James Corden on Returning to London, “Carpool Karaoke,” Elections, and Sports in America (Ep. 222)

James Corden on Returning to London, “Carpool Karaoke,” Elections, and Sports in America (Ep. 222)

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HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons brings on James Corden to discuss bringing ‘The Late Late Show’ to London (02:00), moving to America (12:30), starting his show as an unknown (21:30), the development of “Carpool Karaoke” (26:30), the logistics of success within today’s media landscape (30:30), the time he spanked Donald Trump on Broadway (42:00), and improving the election process (45:00). Then they dive into the World Cup (55:00), the popularity of soccer in the U.S. (56:00), Bono’s advice to Chris Martin regarding fame (01:03:00), the importance of television today (01:05:00), and James’s friendship with Adele (01:12:30).