Club Random with Bill Maher

Bill Maher and Harvey Levin randomly riff on the Alec Baldwin case, Harvey’s 9-11 documentary (there was an extra plane), the generational differences at TMZ, when Harvey’s staff realized that he’s older than chips, the concept from Real Time of the national divorce, and Harvey’s heartbreaking, never-before-told story about why Cher is his favorite celebrity.

Bill Maher and Deepak Chopra randomly riff on true identity, preparing for the end, being chased by the monster that is death, Mother Theresa’s crisis of faith, Bill and Deepak’s spiritual journeys, the morality of spiritual transcendence, how the placebo effect is real, and how we are all just playing a part. 

Oscars Bonus Episode: The Oscars are here and it’s Slap Season. Bill and rapper Denzel Curry dissect The Slap, alopecia, Will Smith’s state of mind, plus Michael Jackson vs. R. Kelly, whether Bill knows the difference between Donald Duck and Daffy Duck, and the hit movie Bill has never seen. 

Bill Maher and the great Bob Costas randomly riff on the passing of Bill’s mentor Richard Belzer, Bill’s favorite Sports Illustrated cover, why today’s baseball pitchers are so frail, the legendary announcer Bill never liked, the best example of racial harmony in our culture, Bob’s take on Fox News and CNN, Bob’s favorite part of Real Time, why Bob turned down doing 60 Minutes, and what Bill hates about the NFL.

Bill Maher and Greg Gutfeld randomly riff on the terrifying thing about Chat GPT, why Bill doesn’t google people, the terrible quality phones bring out in people, losing audiences in comedy, Greg’s philosophy for staying married, why Rain Man couldn’t be made today, the mob trying to wreck peoples’ lives, the time Greg got mistaken for Harvey Levin, Greg’s career ascent, and Bill and Greg’s epiphany about certain kinds of “mature” movies.

Bill Maher and Andrew Sullivan randomly riff on Andrew’s history in debating, the legality of certain substances in England, the terrifying nature of the Catholic upbringing, the people Andrew bonds with best, their mutual moments of enlightenment as kids, the benefits of circumcision, whether we’re born with certain desires, the beautiful melting pot of London, how you know when to throw down, and much more. 

Bill Maher and Fran Lebowitz talk travel nightmares, their least favorite feral creatures, outdoor dining and New York City rats, who always wins in politics, city living vs. country living, Bill’s Tik Tok obsession, why Fran is stickler for grammar, the effect of being on Netflix, and her friendship with Martin Scorcese.

Bill Maher and Olivia Culpo randomly riff on how entertainers are sensitive to mean Internet comments, Olivia starring in a superhero movie, the downside of plastic surgery, Bill’s pitch for a revolutionary anti-aging product, Chat GPT writing a scene in Succession, the two must-see football movies, and couples’ rules for talking while watching a movie.

In a headline making episode, Bill Maher and Bryan Cranston talk about privilege vs. advantage, the role that got Bryan Cranston in hot water, critical race theory, the show where Bill and Bryan first met, bulldozer parenting, creeps vs. nuts in casting, white peoples’ bias against themselves and tons more.

Bill Maher and Sean Penn randomly riff on which one of the Three Stooges Sean was going to play, their opposing beliefs on personal health, why Sean is attracted to dangerous places, Oliver Stone, Sean’s crush on Diane Sawyer, Sean’s relationship with the paparazzi, Sean’s love of Hugo Chavez, the movies they couldn’t make today, the legend of Jack Nicholson, Bill and Sean’s mutual love of Amy Schumer and a LOT more. 

Sebastian Maniscalco and Bill Maher chop it up about Sebastian getting an early gig with Bill, Sebastian’s career anxiety, Sebastian’s old school love of the Rat Pack, the genius of Steve Wynn, the information fairy, the danger of standing beside a window in Russia, the word you can’t say, and whether Bill ever encountered the Mob in Vegas.  

Bill and intimacy expert Shan Boodram (Dr. Ruth meets Rihanna) in a wild, wide-ranging convo about relationship and bedroom preferences, Bill’s mom’s crush, what makes a man attractive to women, why Bill thinks he acts more like a woman when it comes to dating, the politics of open relationships, women in New York vs. women in L.A., and the concept of  “playoff defense.” 

Bill Maher and Kevin Nealon ring in 2023 and randomly riff on the time Bill invited Kevin to live with him, what Madonna told Mike Myers about kissing her in a sketch, the best thing about doing intimate scenes in movies, how Marlon Brando took his acting fees in gold on one movie, the appeal of wife jokes, what Bill learned at Cornell, and how Putin is like Buster Douglas.

Bill Maher and Mark Cuban randomly riff on Mark’s attack on Big Pharma, Mark’s love of owning the Dallas Mavericks, Bill’s distrust of the cloud, inside Mark’s DM’s, gold vs. Bitcoin, and the new generation of sports fan.

In a special combo episode, Quentin Tarantino crashes the end of the Judd Apatow interview and the three of them talk about Quentin’s love of Freaks and Geeks, Quentin and Judd on working with actors, how Quentin wanted Adam Sandler for Inglourious Basterds, the trick of the movie 1917 and then we transition into a one on one with the brilliant comedian Ms. Pat.

Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins randomly riff on how eating ruins everything fun, how most mammals are nocturnal, the New Zealand bird that’s forgotten how to fly, the trouble with prolonging life, the one bad thing about Bill, the science behind certain diseases, Bill’s sitcom role as the office creep, and why Richard’s part in Religulous was left on the cutting room floor.  

Bill Maher and Dana Carvey randomly riff on why comedians need therapy, Dana’s famous Johnny Carson impression and how Bill offended Johnny at the end, how Bill channels Johnny in his monologues, their collective take on Mike Myers, Dana’s first time seeing Robin Williams, Dana’s medical mishap, and Dana’s new scripted podcast The Weird Place.

Bill Maher and Gene Simmons randomly riff on men being able to get pregnant, Gene’s secrets to beat aging, the only two things that Bill and Gene really enjoy, Gene’s legendary battles back in the day, Bill’s take on how people are like bumper cars, the event that happened to Young Bill to make him focus on work, whether it’s possible for rock stars to be faithful, and how Gene doesn’t have friends. 

Bill Maher and Sam Harris randomly riff on Sam’s super power with words, Sam burying the hatchet with Ben Affleck, Sam’s Hunter Biden story suppression scandal, how Bill misses Howard Stern, Bill’s love for playing Vegas and how he never caught the gambling bug, Sam’s nine years of education, the pluses and minuses of Capitalism, and the worst sin America has committed.

Bill Maher and "Weird Al" Yankovic randomly riff on why Bill moved from his first house, Al’s birthday gift from his wife, the most common joke in a writers’ room, the famous people who went to Al’s high school, the making of the new Weird Al biopic “Weird,” SacheenLittlefeather’s awful treatment by the Hollywood establishment after she accepted the Oscar for Marlon Brando, the movie Quentin Tarantino has to make, and Al’s strict rules for life on his tour bus.

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A belated Happy Birthday to Kris Jenner as Bill Maher and Kris randomly riff on Mexico and the origin story of Kendall’s 818 Tequila, why they wouldn’t want to go back in time and have to start over, the value of having children young, Bill’s door to door salesman job, the joy in Kris and her family finding success, how Hulu has reinvigorated the Kardashians TV show, and how haters are like germs.

Bill Maher and Kid Rock randomly riff on Kid Rock’s favorite part of Real Time, Bill’s take on Kid Rock’s song and the Let’s Go Brandon chant, how Kid Rock thinks we need to get back to being kind to each other, which musicians are funny, how Bill loves the song Low Life, how Kid Rock reminds Bill of his dog Chico, the very special gift Kid Rock gives Bill for Club Random, how Bill likes that Kid lives without apology, Bill explains ghosting, why it’s important to NOT discuss Trump, and great music that gets made when Detroit merges with the South.

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. doesn’t get married

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.

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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, Dave taking Rumble public, and tons more can’t miss conversation.

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.

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 written about, and the rare bands who can play two hours of hits in a concert.

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.  

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 Aaron rebelled against his conservative parents by watching Bill on TV,  inside Aaron’s quest to host Jeopardy, Bill and Aaron rank QB’s and announcers, Bill’s wild reason for refusing to watch college sports, and the most overrated sex act.  

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 a comedian.

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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.

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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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Bill and Quentin Tarantino randomly riff on movies that make no sense, the developmental stages of babies, Quentin’s love of Politically Incorrect, the Once Upon a Time in America bromance, and that time Quentin visited Bill backstage in Austin.

Bill and William Shatner comically riff on the last acceptable prejudice, the spectrum of human sexuality, bad crowds in comedy, the making of Religulous, and the origin of the universe. 

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. New episode drops free every Monday.