Episode #08104

Stephen's clearly nonfiction book about a talking, soul-searching pole hits two best-selling lists, while Bill O'Reilly's book lags behind. (04:22)

Tags:  I Am a Pole (And So Can You!),  books,  New York Times,  kids,  Doris Kearns Goodwin,  strippers,  Oprah Winfrey,  shopping,  competitions,  gifts & presents,  Tom Hanks,  charity,  troops,  military,  Bill O'Reilly,  Papa Bear,  Rachel Maddow,  Sean Hannity,  under the desk

Episode #08100

Profits from "I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)" go to U.S. VETS, an organization that helps veterans reintegrate into civilian life. (01:22)

Tags:  sign off,  I Am a Pole (And So Can You!),  Stephen's products,  books,  kids,  Tom Hanks,  charity,  troops,  military,  shopping,  Stephen's products,  literary references,  competitions,  Amazon

Episode #08097

Buzz Aldrin thanks Stephen for promoting space exploration and awards him the National Space Society's coveted trophy. (04:38)

Tags:  Who's Honoring Me Now?,  Buzz Aldrin,  appearances,  awards,  space,  astronauts,  the moon,  audience interaction,  America,  NASA,  kids,  growing up,  dreams,  Tom Hanks,  Newt Gingrich,  speeches,  aliens,  parody,  science

Episode #08091

Maurice Sendak endorses Stephen's inspirational children's book about a pole trying to find his place in the world. (02:40)

Tags:  I Am a Pole (And So Can You!),  Stephen's products,  books,  flags,  kids,  Maurice Sendak,  mental health,  Tom Hanks,  shopping,  gifts & presents,  charity,  troops,  appearances,  military,  celebrities

Episode #08024

Author Susan Orlean recounts Rin Tin Tin's journey from stray puppy on a World War I battlefield to silent film star. (06:35)

Tags:  Susan Orlean,  interviews,  books,  Rin Tin Tin,  dogs,  pets,  World War I,  movies,  Academy Awards,  Jimmy,  family,  celebrities,  Hollywood,  balls,  kids,  Meryl Streep,  Tom Hanks,  TV,  poop & pee,  The New Yorker

Episode #07116

Michael Moore describes the defining moment that transformed him from a quiet kid into an outspoken social critic. (05:58)

Tags:  Michael Moore,  interviews,  books,  liberal,  conservative,  Democrats,  Barack Obama,  George W. Bush,  Republicans,  discrimination,  unemployment,  growing up,  literary references,  Bush v. Gore,  school,  accept your apology,  magic,  Tom Hanks,  candidates,  elections,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  documentaries,  Heroe$ Crawl

Stephen marches in his first Gay Pride Parade, but isn't happy about it, and wins recognition from websites, magazines and Twitter in this sinful prideful mash-up. (03:38)

Tags:  On Topic,  exclusives,  mashups,  gay/homosexual,  parades,  Peabody Awards,  Scott McClellan,  Bush administration,  Tom Hanks,  Michael J. Fox,  America,  Nobel Prize,  Twitter

Greece descends into economic chaos, and Ricky Martin finally comes out of the closet. (04:29)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  Olympics,  alcohol,  Barack Obama,  Greece,  James O'Keefe,  Sean Hannity,  prostitution,  Tom Hanks,  Karl Rove,  Afghanistan,  gay/homosexual,  Ricky Martin,  economy,  military,  Peabody Awards,  David Frum,  Glenn Beck

Episode #06033

Tom Hanks discusses his role as a history maker and the hard work behind the WWII mini-series, "The Pacific." (06:21)

Tags:  Tom Hanks,  interviews,  World War II,  wars,  history,  movies,  TV,  military,  family

Episode #06033

Tom Hanks says everyone between the ages of 21 and 53 will feel inadequate watching "The Pacific." (05:25)

Tags:  Tom Hanks,  interviews,  World War II,  wars,  history,  TV,  military,  Jimmy

Tom Hanks appreciates sugar-free Tang because he used to be professionally fat. (0:22)

Tags:  exclusives,  Iraq,  Tom Hanks,  military,  troops,  Where and When Is Stephen Going to the Persian Gulf?,  Colbert Report Overseas,  Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando,  Baghdad,  appearances,  weight/obesity,  outtakes

The troops aren't allowed to get racy movies overseas, so Stephen sends them some of Tom Hanks' early work. (0:14)

Tags:  exclusives,  Tom Hanks,  Iraq,  military,  troops,  Where and When Is Stephen Going to the Persian Gulf?,  Colbert Report Overseas,  Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando,  Baghdad,  appearances,  movies,  porn,  outtakes

Operation Iraqi Freedom has more women serving in it than any conflict in history, so Stephen packs something for the ladies. (0:17)

Tags:  exclusives,  Tom Hanks,  outtakes,  Iraq,  military,  troops,  Where and When Is Stephen Going to the Persian Gulf?,  Colbert Report Overseas,  Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando,  Baghdad,  appearances,  men/women,  basic cable

Episode #05091

Stephen shows more footage of basic training at Fort Jackson, flying with the Thunderbirds, and putting care packages together with Tom Hanks. (05:04)

Tags:  Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando,  Baghdad,  Iraq,  military,  troops,  on location,  South Carolina,  recruitment,  exercise,  guns,  puking,  flying,  Tom Hanks,  appearances,  sexual advances

Episode #05078

Joe Biden requests a favor, and Tom Hanks and Stephen figure out a way to ship puppies and ice cream to the troops. (07:02)

Tags:  Joe Biden,  Tom Hanks,  food,  alcohol,  animals,  dogs,  fights,  Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando,  Where and When Is Stephen Going to the Persian Gulf?,  Baghdad,  Iraq,  military,  troops,  Colbert Report Overseas,  on location,  Persian Gulf,  appearances,  USO,  mail/e-mail,  violence

Episode #02053

Tom Hanks' latest movie questions the divinity of Jesus -- not to mention, what's with the hair? (5:26)

Tags:  ThreatDown,  Tom Hanks,  George W. Bush,  bears,  Arlen Specter,  Illinois,  books,  music,  LL Cool J,  money,  movies,  religion,  Jesus