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Late-night hosts unite for podcast benefiting striking staff amidst Kimmel retirement rumors

  • Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver launched a Spotify podcast called Strike Force Five.
  • The podcast aims to support staffers affected by the ongoing Hollywood strikes, with proceeds going to out-of-work staff.
  • On the podcast, Kimmel said he was "very intent" on retiring before the strikes, though his co-hosts questioned his sincerity.
  • Ben Affleck and Matt Damon offered to pay Kimmel's staff salaries during the strike, but he declined.
  • The hosts have shown camaraderie despite past rivalries, meeting weekly to discuss strike issues.
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