John Oliver
Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 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.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert and late night
“Late-night competitor; participated in Strike Force 5 podcast during writers' strike with other hosts”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 12, 2026
Strike Force Five (Extended) | Truce Or Dare
“Late-night host and Strike Force Five member; discussed physical altercation hypothetical”
Scriptnotes Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
733 - Learning Comedy
“Host of HBO show where Barthwell works as a writer and has won five Emmy Awards”
On the Media · Apr 22, 2026
Predicting the News
“Reported on prediction markets and criticized CFTC chair Selig's inconsistent enforcement approach”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers · Feb 3, 2026
NAT FAXON Is From Manchester “ON” The Sea
“Community castmate of Joel McHale; attended dinner with hosts and other cast members”
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”
SmartLess · Nov 10, 2025
"Tom Freston"
“Comedian who launched career at Comedy Central under Freston's leadership”
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”
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”