Bill Maher and Henry Winkler on life from the Fonz to Barry to Henry’s recent memoir. Why Bill don’t write a memoir, Bill invites Henry to Vegas, but Henry wonders if his wife would approve, Israel, Gaza and the right to defend yourself vs. the human cost of war, longevity in show business, Henry's escape from being typecast as "The Fonz" and his ability to stay relevant, Henry’s story about losing it when acting in a play, Henry’s love of the meerkat, how marriage is like living in China, Bill ...
Sep 08, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 135
It's a special holiday look back at some of the BEST OF CLUB RANDOM, as we go allll the way back to the beginning of the show to highlight iconic guests and LOL moments, including some weird, wild stuff! Go to https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com or text RANDOM at 511511 to save up to 50%, today! Go to https://www.mudwtr.com and for a limited time, use code CLUB RANDOM to get up to 43% OFF your entire order! Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher Don’t forget to s...
Sep 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 134
Quentin Tarantino is BACK for his second sit down with Bill Maher. They discuss Quentin’s pipe, how growing up exposed to '70s movies and TV shaped them, Bill’s love of Quentin’s awesome book, the evolution of cinema, Quentin critiques Deliverance, the difference between sophisticated movies and those designed for children, Tarantino's thoughts on trilogies, Quentin’s future projects, casting and cultural appropriation, Quentin’s take on parenting, what kind of movie Bill thinks Quentin will mak...
Aug 25, 2024•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 132
We here at Club Random are well aware that Bill often talks about never having children. So why not go to the source and talk to ACTUAL CHILDREN?! Well, we did and it’s awesome. Bill Maher sits down with kids, ages 8 to 16, in a candid sit-down exploration of what kids’ lives are like today. Bill explains the concept of politics, the Tooth Fairy, why parents MUST lie to children, the most grown-up thing you can do, defining the evening news, deftly avoids the Santa conversation, and explains wha...
Aug 18, 2024•56 min•Ep. 131
Bill Maher and Terry Crews on religion, extremism, Terry’s Hollywood journey, Terry being on the receiving of that famous Me Too moment, the aftermath, and the support from his wife, Terry’s strict Pentecostal upbringing that prohibited dancing, watching movies, or listening to secular music, Terry’s battle with a certain type of addiction and the rehab process, the evolution of representation in Hollywood, Bill’s love of the film Idiocracy and how he has programmed his car as an homage to that ...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 131
Bobby Lee and Bill Maher on comedic process, being terrified of repeating jokes in the same show, Bobby being shocked at the barbershop, the Hawk Tuah girl has zero idea of who Bill and Bobby are, Bobby’s youthful experimentation, Bobby’s favorite director and how Bill has seen none of his movies, Bobby’s past addictions, Bobby’s anxiety about trying new material, Bobby begs Bill to try video games, and much, much more. Sponsor Club Random: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/clubrandom Check o...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Bill and Haliey Welch on the journey from Hawk Tuah to Haliey, Haliey’s wild ride, Bill gives Haliey advice about show business staying power, the similarities between Haliey’s rise and the Kardashians, how schools fail kids, Haliey’s love of country music, why Haliey was raised by her grandma, the differences between rural Tennessee and the rest of the world, Haliey’s travel dreams, Haliey’s drink of choice, Bill compares Haliey to the Beatles sweeping America, the other hillbillies Bill knows,...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Bill Maher and legendary actor Malcolm McDowell discuss the impact of his film A Clockwork Orange, how some American cities are living in a Clockwork Orange simulation, the futility of Hollywood remakes, gender roles for actors, Malcolm’s early inspiration from actor Albert Finney, working with renowned directors like Stanley Kubrick and Lindsay Anderson, the real story behind the set of the movie "Caligula" and its controversial nature, English humor and its differences from American humor, Mal...
Jul 21, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Bill Maher and Armie Hammer on Armie’s fall from grace, the search for the truth, Bill examines the facts vs. narrative, the police investigation, Armie admits past mistakes, the narratives that come out of the Internet, the Netflix documentary House of Hammer, Armie’s surprising attitude about his ordeal, the importance of therapy, Armie’s trauma early in life, and much, much more. Sponsor Club Random: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/clubrandom Check out Bill's tour dates here: https://www...
Jul 14, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Penn Jillette is one half of the magic duo Penn and Teller, who have the longest running show in the history of Vegas. Bill tries his best to get magicians' secrets out of Penn, and they discuss the love of humans vs. animals, the magic trick "blood from a stone," libertarians and seat belts, Penn being in the “nut chair” on Politically Incorrect, Bill’s opening joke on the Jerry Lewis telethon that almost got him cancelled, the problem with the brains of young people, Penn on hopping trains as ...
Jul 07, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 126
The Sage Steele Show on the road from Atlanta, where Sage hosts not one but two U.S. Congressmen, Byron Donalds (Florida) and Wesley Hunt (Texas). Byron on what he learned from his first loss. Wesley on the concept of "Congress, Cognac, and Cigars," to engage the black community in discussions about conservative values. Economic, educational, and cultural challenges, advocating for solutions like school choice, which Byron credits with changing his life, Biden’s role in the rise of inflation, th...
Jul 06, 2024•33 sec
Fabio Lanzoni was the first international male model, graced the covers of over 400 romance novels, and did the first Gap campaign, plus work for Versace and Armani. Bill Maher and Fabio go deep on Italians, hair extensions on dudes, how if married, their wives would be Real Housewives, romance novels and the fantasy element that crosses the line, #Me Too in the Middle East, third act problems in some forms of adult entertainment, how college makes people more stupid, how some people can’t be al...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 125
Stars Wars Lando-legend, superstar OG actor Billy Dee Williams & Sage Steele on breaking the color barrier, the pressure black public figures face, Billy’s charming demeanor, learning from different cultures, valuing individualism, true diversity, self-realization, spiritual awakening, the universe’s energy, maintaining privacy, spiritual awakening, God, faith and more. Sponsor the Sage Steele Podcast: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/the-sage-steele-podcast Learn more about your ad choices....
Jun 29, 2024•3 min
Bill Maher and Tony Hawk on Steve O and sobriety, Tony’s death-defying stunts, how being a pro skateboarder in the '80s was like being an astronaut, how Tony’s kids think the '90s were ancient history, bridging the gap between grunge and TikTok, Tony’s journey to finding the perfect wife, Bill compares childbirth to skateboarding injuries, Tony’s sage advice to young skaters, the lack of PED’s in skateboarding, and their mutual love of Jackass. Sponsor Club Random: https://public.liveread.io/med...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Sage Steele and Adam Carolla on the pros and cons of social media, the hypocrisy of politicians, defying shutdown orders, standing up against government overreach, the civil rights movement, statue removals and how other protests are handled, double standards in coverage to various events, Adam’s difficult neighbors, not succumbing to social pressure, the sad decline of California, Adam’s career in Hollywood, and much, much more. Sponsor the Sage SteelePodcast: https://public.liveread.io/media-k...
Jun 20, 2024•3 min
Bill Maher and Larry Wilmore on people their age dying, best stripper names, meet Patina and Original Cindy, Tik Tok and cultural permission to be stupid, generational trauma of the past, protesters having no skin in the game, the glory of cigars, the first OJ jury, racism being written about by white people, the genius of Bernie Mac and Bill’s love of Bad Santa, health myths, how far we’ve come as a society, the super powers of Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno, and which band was the first to experi...
Jun 16, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 123
We are dropping in your feed today to share a new series that we know you will enjoy. Pack One Bag is an epic true story of an Italian family, split apart by love, fascism and war. Through shocking discoveries - and Stanley Tucci’s artistry - an enthralling personal history comes to life. When documentarian David Modigliani was a kid, his grandfather, Franco, won the Nobel Prize. But, David’s always been more fascinated by the love story that made it possible -- his grandparents' romance on the ...
Jun 14, 2024•9 min
Sage and Jillian Michaels on Ozempic, running barefoot, the challenges of aging, legislative decisions regarding LGBTQ rights, the myths of Jillian’s time on "The Biggest Loser," Big Pharma, mental health challenges Jillian faced during her back injury and recovery, chronic pain, how motherhood has forced her to become a better person, and much more. Sponsor the Sage SteelePodcast: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/the-sage-steele-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Jun 13, 2024•7 min
Bill Maher and Ray Romano on vices, Bill’s first bit at an open mic, Ray’s acting career post Raymond, how many times Ray quit comedy before starting his career, Ray’s hilarious encounter while playing a cruise ship, Bill on how begging a woman to take you back is a huge turn off, Ray’s roughest gig ever, the desire to wash a city off of you after a bad show, how Ray downplays his achievements, and much more. Sponsor Club Random: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/clubrandom Learn more about y...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Reggie Watts is a comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician. He improvs music using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Reggie and Sage discuss, the nuances of living in LA, and Reggie’s positive take on LA traffic, Reggie’s multiple middle names, “salad power”, the impact of a military upbringing on character, Reggie dealing with bullies, the importance of standing up for yourself, Reggie’s mom’s influence, strength, and protective nature, Reggie’s creative process and their share...
Jun 06, 2024•5 min
Bill Maher and Kara Swisher on strip clubs then and now, protest culture and the complexity of our current issues, tech leaders’ narrow focus, the premature release of certain technologies, the shift from an information desert to an information flood, the key to raising smart kids, engaging in meaningful dialogue across the divide, with Swisher highlighting the importance of talking to people with differing views, the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community, the historical context of race relati...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Sage Steele and Mayim Bialik on mental health, Mayim’s depression, anxiety, and OCD, the importance of understanding and accepting oneself, the importance of self-care and mental well-being, the challenges of parenting in the public eye, Mayim on the importance of fostering independence and resilience, Sage’s parents' interracial marriage and how their courage and love have shaped her values and approach to life, the obstacles in sports journalism, Mayim on starting as a child actor, being judge...
May 30, 2024•11 min
Bill and Sandra on how Bill asked her out at Catch a Rising Star comedy club in New York, Sandra’s avant-garde image, her one-woman shows, her role in "The King of Comedy." Personal anecdotes and experiences, Sandra's Playboy cover in 1992, Bill’s mentions his early attempts to write jokes for various shows and magazines, the lack of depth and authenticity of today's celebrity culture, how to keep a relationship fresh, Sandra’s estranged father, the challenges of being funny in a politically cor...
May 26, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Bill Maher and Steven Van Zandt on their mutual efforts to stay in shape, Steven’s authentic style, the evolution from tour buses to planes, the changes in Las Vegas from the mob era to corporate, the commercialization of everything, how Steven is a "law and order liberal," police reform, homelessness, and the balance between liberal and woke ideologies, how this conversation is NOT about Bruce Springsteen, accurately depicting stand-up and music in movies, Steven’s role in "The Sopranos," clima...
May 20, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Sage Steele and Sharon Osbourne on the political divide, crime in L.A. vs. everywhere else, the loss of common decency, respect, and the principles of debate, Sharon’s turnaround on therapy, Sage speaking out against Disney, Sharon and the after-effects of Ozempic, Sharon’s challenging relationship with her father, and Sharon’s mission in life to help those who live in fear, her husband’s health, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2024•6 min
Bill Maher and Bill Burr on why Bill directed Old Dads, the state of cancel culture, what happens if you keep drinking with age, how kids are a buzzkill, the problem with self-driving cars, the age gap between the two Bills, big roast energy, what happened to Bill Maher while wearing leopard shoes, the randomness of award shows, how Bill Burr fell in love with his wife, Bill’s Burr’s take on The Beatles, Bill Burr’s hilarious hometown friends, why war is legal and much, much more. Learn more abo...
May 12, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Sage Steele and RFK JR. on his true stance on reproductive rights, why he hasn’t been given a Secret Service detail, his plan for the border, the morality of the current war, controlling A.I., the moment Bobby realized he was a Kennedy, how his life changed when he was fourteen, what makes an addict, his life changing arrest, his quest for love, the epidemic of children with chronic disease, and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2024•7 min
Bill Maher and Jerry Seinfeld on the gift Bill gave Jerry, Jerry’s attention to detail, the car Jerry picked up Bill in for Comedians in Cars, their respective career maturity, the mistakes Bill made with stand-up crowds, Lorne Michaels’ philosophy on retirement, Bill’s changing desires about performing live, the ruthless nature of Johnny Carson, picking apart compliments, whether there is such a thing as a bad crowd, the genius of Marcus Aurelius, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choi...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Sage Steele and RFK running mate Nicole Shanahan on how Nicole was chosen by RFK to run with him, how a third party candidate is NOT a spoiler, Nicole’s commitment to service not celebrity, the DNC roadblocks to third party candidates, balancing being a mom with running a campaign, Nicole’s A.I. company, her journey from growing up poor to where she is today, how Nicole gained strength from her father’s mental health struggles, the good and the bad of certain social justice movements, the after ...
May 02, 2024•3 min
Bill and Dana White on being polarizing, their mutual Catholic upbringings, how Dana built his empire, how nuns are meaner than the toughest UFC fighter, the law they made to stop Jack Johnson from fighting, how Bill never heard his Dad curse, when the media writes about someone’s net worth, what destroyed the evening news, why Dana moved to Vegas as a kid, the thing Bill and Dana’s moms have in common, the annoying trend of art trying to teach the audience a lesson, Dana’s personal health renai...
Apr 28, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 116
