Ep 10: The Strike is Over But the Podcast Isn’t Yet
Summary
Strike Force Five hosts John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon celebrate the end of the WGA strike, signaling the podcast's conclusion. They share humorous anecdotes about their early comedy careers, memorable remote segments, and emotional movie moments. The episode also features a chaotic attempt by Colbert to explain Lord of the Rings lore.
Topics discussed
Merchandise sales and podcast financial struggles
Guest introductions and shared birthdays
Reactions to the end of the writers' strike
Childhood memories of comedy and school
Funny reactions to sketches and Mean Mobile ad
Remote field pieces and the KKK incident
Early career discoveries and celebrity encounters
Late night pizza, Post Malone, and drunk stories
Olive Garden slogan rights and the Willis Room
Kettle One vodka sponsorship message
Listener questions about crying movies and LOTR
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