obsessed: The Podcast NPR News Now Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast This Week in Startups Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!SmartLess The New Yorker Radio Hour The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

Episode Appearances

Obsessed: The Podcast · Apr 11, 2026

‘Colbert Report’ Co-Creator Misses the Old Stephen

“Model for weekly late-night format; discussed as alternative Carlin and Stewart considered”

Late-Night Television Format SustainabilityPolitical Satire and Character DevelopmentStreaming Platform Comedy Production

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NPR News Now · Mar 4, 2026

NPR News: 03-03-2026 7PM EST

“HBO host and Trump critic; expressed concerns about creative independence under Paramount ownership on his show”

U.S.-Iran Military ConflictPresidential War Powers and Constitutional AuthorityAmerican Embassy Security and Evacuation Operations

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Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast · Feb 24, 2026

John Oliver | Kash Patel Parties in Italy, SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs, Trump to Release UFO Files: A Closer Look

“Guest on the episode; host of Last Week Tonight; discusses politics, Olympics, and personal experiences”

Supreme Court Tariff RulingTrump Administration Approval RatingsFBI Director Conduct and Optics

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The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast · Feb 11, 2026

Talkin’ Ads/Turtleneck & Chain Part 1

“Participated in live Taskmaster event with Seth Meyers in New York City”

Music album marketing and promotion strategiesBrand partnership negotiations and contract termsCommercial production and creative direction

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This Week in Startups · Feb 4, 2026

Savvy is HQ Trivia + Wordle (feat. Scott Rogowsky) | E2245

“Celebrity guest who appeared on Scott's Running Late talk show”

Live interactive gamingMobile app monetizationStartup talent management

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Jan 12, 2026

WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!

“Praised Real Housewives of Salt Lake City as superior to other television shows in recent commentary”

Entertainment Industry Career DevelopmentStreaming Platform Content StrategyCelebrity Culture and Media Impact

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SmartLess · Nov 10, 2025

"Tom Freston"

“Comedian who launched career at Comedy Central under Freston's leadership”

MTV Launch and Music Video Industry CreationComedy Central Competitive Strategy vs HBOYouTube Acquisition Decision and Missed Opportunity

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The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 31, 2025

Jon Stewart on the Perilous State of Late Night and Why America Fell for Donald Trump

“Fellow late-night host who responded to Kimmel's suspension; part of Stewart's peer group in political comedy”

Late-night comedy and free speech under authoritarian pressureJimmy Kimmel suspension and FCC regulatory threatsWhy Donald Trump won the 2016 and 2024 elections

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Jul 19, 2025

The Skeptics Guide #1045 - Jul 19 2025

“Recent episode on media self-censorship and cowtowing to pressure, referenced as example of fifth estate decline”

RFK Jr. Healthcare Policy ImpactVaccine Clinical Trial EthicsCDC Data Reporting Rollbacks

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