Season 4 (2008)
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Episodes 160
Andrew Sullivan, Richard Freeman
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Chris Beam, Gary Rosen
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Gov. Mike Huckabee, Matt Taibbi
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Norman Ornstein, Muhammad Yunus
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Neil Shubin
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Peter Hopkins, Jared Cohen
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Deborah Tannen
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Lou Dobbs, David Levy
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Allan Sloan, Eric Weiner
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Malcolm Gladwell, Andrew Young
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Stephen Colbert's Sport Report
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Debra Dickerson, Charles Nesson
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Marjane Satrapi, Rick Warren
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Joe Quesada, Alex Ross
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Carl Hiaasen, Frans de Waal
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Tim Harford, Andrew Napolitano
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Tony Campolo, Jacob Weisberg
Tonight Stephen welcomes Slate editor in chief Jacob Weisberg, author of The Bush Tragedy. Also, Stephen talks with Tony Campolo, author of Red Letter Christians, about the Chrisitian right's influence on politics.
Read MoreAngelo Falcon, Bob Dole
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Richard Brookhiser, Tad Devine
Tonight Stephen welcomes Democratic strategist Tad Devine. Also Stephen talks with the senior editor of The National Review Richard Brookhiser about whether the Republicans will vote for John McCain.
Read MoreMark Moffett
Tonight Stephen welcomes naturalist Mark Moffett, author of Face to Face with Frogs.
Also, Presidental candiate and former Arkansas Governaor Mike Huckabee stops by to discuss, and play air hockey with Stephen, about which state he hopes to win next.
Read MoreAubrey de Grey, Philip Zimbardo
Stephen begins with congratulating Barack Obama winning a Grammy award for "Best Spoken Word Album" for The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. He then talks about Mitt Romney dropping out of the race for President. He then interviews Aubrey de Gray about defeating aging and trying to make John McCain young. Stephen then talks about his portait to Marc Pachter (over the telephone). Pachter tells him that the portait has increased the number of visitors to the museum and that it will now be displayed in the National Portrait Museum until April 1. He then interviews Philip Zimbardo about "The Lucifer Effect" and how people become evil.
Read MoreGov. Eliot Spitzer, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Lisa Randall
Stephen begins with a discussion on Mike Huckabee's running mate. Stephen claims that via obligation, he should be the running mate. He also displays his dislike of John McCain, due to other right-wing political pundits, such as Rush Limbaugh, disliking McCain. He then talks to superdelegate Eliot Spitzer about superdelegates. He then talks to Eleanor Holmes Norton, another superdelegate, about her support of Barack Obama. Finally, Stephen interviews Lisa Randall about other dimensions.
Read MoreDavid Gracer, Richard Thompson Ford
Stephen begins by talking about how he survived the writers strike. He brings his writers (including, strangely enough, Tiki Barber, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Kevin Bacon) onto the set and welcomes them back personally. He then interviews David Gracer about eating insects. Stephen then introduces a new segment, "Stephen Colbert's Fallback Position," where he investigates different jobs he may take if he loses his job as a pundit. He investigates becoming a astrophysicist with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Finally, he interviews Richard Thompson Ford about the Democrats, and how he thinks the "race card" is being played too often.
Read MoreJohn Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy
Stephen begins with "Who's Riding my Coattails now?", putting German comedian Oliver Pocher on notice for stealing his pose that he used on the front cover of GQ magazine. He then talks about the Roger Clemens hearing, defending Brian McNamee collecting used medical waste by claiming that he does it also. He then interviews John Feinstein about the use of steroids in sport. In "People Destroying America", Stephen talks about Susan Pagan, who refused to give his daughter a free Happy Meal for getting good grades. He then interviews Leonard Nimoy about a book featuring nude photos of overweight women.
Read MoreHenry Louis Gates Jr.
Stephen starts by talking about a photo of Barack Obama in Muslim dress, claiming he is a terrorist. He says that the photo does not devide people, but unites people by making them think that Obama is a terrorist. In "The Wørd", Stephen agrees with Bill O'Reilly that a New York Times article about Vicki Iseman, but mainly because he claims the article was written poorly. In a special "Movies That Are Destroying America" entitled "Oscars That Are Destroying America", he attacks the fact that too many awards went to foreigners. Stephen then talks to Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about race and agrees to have a DNA test to see how black he is.
Read MoreTony Snow
Stephen begins by discussing a recent John McCain rally, in which opening speaker Bill Cunningham said negative things about Barack Obama. The "Threatdown:" 5. Monopoly! 4. Richard Branson! 3. Bankruptcy! 2. John McCain! 1. Starbucks! He then talks about all Starbucks locations closing for three hours to re-train employees. Finally, Stephen interviews Tony Snow about his experience as White House Press Secretary.
Read MoreRichard Brookhiser, Ingrid Newkirk
Tonight Stephen welcomes the president and co-founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk. Also, Stephen talks with the senior editor for The National Review magazine Richard Brookhiser about the influence the late William F. Buckley Jr had on conservatism and political talk shows
Read MoreLorin Maazel, Shashi Tharoor
Tonight Stephen welcomes the former UN undersecretary general for communications and public information, and author of The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: The Emerging 21st Century Power, Shashi Tharoor.
Also, Stephen talks with the conductor for the New York Philharmonic, Maestro Lorin Maazel about their recent concert in North Korea.
Read MoreWilliam Donohue, Howard Dean, Jennifer 8. Lee
Stephen starts by talking about John McCain and his support from John Hagee. Stephen expresses his anger of Hagee's views about Catholics. However, as a Christian, he is forced to turn the other cheek. Therefore, Stephen gets William Donohue to express his anger for him. In "The Wørd," he talks about McCain's continued claims of experience, but only over certain things. Next, Howard Dean calls Stephen to talk about the primaries. In "Nailed 'Em," he talks about a six-year-old girl who was cited for vandalism after drawing on the pavement in front of her front door with chalk. Finally, Stephen interviews Jennifer 8. Lee about Chinese food.
Read MoreRobert Reich, Gregory Rodriguez
Stephen begins by paying tribute to Brett Favre. He then becomes angry about Mike Huckabee losing the Republican primaries to John McCain. He then interviews Robert Reich about the Democrats. In "Difference Makers," Stephen interviews Jason Grunstra, a man who created a website which gives away free breast implants. He then interviews Gregory Rodriguez about race relations and Mexican immigration. Finally, he pays tribute to Gary Gygax.
Read MoreJohn Legend
Tonight Stephen welcomes musician John Legend.
Read MoreGeorge McGovern
Stephen begins by talking about the Eliot Spitzer scandal. In "The Wørd," he talks about Hillary Clinton's claim that she is ahead in the Democratic primaries because she was won bigger states. Stephen then presents a special repor-t called, "The '72 Democrats: Alone Again Naturally" covering the history of the 1972 Democratic presidential race. Stephen makes clear his dislike of George McGovern, whom he then interviews. This episode marks the first appearance of the phrase "President Bush Have a Hot Dog With Me" in the opening titles.
Read MoreGeraldo Rivera
Stephen talks about his hate for John McCain, which he is forced to set aside to support him as the Republican nominee. In "The Wørd," Stephen explains how McCain is like a boyfriend who the country could get used to after getting to know him better. He concludes the segments by showing clips of Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, and Mitt Romney saying negative things about McCain, then juxtaposing them with clips of most of these same people endorsing and talking proudly about McCain. Then in Colbert Platinum, he talks about fake Ferraris and the destruction of homes in Liechtenstein. Finally Stephen interviews Geraldo Rivera about his new book, HISPANIC (the "his" and "panic" portrayed as different words) about the fear generated by the right wing about illegal immigrants coming into the United States. Stephen ends the interview by playing the clip of Geraldo on The O'Reilly Factor when he said, "The two guys, Stewart and Colbert... they make a living showing clips of old ladies slipping on ice and people laughing. That's their life, that's their life. They exist in a small little place where they count for nothing." When Stephen asks Geraldo to clarify, Geraldo admits that he changed his mind about Stephen.
Read MoreHoward Kurtz
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Hussein Ibish, Sudhir Venkatesh
Tonight Stephen welcomes Columbia University professor and author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes it to the Streets, Sudhir Venkatesh.
Read MoreSamantha Power
Tonight Stephen welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World, Samantha Power.
Read MoreCarole King
Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary singer/songwriter Carole King.
Read MoreDee Dee Myers
Tonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary and author of Why Women Should Rule the World, Dee Dee Myers.
Read MoreDean Kamen
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Eric Alterman, Michael Reynolds
Tonight Stephen welcomes professor of English and journalism and author of Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America, Eric Alterman.
Read MoreClay Shirky
Tonight Stephen welcomes telecommunications professor and author of Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing without Organizations, Clay Shirky.
Read MoreTrevor Paglen, Jesse Ventura
Tonight Stephen welcomes former pro wrestler and Governor of Minnesota and author of Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!, Jesse Ventura. Also, Stephen talks with Trevor Paglen about the supposed shoulder patches worn by black ops members.
Read MoreMadeline Albright
Tonight Stephen welcomes former Clinton Secretary of State and author of Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership, Madeline Albright.
Read MoreRobin Wright
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist (specializing in the Middle East) and author of Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East, Robin Wright.
Read MoreJohn Legend, Mayor Michael Nutter, Chris Matthews
Tonight Stephen welcomes the host of Hardball, Chris Matthews.
Read MoreMichelle Obama, The Roots
Tonight Stephen welcomes Grammy Award winning musical group The Roots.
Read MorePhiladelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, Gov. Ed Rendell
Tonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania's Governor, Ed Rendell.
Read MoreHillary Clinton, Patrick Murphy, John Edwards, Barack Obama
Tonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania Congressman Rep. Patrick Murphy.
Read MoreFr. James Martin, Sen. Bernie Sanders
Tonight Stephen welcomes Vermont Congressman Rep. Bernie Sanders.
Read MoreSusan Jacoby
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Age of American Unreason, Susan Jacoby.
Read MoreMitch Albom
Tonight Stephen welcomes radio host and author of For One More Day, Mitch Albom.
Read MoreMaria Shriver
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist, California's First Lady and author of Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question, Little Book. Answers Within, Maria Shriver.
Read MoreAnne Lamott
Tonight Stephen welcomes political activist and author of Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith, Anne Lamott.
Read MoreDonna Brazile, Noah Feldman
Tonight Stephen welcomes law professor at Harvard University and author of The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State, Noah Feldman.
Read MoreJames Kunstler
Tonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of World Made by Hand, James Kunstler.
Read MoreCarl Hiaasen
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport, Carl Hiaasen.
Read MoreNathan Gunn
Tonight Stephen welcomes opera singer Nathan Gunn.
Read MoreHasan Elahi, George Johnson
Tonight Stephen welcomes science writer and author of The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, George Johnson.
Read MoreArianna Huffington
Tonight Stephen welcomes the editor in chief of the Huffington Post and author of Right Is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution, and Made Us All Less Safe, Arianna Huffington.
Read MoreDr. Mehmet Oz
Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Read MoreJennifer Hooper McCarty
Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of What Really Sank the Titanic: New Forensic Discoveries, Jennifer McCarty.
Read MoreLaura Dern, Grover Norquist
Tonight Stephen welcomes the president of Americans for Tax Reform and author of Leave Us Alone: Getting the Government's Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, Our Lives, Grover Norquist.
Read MoreAndrei Cherny
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America's Finest Hour, Andrei Cherny.
Read MoreTony Perkins, Brian Greene
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Sen. Claire McCaskill
Tonight Stephen welcomes Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill.
Read MoreTad Devine, David Sirota
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington, David Sirota.
Read MoreJon Paskowitz
Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-producer of the movie Surf Wise, Jon Paskowitz.
Read MoreGeorge Will
Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of One Man's America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation, George Will.
Read MoreRep. Bob Barr, Salman Rushdie
Tonight Stephen welcomes Oklahoma Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate, Bob Barr.
Read MorePat Buchanan
Tonight Stephen welcomes conservative political commentator and author of Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War": How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World, Pat Buchanan
Read MorePhil Weiss
Tonight Stephen welcomes New York columnist Phil Weiss.
Read MoreAlan Rabinowitz
Tonight Stephen welcomes wildlife scientist and author of Life in the Valley of Death: The Fight to Save Tigers in a Land of Guns, Gold, and Greed, Alan Rabinowitz.
Read MoreDavid Hajdu
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America, David Hajdu.
Read MoreWinona LaDuke, Dixon Despommier
Tonight Stephen welcomes professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, Dixon Despommier.
Read MoreKenneth Miller
Tonight Stephen talks with biologist and author of Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul, Kenneth Miller.
Read MoreNeal Katyal, Jonathan Zittrain
Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet Security and author of The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It, Jonathan Zittrain.
Read MoreUma Mysorekar, Junot DÃaz / Lexicon Artist
Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz.
Read MoreBishop N.T. Wright
Tonight Stephen welcomes Bible scholar and author of Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, Bishop N.T. Wright.
Read MoreBarbara Ehrenreich
Tonight Stephen welcomes political satirist and author of This Land Is Their Land: Reports from a Divided Nation, Barbara Ehrenriech.
Read MoreJason Bond, Will Smith
Tonight Stephen welcomes rapper, actor and star of Hancock, Will Smith.
Read MorePaul Goldberger, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Tonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
Also, Stephen talks with architecture critic and author of Up from Zero: Politics, Architecture, and the Rebuilding of New York, Paul Goldberger.
Read MoreRep. Robert Wexler
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Lama Surya Das, Daniel C. Esty
Tonight Stephen welcomes the head of Yale's Center for Business the Environment, Dan Esty. Also Stephen talks with Lama Surya Das about whether Barack Obama should become a Tibetan Buddhist.
Read MoreJulia E. Sweig, Jason Riley
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of Let Them In: The Case for Open Borders, Jason Riley. Also, Stephen talks with Julia Sweig, author of Friendly Fire about the rise of Venezuela and other South American nations rise out of poverty.
Read MoreElizabeth Edwards
Tonight Stephen welcomes the wife of former Presidential candidate John Edwards and author of Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers, Elizabeth Edwards.
Read MoreSen. Jim Webb
Tonight Stephen welcomes Virginia Senator and author of A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America, Senator Jim Webb.
Read MoreLucas Conley
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley.
Read MoreLaurie Goodstein, Garrett Reisman
Tonight Stephen welcomes astronaut Garrett Reisman.
Read MoreToby Keith
Tonight Stephen welcomes country music superstar Toby Keith and star of Beer for My Horses, plus Keith performs the song of the same name.
Read MoreEric Roston
Tonight Stephen welcomes Eric Roston, author of The Carbon Age: How Life's Core Element Has Become Civilization's Greatest Threat.
Read MoreCrosby, Stills & Nash
Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary musical act Crosby, Stills Nash.
Read MoreBuzz Aldrin
Tonight Stephen welcomes former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
Read MoreLucas Conley, The Apples in Stereo
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley.
Read MoreDavid Carr
Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times columnist and author of The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His Own, David Carr.
Read MoreJason Bond, Kevin Costner
Tonight Stephen welcomes actor/director and star of Swing Vote, Kevin Costner.
Read MoreDevin Gordon, Thomas Frank
Tonight Stephen welcomes contributing editor for Harper's and author of The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule, Thomas Frank.
Read MoreJorge Ramos
Tonight Stephen welcomes the anchor for Univision News and author of The Gift of Time: Letters from a Father, Jorge Ramos.
Read MoreJoey Cheek, Jane Mayer
Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals, Jane Mayer.
Read MoreDick Meyer
Tonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium, Dick Meyer.
Read MoreRep. Bob Barr, Scott McClellan
Tonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, author of What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception, Scott McClellan. Also, Stephen talks with former Georgia Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr about the Libertarian party's "green" efforts.
Read MoreGov. Mike Huckabee
Tonight Stephen welcomes former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee.
Read MoreRichard Brookhiser
Tonight Stephen welcomes biographer, historian and author of George Washington on Leadership, Richard Brookhiser.
Read MoreJohn McWhorter
Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of All about the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black America, John McWhorter.
Read MoreLaura D'Andrea Tyson
Tonight Stephen welcomes the former director of the National Economic Council, Laura Tyson.
Read MoreDoris Kearns Goodwin
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Adam Brickley, Ron Paul
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Gov. David Paterson
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Peter J. Gomes
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Tyson Slocum, Rick Reilly
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Robert Lutz
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Maria Bartiromo
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Jackson Browne
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Joe Nocera, Cornel West
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Nick Carr
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Paul Begala
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James Taylor
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Dave Levin
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Stephen Greenblatt, Naomi Klein
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Jim Cramer
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Nate Silver
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Joe Scarborough
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David Gergen, Oliver Stone
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Bethany McLean, Kathleen Parker
Stephen offers his investment advice, and Kathleen Parker doesn't think Sarah Palin is ready.
Read MoreJoseph Stiglitz
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Shai Agassi
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Brent Glass, Robert Greenwald
Stephen starts by talking about the final presidential debate, praising John McCain, but attacking his references to Joe the Plumber. Stephen then talks about the third anniversary of The Colbert Report and that his portrait has now been accepted by Brent Glass as part of the National Museum of American History. He then interviews Robert Greenwald about his series of anti-McCain commercials on YouTube. Stephen then unveils a new portrait of himself, which features him holding his Emmy.
Read MoreFareed Zakaria, Wynton Marsalis
Stephen begins by talking about Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama for president. He then interviews Fareed Zakaria about the economic crisis. Stephen presents a new "lower cost" segment based on "Colbert Platinum", "Colbert Aluminum." He talks about Paris, rich people opening various bank accounts in order to protect themselves, and stealth wealth. Finally, Stephen talks to Wynton Marsalis about jazz and together they perform "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Read MoreMichael Farris
Stephen begins by talking about Stephen Jr., his adopted eagle son, who was spotted in Oregon. He claims that Stephen Jr. has been supporting John McCain in the state. In "The Wørd," Stephen discusses Acorn and voter fraud, with some votes containing the names of cartoon characters. He claims that cartoon characters should not be allowed to vote. Stephen then examines of God concerning the election, after claims of a battle between God, Allah, Buddah and Hindu (despite the fact Buddah and Hindu are not gods). He plays some reponses from his Atone-Phone. Stephen then interviews Michael Farris about the Patrick Henry College.
Read MoreDavid Frum
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Jonathan Alter
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Brian Moore, Sherman Alexie
Stephen welcomes Sherman Alexie, author of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."
Read MoreDavid Simon
Tonight Stephen welcomes Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon.
Read MoreWilco
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Charlie Cook, Andrew Sullivan
Andrew Sullivan says conservatives should support Obama.
Read MoreIndecision 2008: America's Choice
Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart report live from Indecision World Headquarters where Comedy Central has rounded up the best researchers and consultants (that it can afford) to provide shallow analysis, obscure factoids, random guesses and pointless sound.
Read MoreAmbassador Andrew Young
Stephen sits down with civil rights pioneer Andrew Young.
Read MoreRachel Maddow
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Dan Savage, Kevin Johnson
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Bob Woodward
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Stephen Moore
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Malcom Gladwell
Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell.
Also, Stephen talks with the host of Meet the Press, Tom Brokaw about the important cabinet positions to be filled by Barack Obama.
Read MorePaul Simon
Tonight Stephen welcomes singer/songwriter Paul Simon.
Read MoreMichael Lewis
Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity, Michael Lewis.
Read MoreCory Booker, Thomas L. Friedman
Tonight Stephen welcomes economist and author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America, Thomas Friedman.
Read MoreKhaled Hosseini, Roland Fryer
Stephen checks in on the war in Afghanistan, and Roland Fryer sees if cash incentives inspire students.
Read MoreJeffrey Goldberg
Plaxico Burress could go to jail, and Jeffrey Goldberg says airline security is insufficient.
Read MoreBarbara Walters
The media reacts to Obama's cabinet picks, and Barbara Walters promotes her TV special.
Read MoreSen. Bob Graham, Nicholas Wade
A new report predicts a biological attack, and Nicholas Wade wants to recreate a woolly mammoth.
Read MoreGeoffrey Canada
Stephen briefly mentions Barbra Streisand kissing President Bush. He then talks about a potential government bailout of the Big Three U.S. automakers. Stephen then discusses Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen unknowingly hanging up on President-elect Obama. Finally, he interviews Geoffrey Canada about his work with the Harlem Children's Zone.
Read MoreKevin Bacon, Charlie Kaufman
Stephen briefly mentions the arrest and indictment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. A discussion on Frost/Nixon, he interviews Kevin Bacon about the film. As a prelude to Thursday's new episode of Tek Jansen, Stephen shows the previous installment. Finally, he interviews Charlie Kaufman about his new film, Synecdoche, New York.
Read MoreRichard Haass
Richard Haass believes this century has the potential for America to cooperate with other countries to make the world safer.
Read MoreMichael Phelps
Stephen talks about Atheists trying to take the Christ out of Christmas. Michael Phelps will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics after Stephen teaches him how to ice dance.
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