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Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There’s a whole big world out there that isn’t about politics and Bill and his guests talk about all of it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1Bill 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thanks Bill for standing up against Kremlin propaganda!
Candace Owens? What a terrible guest. First time I’ve been disappointed in this show, or Real Time.
what happened to the AJ Benza interview??
I luv'd this interview. Always been a fan of Julian and had the biggest crush of him in the 80s and 90s, still do. A great Man.
DOL missed the housing crash of 2008. that sentiment that government data is reliable is an elite point of view
great show right up until bill started sucking up about false police violence
She's right, Bill does just rail on like a bitter old man. It's reflexive. I also think these "conversations" , as he calls them, would be more useful if he would actually let the guests form and complete those thoughts. Bill just talks over everyone.
First person to really push back on Bills biases. Bless him but he gets stuck sometime in the same rants. Still a truth sayer in the public view though.
Wow man, I don't listen to all of these, but when I saw Mrs Osborn on the show, it was a done deal. She's a legend in the industry, and such an incredibly tough, smart lady that I just had to listen. Great episode.
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A voice made for silent film.
your interview of Richard Dreyfuss (one of the A-list actors of my lifetime) Was one of the most frustrating and disappointing podcasts I ever heard. There he was, trying to dish on some of the biggest celebrities of Hollywood's golden age, and it seemed like he had the really good stuff. But before he could finish any story, you had to but in with one of your stories of how much fun you had back in the day, playing with your winky. and you did it over and over. GIVE US A BREAK!
bill needs to let his guests finish their sentences. he pontificate over them and interrupts far too much. becoming unlistenable as he ages. I stopped religiously tuning in because it's hard work to make out what guests are saying.
Bill, did you throw a scorpion in the bath water lately? Apparently, it works. Hahahaaaa. Just yesterday a clip of Geena on Graham Norton had come up and she mentioned Sara. Today, you do. Kismet, I guess. I had never heard of it, which surprised me because the mid 80s was the last sitcom gold time. I just watched my first episode, which was ep2. Omg, it also had Ronnie Corbett, aka Corabeth Godsey, little Matthew Lawrence, and Kate and Oliver Hudson's uncle. Maybe we didn't get it up here in Canucker land. Anyway, Lisa/Phoebe, my favourite Friends actress/girl character. I just could not stomach the show until early 2020... Sorry. Heck, same with Seinfeld and The Office... I tried but just couldn't until recently and now I love them. In certain circles I was called the ditzy one and teased about being smart. What can I say? It's fun, keeps 'em guessing and shocked, right, Lisa? (April 17, 2023)
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thanks. (April 17, 2023)
I disagree with you on a good 70% of shit. your opinion is important. keep it up. really liked the recent episode of real time with brand maybe bring him in personally lol he has a tendency to talk over everyone. he's very smart but control his rants. a podcast With you, him, and carolla would be wild.
Why bill
I was sooooo annoyingly disappointed with this episode. I thought I could FINALLY hear a rational 'point, counter point' discussion about why an informed person would be a Trump supporter. But all I got was "oh I like that song".
pompous
Jay Leno's great. Notice how much funnier he is than Bill Maher without using any profanity. I thought Maher had a lot of chutzpah to say he could go toe to toe with Jay in the realm of comedy.