On this episode, Bill sits down with musician, podcaster and one-time Mumford & Sons banjoist Winston Marshall. The two reflect on Winston’s departure from the band following a social media firestorm over a controversial book endorsement, how that ordeal exposed the intense pressures of “cancel culture” within the music world and why Winston ultimately decided to speak his mind despite the fallout. They dig into England’s shifting cultural landscape, the rise of political correctness in both the...
Apr 13, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 167
On this episode, Bill catches up with journalist Chris Cuomo. They get into Chris’s current life since his CNN exit, why he’s suing to clear his name, and reflect on the media’s “scalp-hunting” mentality. Chris opens up about growing up in a political dynasty under his father Mario and working closely with his brother Andrew, how policy fights don’t always match party ideals, and what it’s like navigating scandal in a 24/7 news cycle. They swap thoughts on Trump’s flair for the dramatic, America...
Apr 06, 2025•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 166
On this episode, Bill sits down with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd for a wide-ranging, personal chat about her new book “Notorious"—a collection of her incisive profiles of major cultural and political figures—and why she once went viral for a botched edible experience in Denver. The two swap stories about growing up in Washington, D.C. (her father was a detective), how “woke” culture may have dampened the fun on the left, and what still draws voters to Donald Trump’s brash humor. Mauree...
Mar 30, 2025•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 165
On this episode, Bill is joined by stand-up comic and podcast provocateur Andrew Schulz. The two swap stories about Andrew’s transition into fatherhood (including fertility hurdles and the emotional roller coaster of IVF), the perils of fame in the digital age, why he once called Fox News out on its overblown “outrage” stories, negotiating free speech in comedy and the ever-shifting rules of social discourse, meeting fans where they are online. They debate America’s “abundance mentality” and how...
Mar 23, 2025•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 164
On this episode, Bill is joined by veteran broadcaster and cultural commentator Don Lemon. The two discuss Don’s transition away from CNN and his new foray into streaming, the shifting landscape of media bias and viewer trust, the lure of unfiltered conversation versus traditional “managed” television formats, and the political tightrope walk of modern journalism. They candidly dive into everything from Don’s experiences as a gay Black man in the public eye and meeting his husband, diversity and...
Mar 16, 2025•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 163
In this episode, Bill reconnects with rock-rap icon Kid Rock for his second round on Club Random—unpacking how they both manage to stay raw and honest in a world that loves to be outraged. Kid Rock talks about why he thought a Bud Light blow-up might be fun for social media. He also teases a new triple album (“Kid MF Rock”), wrestles with “woke” culture’s boundaries, and tries to sell Bill on the idea of finally meeting Donald Trump—complete with a tongue-in-cheek pitch for Elon Musk to carve Tr...
Mar 09, 2025•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 162
In this episode, Bill goes deep with legendary rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Xzibit—shedding light on his childhood as a military brat, the discipline that shaped his hip hop journey, and the inspiration behind his new album, “Kingmaker.” Xzibit opens up about chasing creative ambition while staying true to himself in an ever-shifting hip hop landscape, shares thoughts on social media’s addictive pull, and hip hop rivalries. He also reveals the hilarious story behind his fight scene with Je...
Mar 02, 2025•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 161
On this episode, Bill sits down with comedian, cultural provocateur and former neighbor Tom Green. The two recall the time Tom’s house burned down, why Tom is touring the country in a camper van, navigating public perception in the age of social media, Tom’s cancer treatment during his MTV fame and how a misdiagnosis almost derailed his health, getting fired on the Celebrity Apprentice, the blurred line between clever and stupid in comedy, his film Freddy Got Fingered, life on his Canadian farm,...
Feb 23, 2025•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 160
Bill Maher sits down with former Colombo crime family capo, podcaster, and best-selling author Michael Franzese for a fascinating exploration of organized crime, current politics, and America’s shifting cultural landscape. From comparing Mafia code to modern government maneuvering, to dissecting the psychology of leaders, the two dive headlong into the forces shaping American life. Franzese shares candid reflections on his days running lucrative schemes (and why he ultimately walked away), while...
Feb 16, 2025•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 159
Skepticism meets reflection when Bill invites Jay Shetty to share about a life that’s spanned the silence of a Vedic monastery and the spotlight of Hollywood. Jay explains how rising at 4 a.m. for cold showers, living under strict celibacy, and sleeping on the floor shaped his views on attachment and purpose. Bill probes everything from traditional therapy to modern dating, pushing Jay to clarify how one remains “spiritual” when fame and success come calling. They trade stories of long-term rela...
Feb 09, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 158
Bill and superstar Luke Bryan on the joys of Luke bow hunting with his family and how Bill just doesn’t get hunting, Luke’s Georgia upbringing and how it influenced his music, the songwriting scene in Nashville, genre collabs, the toll of Bill’s early party days, how Americans are more alike than different, wishing for a government solution for the “unhoused,” Luke’s tight knit group of friends, and much, much more. Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @Laundr...
Feb 02, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 157
Bill and Matt Gaetz on the accusations against Matt, Bill’s preconception of Matt, Matt’s fandom of Politically Incorrect, how Matt supports both the NRA and the humane society, Bill’s take on hunting (not a fan), the economy of lonely, desperate men, Matt’s relationship with Joel Greenberg, and much, much more. Shop SKIMS Mens at https://www.skims.com/billmaher #skimspartner Go to https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com or text RANDOM at 511511 to save up to 50%, today! Follow Club Random on IG: @Club...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 156
Longevity guru Bryan Johnson (DON’T DIE is the #1 doc on Netflix) sits down with Bill for a great talk about whether it’s possible to live forever, anti-aging science, Bryan’s rigid routine that includes very controlled diet, sleep, and data-driven health interventions. Bill discusses his healthy routines while drinking and smoking and the guys differ on how much sacrifice is worth the potential gain. Also, stay tuned for Bryan’s “Johnson” measuring device during sleep, the importance of figurin...
Jan 19, 2025•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 155
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE AWFUL EVENTS IN LOS ANGELES. Bill Maher and Sam Harris on why young women are dating older men, fashion & manufacturing in China, the nine-hour documentary Bill never saw, brands complicit with the wrong side of WW2, the banality of evil and how humans can rationalize horrific acts, how worldviews can make people do extreme things while feeling virtuous, Bill’s previous controversies, the recent report on the you-know-what virus, Bill’s raw milk ...
Jan 12, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 154
Bill Maher and Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer on border policies and media coverage, on how progressive issues influence elections, youth gender-affirming care, and social media “contagion” vs. authentic identity, how Jon grew up in a rough part of the Upper West Side, crime stories and colorful neighbors in 1970s–80s NYC, Jon’s acting journey, the podcast Jon produced, The Man Who Calculated Death, Jon’s on set experience with Charlie Sheen and how the show changed when Charlie relapsed, Elo...
Jan 05, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 153
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Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 152
Bill and legendary comedian Paul Reiser go deep on all things comedy, from the early days at comedy clubs like Catch a Rising Star and the Improv, the terrible pay of early comedy, the difference between being “club funny” and what works on television, Richard Belzer, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, and the New York comedy scene, Paul’s experience with Woody Allen, the tension between performing “works in progress” versus polished final sets, the concept of soul mates, hiring young comedy writers, ...
Dec 15, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 151
Bill Maher and actor (Shazam!) Zachary Levi on the insanity of cutting off family members at the holidays due to political disagreements, Zach’s vote for Trump and career implications, the importance of talking to the other side, the need for nuanced thinking, legacy media stoking divisions and fear, misinformation and extremism, Zach’s support of RFK Jr., open debate about medical issues, criticizing those who shut down questions as “anti-science,” the vilification of medical skeptics, skeptici...
Dec 08, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 150
NOTE: This was recorded before the election. Bill Maher and Jane Fonda on how Jane stays so energetic, smart health and how habits change with age, their mutual commitment to drinking only in moderation, the Barbarella Halloween costume of the moment, whether some issues are exaggerated or not in our modern media world, climate and other countries roles in fixing it, over-regulated California, a deep dive on Jane’s movies, meditation and mindfulness, and the people who inspired Jane the most. Go...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 148
Stephen A. Smith and Bill on the bad things about certain sports, Aaron Judge's post-season struggles, PED’s in sports, nepo babies, boxing’s big problem, how the Dems lost America, identity politics versus big stuff like the economy, immigration, crime, dating preferences, Stephen’s Trump interactions, aging and attractiveness, and hope for the future. Go to https//www.oneskin.co to get started today with 15% OFF using code RANDOM, today! Go to https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com or text RANDOM at...
Nov 24, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 147
Our first guest ever William Shatner returns for a raucous and hilarious talk about how William's distinctive speech pattern would sound during intimate moments, the floating garbage heap in the ocean, why the environment wasn’t an issue in the election, the future of sanctuary cities, how food has no place in bed, how William and Bill never missed a performance, William’s Amsterdam experience, the Hollywood music party scene that they both missed, the seal that lives on Bill’s earthquake boat, ...
Nov 17, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 145
Robert Zemeckis directed a lot of your favorite movies, including Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, Flight, and many more. Bill and Bob talk about his streak of hit movies, his work with actors like Tom Hanks, Michael J. Fox, his friendship with Spielberg, his process in making films, his new film Here and its unique premise involving a fixed camera perspective in one location over centuries, the use of advanced de-aging technology for actors like Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, the cultural impact ...
Nov 10, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 144
Bill and Ben Shapiro on how being bullied made Ben tough enough for media, the kind of store that’s legal in L.A. that Ben doesn’t want in his neighborhood, the consequences of this week and beyond, the history of the British Empire and American revolution, the complexities of war, the importance of understanding history and its impact on present-day society, aggressive anti-common-sense agendas, the importance of comedy in discussing serious topics, religion and the afterlife, the importance of...
Nov 03, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 143
Check out Shane Smith’s New Podcast Shane Smith Has Questions, https://tinyurl.com/SSHQPOD Shane Smith is the founder of Vice, an Emmy winning investigative journalist, and a master story-teller. He is promoting his new podcast Shane Smith Has Questions. Bill and Shane cover a ton of topics, like Shane’s parasite from Afghanistan, drinking tea with the Taliban, Japanese toilets and global bathroom experiences, the origins of Vice as a magazine in Canada, HBO's involvement and the Vice TV show's ...
Oct 27, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 142
Bill sits down with The Skinny Confidential hosts Michael and Lauryn Bosstick to explore an eclectic mix of topics—from relationships and personal growth to the quirks of modern dating and the challenges of aging with style. The discussion tackles everything from the dynamics of intimacy in long-term relationships, the importance of mental stimulation in attraction, and the weird ways modern men and women navigate love, Bill’s rules on when to eat, generational divides in dating— how millennials...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 141
Dr. Phil and Bill Maher agree and disagree, as per usual on a ton of topics, including on how to feel good, the importance of toeing the line in art, the challenges posed by bureaucracy and regulations, particularly in industries like entertainment and energy (solar anyone?). They get serious about stupidity on campuses, Israel, and the reactions on university campuses and moral equivalency. And fittingly, they end on the finite nature of life. Go to https://www.SimpliSafe.com/RANDOM to get 50% ...
Oct 13, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 140
Bill Maher credits legendary comedy duo Cheech and Chong as pioneers who brought a certain culture around a certain plant that Bill enjoys very much into the mainstream comedy scene. They touch upon the challenges and joys of performing together over the years and Tommy Chong’s time in prison, historical figures like Timothy Leary and the impact of government actions on personal freedoms. And they shed light on the birth of Cheech and Chong and how an accidental meeting led to one of the great c...
Oct 06, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 139
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Sep 29, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 138
Comedy fans! The hilarious Jay Pharoah drops into Club Random and Bill dive deep into Jay’s uncanny celebrity impressions, from a pitch-perfect Donald Trump to a spot-on Denzel Washington and Eddie Murphy. They explore the art of stand-up comedy, the challenges of performing amidst political correctness, and share personal tales of navigating "woke mind disease" and cancel culture. The duo swaps wild stories about nights out and tackle serious topics like race relations, their takes on Trump and...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 137
Jordan Peterson returns to Club Random. Jordan and Bill Maher go deep on Jordan’s new online educational platform the Peterson Academy, health and pain, obesity and medication, diet and mental health, the limits of medicine, why preventative medicine isn’t more prevalent, the decline of the dull universities, what makes a great teacher, how the recent campus movements are using the Communist playbook, secular conflict, religion and its role in tribal conflict, separating religious truths from th...
Sep 15, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 136
