"Sonic 2" Star Ben Schwartz Makes His Triumphant Return To The Ed Sullivan Theater

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  • Former "Late Show with David Letterman" page Ben Schwartz returns to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time in decades to tell Stephen about his new film, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," which opens in theaters on April 8th. #Colbert #SonicMovie2 #BenSchwartz
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  • @themripley
    @themripley Před 2 lety +1039

    Ben Schwartz has chemistry with literally everyone. The man is walking fun and charisma.

    • @mgg5418
      @mgg5418 Před 2 lety +21

      He’s an improv master so that helps for matching the energy of whoever you are with! I agree he’s an amazing guy!

    • @Paraguai123
      @Paraguai123 Před 2 lety +7

      Have you seen him with the Game Grumps? Even the less likely combinations he manages to prove good chemistry

    • @apiemikey
      @apiemikey Před 2 lety

      I love it

    • @davidresetar9437
      @davidresetar9437 Před 2 lety

      Was going to say the same

    • @michaellasfetto5810
      @michaellasfetto5810 Před 2 lety +3

      And this is why I have a huge crush on him.

  • @adamski9556
    @adamski9556 Před 2 lety +835

    The manic improv energy in this interview is wonderful.

    • @Cerevisi
      @Cerevisi Před 2 lety +14

      That's EXACTLY how I was going to post... manic improv. You stole my insight.

    • @ms0824
      @ms0824 Před 2 lety +4

      It's definitely something...

    • @buzwa2k
      @buzwa2k Před 2 lety +5

      That middleditch and Schwarz improve special is actually amazing!

  • @stevenrivera802
    @stevenrivera802 Před 2 lety +617

    Ben's excitement over Stephen knowing sonic characters is better advertisement than a clip tbh 🤣

  • @LooseCo
    @LooseCo Před 2 lety +91

    Ben knocking the cup off the table, Stephen getting him a new cup, Ben knocking THAT cup off the table, then him grabbing the now broken cup from behind and trying to grab its now broken off handle was just perfect physical comedy the entire way through

  • @itscalledlogic7
    @itscalledlogic7 Před 2 lety +562

    This was one of the most fun interviews I've seen in a long ass time. They clearly have chemistry.

  • @eliharbin77
    @eliharbin77 Před 2 lety +435

    This whole interview was fantastic. The almost constant improv, the chemistry, and the sheer amount of fun they seemed to have. I hope Ben gets to come back and maybe even get to do a Flipped Interview with Stephen

  • @gamepapa1211
    @gamepapa1211 Před 2 lety +338

    Ben Schwartz is right: he IS Sonic. His comedic stylings is as hilariously annoying as the blue blur himself, and that is just magical to me.

    • @lemon8890
      @lemon8890 Před rokem +1

      You are a fun guy to hang out with friends don't ya

  • @mikeh720
    @mikeh720 Před 2 lety +123

    Ben Schwartz is the embodiment of chaotic good. Wow, I'm almost tired from watching that amount of energy; perfect person to play Sonic!

  • @BoogerDad
    @BoogerDad Před 2 lety +187

    Ben Schwartz needs to be everywhere all the time. What a ray of sunshine. I can't get enough

    • @tyson543
      @tyson543 Před 2 lety +1

      That Ray of sunshine that won't stop hitting your eyes lol

  • @cloudwatcher608
    @cloudwatcher608 Před 2 lety +20

    7:51 Him grabbing the imaginary mug handle was the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time 😂

    • @xenidus
      @xenidus Před 2 lety

      I straight up lost it when he did that haha

  • @catoninetales
    @catoninetales Před 2 lety +75

    I'm offended this isn't going viral, it's such a perfect interview.

  • @Carlteezus
    @Carlteezus Před 2 lety +229

    Far and away my favorite Colbert late show interview. I feel like he's too in control often, so it's fun to see someone push him on his back foot

  • @hoshi2063
    @hoshi2063 Před 2 lety +15

    At the start of this clip, Stephen has a manic glee in his eyes. It was only when they went into the catchphrase part that I realized he was so excited because he knew he was going to get to tap into his improv roots with Ben soon!

  • @danahimrich1059
    @danahimrich1059 Před 2 lety +45

    I completely lost it when he shoved the second mug off the desk like a cat that's just discovered gravity.

  • @KitoBallard
    @KitoBallard Před 2 lety +36

    The passive fights over the objects on the desk is like watching a cat and it's owner XD Loved it.

  • @raynacarraway440
    @raynacarraway440 Před 2 lety +164

    It's little but I love how Ben refers to Colleen O'Shaughnessey (Tails' voice actress) as just "Colleen", when most likely a handful of people in the audience knew who that was. She's not a mainstream name like he or Idris, but Ben's been super supportive of her since the day she was announced to reprise her role and has shown over the months leading up to the movie how much respect he has for her and probably voice actors as a whole (which makes sense given his history in VO). Idk I just thought it was cool, and the fact that she's seemingly gonna get top billing in the movie which isn't usually something voice actors for major movies get is dope as well

    • @matti.8465
      @matti.8465 Před 2 lety +25

      It's really sweet how he hypes up Colleen's inclusion every chance he gets, putting her on the same level as Idris Elba and Jim Carrey.

    • @JoeBReactions
      @JoeBReactions Před 2 lety +21

      He mentions her so many times that it warms my heart to see Colleen O'Shaughnessey recognized with all these a-list actors. Ben is really cool and proves why he's one of the best sonic we've seen.

    • @StriderZessei
      @StriderZessei Před 2 lety +2

      As much as I think Ben is a class act, I still can't help but feel that he was miscast to play Sonic. He just doesn't capture Sonic's youthful nature to me.

    • @raynacarraway440
      @raynacarraway440 Před 2 lety +9

      @@StriderZessei Personally for me, since Sonic is 12 in the first movie and probably no older than 13 in the second, I think it fits really well. While he's still sarcastic and quippy, this time he's an actual child so there's a sense of innocence and childish excitement other versions of Sonic don't have, and I don't think Roger Craig Smith's voice would fit this specific version of the character

    • @StriderZessei
      @StriderZessei Před 2 lety +1

      @@raynacarraway440 I get that. I just think Roger is better at sounding young than Ben. I seriously had no idea Sonic was supposed to be 12 when I watched the first movie, simply because Ben's child voice is so much older than Roger's teen voice.

  • @jessecupp2445
    @jessecupp2445 Před 2 lety +181

    Had no Idea he was Sonic, but let's not forget his excellent role in Space Force!

    • @Ronariverah
      @Ronariverah Před 2 lety +22

      He was also Sonic in the play.

    • @Justusson
      @Justusson Před 2 lety +6

      Great character in the Space Force too,..!

    • @Tao_Tology
      @Tao_Tology Před 2 lety +11

      @@Ronariverah And, as we know, in the original podcast.

    • @danyst-germain3852
      @danyst-germain3852 Před 2 lety

      It's Fuck Tony

    • @UncleJimmi_ID
      @UncleJimmi_ID Před 2 lety +7

      I was so sad they didn't mention it. He's literally my favourite character in Space Force

  • @10000Winters
    @10000Winters Před 2 lety +47

    That’s the kind of guest I would tell the producers to bring back as much as possible.

  • @Dudeman9339
    @Dudeman9339 Před 2 lety +91

    VERY rarely does Colbert have a guest on that is sharper and faster at comedy than he is.

    • @ms0824
      @ms0824 Před 2 lety +3

      And this wasn't one of those times.

    • @ShaniAce
      @ShaniAce Před 2 lety +12

      @@ms0824 I don't know, I feel like this time it was actually the case. At the very least it was a tie.

    • @grumblycurmudgeon
      @grumblycurmudgeon Před 2 lety +2

      @@ms0824 Hit the nail on the head, mon ami. Of all the interviews Colbert's even done, this was... er... certainly one of them.

    • @cloudwatcher608
      @cloudwatcher608 Před rokem +1

      @@grumblycurmudgeon This wasn't just an interview, it was improv. Improv has a chaotic nature that can produce some of the funniest moments, but also some duds here or there. I love Colbert for his interview skills but it was super fun to watch a fantastic improviser keep him on his toes.

  • @shotguntornado
    @shotguntornado Před 2 lety +229

    I have such an infatuation with Schwartz's comedy style. I'll go back and watch interviews for stuff I've already seen or things I've never even heard of. Middleditch and Schwartz was incredible too.

    • @expfcwintergreenv2.02
      @expfcwintergreenv2.02 Před 2 lety +9

      Comedy Bang Bang

    • @JaredSisley
      @JaredSisley Před 2 lety +3

      Same. I did the same with Middleditch after watching their show.

    • @ketcherinthery5079
      @ketcherinthery5079 Před 2 lety +3

      Watch Ben on Game Grumps! He's fuckin hilarious!

    • @dr.sweetchat6769
      @dr.sweetchat6769 Před 2 lety +3

      I'd also like to suggest comedy bang bang

    • @greggatesjr1301
      @greggatesjr1301 Před 2 lety +3

      Ben Schwartz on the Off Book Podcast. Top-tier must listen. They ad-lib an entire musical.

  • @mm0710
    @mm0710 Před 2 lety +81

    I f***ing love Ben Schwartz. Love any guest that plays improv bits with Stephen, and the fact Stephen felt comfortable enough to splash water on Ben’s face, lol, you don’t see that chemistry often.

  • @darkfatherg
    @darkfatherg Před 2 lety +79

    In the words of John Ralphio, Ben Schwartz is the beeEESTTTT

  • @somebaker2613
    @somebaker2613 Před 2 lety +34

    I truly believe that Ben Schwartz is this generation's Robin Williams, r.i.p.
    He's got a character for everything and is a character himself, constantly doing improv in normal conversations, getting along with everyone, and their energy just runs the room. Ben is an amazing comedian and amazing person, and only has uphill to go from here

  • @Annele555
    @Annele555 Před 2 lety +39

    I love Ben Schwartz so much. He has a way of absolutely derailing every interview, making each unexpectedly hilarious.

  • @shyslayer
    @shyslayer Před 2 lety +65

    I couldn't stop laughing that was the most entertaining interview I've ever seen.

  • @entorri
    @entorri Před 2 lety +11

    I’m a huge Ben Schwartz fan. I’ve seen practically every late night interview he’s been in. This is by far the best one. His energy is so palpable and I strive to be as charismatic and likable as he is. Damn. I wanna be his best friend.

  • @JeffSoulliere
    @JeffSoulliere Před 2 lety +13

    Ben's energy is so infectious that it usually takes whoever is interviewing along for a ride; I rarely see an interaction with him NOT go off the rails, and I love that. If you haven't watched them: look up the Polygon interviews with Patrick Gill, just insanity

  • @JaredSisley
    @JaredSisley Před 2 lety +28

    Schwartz embodying Sonic by wearing a blue suit and red shoes was a nice touch

  • @bregancool980
    @bregancool980 Před 2 lety +45

    This dude should have been lead guest! 😆

  • @SilverRAM777
    @SilverRAM777 Před 2 lety +26

    Schwartz is a human version of Sonic! Dude’s all over the place and I love it lol

  • @DanG1001
    @DanG1001 Před 2 lety +12

    This is the best interview I’ve ever seen.

  • @ShaniAce
    @ShaniAce Před 2 lety +40

    Ben Schwartz basically just applied to be the host of the Late Show and he absolutely crushed it! 😂 Man that was really funny and actually rivaled Stephen's humour and delivery, I could totally see him as Stephen's successor some day.

    • @troppodude
      @troppodude Před 2 lety

      Anyone could improve on colbert. An inanimate carbon rod would get more laughs

    • @TheJohnpocalypse
      @TheJohnpocalypse Před 2 lety +1

      He reminds me more of Craig Ferguson, he would be an amazing host for the Late, Late show.

  • @mm-qd1ho
    @mm-qd1ho Před 2 lety +15

    Stephen comes up with the CBS affiliate mug, then Ben tries to pick up the other mug with no handle. Insane one-upmanship improv - a joy to watch

  • @nickgard4042
    @nickgard4042 Před 2 lety +14

    This is maybe one of my favorite interviews of Stephen’s. I love Ben and this was great improv by both of them.

  • @garreyy2828
    @garreyy2828 Před 2 lety +12

    This has to be one of the best late night interviews ever

  • @DougKaplan
    @DougKaplan Před 2 lety +10

    Ben is a walking masterclass in how to be a talk show guest

  • @mrjotz
    @mrjotz Před 2 lety +91

    I love everything about this interview. It was a total delight!

  • @brittas.5230
    @brittas.5230 Před 2 lety +10

    I was at the taping in the Ed Sullivan Theatre on March 30, 2022. Those two were hilarious live!!!!

  • @sd2009in
    @sd2009in Před 2 lety +10

    One of the funniest interviews I have Stephen do in a loooonnggg time...
    Both the men are comedy geniuses!!

  • @allisonguthrie8257
    @allisonguthrie8257 Před 2 lety +3

    This was one of my favourite interviews ever

  • @FairuzaMNasir
    @FairuzaMNasir Před 2 lety +21

    I can't believe this is the 1st time he's with Stephen Colbert. I mean the late Larry King had him twice. I love rejectedjokes. Him in The After party is amazing 😂

  • @izzy_lee
    @izzy_lee Před 2 lety +52

    I could watch these two all day long. Their energy is amazing! I love it!

  • @little_bigadventure3575
    @little_bigadventure3575 Před 2 lety +8

    I think this might be one of my favourite interviews yet on this show. My god

  • @socrappyicoulddie
    @socrappyicoulddie Před 2 lety +7

    Always love it when a guest inspires Colbert to go back to his improv roots

  • @shays.9874
    @shays.9874 Před 2 lety +21

    I absolutely loved this interview! Please have him back

  • @PixelPal26
    @PixelPal26 Před 2 lety +5

    I was somehow beyond excited that Stephen said Tails. Who needs a clip, he said Tails!! lmao

  • @joaobelo4916
    @joaobelo4916 Před 2 lety +20

    Best interview in a Loooooooong time :)

  • @midimaggie
    @midimaggie Před 2 lety +5

    this is literally probably the funniest late night interview thing I've ever seen, i love this guy

  • @MyogaSama
    @MyogaSama Před 2 lety +20

    I can't reconcile Jean Ralphio being Sonic the Hedgehog.

  • @captainmercy87
    @captainmercy87 Před 2 lety +21

    He’s great in everything. More recently, he crushed it in Afterparty.

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl Před 2 lety +36

    Aww. It was sweet of him to shine the spotlight on the pages -- aka future Sonics. Remember where you come from!

  • @poopsonastick13
    @poopsonastick13 Před 2 lety +2

    I thought I was in love with Ben before this interview! Dream boy.

  • @karanjetley
    @karanjetley Před 2 lety +8

    Jean Ralphio, one of the greatest characters of all time!

  • @NiGHTSaturn
    @NiGHTSaturn Před 2 lety +3

    I’m a major Ryan Drummond fan. And when I heard Ben’s voice as Sonic for the first time, It was jubilation. He is absolutely wonderful.

  • @KamInBim
    @KamInBim Před 2 lety +11

    Ben's chaotic energy is everything

  • @zackmarquez1470
    @zackmarquez1470 Před 2 lety +9

    I would watch a buddy movie with these guys for hours

  • @jasercervantes
    @jasercervantes Před 2 lety +7

    I could watch this duo every night.

  • @tcamvideo
    @tcamvideo Před 2 lety +4

    One of the best interviews on late night in a long time.

  • @Thundersnowy
    @Thundersnowy Před 2 lety +6

    He's literally,
    Sonic the Hedgehog.
    If ever there was one
    Slow down, Mr Hog. You're breaking things
    🤣

  • @Riccardoxxv
    @Riccardoxxv Před 2 lety +2

    Every interview on late night shows should aspire to be like this one. Couldn’t stop laughing 😂

  • @Justusson
    @Justusson Před 2 lety +13

    I smiled throw out the whole thing! I bit stressed about how Colbert was really feeling, but entertained!!,.. 😆

  • @timthehippy9478
    @timthehippy9478 Před 2 lety +25

    I loved Ben in space force, it was great to see him with Stephan bouncing off each other, comedy gold.

  • @Teri0is0Resa
    @Teri0is0Resa Před 2 lety +7

    The only thing missing from this interview is a big blue button that makes a “boing” sound effect whenever Ben finishes answering a question.

  • @bobbucks
    @bobbucks Před 2 lety +5

    His Netflix improv show is so good. Middleditch and Ben have such good chemistry

  • @seriliaykilel
    @seriliaykilel Před 2 lety +4

    So much chaotic genius in this interview - haven’t laughed so much in a while

  • @danielflores591
    @danielflores591 Před 2 lety +2

    I have never commented on any videos, but I just had to say that if I could only pick one actor to watch….. it’d be Ben Shwartz. I love the guy in literally everything that he’s in.. my FAVORITE actor in d world…. Hands down I freaking love this guy

  • @NoOne-yc4wl
    @NoOne-yc4wl Před 2 lety +3

    I don't know that I've ever seen Stephen have this much fun during an interview

  • @kaitlin2400
    @kaitlin2400 Před 2 lety +5

    Ben is so charming 💕 love him so much

  • @cloudwatcher608
    @cloudwatcher608 Před rokem +1

    This interview is a master class of improv, at 4:26 they both say "very dark" in complete unison, down to the intonation.

  • @varunjoshi7110
    @varunjoshi7110 Před 2 lety +9

    This was so much fun to watch! Love this kind of improv

  • @coogan5729
    @coogan5729 Před 2 lety +1

    The bits literally never ended and it was gold.

  • @odradekk
    @odradekk Před 2 lety +18

    So good. Late night god tier.

  • @ultraviolet0421
    @ultraviolet0421 Před 2 lety +1

    Not even kidding, this might be my favourite interview Stephen's ever done

  • @skeptikai
    @skeptikai Před 2 lety +4

    Omg I love Ben Schwartz now. I mean I've seen him in TV shows but without a script, he's even funnier and has such good energy. Man this was one of the best interviews I've ever seen! So much fun to watch

  • @colinburleigh306
    @colinburleigh306 Před 2 lety +5

    "I wish we had time for the clip!"
    "What-? Oh NO, Paramount's gonna KILL me!"
    ben schwartz needs to be on every talk show from now until the end of time

  • @227
    @227 Před 2 lety +34

    I genuinely can't tell if this was a fun interview of spiraling "yes, and" madness or a Mortal Kombat deathmatch between two bitter foes desperate to land a killing blow.

    • @cloudwatcher608
      @cloudwatcher608 Před 2 lety +1

      Haha Well said

    • @xenidus
      @xenidus Před 2 lety +13

      It was a crazy Rollercoaster. I actually think he was so in Colbert's face from the get go (I'm sure Ben was ecstatic to spar with a role model) , it threw Steven's vibe off because his show is so cookie cutter predictable now. Eventually you could see a moment when Stephen remembered it was all about the fun though and it ended up fantastically funny. I lost it at the broken handle mug gesture.

  • @jocastajones561
    @jocastajones561 Před 2 lety +3

    Colbert never ceases to impress me. His improv chops are amazing.

  • @Djmatt30519
    @Djmatt30519 Před 2 lety +1

    His voice is so unique man but amazing voice actor for SONIC

  • @abbysomnia624
    @abbysomnia624 Před 2 lety +5

    THIS WAS INCREDIBLE! My god just so much fun. Love these two human beings!

  • @madam2077
    @madam2077 Před 2 lety +4

    I love how he said in the beginning the interview was gonna go wrong, it’s almost as he was decided to cause such a chaotic energy mess.
    But again, it’s Ben, I don’t know why I’m surprised.
    Edit: Can we talk about those socks tho? They’re awesome.

  • @han5234
    @han5234 Před 2 lety +4

    I've only seen him in Parks and Rec but every Ben Schwartz interview I watch is the best Ben Schwartz interview.

  • @GrooveMcDuck
    @GrooveMcDuck Před 2 lety +1

    Ben is doing the mental trick with Tails to help Stephen get it right. Keeps emphasizing the 'T' sound in the sentences leading up to Stephen answering. Clever for a good interview and very kind to try to make Stephen look good.

    • @GrooveMcDuck
      @GrooveMcDuck Před 2 lety

      He even says "I can't even TELL you how excited I would be." Emphasizing the T and "tell" sounds quite a bit like "tail". Very very clever.

  • @kessaann7782
    @kessaann7782 Před 2 lety +5

    Ben Schwartz always does amazing interviews

  • @justinmawi3745
    @justinmawi3745 Před 2 lety +1

    I was thinking about going to see Sonic and after seeing how delightful Ben is, I'm certain that I will♥️♥️

  • @waffletoast215
    @waffletoast215 Před 2 lety +1

    Ben is just so excited and happy to be here and talk with Stephen. What an absolute ray of sunshine

  • @stacyj8759
    @stacyj8759 Před 2 lety +11

    I loved this so much. Definitely what was needed this deary Thursday morning!!!!!

  • @EriqKoontz
    @EriqKoontz Před 2 lety +4

    Stephen is simply amazing! Let’s all just face it!!

  • @lisazdvoru1660
    @lisazdvoru1660 Před 2 lety +2

    What delightful chaos.

  • @Itsfineweerallfine
    @Itsfineweerallfine Před 2 lety +1

    This is, hands down, the funniest interview I have EVER SEEN 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🤣😂😂

  • @michelleb2725
    @michelleb2725 Před 2 lety +2

    What a great interview!

  • @morganelle301
    @morganelle301 Před 2 lety +2

    Never an unfunny interview with Ben! We need more episodes of Middleditch and Schwartz lol

  • @ryanzhao2052
    @ryanzhao2052 Před 2 lety +16

    Can’t go wrong with Ben

  • @cmh0223
    @cmh0223 Před 2 lety +5

    That blue hedgehog again, of all places!

  • @tylerstokes4124
    @tylerstokes4124 Před 2 lety +2

    The way Stephen splashed the water on his face was hilarious

  • @johancorrales6537
    @johancorrales6537 Před 2 lety +2

    Best interview I’ve seen a while! Didn’t know what they were gonna say next and I loved it!!!

  • @pclare2716
    @pclare2716 Před 2 lety

    The 1st Colbert interview I have watched twice...immediately. Well done, sirs. Well done.

  • @vinceniederman
    @vinceniederman Před 2 lety +5

    I Love Ben Schwartz So Much Been a Fan of His for 2 Years Now Since The First Sonic Movie!

  • @charityquill4965
    @charityquill4965 Před 2 lety +3

    Omg I love Ben's socks lol. Very appropriate since Sonic kinda embodies the 90s

  • @jamestomato1744
    @jamestomato1744 Před 2 lety +2

    Watching Stephen Colbert TRY to contain Schwartz's energy is just amazing.

  • @milesharbord9339
    @milesharbord9339 Před 2 lety +2

    That was amazing, I'm grinning ear to ear. 😊