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. doe...
Oct 24, 2022•2 hr 49 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast 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.c...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast 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, ...
Oct 10, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Aida Rodriguez riff on how Bill wants everyone to agree with him because he’s right, the last acceptable prejudice, the health benefits of fasting, the brilliance of Jim Carrey, how Prince was a fan of Politically Incorrect, awful corporate stand-up gigs, taking a joke from a significant other, how the other moms were mean to Aida at her kids’ private school, why it’s good to have a mom from the ghetto, and the proper age difference between men and women when dating. Learn more ab...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Bill and Daryl randomly riff on rock stars who have long marriages, Daryl’s conversion to Judaism, why some people can sing and some can’t, Daryl reveals who did what on the Hall & Oates records (hint: mostly Daryl) 14:31, Bill’s love of Hall & Oates’ obscure songs, Clive Davis’ take on Bill’s playlist and Daryl’s opinion of the legendary hitmaker, Bill and Daryl on success and the measure of sanity, the impossibility of being faithful when you’re a rock star, the woman who Sara Smile was writte...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson riff on Bill’s fear of boats, Woody's appeal as a redneck hippie, whether Bill would give up his phone to stop global warming, The Offer TV show and the guys’ dueling Brando impressions, Woody on his work with Kevin Hart, the one accent in a movie that Woody deeply regrets, Bill’s favorite city in America, and whether art can change the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2022•2 hr 54 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Buckle your chin strap for a wild Club Random in honor of the start of the NFL season! Bill Maher and Aaron Rodgers randomly riff: Bill compares Aaron to Derek Jeter and gives a hilarious new meaning to “MVP”, the night that Kato Kaelin predicted Aaron’s superstardom to Bill, Bill and Aaron do a deep dive on medical autonomy and all things health, including Novak Djokovich, Kyrie Irving, and Bill’s take on Justin Turner, why Bill Cosby got a vet license, how Aaron prepares during the season, how...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and comedy legend Jeff Ross randomly riff on why comedy is hard in Paris, the Olsen Twins love of comedy, the need for guns in America, Bill’s movie pitch starring Jeff as a badass, Jeff’s very special Rodney Dangerfield artifact that Bob Saget left to him, Jeff’s London tour with Chris Rock and Dave Chapelle, Bill’s surprising take on the Will Smith slap and how Jeff is afraid on stage, how the U.S. military is the biggest corporation in the world, and Jeff’s deep reverence for being...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Leslie Jones randomly riff on how black women are cooler than white women, the day Leslie got arrested, how Leslie got her start when a friend signed her up for a comedy contest, the shocking question Leslie was asked in order to go on the road opening for male comics, sexism versus racism in the military, the three things you need to be a great lover, and why Leslie left Saturday Night Live. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral service...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Rob Schneider randomly riff on Jay Leno’s early advice to Rob, Rob’s bad behavior during his sitcom career, why Rob moved to Arizona, how Bill and Rob have both been the butt of jokes on other shows, their mutual love of Team America, Rob’s stint as a nightclub owner in LA, Rob’s big complaint about Patton Oswalt, and what Bill will call his memoirs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Bert Kreischer randomly riff on Bert’s favorite joke, how Bert found the end of his Russian mafia stand up bit, Bill’s love of Bad Santa, why Bert took his daughter out of a woke L.A. school, Bert’s love of D.C. cab, why Bert doesn’t follow politics and Bill’s warning about that, whether Jesus existed, and how Bert ran a marathon after partying the night before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Jack Osbourne randomly riff about Jack’s true love of being married, where Jack met Bill before he got sober, the Congresswoman in a thruple, the best dating app strategy, Bill’s appreciation of Sharon Osbourne on Real Time, how many times Jack has seen Ozzy Osbourne in concert, how Jack used Religulous to save someone from religion, Jack’s theory on ghosts and their existence, how Jack rescued orphans in the Ukraine, and why Bill can’t sleep in Europe. Learn more about your ad ch...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast A can’t miss conversation with the great Jay Leno, where Bill Maher and Jay share hilarious stories like Jay’s true feelings about his beef with Jimmy Kimmel, the time Jay took toilet paper as payment for a stand-up gig, why Jay hid in the closet and eavesdropped on NBC execs during the Tonight Show drama, what NBC told Jay when they fired him, what made the blind guy who climbed Mount Everest furious, and Jay’s dinner with Gorbachev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Aug 01, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Nikki Glaser randomly riff on how Bill’s Hawaii trip saved Nikki’s relationship, why Nikki has never seen the Godfather, how Blake Griffin dissed Nikki, the biggest compliment a man ever gave Nikki, who Bill considers his kids, Nikki’s edgiest topic in her new stand-up special, how old she was when she learned to flirt, and Nikki teaches Bill what gorillas eat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and YouTube sensation Hannah Stocking randomly riff on the “ok” symbol and what it means now, being friends with your parents, Hannah’s love of TED talks, why dating millennials is a huge challenge, which alcohol doesn’t give you hangovers, how the concept of soul mates is stupid, and why Bill will never have kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Lisa Kudrow randomly riff on bad behavior on sitcom sets, the stupidest thing Bill ever did in show business, Bill’s favorite show of Lisa’s (it’s not Friends), how The Andy Griffith Show made Bill join PETA, Lisa’s most awkward audition ever, and whether or not you have be insane to be a great actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Cedric the Entertainer randomly riff on the Kings of Comedy golf tour, how Bill Clinton is a master multi-tasker, which famous people were wrongly canceled, why Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton called Cedric about his role in The Barbershop, the thing that annoys Bill the most at Real Time, how much Bill actually reads, the definition of addiction, and the freedom of saying exactly what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and John McEnroe randomly riff on how Bill would go “John McEnroe” on bad comedy audiences in the early days, what happened to the one good linesman in tennis, what percentage of cops are good, where John once ranked on the “most hated man in the world” list, comparing Donald Trump to a certain dictator, getting real about Joe Biden and what John texted to Novic Jokovich about his decision at the Australian Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Adam Carolla randomly riff on the war that is show business, how you know when you’re too high, how kids used to be scared of their friends’ dads, why messing up your kids ruins it for everyone, government red tape making life impossible, and the joke that Adam couldn’t tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Bill and Sammy riff on rock and roll excess, the upbringing and the heartbreak that drove Sammy to be a rock star, the technology that would have helped Bill talk to girls when he was younger, how to survive fights when you’re married, Sammy and Eddie Van Halen making peace at the end, and how Quentin Tarrantino put Sammy’s tequila brand in his movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel randomly riff on why Bill hates hockey, how Bill's advice could have cost Jimmy millions, the Conan O’Brien-Jay Leno feud during the late night wars, why Jimmy loves David Letterman, Jimmy’s high profile friends, and how Jimmy saw Bill and Jerry Seinfeld in concert when he was in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 06, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and comedy creator Adam Waheed randomly riff on feeding the beast that is Tik Tok, how Bill creates his stand-up act, Bill teaches Adam about the ACLU and NATO, the process of learning things and Bill’s “Gazpacho moment,” a big reason for the conflict in the Middle East, and why Bill will never have children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2022•49 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Howie Mandel (new show "Bullsh**t the Game Show" on Netflix) randomly riff on how close Howie is to becoming Howard Hughes, the childhood trauma that gave him OCD, why Bill jumps on a trampoline every day, the impact of luck on a show business career, cancel culture and the war on comics, Howie’s first time on stage and the birth of his famous rubber glove bit, and saying goodbye to Gilbert Gottfried. Stay to the end and see Bill extend a very special invite to Howie. Learn more a...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Killer Mike randomly riff on reverse interventions, Bill and Mike's excellent adventure in Atlanta, the etiquette of making it rain, the poetry of rap lyrics, what’s worse for you than liquor, how Mike’s mom encouraged him, and Bill’s college job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Mike Tyson randomly riff on why Mike flies Jet Blue, how everybody wants to beat up Jake Paul, pigeon racing, the best punch known to man, and the tragedy of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Dr. Drew Pinsky randomly riff on the good old days of office romances, Dr. Drew's secret to living longer, the feminization of men, surviving the woke vortex, the Coolidge Effect and the love lives of roosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Freddie Gibbs randomly riff on Bill’s emergency landing in Gary, Indiana, Freddie’s Grammy nomination, Bill Cosby, things black people invented, and Bill and Freddie going on tour together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2022•53 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Piers Morgan randomly riff on the Meghan Markle controversy, how the Brits are becoming as sensitive as Americans, why Yoko did not break up The Beatles, successful civilizations becoming weak, and how athletes like Naomi Osaka are celebrated more for quitting than winning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2022•59 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Bella Thorne randomly riff on Bella’s love of Lady Deadpool, Bella’s politically incorrect dog naming process, distractions during sex, Bill tries to help Bella with her anxiety, and how Bella was signed to be a model while she was still a fetus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Maher and Judd Apatow randomly riff on whether humans will merge with machines, Maude Apatow being in Euphoria, why Judd refuses to take a DNA test, how Judd was chased for smoking weed, and why George Carlin still trends on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 
