The best talk shows of October

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Talk shows offer an exciting combination of conversation, entertainment and insight into the lives, stories and real-life personalities of some of our favorite stars in the entertainment industry and beyond.

Be it insightful interviews, comedic banter or thought-provoking discussions, we bring you our curated collection of talk shows that have taken on a whole new dimension on OTT.

“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (2003–2022)

The talk show is created and hosted by comedian, actor, writer and producer Ellen DeGeneres. The Ellen DeGeneres Show is one of the most popular and beloved shows and has won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards.

The show is about comedy, musical guests, games, candid conversations with celebrities and interesting human stories. In addition to celebrities, her guests included intelligent children and small business owners.

“Comedians in the car getting coffee” (2012–2019)

Streaming on Netflix, Comedians in the car getting coffee Leading popular comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

According to the streaming giant, it’s “a roaming talk show that combines coffee, laughter and vintage cars with quirky, caffeine-fueled adventures featuring some of the sharpest minds in comedy.”

Guests on the show include Jim Carrey, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock and Trevor Noah, among others.

“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (2014-)

American late-night talk show hosted by comedian John Oliver. Last week tonight is a half-hour program that premiered on HBO in 2014.

Featuring satirical analogies and pop culture and celebrity references, the show features a panel in which celebrities discuss systemic issues and socio-political topics from news clips or documentaries shown on the big screen.

“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, with David Letterman” (2018-)

Netflix talk show My next guest needs no introduction The David Letterman host has been nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards.

Letterman is a comedian, writer and producer who has been praised over the years for his insightful interviews and guest appearances such as Barack Obama, George Clooney, Mala Yousafzai, Lewis Hamilton and Shah Rukh Khan, among others.

“No Filter with Naomi” (2020)

On a talk show No filters with NaomiModel, actress, singer and entrepreneur Naomi Campbell gives her fans a glimpse into her life through livestreams on her YouTube channel.

The show follows Campbell’s candid and “intimate” conversations with her closest friends from a variety of industries, including fashion, film, music and media.

The first guest of the show was Cindy Crawford.

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