The complete listing of ‘The Colbert Report’ episodes aired during the month of August, 2008.
Episode 4099: Monday, August 4, 2008 - Lucas Conley | The Apples in Stereo
Intro - 8/4/08 | Democrats’ Five-Week Recess | The Word - We the People | Ryan Seacrest’s Shark Attack | Lucas Conley (Author - “OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion”) | The Apples in Stereo - “Can You Feel It?”
Episode 4100: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - David Carr
Intro - 8/5/08 | Starbucks Promotion | Obama’s Energy Plan - Tire Gauges | The Word - Divided We Win | Canton, Kansas Apology | David Carr (Media Critic - “The New York Times”) | Obsessive Compulsive Checklist
Episode 4101: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - Kevin Costner | Jason Bond
Intro - 8/6/08 | Ignorance History Month | Spida of Love - Jason Bond (Biologist, East Carolina University) | Colbert Platinum - The Dribble-Down Effect | Kevin Costner (Actor - “Swing Vote”) | Spanish Audio
Episode 4102: Thursday, August 7, 2008 - Thomas Frank | Devin Gordon
Intro - 8/7/08 | Osama bin Laden’s Driver Guilty | Sport Report - Devin Gordon (Olympic Editor - “Newsweek”) | Tip/Wag - Exxon’s Record Profits | Thomas Frank (Author - “The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule”) | Reading Newsweek
Episode 4103: Monday, August 11, 2008 - Jorge Ramos
Intro - 8/11/08 | Esteban Loves Jorge Ramos | The Word - Catharsis | Nailed ‘Em - Medical Marijuana | Jorge Ramos (Anchor - “Univision”) | Stephen Wants Snacks
Episode 4104: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - Jane Mayer | Joey Cheek
Intro - 8/12/08 | Unsubstantiated Rumors | Olympic Opening Ceremony | Joey Cheek | Canton, South Dakota Apology | Jane Mayer (Author - “The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals”) | Reading the National Enquirer
Episode 4105: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - Dick Meyer
Intro - 8/13/08 | Stephen’s World Record | John McCain Steals From Wikipedia | The Word - Blame Monica Goodling | Formidable Opponent - Offshore Drilling | Dick Meyer (Author - “Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium”) | Goodbye from WPRG
Episode 4106: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - Bing West
Intro - 8/14/08 | Jeopardy Shout-Out | ThreatDown - Killer iPhones | The 1952 Helsinki Games - The Reindeer Roars | Bing West (Author - “The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq”) | Gold Medals
Episode 4107: Monday, August 26, 2008 - Scott McClellan | Will Shortz | Bob Barr
Intro - 8/26/08 | Burning Man Festival Confusion | Michelle Obama’s Speech | Anniversary Pandering | Bob Barr (Libertarian Candidate for President) | Scott McClellan (Author - “What Happened?”) | Up Next
Episode 4108: Tuesday, August 27, 2008 - Mike Huckabee
Intro - 8/27/08 | Live From Dynasty | Hillary Clinton Supports Barack Obama | Repo Man | Mike Huckabee (Former Governor of Arkansas and Presidential Candidate) | Stephanie Tubbs Jones Tribute
Episode 4109: Wednesday, August 28, 2008 - Richard Brookhiser
Intro - 8/28/08 | High Altitude Brownies | The Word - Acid Flashback | DNC Formal Roll Call | Richard Brookhiser (Author - “George Washington on Leadership”)
Episode 4110: Thursday, August 29, 2008 - John McWhorter | Terrell Davis | Lori Lipman Brown
Staff Cameo: Allison Silverman (as the Styrofoam Cup)
Intro - 8/29/08 | Sarah Palin for VP | Obama Speech Analysis with Terrell Davis (NFL Star) | Better Know a Lobby - Secular Coalition for America | John McWhorter (Author - “All about the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can’t Save Black America”) | Revenge of the Styrofoam Cups
