The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Hosted by The Weekly
Jon Stewart's mid-week podcast featuring in-depth conversations on politics, history, and sports with experts, journalists, and his own producers.
A weekly audio and video podcast that extends Jon Stewart's brand of inquiry from The Daily Show into a long-form conversational format. Episodes pivot between deep dives with high-level academics on weighty topics like American history and voting rights, and more casual, comedic discussions on sports and current events with journalists and his producers. It functions as both a serious forum for ideas and a looser, behind-the-scenes look at the topics on Stewart's mind.
“The primary distinction is Stewart himself, applying his signature blend of incredulous humor and moral outrage to a longer, less constrained format than television allows. The show uniquely pairs heavyweight academic discussions, featuring Pulitzer-winning historians, with lighthearted, personality-driven sports talk, reflecting Stewart's own varied interests.”
Who hosts this show
Jon Stewart is an American comedian, writer, and political commentator best known for hosting the satirical news program The Daily Show. This podcast serves as a companion to his Monday hosting duties on The Daily Show, offering longer, more in-depth conversations on Wednesdays with a range of guests. Stewart graduated from the College of William & Mary in 1984 with a degree in psychology, where he also played on the varsity soccer team.
Credentials & credits
- Host, The Daily Show (1999-2015; 2024-present)
- Host, The Problem with Jon Stewart (2021-2023)
- B.A. in Psychology, College of William & Mary
- Comedian, Writer, Producer, Director
- Recipient, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2022)
- Two-time Peabody Award winner for The Daily Show
Other ventures
- The Daily Show
- Busboy Productions (Production Company)
- Executive Producer, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Director, "Rosewater" (2014) and "Irresistible" (2020)
- Author, "America (The Book)" and "Earth (The Book)"
- Advocate for 9/11 first responders and veterans' health benefits
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Soccer Flopping | The Weekly Show with Jon StewartJun 26, 2026 · 3 min
- 02
- 03The Aspirations Of America | The Weekly Show with Jon StewartJun 22, 2026 · 3 min
- 04Seeds Of Distrust | The Weekly Show with Jon StewartJun 19, 2026 · 3 min
- 05America 250: History vs. Mythology | The Weekly Show with Jon StewartJun 17, 2026 · 1h 26m
- 06U.S. Origin Story | The Weekly Show with Jon StewartJun 17, 2026 · 3 min
Notable episodes
- 01America 250: History vs. Mythology
Demonstrates the show's intellectual depth, featuring two Pulitzer Prize-winning historians for a serious discussion on American identity and historical narratives.
- 02World Cup: The Agony of Politics & the Joy of Sports
Showcases the podcast's blend of serious political critique (FIFA, sportswashing) and lighthearted fan banter, featuring high-profile guests who roast Stewart about his soccer past.
- 03Soccer Flopping
A short, viral-style clip that highlights the show's comedic, personal, and informal side, featuring only Stewart and his producers.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format alternates between multi-guest video interviews with subject-matter experts and more informal, in-studio chats with producers and commentators. Stewart is an active, often passionate interviewer who uses analogies, personal anecdotes, and self-deprecating humor (especially about his college soccer career) to frame complex issues. Shorter, comedic clips are often released separately from the main hour-plus episodes.
Questions The Weekly keeps coming back to
- “Why are soccer players so overly dramatic when they are knocked down or kicked?”
- “What's been your favorite underdog story of this World Cup so far?”
- “How were you imprinted by the World Cup?”
- “Do you see advances in the American team's style of play?”
- “How does one square that [political position] with the American creed?”
- “Is there any acknowledgment that if it wasn't a battle, it wouldn't be so exceptional?”
Signature segments
- · The 'Weekly Questions' segment
- · Self-deprecating stories about his college soccer career at William & Mary
- · Using humorous analogies (e.g., the 'Operation' board game for soccer diving)
- · Pairing long-form expert interviews with shorter, comedic producer chats
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically high-profile experts in their fields, including Pulitzer Prize-winning historians from Harvard and Yale, global correspondents for The New York Times, and founders of major media brands. His own producers, Brittany Mehmedovic and Gillian Spear, also frequently appear as on-air conversational partners.
- Roger Bennetton World Cup: The Agony of Politics & the Joy of Sports
- Tariq Panjaon World Cup: The Agony of Politics & the Joy of Sports
- Annette Gordon-Reedon America 250: History vs. Mythology
- David Blighton America 250: History vs. Mythology
- Brittany Mehmedovicon Soccer Flopping
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Observed sponsors include Shopify, Boll & Branch, and Avocado Green Mattress, suggesting the show targets an audience with disposable income interested in e-commerce, home goods, and direct-to-consumer brands.
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People also ask
- What is Jon Stewart's real name?
- Jon Stewart was born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz.
- Is The Weekly Show still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes weekly on Wednesdays.
- What is the show's format?
- It's primarily a long-form interview show, mixing deep-dive conversations with experts on serious topics and lighter, comedic chats about sports and culture with journalists and his producers.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Full episodes are available on the show's YouTube channel and on major podcast platforms like iHeartRadio and Spotify.
- What kind of guests appear on the show?
- Guests include high-level academics from universities like Harvard and Yale, global journalists, media figures, and political candidates.
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