Club Random with Bill Maher

Sage Steele and Gina Carano on what it feels like to sue Disney, how Elon Musk came to Gina’s defense, how conflict can be better handled at the corporate level, the odd timing of corporate resignations, the hypocrisy of hiring practices, the smear campaign against Gina, Gina’s rock through all of her travails, Sage having her livelihood threatened, being “sidelined” vs. fired,  the healing power of the gym, and so much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Billy Dee Williams on the difference between cockiness and arrogance, A.I. making us live longer, Billy’s storied career, Billy’s new book on his very colorful life, why certain people with tough upbringings turn out fine, the big bang theory, Billy’s Lawrence Olivier moment, the different schools of acting, and George Carlin’s influence on Bill Maher regarding religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sage Steele and Drea de Matteo on the reason for Drea’s Only Fans journey, Drea’s crazy childhood, the things you need to do every day for a happy life, getting along despite political differences, the friends Drea lost with her choices, the power of forgiveness, how Drea’s Sopranos character was a rat, why Drea’s house is covered in crucifixes, why liberal Drea likes Tucker Carlson, and Drea’s new clothing brand Ultra Free. Listen to The Sage Steele Show wherever you get your podcasts: https://clubrandomstudios.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TWF7YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the brilliant Matt Friend berate Bill Maher as Trump, Matt’s Bill impression, Bill and Matt on “lefty lunatic” Bill, Matt’s Johnny Carson intros young comedian Bill Maher, Matt’s Howard Stern on Bill and his single life with no wife, navigating the dating apps, Matt’s fun on the red carpet, Matt’s comedy expertise across generations, Matt asks Bill the question everybody wants answered, Matt explains Charli D’Amelio, the time Trump wore a power suit to a pajama party at the Playboy Mansion, how voices change with age, and much more. Follow Matt: YouTube Check out Bill's tour dates HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sage Steele and Dana White on Joe Rogan’s energy drink, Dana’s love of Abu Dhabi, how working hard jobs made Dana tough, the importance of competing at a high level, Michael Jordan vs. LeBron, the Fertitta Brothers’ belief in the UFC, Americans’ distrust in mainstream media, Dana’s respect for Sage standing up for her beliefs, how staying quiet equals doom, embracing the imperfection of America, cancelling people who don’t fit into the box, the courage of Dave Chapelle, the company Dana told to keep their money, Dana’s number one mantra for life, and so much more! Listen to The Sage Steele Show wherever you get your podcasts: https://clubrandomstudios.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TWF7YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Sheryl Crow on Bill’s love of Sheryl’s documentary, the artist who is most like Bill’s dog Chico, the madness of being famous super young, how it’s impossible to make money from streaming music, Bill’s awesome Sheryl Crow playlist, the things that make Bill cry, the massive artists who love Sheryl, from Prince to Michael Jackson to Dylan to Mick Jagger, Sheryl and Kid Rock talking after a national tragedy, the intrinsic appeal of Sheryl’s lyrics, Sheryl’s secret to hanging onto her money, and a ton more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Cleese and Bill Maher on Monty Python’s best work, Bill’s new book “What This Comedian Said Will Shock You,” meditation, how to slow down time, whether British people or the Irish drink more, the American propensity to worship weakness, the three phases of relationships, how many soulmates you can have in life, the source of creativity, how stress affects our lifespan, how Trump attacked Bill, John's psychic experience, Bill's friends who've seen ghosts, and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brilliant Cameron Crowe reveals how Sean Penn got cast in Fast Times at Ridgemont High; Bill and Cameron on Bill’s love for Billy Joel, the artists that influenced them both, the most poetic lyric by Elvis Costello, what it was like being the youngest writer ever at Rolling Stone, Bill and Cameron’s mutual love for Eddie Vedder, why lyrics are unimportant in some songs, what Salman Rushdie told Bill about writing, as an artist what it means to accrue a body of work over time, and at this point, you could have watched about three minutes and decided for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday drop! Two guests for one! Bill and comedy-podcasting duo Krystyna Hutchinson and Corinne Fisher go deep on vital topics like Bill’s main news source, the cult of Beyonce, an important examination of the song No Scrubs, the old standards of certain types of behaviors by men, how many words dogs know, the specific things our bodies can handle, how everyone drove seatbelt-less and tanked in the past, the dangers of new medicine, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Alan Ritchson discuss his new movies, fame, family, how Alan got Reacher, mental health, Bill and Alan’s on set attitudes, Alan’s career ascension, how people with differing religious beliefs can get along, and much much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Chris Robinson on The Black Crowes controversial album cover, Chris’s gift for Bill, Chris’s favorite billboard in Vegas, the time Chris spent a weekend with Don Rickles, Chris’s meeting with Rod Stewart, Jim Morrison’s way of ruining a party, what would make Bill leave show business, generational differences in comedic style, the similarities between comedians and musicians, the rise of female music stars, and why bands formed by brothers tend to have the biggest fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hilarious and provocative Whitney Cummings and Bill on the engaging personality of Jeff Bezos, Bill’s favorite Whitney bit, late night hosts who laugh at everything, the ways you can be turned off by a date, why toxic masculinity is necessary, the words we can’t say anymore, the one thing you can’t get cancelled for, that thing female comedians have to worry about that men don’t, how men used to openly assault women in movies, Bill’s admiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger, the undeniable creepiness of Shirley Temple movies, and tons more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hilarious and provocative Whitney Cummings and Bill on the engaging personality of Jeff Bezos, Bill’s favorite Whitney bit, late night hosts who laugh at everything, the ways you can be turned off by a date, why toxic masculinity is necessary, the words we can’t say anymore, the one thing you can’t get cancelled for, that thing female comedians have to worry about that men don’t, how men used to openly assault women in movies, Bill’s admiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger, the undeniable creepiness of Shirley Temple movies, and tons more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Super Bowl, perfect time to talk Ozempic with Jillian Michaels! Bill and Jillian on the Big O, the time Bill had Jillian’s back, Bill’s Joe Rogan experience, why coffee is key, chemicals in our lives, Big Pharma’s role in our daily lives, whether alkaline vs. acidic is BS, the validity of Blue Zones, whether believing in God makes you live longer, what L.B.D. stands for, overreactions and health scares, how everything is about labeling yourself, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Super Bowl, perfect time to talk Ozempic with Jillian Michaels! Bill and Jillian on the Big O, the time Bill had Jillian’s back, Bill’s Joe Rogan experience, why coffee is key, chemicals in our lives, Big Pharma’s role in our daily lives, whether alkaline vs. acidic is BS, the validity of Blue Zones, whether believing in God makes you live longer, what L.B.D. stands for, overreactions and health scares, how everything is about labeling yourself, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The perfect episode for a football-less Sunday! Bill and Patrick Bet-David on Bill’s dinner with Warren Buffet, dementia and our leaders, Patrick’s military service, the woman who never met someone from Iran, what makes Salman Rushdie a great hang, Bill’s Real Time editorial that Patrick loves, the concept of bad versus worse, what would happen if a super bug hit society, what Bill learned during his summer in Geneva, Gavin Newsom’s Real Time appearance, Bill’s pretend wife’s name and how many pretend children they have, Bill’s Modest Proposal for a world crisis, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The perfect episode for a football-less Sunday! Bill and Patrick Bet-David on Bill’s dinner with Warren Buffet, dementia and our leaders, Patrick’s military service, the woman who never met someone from Iran, what makes Salman Rushdie a great hang, Bill’s Real Time editorial that Patrick loves, the concept of bad versus worse, what would happen if a super bug hit society, what Bill learned during his summer in Geneva, Gavin Newsom’s Real Time appearance, Bill’s pretend wife’s name and how many pretend children they have, Bill’s Modest Proposal for a world crisis, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Martin Short sing Sinatra's A Man Alone, the biggest A-lister Bill has upset, why the left can't keep their right-leaning friends, Kanye’s new platinum teeth, Bill's North West joke that Marty loves, Marty’s imaginary TV deal at age 14, how Bill manifested his dream of being on TV, the time of day when Bill thinks morbid thoughts, Marty's diary the day Kennedy was shot, Gavin Newsom on Real Time, why Bill never liked Marilyn Monroe, and the genius of Dana Carvey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Martin Short sing Sinatra's A Man Alone, the biggest A-lister Bill has upset, why the left can't keep their right-leaning friends, Kanye’s new platinum teeth, Bill's North West joke that Marty loves, Marty’s imaginary TV deal at age 14, how Bill manifested his dream of being on TV, the time of day when Bill thinks morbid thoughts, Marty's diary the day Kennedy was shot, Gavin Newsom on Real Time, why Bill never liked Marilyn Monroe, and the genius of Dana Carvey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Chris Distefano on the different types of success, how Chris's family feels about his comedy, Chris’s friendship with Jimmy Kimmel, the Jimmy Kimmel Aaron Rodgers feud, the definition of charming, the new poll that came out about Bill, Chris’s pitch to get on Real Time, why Chris has zero free will, dating in L.A. vs New York, the best year and the worst year of Bill’s life, Chris’s love of Jesus and if you’re still reading just click on the f**king thing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bill and Trace Adkins on Bill’s favorite Trace song, kids calling the cops on their parents, why you have to be careful in traffic, the areas where Bill is risk averse, the perpetually persecuted grievance junkies, who caused the devastation in Trace’s Louisiana hometown, whether or not Trace ever gets tired of playing his hit songs, Trace’s love of working on oil rigs, Trace’s road from the oil fields to the stage, and the fine line between heavy drinking and addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Trace Adkins on Bill’s favorite Trace song, kids calling the cops on their parents, why you have to be careful in traffic, the areas where Bill is risk averse, the perpetually persecuted grievance junkies, who caused the devastation in Trace’s Louisiana hometown, whether or not Trace ever gets tired of playing his hit songs, Trace’s love of working on oil rigs, Trace’s road from the oil fields to the stage, and the fine line between heavy drinking and addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David’s secret to his writing, Bill’s viral editorial on the Middle East, why David loves Shia laBeouf, David’s take on the invasion of Cuba, how the economy is still standing, David’s suggesting for making golf better, David’s take on critics, Bill’s love of David’s movie State and Main, the phrases David invented in the language, the Alec Baldwin accident, Bill’s take on Barbie, David’s love of dolls, David’s respect of the audience, Bambi vs. Godzilla, the best job in the world, why actors like to perform David’s scripts word for word, why David is sober, Bill defends America, and aw f**k it, if you’re still reading just watch it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EARLY RELEASE!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR! The great SETH MacFARLANE and Bill discuss the hilarious Norah Jones moment in Seth’s movie, Bill’s article on Seth in Vanity Fair, David Mamet’s gift for Bill, Bill’s childhood snobbiness about animation, Seth’s favorite Superman joke, Seth being compared to Jay Gatsby, when Seth saw Bill’s appearance on the TV show Alice, the time Bill got booed at a Dodger game, how animated characters get away with more, why the guys slowed down Tweeting, the good and the bad of A.I., the time Seth and Bill sang to Jay Leno, and so much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EARLY RELEASE!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR! The great SETH MacFARLANE and Bill discuss the hilarious Norah Jones moment in Seth’s movie, Bill’s article on Seth in Vanity Fair, David Mamet’s gift for Bill, Bill’s childhood snobbiness about animation, Seth’s favorite Superman joke, Seth being compared to Jay Gatsby, when Seth saw Bill’s appearance on the TV show Alice, the time Bill got booed at a Dodger game, how animated characters get away with more, why the guys slowed down Tweeting, the good and the bad of A.I., the time Seth and Bill sang to Jay Leno, and so much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Chuck Liddell on the joy of having children, Bill’s love of Sylvester Stallone, how Chuck became so famous, Conor McGregor’s rise to notoriety, the kind of trash talking that is off limits to Chuck, the glory of Chuck’s many options for dispute resolution, how anger clouds judgement, what it feels like to get punched in the face, the ducks that visit Bill, and Chuck’s natural comic timing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Chuck Liddell on the joy of having children, Bill’s love of Sylvester Stallone, how Chuck became so famous, Conor McGregor’s rise to notoriety, the kind of trash talking that is off limits to Chuck, the glory of Chuck’s many options for dispute resolution, how anger clouds judgement, what it feels like to get punched in the face, the ducks that visit Bill, and Chuck’s natural comic timing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Rachel Bilson on: the insanity of giving jokes away for free on Twitter, when Whoopi attacked Rachel, the concept of being “manhandled,” Rachel’s comment about a man’s partner “number,” the behavior of married people, how pets can destroy a relationship, the importance of parenting, the right age to give a kid a phone, the meaning of “clap it out,” and how dragon flies stay in tandem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Lance Armstrong: Lance explains why he never tested positive for drugs, Bill’s public defense of Lance, Lance’s scolding by Oprah, canceling American heroes, the time Bill stood up for Lance, the glory of a colonoscopy, why riding a bike is miserable, the feeling of winning the Tour de France, nepo babies in sports, how Lance wasn’t good at any sport with a ball, the genius of Snoop Dogg, the evolution of Austin, Lance’s friendship with W, Bill and Lance pitch on dog names, and Lance’s work to find a cure for cancer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Roseanne Barr on whether jokes can save humanity, how Joe Rogan’s doctor helped Roseanne, what Roseanne’s kids won’t forgive her for, the time Roseanne and Bill got into a battle at the Playboy mansion, how the Pharaohs were inbred, Roseanne’s wild pig infestation in Hawaii, the comedians who were the greatest at speaking their mind, Bill and Roseanne do George and Gracie, Roseanne’s pyramid of power,  the beauty of kaballah, Roseanne’s accident when she was young and the meaning of singleton and multiple personalities, and breaking down the Bible.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole’s amazing new book “Think You’ll Be Happy” is the last thing her Mom texted her before she was killed, the danger of home invasions in L.A., moving through grief with grace, victim culture, baseball players who broke the color barrier, violence against teachers, how Obama and Jackie Robinson never took the bait from racists, the cops who helped the night of her mother’s murder, and the glory of living in America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nice man Margaret met at a dungeon, Bill plays a game called Who Was in My Body, how Margaret grew up in a San Francisco bookstore, Bill learns what a “collective” entails, changing gender in children, the process for creating stand-up comedy, why Margaret’s parents were anti-voting, why Margaret’s old friends have died, Bill’s mixed audience, the actor who asked Margaret if it was okay to “play Asian,” and the firing of Shane Gillis from HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nice man Margaret met at a dungeon, Bill plays a game called Who Was in My Body, how Margaret grew up in a San Francisco bookstore, Bill learns what a “collective” entails, changing gender in children, the process for creating stand-up comedy, why Margaret’s parents were anti-voting, why Margaret’s old friends have died, Bill’s mixed audience, the actor who asked Margaret if it was okay to “play Asian,” and the firing of Shane Gillis from HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Oliver Stone on what Putin and Bill have in common, how Oliver never met a conspiracy he didn’t like, the veracity of the last election, the one famous person Oliver couldn’t make a movie about, the problems caused by the mistreatment of animals, why Oliver loves Russia, Oliver’s personal heroes, which culture hurt the world the most, the world leader most like a Bond villain, Oliver’s heartbreak about the movie Nixon, and why Oliver had to go in the back door of The White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anarchy! Hell Boy! Quest for Fire! Ron Perlman and Bill on what got Ron through the pandemic, the instructive nature of the movie Quest for Fire, the name change Bill wants for the Oscars, why TV has overtaken movies,  when art became lecturing, L.A.’s best watering hole ever, how the psyche of America has changed movies, the guys’ favorite J Lo vehicles, Ron’s take on Hell Boy, Bill’s pitch for a Titanic sequel, and the genius of William Goldman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Neil deGrasse Tyson on whether Neil is wrong about outer space, science vs. opinion, why Neil turned down a scholarship offer from Carl Sagan, how many astrophysicists exist in the world, Neil tries to change Bill’s mind about the youth of America, Neil’s Tonight Show experience, the gender spectrum in sports, why the Vegas Sphere would be the perfect TED talk setting, and the existence of aliens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Kenny G on why Kenny stays in the same hotel as his band on the road, power dynamics in bands, how Kenny played with Barry White in high school, Kenny being bullied at school, Kenny’s collaboration with The Weeknd, Bill’s Oscar bit, Kenny’s song that’s played every day in China, why Bill has never been to Japan, and Kenny’s Stevie Wonder story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Boy George on the way sportscasters idolize athletes, when the song “Do You Really Wanna Hurt Me” hit America, George’s battles with substances, female artists dying too young, David Bowie’s biggest influences, the underlying messages in George’s songs, the musician who called Boy George a certain name on TV, the iconic men that Boy George shares a birthday with, and Boy George’s love for America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Candace Owens on if climate change is a hoax to prevent people from having babies, whether or not the moon landing was real, schools not informing parents of a child’s gender change, how children have ascended to the American throne, why people move out of New York and L.A., the worst thing that happened on January 6th, how porn harms men, race in America, and the worst perversion of all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Candace Owens on if climate change is a hoax to prevent people from having babies, whether or not the moon landing was real, schools not informing parents of a child’s gender change, how children have ascended to the American throne, why people move out of New York and L.A., the worst thing that happened on January 6th, how porn harms men, race in America, and the worst perversion of all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Mayim Bialik on being a child star, how Jeopardy tries to confuse you, the odd longevity statistic that no one knows, why people hover their arms in a photo now, the devastating plot of the Little Mermaid, the joy of disagreeing and still getting along, Bill wanting to babysit Mayim’s kids, why movies are too long, and dissecting why relationships end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Lee’s wild stories about staying sober as a rock star, the senses that evoke memories, the psychology of being a drummer, the insanity of Motley Crue not being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the unbelievable pounding the human body can take, Tommy’s full body scan, the highly unusual way Motley Crue got Jack Daniels into their bodies, the joy of tattoos, Tommy’s hardcore fandom, and Tommy’s gift for Bill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Lee’s wild stories about staying sober as a rock star, the senses that evoke memories, the psychology of being a drummer, the insanity of Motley Crue not being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the unbelievable pounding the human body can take, Tommy’s full body scan, the highly unusual way Motley Crue got Jack Daniels into their bodies, the joy of tattoos, Tommy’s hardcore fandom, and Tommy’s gift for Bill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Mayim Bialik on being a child star, how Jeopardy tries to confuse you, the odd longevity statistic that no one knows, why people hover their arms in a photo now, the devastating plot of the Little Mermaid, the joy of disagreeing and still getting along, Bill wanting to babysit Mayim’s kids, why movies are too long, and dissecting why relationships end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James’ dream of being the Marlboro Man, the dangers of mercury, the book Healing Back Pain, James’ difficulty remembering lines, how politicians are late on every major issue, how Russia could use some child proofing on their windows, Mr. Beast and the blowback from his charitable act, JFK Jr. assassination theory, did the other buildings collapse on 9-11, why James barely missed out on playing James Bond, and James’ mind-altering beach walk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Sage Steele on Sage leaving ESPN, the idiocy of defunding the police, the time Sage interviewed Biden on ESPN, Bill’s advice to CNN, the time Bill saw Trump at the Playboy mansion, the great thing that Trump did when he was President, why politicians are generally bad, Sage’s view on The View, why Bill never decorates his office, the brilliance of Ken Burns, Bill’s offer to Sage to host her own podcast, and why Bill will never live a stress free life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and James Carville on: why Bill Clinton is the most talented politician ever, the Democrats deep bench, Vivek’s chances to be President, Bruce Springsteen’s denial of Chris Christie’s fandom, the toughest room in comedy, how feelings get in the way of good policy, and the one person who can lose to Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Julian Lennon on: Julian being compared to his famous father, the Peter Jackson documentary and George Harrison, Julian’s complicated relationship with his father, Julian’s recent name change, the awesome benefits of living in Monaco, the peril of celebrity relationships, why comedians don’t get mobbed by fans, the lone wolf nature of being a comedian, Julian’s reason for stopping drinking, and Julian’s plans for a memoir.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Carrot Top on how Carrot Top’s act is show and tell with liquor, how Bill uses pictures to get laughs on Real Time, Bill’s reason for loving Orlando, when Carrot Top’s dad got him his first beer, the time Carrot Top built a very special mouse trap, Bill’s rule about being touched, the genius of Gilbert Gottfried, how comics couldn’t do both the Tonight Show and Letterman, how the public can be insulting without knowing it, the time Trump made Carrot Top touch his hair and much, much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Jim Gaffigan on the recent spate of comedian deaths, childhood dreams of comedians, the definition of being a good father, why men get married multiple times, the Royal who gave up the throne for love, the existential threat to late night talk shows, the person who should step in to solve the strikes, how someone catches the comedy bug, the gift Bill gave Jerry Seinfeld, their mutual love of Bob Costas, and the danger of micromanaging artists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and John Mellencamp on why John didn’t do the Tonight Show, the reason John’s dad apologized to him, why Prohibition took hold in America (hint: guys are drunks), why John carried a knife early in his career, why John is not a big fan of rap music, whether peoples’ lives are worse in America today, if the Earth will kill us, why Bill was nervous at school, the perfect height for a guy, why John got married at 18, John’s question about Bill’s Real Time monologue and much, much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Vivek Ramaswamy on Bill’s debate advice for Vivek, whether or not Vivek wants to be V.P., what China and Iran have in common, how Vivek is like Kendall Roy, why Vivek wants to end the F.B.I. and the I.R.S., Bill’s cautious take on Vivek’s candidacy, why Vivek builds businesses around young people, Big Tech’s role in elections, a big disagreement about Trump, and much, much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Marianne Williamson on whether a truth teller can get elected, the media’s role in lying, corporations and capitalism, college is a scam, the Halloween scandal at Yale, books being banned by the left, redlining the Constitution, why Marianne wants to appear on Joe Rogan, whether the consciousness survives death, and the planet dying and burning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Riley Gaines on Lia Thomas and the question everybody wants answered, why Barbie is a hit, the true intent of Title IX, liberals and their view of trans athletes, why separating athletes by sex is still important, the Left’s obsession with victim mentality, The Sound of Freedom vs. Gilligan’s Island, whether Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, Riley’s career that she gave up to be an activist, and what can be less masculine than not accepting defeat, Mr. Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharon Osbourne and Bill Maher on: the insanity of colleges, why Sharon is moving back to England, the artist who got kicked out of the hospital for partying next to Sharon, the key to Sharon’s weight loss, the body shapes that are in vogue now, which president’s wife was cheating on him, Sharon’s dad’s early attitude about Ozzy, when Bill found out his mom was Jewish, Sharon getting fired from The Talk and the Piers Morgan Meghan Markle debacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go deep and wide with Bill and Dr. Jordan Peterson on: Jordan almost dying, how the Canadian government froze the assets of protesters, Bill’s take on when the Left goes too far, the fascinating checklist for psychopathic behavior, the true danger of virtualized communication, the five categories of males attractive to women, why today’s children are hyper-valued, how Jordan knows 200 people who have been cancelled, and SO much more, watch to the end!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Waters and Bill Maher on how models stay skinny, John’s love of joyful creepiness, how Divine wanted to be Godzilla, why only bad movies should be remade, John’s new book Liarmouth, why people steal luggage at the airport, John’s idea for very special Christmas ornaments, and Bill’s pitch for a new Quentin Tarantino movie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Rainn Wilson on the time Rainn saw the face of God, Bill’s love of The Office, how The Office writers created Dwight Shrute, comparing the end of The Office to the end of Succession, the unrelenting darkness of the British sensibility, Rainn’s book Soul Boom, whether Rainn would be happy without therapy, and why America should buy the Amazon jungle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Ice Cube on the pitfalls of fame, the fans you don’t want mad at you, the TV show Ice Cube has never seen, the brilliance of Cube’s lyrics, the prison industry’s connection to music, how to raise good kids, in defense of nepo babies, why Cube’s Big Three basketball league is awesome, and whether or not the state of policing in America has improved.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the legacy media’s opposition to his candidacy, the size of LBJ’s head, RFK’s childhood accident, Bill’s old pre-show habit, the RFK Sr. quote that infuriated LBJ, the prank the Kennedy boys played on J. Edgar Hoover, the bravery of losing the South over Civil Rights, vaccines, the number one killer of people, Elon Musk, Bill reads from the New York Times, how liberals have changed, Joe Biden, why RFK is the only one who can beat Trump in a debate, and the heartbreaking story of his father’s assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Brad Paisley on what rap and country have in common, the joke West Virginians find funny, how the best lyrics fit on a t-shirt, the one instrument Bill can't stand, Brad's hit song with LL Cool J, how art moves us forward as a society, favorite QAnon theories, the tuba players’ burden, Bill’s issue with Miley’s song Flowers, and Bill’s awesome idea for a TV remake.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Jon Hamm on Martha Stewart, the existential crisis in Hollywood and why strikes happen, Jon’s Mad Men negotiations, Bill’s take on Trump’s CNN appearance, why Jon is in therapy, Bills most traumatic day ever, how the Ukraine war is like the writers’ strike, rules on what roles actors are allowed to play, race and the law, why Al Franken shouldn’t have quit, how Jon makes doing commercials cool, and why Jon is happy in his relationship, and Bill’s favorite Elvis movie ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Wiz Khalifa on the allure of jewelry, the appeal of party music, Ja Morant, Wiz growing up with military parents, the sorry state of schools, certain popular body types, decaying American cities, growing with your audience, and the best quote ever from a comedian.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Billy Corgan on rock-n-roll urban legends, the very bad thing that happened to the singer of Three Dog Night, how every band has a Connie, why Billy doesn’t behave like a typical rock star, Billy’s dad’s unorthodox career, Billy’s Bob Denver story, and what motivates Elon Musk (it’s not money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Kathy Griffin on why Kathy makes everything a battle, Kathy’s fight with MAGA nation, what it’s like to be cancelled, how the Trump photo happened, the brilliance of Joe Rogan, the upsetting Kennedy scene in the Marilyn Monroe movie, all the people who sued Kathy, and Bill’s pitch for a TV show for Kathy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and the hilarious David Spade on finding a woman who likes your sense of humor, what prevented Bill and David from “going all the way to Baghdad” in a relationship, Bill’s role in Woody Harrelson’s controversial SNL monologue, the phony posturing of the fake courageous, stories from clubs, pretty privilege for guys, the enduring genius of Nicholas Cage, and that very tricky next move after coming off of SNL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Dr. Phil on the psychology of man caves, the time Bill tried therapy, Bill’s favorite quote about marriage, why Phil doesn’t drink, why America is headed for a cliff, how A.I. is going to destroy us, how are we are living the novel 1984, Phil’s opinion of Trump, why Phil won’t trash anyone in public, whether Phil will run for office, and Phil’s feelings about ending his TV show of 21 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Kat Timpf of the Greg Gutfeld Show riff on her new number one best-selling book, how much Bill and Kat drink, how you’re a goner if you get a rare disease, Kat’s frozen future children, Kat’s past dating hot trash, how Kat made her colostomy bag nightmare funny, how much fake hair women wear, why Kat doesn’t watch movies, and Kat getting harassed for working at Fox News.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Richard Dreyfuss on: how the Me Too movement started with the big fish, Mafia wives and looking the other way, the time Bill passed out and why, Richard’s first line in a movie, why Richard passed on Jaws – TWICE, and Richard’s Close Encounter with the Queen of England.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Metallica's Lars Ulrich on getting into the performance zone to play the drums, Metallica’s intention with the Napster incident, why Bill thinks Bob Dylan sucks, songs that are so good they became uncool, why Metallica got grief for Fade to Black, handling the fans’ reactions on the Internet, how the audience is always changing, why all bands are always on the verge of breaking up, and the time Lars wasn’t allowed to make eye contact with Mick Jagger.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Fred Durst on: the truth behind the founding of Limp Bizkit, how Fred became an accidental rock star, the great irony of Fred’s bullies being his biggest fans, Fred’s theory on getting energy from a space vacuum, whether or not spirituality makes you live longer, the time Mick Jagger picked up a girl with just a look, and the very definition of hypocrisy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Brand visits Club Random. Bill and Russell discuss the difference between hedonism and addiction, how they each define joy, America in pain, pondering vs. partying, religion and the curtailing of inquiry, the greatest threat to America, the concept of enlightened self-interest, Joe Rogan’s work ethic, MSNBC vs. Fox News, and their mutual admiration of Dave Rubin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Arianna Huffington on the countries that revere old people, Arianna’s humble origins, Bill’s yearly birthday present to Arianna, the Harvard electroshock/phone experiment, the generation no one has a beef with, calling out social justice warriors, why Bill is okay being a Bad Environmentalist, why Twitter needed to be taken over by Elon Musk, the day Arianna’s divorce became final, and how Bill made her kids cry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Harvey Levin randomly riff on the Alec Baldwin case, Harvey’s 9-11 documentary (there was an extra plane), the generational differences at TMZ, when Harvey’s staff realized that he’s older than chips, the concept from Real Time of the national divorce, and Harvey’s heartbreaking, never-before-told story about why Cher is his favorite celebrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Deepak Chopra randomly riff on true identity, preparing for the end, being chased by the monster that is death, Mother Theresa’s crisis of faith, Bill and Deepak’s spiritual journeys, the morality of spiritual transcendence, how the placebo effect is real, and how we are all just playing a part.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscars Bonus Episode: The Oscars are here and it’s Slap Season. Bill and rapper Denzel Curry dissect The Slap, alopecia, Will Smith’s state of mind, plus Michael Jackson vs. R. Kelly, whether Bill knows the difference between Donald Duck and Daffy Duck, and the hit movie Bill has never seen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and the great Bob Costas randomly riff on the passing of Bill’s mentor Richard Belzer, Bill’s favorite Sports Illustrated cover, why today’s baseball pitchers are so frail, the legendary announcer Bill never liked, the best example of racial harmony in our culture, Bob’s take on Fox News and CNN, Bob’s favorite part of Real Time, why Bob turned down doing 60 Minutes, and what Bill hates about the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Greg Gutfeld randomly riff on the terrifying thing about Chat GPT, why Bill doesn’t google people, the terrible quality phones bring out in people, losing audiences in comedy, Greg’s philosophy for staying married, why Rain Man couldn’t be made today, the mob trying to wreck peoples’ lives, the time Greg got mistaken for Harvey Levin, Greg’s career ascent, and Bill and Greg’s epiphany about certain kinds of “mature” movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Andrew Sullivan randomly riff on Andrew’s history in debating, the legality of certain substances in England, the terrifying nature of the Catholic upbringing, the people Andrew bonds with best, their mutual moments of enlightenment as kids, the benefits of circumcision, whether we’re born with certain desires, the beautiful melting pot of London, how you know when to throw down, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Fran Lebowitz talk travel nightmares, their least favorite feral creatures, outdoor dining and New York City rats, who always wins in politics, city living vs. country living, Bill’s Tik Tok obsession, why Fran is stickler for grammar, the effect of being on Netflix, and her friendship with Martin Scorcese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Olivia Culpo randomly riff on how entertainers are sensitive to mean Internet comments, Olivia starring in a superhero movie, the downside of plastic surgery, Bill’s pitch for a revolutionary anti-aging product, Chat GPT writing a scene in Succession, the two must-see football movies, and couples’ rules for talking while watching a movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a headline making episode, Bill Maher and Bryan Cranston talk about privilege vs. advantage, the role that got Bryan Cranston in hot water, critical race theory, the show where Bill and Bryan first met, bulldozer parenting, creeps vs. nuts in casting, white peoples’ bias against themselves and tons more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Sean Penn randomly riff on which one of the Three Stooges Sean was going to play, their opposing beliefs on personal health, why Sean is attracted to dangerous places, Oliver Stone, Sean’s crush on Diane Sawyer, Sean’s relationship with the paparazzi, Sean’s love of Hugo Chavez, the movies they couldn’t make today, the legend of Jack Nicholson, Bill and Sean’s mutual love of Amy Schumer and a LOT more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sebastian Maniscalco and Bill Maher chop it up about Sebastian getting an early gig with Bill, Sebastian’s career anxiety, Sebastian’s old school love of the Rat Pack, the genius of Steve Wynn, the information fairy, the danger of standing beside a window in Russia, the word you can’t say, and whether Bill ever encountered the Mob in Vegas.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and intimacy expert Shan Boodram (Dr. Ruth meets Rihanna) in a wild, wide-ranging convo about relationship and bedroom preferences, Bill’s mom’s crush, what makes a man attractive to women, why Bill thinks he acts more like a woman when it comes to dating, the politics of open relationships, women in New York vs. women in L.A., and the concept of  “playoff defense.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Kevin Nealon ring in 2023 and randomly riff on the time Bill invited Kevin to live with him, what Madonna told Mike Myers about kissing her in a sketch, the best thing about doing intimate scenes in movies, how Marlon Brando took his acting fees in gold on one movie, the appeal of wife jokes, what Bill learned at Cornell, and how Putin is like Buster Douglas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Mark Cuban randomly riff on Mark’s attack on Big Pharma, Mark’s love of owning the Dallas Mavericks, Bill’s distrust of the cloud, inside Mark’s DM’s, gold vs. Bitcoin, and the new generation of sports fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special combo episode, Quentin Tarantino crashes the end of the Judd Apatow interview and the three of them talk about Quentin’s love of Freaks and Geeks, Quentin and Judd on working with actors, how Quentin wanted Adam Sandler for Inglourious Basterds, the trick of the movie 1917 and then we transition into a one on one with the brilliant comedian Ms. Pat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins randomly riff on how eating ruins everything fun, how most mammals are nocturnal, the New Zealand bird that’s forgotten how to fly, the trouble with prolonging life, the one bad thing about Bill, the science behind certain diseases, Bill’s sitcom role as the office creep, and why Richard’s part in Religulous was left on the cutting room floor.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Dana Carvey randomly riff on why comedians need therapy, Dana’s famous Johnny Carson impression and how Bill offended Johnny at the end, how Bill channels Johnny in his monologues, their collective take on Mike Myers, Dana’s first time seeing Robin Williams, Dana’s medical mishap, and Dana’s new scripted podcast The Weird Place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Gene Simmons randomly riff on men being able to get pregnant, Gene’s secrets to beat aging, the only two things that Bill and Gene really enjoy, Gene’s legendary battles back in the day, Bill’s take on how people are like bumper cars, the event that happened to Young Bill to make him focus on work, whether it’s possible for rock stars to be faithful, and how Gene doesn’t have friends.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Sam Harris randomly riff on Sam’s super power with words, Sam burying the hatchet with Ben Affleck, Sam’s Hunter Biden story suppression scandal, how Bill misses Howard Stern, Bill’s love for playing Vegas and how he never caught the gambling bug, Sam’s nine years of education, the pluses and minuses of Capitalism, and the worst sin America has committed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and "Weird Al" Yankovic randomly riff on why Bill moved from his first house, Al’s birthday gift from his wife, the most common joke in a writers’ room, the famous people who went to Al’s high school, the making of the new Weird Al biopic “Weird,” SacheenLittlefeather’s awful treatment by the Hollywood establishment after she accepted the Oscar for Marlon Brando, the movie Quentin Tarantino has to make, and Al’s strict rules for life on his tour bus. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/RANDOM. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show Visit https://signalwire.com/random to sign up for a free account Get 20% off and free shipping at https://www.manscaped.com/random Just go to our special URL to try it for free https://www.ziprecruiter.com/random Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A belated Happy Birthday to Kris Jenner as Bill Maher and Kris randomly riff on Mexico and the origin story of Kendall’s 818 Tequila, why they wouldn’t want to go back in time and have to start over, the value of having children young, Bill’s door to door salesman job, the joy in Kris and her family finding success, how Hulu has reinvigorated the Kardashians TV show, and how haters are like germs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Kid Rock randomly riff on Kid Rock’s favorite part of Real Time, Bill’s take on Kid Rock’s song and the Let’s Go Brandon chant, how Kid Rock thinks we need to get back to being kind to each other, which musicians are funny, how Bill loves the song Low Life, how Kid Rock reminds Bill of his dog Chico, the very special gift Kid Rock gives Bill for Club Random, how Bill likes that Kid lives without apology, Bill explains ghosting, why it’s important to NOT discuss Trump, and great music that gets made when Detroit merges with the South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Stephen A. Smith randomly riff on the thickness trend with women, why Stephen A. thinks Kyrie Irving was wrong, the two sports Stephen A. and Bill don’t care about, the greatest sportscasters ever, their mutual love of Barry Bonds, why athletes’ bodies are so much more fragile today and why they are babied so much more, the title of Bill’s imaginary book about medicine, Ali getting sent to Vietnam, why basketball players touch even after a missed free throw, and why Stephen A. doesn’t get married Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and Chevy Chase randomly riff on the stupidest thing Chevy ever said, Chevy working with Burt Reynolds, the time Chevy stole John Belushi's stash to protect him, Chevy’s take on Dan Akroyd, the time Chevy met Frank Sinatra, the one word you should never say to a woman, how Chevy played the drums in Steely Dan, the pros and cons of circumcision, comedians’ reactions to Chevy walking into a comedy club in New York, and where Bill got most of his pieces of art. Visit https://signalwire.com/c/random to sign up for a free account. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/random  Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and right wing pundit Dave Rubin randomly riff on who in Bill’s orbit caused Dave’s political awakening, how Bill is an old school liberal, the point when things turned insane in America, what it means if someone “seems” gay, the three questions to ask to REALLY get to know someone, the movie that changed Dave’s life, the type of behavior in bed that Bill is against, the book Bill read when he was babysitting at 13, when Dave tried to hire his musical hero to play his birthday party, Dave taking Rumble public, and tons more can’t miss conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices