April 24, 2012 — Magnus Carlsen

EPISODE NUMBER: 8091 (April 24, 2012)
GUESTS: Magnus Carlsen
SPECIAL GUESTS: Julie Andrews
SEGMENTS: Super Tuesday II | Stephen’s Children’s Book | Grim Colberty Tales with Julie Andrews | Canadas Currency Coup
SUIT REPORT: Grey suit, light blue dress shirt, blue tie with light blue stripes.
VIDEOS: Tuesday, April 24, 2012

I was so super jazzed after this show. The great opening with Stephen from 12 years ago, Stephen’s new book, (the first of two this year) Dame Julie Andrews, a glow in the dark coin and a Chess Grandmaster playing rock, paper, scissors. You would think after 6 1/2 years they might say, “Eh, we can just phone it in”, but no. That is why Stephen and Jon get all the Emmys. (mostly Jon 😛 )

I am a huge fan of Julie Andrews, yet I had no idea she had written so many children’s books. I knew Stephen could get her to sing. I have a feeling she was just playing hard to get. She really wanted to sing!!

Opening: Super Tuesday II-Election Boogaloo-Death Match in Hell-aware!
Featuring Donna Brazile, Tony Perkins (the “family values” one, not the Norman Bates one) David Bowie and Stephen Colbert from 12 years ago on The Daily Show. Stephen is reporting from a tollbooth. Perhaps, because it’s the most famous place in Delaware? 😀

Stephen from today: me, why is Rhode Island so important?
Stephen from 12 years ago: Rhode Island, it’s really close to Boston.
Stephen from today: Poor bastard, that’s a dead-end job.

“and the results are in…Romney, Romney, Romney. F*** it Jimmy. I’m goin’ home!”

Stephen’s Children’s Book
“I Am a Pole, and So Can You!” out on May 8th. Ordered mine on Amazon! Can’t wait. Plus, the audiobook has got Tom Hanks and the proceeds go to usvetsinc.org. Endorsed by Maurice Sendak.

“It’s the perfect gift to give a child or grandchild for their high school or college graduation. Also, Father’s Day. Also, other times.”

“Tom’s already started to lose weight, to play the pole in the movie trilogy.”

Grimm Colberty Tales: Julie Andrews

The look on Stephen’s face when she cursed up a storm:

I was going to try to quote that part, but I couldn’t figure out what she was saying, and this is a family site anyway.

Stephen: Do you believe people are born with sparkle, or that it’s a choice?
Julie: That’s a good question.
Stephen: That’s why I asked it.

The look on Stephen’s face when she sparkled over brussel sprouts:

Stephen: How does Dumpy learn how to take a dump?
Julie: Well, he just does that automatically because that’s what he is, and don’t go any further.

Stephen: I have a children’s book called I am a Pole and So Can You.
Julie: Will you sign one for me?
Stephen: I’d love to. They’re $15.99.

Spoiler Alert______________

They sing together.

Canada’s Currency Coup
Iceland is considering changing their currency to Canada’s. They’re going to adopt a glow in the dark coin. It’s got a dinosaur who’s skeleton emerges in the dark. Cool!

“Nation I have never trusted our poutine sucking healthcare addicted nemesis to the North.”

“Canada’s coming after our young people. What do you think they’re going to prefer, a glow in the dark Dino quarter or this green rectangle with a creepy old pervert on it?”

Magnus Carlsen
I think this was one of those interviews that was more difficult for Stephen than it was for Mr. Carlsen. Perhaps it was nerves, but he seemed too quiet. I liked that he played along and he won the brutal endurance match of Rock, Paper, Scissors.