Late Night Hosts Launch Strike Force Five Podcast: Late-night hosts Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers, and Oliver join forces for a podcast to aid staff during Hollywood strikes.
Late-night hosts Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers, and Oliver have a new podcast called “Strike Force Five.” They did this in response to the strikes by Hollywood writers and actors. The podcast aims to assist those who lost their jobs on their shows. A reporter said the show will be on Spotify with at least 12 episodes. Stars’ earnings will support show workers affected by strikes.
Since the WGA strike in May, popular late-night shows like “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” have been off-air. Same-day shows rely heavily on their writers. The hosts have taken steps to support their staff financially, such as increasing their pay and providing food trucks at strike protests.
The hosts thought of the podcast idea after having “funny and engaging conversations” about the work stoppage on Zoom. People can now hear about these conversations on “Strike Force Five,” an entertaining and thought-provoking show discussing the current situation in Hollywood.
In a July interview, John Oliver expressed his frustration over the lack of negotiations. He said, “Not being around a table now is disgusting.” Seth Meyers has also addressed the issue, using his experience from the 2007-2008 writers’ strike. He discussed the broad impact of work stoppages on all individuals involved in these shows, beyond just the writers.
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The industry is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic’s significant impact. This is why strikes are happening now. This isn’t the first time in Hollywood. The last major strike was in 2007-2008, impacting TV and movie production. Meyers said the current problem is worse due to the pandemic.
While the podcast financially benefits the staff of five late-night shows, the strikes have broader impacts on Hollywood. Productions on hold affect writers, actors, and other important jobs in the entertainment business.
“Strike Force Five” is a creative solution to a business crisis. It benefits show workers and raises awareness about strikes in Hollywood. The hosts aim to use their shows to support fair talks and assist professionals impacted by strikes.
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Who are the late night hosts of podcast five?
Spotify dropped a bomb on August 29th with the unexpected release of Strike Force Five, a fresh podcast teaming up late-night big shots Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, and the Jimmies (Kimmel and Fallon).
Who is in Strike Force Five podcast?
The limited podcast series, Strike Force Five, is led by American comedians and talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.
What is the best episode of Strike Force Five?
Undoubtedly, the standout episode is the uproarious ‘Strike Force Wives,’ in which Jimmy Fallon hilariously grills the hosts’ wives with increasingly complex and nonsensical questions. Yoda-like remarks are exchanged as the hosts struggle to comprehend Fallon’s game through fits of laughter.
Whose idea was Strike Force Five?
In May of this year, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver joined forces shortly after the Writers’ Guild of America initiated a strike. According to the first episode, the initiative was Colbert’s brainchild.