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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Bill and Katie Couric on Bill’s Today Show appearance and what Katie said about Bill on a hot mic, what’s in that dropper Bill puts in his soda water, Bill’s gift to his longtime employees, Katie’s review of Bill’s new book, why the loudest, meanest voices are the ones that get heard, the astrological sign of Jesus, doing Club Random vs. Real Time, the genius of Andy Warhol’s fame prediction, the complete lack of trust in the media, Mr. Beast trying to cure peoples’ ills, and much, much more.

It’s a Creedence Clearwater Revival. Bill and John Fogerty on John’s goal of making songs that sound good in a car, when John sang on The Ed Sullivan Show, the subversive messages in John’s songs, John gives Bill his signature flannel shirt Fortunate Son, the working class appeal of certain music then and now, the incredible longevity of Mick Jagger, the leap from popular band to legendary band, the Woodstock that broke bad, John’s love of the Grateful Dead, and much, much more.

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 renaissance thanks to Gary Brecka, Dana’s fandom of Real Time, the concept of regrets, the book The Doors of Perception, and so much more.

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.

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.

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," climate change, and Elon and the feasibility of Mars as a habitat.

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 correct environment. Sandra’s critique of Netanyahu and his impact on Israel, Bill’s sleep wear, Sandra’s firing by Woody Allen, and the “what if” had they ever gotten together.

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 relations, and the fly on the Mona Lisa theory.

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.

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 experience cancel culture.

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.

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 alone, we’re talking to you, J Lo, how Italian men move home, and so much more.

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 a young man, when Bill was a nanny, and much, much more.

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.

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, Malcolm’s recovery journey, the British monarchy and its cultural significance, stories about Richard Pryor and Garry Shandling, the difference between comedy and serious acting, and much, much more.

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, and much, much more.

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.

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 movie, Magic Johnson’s yacht, and which of them could win at arm wrestling (hint: not Bill).

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 what how own life was like for Bill when he was their age and so much more.

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 make, and about a hundred other interesting and hilarious topics.

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!

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 explains the ick, and why Henry never had a doggy door.

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 their toxic effects, the importance of maintaining, and a million more awesome ideological exchanges!

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 Obama, Jay’s personal experiences with law enforcement, and the complexities of dating and relationships. They also discuss the evolution of comedy and the impact of legends like Dave Chappelle. Don’t miss this one!

Comedian Nikki Glaser and Bill Maher on the impact of social media on self-image, Instagram perfection, how partners perceive each other, Nikki’s idea of dating a celebrity to boost her fame, the value of couples’ therapy, avoiding traditional leisure activities, Nikki attending 18 Taylor Swift concerts in 15 months, the importance of a strong opening joke, and much more!

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 comedy collaborations of all time.

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.

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 and Gen Z struggle with communication due to technology, and dating apps, “keeping the like alive” in relationships, emotional honesty, and why absence can be more important than presence. On the heavier side, they discuss the fallout from the pandemic, personal autonomy in healthcare decisions, skepticism, and how political ideology affects friendships today.

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 global impact, Vice’s coverage of North Korea and Dennis Rodman’s trip, Bill grills Shane on the worst places in the world to live, Shane’s travels to volatile regions like Yemen and Kandahar, nostalgia for the 90s and being the "last sane generation," the human experience in combat zones and areas of conflict, and of course, Diddy.

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 respectful disagreement in discourse.

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 of movies like "Saving Private Ryan" and the resonance of WWII films, stagnation in cultural innovation in recent decades, especially in music and fashion, the impact of a religious upbringing, the significance of crafting strong endings in films, and looking back on Back to the Future through the lens of today’s environment.

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, and the joy of cutting your toenails.