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Video: Jay Pharoah | Club Random with Bill Maher Sep 22, 2024

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!

Video: Jordan Peterson | Club Random with Bill Maher Sep 15, 2024

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!

Video: Henry Winkler | Club Random with Bill Maher Sep 08, 2024

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.

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Video: Best of Club Random | Club Random with Bill Maher Sep 01, 2024

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!

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Video: Quentin Tarantino | Club Random with Bill Maher Aug 25, 2024

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.

Video: Terry Crews | Club Random with Bill Maher Aug 11, 2024

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).

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Video: Bobby Lee | Club Random with Bill Maher Aug 04, 2024

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.

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Video: Haliey Welch | Club Random with Bill Maher Jul 28, 2024

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.

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Video: Malcolm McDowell | Club Random with Bill Maher Jul 21, 2024

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.

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Video: Armie Hammer | Club Random with Bill Maher Jul 14, 2024

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.

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Video: Penn Jillette | Club Random with Bill Maher Jul 07, 2024

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.

Video: Fabio | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 30, 2024

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, #MeToo 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.

Video: Tony Hawk | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 23, 2024

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.

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Video: Larry Wilmore | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 16, 2024

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.

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Video: Ray Romano | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 09, 2024

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.

Video: Kara Swisher | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 02, 2024

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.

Video: Sandra Bernhard | Club Random with Bill Maher May 26, 2024

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.

Video: Steven Van Zandt | Club Random with Bill Maher May 20, 2024

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.

Video: Bill Burr | Club Random with Bill Maher May 12, 2024

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.

Video: Jerry Seinfeld | Club Random with Bill Maher May 05, 2024

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.

Video: Dana White | Club Random with Bill Maher Apr 28, 2024

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.

Video: John Fogerty | Club Random with Bill Maher Apr 21, 2024

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.

Video: Katie Couric | Club Random with Bill Maher Apr 14, 2024

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.

Video: Billy Dee Williams | Club Random with Bill Maher Apr 07, 2024

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.

Video: Matt Friend | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 31, 2024

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.

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Video: Sheryl Crow | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 24, 2024

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.

Video: John Cleese | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 17, 2024

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!

Video: Cameron Crowe | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 10, 2024

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.

Video: Guys We F****d | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 07, 2024

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.

Video: Alan Ritchson | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 03, 2024

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.

Video: Chris Robinson | Club Random with Bill Maher Feb 25, 2024

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.

Video: Whitney Cummings | Club Random with Bill Maher Feb 18, 2024

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.

Video: Jillian Michaels | Club Random with Bill Maher Feb 12, 2024

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.

Video: Patrick Bet-David | Club Random with Bill Maher Feb 04, 2024

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.

Video: Martin Short | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 28, 2024

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.

Video: Chris Distefano | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 21, 2024

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.

Video: Trace Adkins | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 14, 2024

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.

Video: David Mamet | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 07, 2024

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.

Video: Seth MacFarlane | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 29, 2023

EARLY RELEASE!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR! The great SETH MacFARLANE and Bill discuss the hilarious Norah Jones moment in Seth’s movie, Bill’s article on Seth in Vanity Fair, David Mamet’s gift for Bill, Bill’s childhood snobbiness about animation, Seth’s favorite Superman joke, Seth being compared to Jay Gatsby, when Seth saw Bill’s appearance on the TV show Alice, the time Bill got booed at a Dodger game, how animated characters get away with more, why the guys slowed down Tweeting, the good and the bad of A.I., the time Seth and Bill sang to Jay Leno, and so much more.

Video: Chuck Liddell | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 24, 2023

Bill and Chuck Liddell on the joy of having children, Bill’s love of Sylvester Stallone, how Chuck became so famous, Conor McGregor’s rise to notoriety, the kind of trash talking that is off limits to Chuck, the glory of Chuck’s many options for dispute resolution, how anger clouds judgement, what it feels like to get punched in the face, the ducks that visit Bill, and Chuck’s natural comic timing.

Video: Rachel Bilson | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 17, 2023

Bill and Rachel Bilson on: the insanity of giving jokes away for free on Twitter, when Whoopi attacked Rachel, the concept of being “manhandled,” Rachel’s comment about a man’s partner “number,” the behavior of married people, how pets can destroy a relationship, the importance of parenting, the right age to give a kid a phone, the meaning of “clap it out,” and how dragon flies stay in tandem.

Video: Lance Armstrong | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 10, 2023

Bill and Lance Armstrong: Lance explains why he never tested positive for drugs, Bill’s public defense of Lance, Lance’s scolding by Oprah, canceling American heroes, the time Bill stood up for Lance, the glory of a colonoscopy, why riding a bike is miserable, the feeling of winning the Tour de France, nepo babies in sports, how Lance wasn’t good at any sport with a ball, the genius of Snoop Dogg, the evolution of Austin, Lance’s friendship with W, Bill and Lance pitch on dog names, and Lance’s work to find a cure for cancer.

Video: Roseanne | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 03, 2023

Bill and Roseanne Barr on whether jokes can save humanity, how Joe Rogan’s doctor helped Roseanne, what Roseanne’s kids won’t forgive her for, the time Roseanne and Bill got into a battle at the Playboy mansion, how the Pharaohs were inbred, Roseanne’s wild pig infestation in Hawaii, the comedians who were the greatest at speaking their mind, Bill and Roseanne do George and Gracie, Roseanne’s pyramid of power, the beauty of kaballah, Roseanne’s accident when she was young and the meaning of singleton and multiple personalities, and breaking down the Bible.

Video: Nicole Avant | Club Random with Bill Maher Nov 30, 2023

Nicole’s amazing new book “Think You’ll Be Happy” is the last thing her Mom texted her before she was killed, the danger of home invasions in L.A., moving through grief with grace, victim culture, baseball players who broke the color barrier, violence against teachers, how Obama and Jackie Robinson never took the bait from racists, the cops who helped the night of her mother’s murder, and the glory of living in America.

Video: Margaret Cho | Club Random with Bill Maher Nov 26, 2023

The nice man Margaret met at a dungeon, Bill plays a game called Who Was in My Body, how Margaret grew up in a San Francisco bookstore, Bill learns what a “collective” entails, changing gender in children, the process for creating stand-up comedy, why Margaret’s parent's were anti-voting, why Margaret’s old friends have died, Bill’s mixed audience, the actor who asked Margaret if it was okay to “play Asian,” and the firing of Shane Gillis from HBO.

Video: Oliver Stone | Club Random with Bill Maher Nov 19, 2023

Bill and Oliver Stone on what Putin and Bill have in common, how Oliver never met a conspiracy he didn’t like, the veracity of the last election, the one famous person Oliver couldn’t make a movie about, the problems caused by the mistreatment of animals, why Oliver loves Russia, Oliver’s personal heroes, which culture hurt the world the most, the world leader most like a Bond villain, Oliver’s heartbreak about the movie Nixon, and why Oliver had to go in the back door of The White House.

Video: Ron Perlman | Club Random with Bill Maher Nov 12, 2023

Anarchy! Hell Boy! Quest for Fire! Ron Perlman and Bill on what got Ron through the pandemic, the instructive nature of the movie Quest for Fire, the name change Bill wants for the Oscars, why TV has overtaken movies, when art became lecturing, L.A.’s best watering hole ever, how the psyche of America has changed movies, the guys’ favorite J Lo vehicles, Ron’s take on Hell Boy, Bill’s pitch for a Titanic sequel, and the genius of William Goldman.

Video: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Club Random with Bill Maher Nov 05, 2023

Bill and Neil deGrasse Tyson on whether Neil is wrong about outer space, science vs. opinion, why Neil turned down a scholarship offer from Carl Sagan, how many astrophysicists exist in the world, Neil tries to change Bill’s mind about the youth of America, Neil’s Tonight Show experience, the gender spectrum in sports, why the Vegas Sphere would be the perfect TED talk setting, and the existence of aliens.

Video: Kenny G | Club Random with Bill Maher Nov 02, 2023

Bill and Kenny G on why Kenny stays in the same hotel as his band on the road, power dynamics in bands, how Kenny played with Barry White in high school, Kenny being bullied at school, Kenny’s collaboration with The Weeknd, Bill’s Oscar bit, Kenny’s song that’s played every day in China, why Bill has never been to Japan, and Kenny’s Stevie Wonder story.

Video: Boy George | Club Random with Bill Maher Oct 29, 2023

Bill and Boy George on the way sportscasters idolize athletes, when the song “Do You Really Wanna Hurt Me” hit America, George’s battles with substances, female artists dying too young, David Bowie’s biggest influences, the underlying messages in George’s songs, the musician who called Boy George a certain name on TV, the iconic men that Boy George shares a birthday with, and Boy George’s love for America.

Video: Candace Owens | Club Random with Bill Maher Oct 22, 2023

Bill and Candace Owens on if climate change is a hoax to prevent people from having babies, whether or not the moon landing was real, schools not informing parents of a child’s gender change, how children have ascended to the American throne, why people move out of New York and L.A., the worst thing that happened on January 6^th, how porn harms men, race in America, and the worst perversion of all.

Video: Tommy Lee | Club Random with Bill Maher Oct 15, 2023

Tommy Lee’s wild stories about staying sober as a rock star, the senses that evoke memories, the psychology of being a drummer, the insanity of Motley Crue not being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the unbelievable pounding the human body can take, Tommy’s full body scan, the highly unusual way Motley Crue got Jack Daniels into their bodies, the joy of tattoos, Tommy’s hardcore fandom, and Tommy’s gift for Bill.

Video: Mayim Bialik | Club Random with Bill Maher Oct 12, 2023

Bill and Mayim Bialik on being a child star, how Jeopardy tries to confuse you, the odd longevity statistic that no one knows, why people hover their arms in a photo now, the devastating plot of the Little Mermaid, the joy of disagreeing and still getting along, Bill wanting to babysit Mayim’s kids, why movies are too long, and dissecting why relationships end.

Video: James Brolin | Club Random with Bill Maher Oct 08, 2023

James’ dream of being the Marlboro Man, the dangers of mercury, the book Healing Back Pain, James’ difficulty remembering lines, how politicians are late on every major issue, how Russia could use some child proofing on their windows, Mr. Beast and the blowback from his charitable act, JFK Jr. assassination theory, did the other buildings collapse on 9-11, why James barely missed out on playing James Bond, and James’ mind-altering beach walk.

Video: Sage Steele | Club Random with Bill Maher Oct 01, 2023

Bill Maher and Sage Steele on Sage leaving ESPN, the idiocy of defunding the police, the time Sage interviewed Biden on ESPN, Bill’s advice to CNN, the time Bill saw Trump at the Playboy mansion, the great thing that Trump did when he was President, why politicians are generally bad, Sage’s view on The View, why Bill never decorates his office, the brilliance of Ken Burns, Bill’s offer to Sage to host her own podcast, and why Bill will never live a stress free life.

Video: James Carville | Club Random with Bill Maher Sep 24, 2023

Bill and James Carville on: why Bill Clinton is the most talented politician ever, the Democrats deep bench, Vivek’s chances to be President, Bruce Springsteen’s denial of Chris Christie’s fandom, the toughest room in comedy, how feelings get in the way of good policy, and the one person who can lose to Trump.

Video: Julian Lennon | Club Random with Bill Maher Sep 17, 2023

Bill Maher and Julian Lennon on: Julian being compared to his famous father, the Peter Jackson documentary and George Harrison, Julian’s complicated relationship with his father, Julian’s recent name change, the awesome benefits of living in Monaco, the peril of celebrity relationships, why comedians don’t get mobbed by fans, the lone wolf nature of being a comedian, Julian’s reason for stopping drinking, and Julian’s plans for a memoir.

Video: Carrot Top | Club Random with Bill Maher Sep 10, 2023

Bill and Carrot Top on how Carrot Top’s act is show and tell with liquor, how Bill uses pictures to get laughs on Real Time, Bill’s reason for loving Orlando, when Carrot Top’s dad got him his first beer, the time Carrot Top built a very special mouse trap, Bill’s rule about being touched, the genius of Gilbert Gottfried, how comics couldn’t do both the Tonight Show and Letterman, how the public can be insulting without knowing it, the time Trump made Carrot Top touch his hair and much, much more.

Video: Jim Gaffigan | Club Random with Bill Maher Sep 03, 2023

Bill Maher and Jim Gaffigan on the recent spate of comedian deaths, childhood dreams of comedians, the definition of being a good father, why men get married multiple times, the Royal who gave up the throne for love, the existential threat to late night talk shows, the person who should step in to solve the strikes, how someone catches the comedy bug, the gift Bill gave Jerry Seinfeld, their mutual love of Bob Costas, and the danger of micromanaging artists.

Video: John Mellencamp | Club Random with Bill Maher Aug 27, 2023

Bill and John Mellencamp on why John didn’t do the Tonight Show, the reason John’s dad apologized to him, why Prohibition took hold in America (hint: guys are drunks), why John carried a knife early in his career, why John is not a big fan of rap music, whether peoples’ lives are worse in America today, if the Earth will kill us, why Bill was nervous at school, the perfect height for a guy, why John got married at 18, John’s question about Bill’s Real Time monologue and much, much more.

Video: Vivek Ramaswamy | Club Random with Bill Maher Aug 20, 2023

Bill Maher and Vivek Ramaswamy on Bill’s debate advice for Vivek, whether or not Vivek wants to be V.P., what China and Iran have in common, how Vivek is like Kendall Roy, why Vivek wants to end the F.B.I. and the I.R.S., Bill’s cautious take on Vivek’s candidacy, why Vivek builds businesses around young people, Big Tech’s role in elections, a big disagreement about Trump, and much, much more.

Video: Marianne Williamson | Club Random with Bill Maher Aug 13, 2023

Bill Maher and Marianne Williamson on whether a truth teller can get elected, the media’s role in lying, corporations and capitalism, college is a scam, the Halloween scandal at Yale, books being banned by the left, redlining the Constitution, why Marianne wants to appear on Joe Rogan, whether the consciousness survives death, and the planet dying and burning.

Video: Riley Gaines | Club Random with Bill Maher Aug 05, 2023

Bill and Riley Gaines on Lia Thomas and the question everybody wants answered, why Barbie is a hit, the true intent of Title IX, liberals and their view of trans athletes, why separating athletes by sex is still important, the Left’s obsession with victim mentality, The Sound of Freedom vs. Gilligan’s Island, whether Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, Riley’s career that she gave up to be an activist, and what can be less masculine than not accepting defeat, Mr. Trump?

Video: Sharon Osbourne | Club Random with Bill Maher Jul 30, 2023

Sharon Osbourne and Bill Maher on: the insanity of colleges, why Sharon is moving back to England, the artist who got kicked out of the hospital for partying next to Sharon, the key to Sharon’s weight loss, the body shapes that are in vogue now, which president’s wife was cheating on him, Sharon’s dad’s early attitude about Ozzy, when Bill found out his mom was Jewish, Sharon getting fired from The Talk and the Piers Morgan Meghan Markle debacle.

Video: Jordan Peterson | Club Random with Bill Maher Jul 23, 2023

Go deep and wide with Bill and Dr. Jordan Peterson on: Jordan almost dying, how the Canadian government froze the assets of protesters, Bill’s take on when the Left goes too far, the fascinating checklist for psychopathic behavior, the true danger of virtualized communication, the five categories of males attractive to women, why today’s children are hyper-valued, how Jordan knows 200 people who have been cancelled, and SO much more, watch to the end!!

Video: Rainn Wilson | Club Random with Bill Maher Jul 09, 2023

Bill Maher and Rainn Wilson on the time Rainn saw the face of God, Bill’s love of The Office, how The Office writers created Dwight Shrute, comparing the end of The Office to the end of Succession, the unrelenting darkness of the British sensibility, Rainn’s book Soul Boom, whether Rainn would be happy without therapy, and why America should buy the Amazon jungle.

Video: Ice Cube | Club Random with Bill Maher Jul 02, 2023

Bill Maher and Ice Cube on the pitfalls of fame, the fans you don’t want mad at you, the TV show Ice Cube has never seen, the brilliance of Cube’s lyrics, the prison industry’s connection to music, how to raise good kids, in defense of nepo babies, why Cube’s Big Three basketball league is awesome, and whether or not the state of policing in America has improved.

Video: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 25, 2023

Bill Maher and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the legacy media’s opposition to his candidacy, the size of LBJ’s head, RFK’s childhood accident, Bill’s old pre-show habit, the RFK Sr. quote that infuriated LBJ, the prank the Kennedy boys played on J. Edgar Hoover, the bravery of losing the South over Civil Rights, vaccines, the number one killer of people, Elon Musk, Bill reads from the New York Times, how liberals have changed, Joe Biden, why RFK is the only one who can beat Trump in a debate, and the heartbreaking story of his father’s assassination.

Video: Brad Paisley | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 19, 2023

Bill Maher and Brad Paisley on what rap and country have in common, the joke West Virginians find funny, how the best lyrics fit on a t-shirt, the one instrument Bill can't stand, Brad's hit song with LL Cool J, how art moves us forward as a society, favorite QAnon theories, the tuba players’ burden, Bill’s issue with Miley’s song Flowers, and Bill’s awesome idea for a TV remake.

Video: Jon Hamm | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 12, 2023

Bill Maher and Jon Hamm on Martha Stewart, the existential crisis in Hollywood and why strikes happen, Jon’s Mad Men negotiations, Bill’s take on Trump’s CNN appearance, why Jon is in therapy, Bills most traumatic day ever, how the Ukraine war is like the writers’ strike, rules on what roles actors are allowed to play, race and the law, why Al Franken shouldn’t have quit, how Jon makes doing commercials cool, and why Jon is happy in his relationship, and Bill’s favorite Elvis movie ever.

Video: Wiz Khalifa | Club Random with Bill Maher Jun 05, 2023

Bill Maher and Wiz Khalifa on the allure of jewelry, the appeal of party music, Ja Morant, Wiz growing up with military parents, the sorry state of schools, certain popular body types, decaying American cities, growing with your audience, and the best quote ever from a comedian.

Video: Billy Corgan | Club Random with Bill Maher May 29, 2023

Bill Maher and Billy Corgan on rock-n-roll urban legends, the very bad thing that happened to the singer of Three Dog Night, how every band has a Connie, why Billy doesn’t behave like a typical rock star, Billy’s dad’s unorthodox career, Billy’s Bob Denver story, and what motivates Elon Musk (it’s not money).

Video: Kathy Griffin | Club Random with Bill Maher May 22, 2023

Bill Maher and Kathy Griffin on why Kathy makes everything a battle, Kathy’s fight with MAGA nation, what it’s like to be cancelled, how the Trump photo happened, the brilliance of Joe Rogan, the upsetting Kennedy scene in the Marilyn Monroe movie, all the people who sued Kathy, and Bill’s pitch for a TV show for Kathy.

Video: David Spade | Club Random with Bill Maher May 15, 2023

Bill Maher and the hilarious David Spade on finding a woman who likes your sense of humor, what prevented Bill and David from “going all the way to Baghdad” in a relationship, Bill’s role in Woody Harrelson’s controversial SNL monologue, the phony posturing of the fake courageous, stories from clubs, pretty privilege for guys, the enduring genius of Nicholas Cage, and that very tricky next move after coming off of SNL.

Video: Dr. Phil | Club Random with Bill Maher May 08, 2023

Bill Maher and Dr. Phil on the psychology of man caves, the time Bill tried therapy, Bill’s favorite quote about marriage, why Phil doesn’t drink, why America is headed for a cliff, how A.I. is going to destroy us, how are we are living the novel 1984, Phil’s opinion of Trump, why Phil won’t trash anyone in public, whether Phil will run for office, and Phil’s feelings about ending his TV show of 21 years.

Video: Kat Timpf | Club Random with Bill Maher May 01, 2023

Bill Maher and Kat Timpf of the Greg Gutfeld Show riff on her new number one best-selling book, how much Bill and Kat drink, how you’re a goner if you get a rare disease, Kat’s frozen future children, Kat’s past dating hot trash, how Kat made her colostomy bag nightmare funny, how much fake hair women wear, why Kat doesn’t watch movies, and Kat getting harassed for working at Fox News.

Video: Richard Dreyfuss | Club Random with Bill Maher Apr 24, 2023

Bill Maher and Richard Dreyfuss on: how the Me Too movement started with the big fish, Mafia wives and looking the other way, the time Bill passed out and why, Richard’s first line in a movie, why Richard passed on Jaws – TWICE, and Richard’s Close Encounter with the Queen of England.

Video: Lars Ulrich | Club Random with Bill Maher Apr 17, 2023

Bill Maher and Metallica's Lars Ulrich on getting into the performance zone to play the drums, Metallica’s intention with the Napster incident, why Bill thinks Bob Dylan sucks, songs that are so good they became uncool, why Metallica got grief for Fade to Black, handling the fans’ reactions on the Internet, how the audience is always changing, why all bands are always on the verge of breaking up, and the time Lars wasn’t allowed to make eye contact with Mick Jagger.

Video: Fred Durst | Club Random with Bill Maher Apr 10, 2023

Bill Maher and Fred Durst on: the truth behind the founding of Limp Bizkit, how Fred became an accidental rock star, the great irony of Fred’s bullies being his biggest fans, Fred’s theory on getting energy from a space vacuum, whether or not spirituality makes you live longer, the time Mick Jagger picked up a girl with just a look, and the very definition of hypocrisy.

Video: Russell Brand: Club Random with Bill Maher Apr 03, 2023

Russell Brand visits Club Random. Bill and Russell discuss the difference between hedonism and addiction, how they each define joy, America in pain, pondering vs. partying, religion and the curtailing of inquiry, the greatest threat to America, the concept of enlightened self-interest, Joe Rogan’s work ethic, MSNBC vs. Fox News, and their mutual admiration of Dave Rubin.

Video: Arianna Huffington | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 27, 2023

Bill Maher and Arianna Huffington on the countries that revere old people, Arianna’s humble origins, Bill’s yearly birthday present to Arianna, the Harvard electroshock/phone experiment, the generation no one has a beef with, calling out social justice warriors, why Bill is okay being a Bad Environmentalist, why Twitter needed to be taken over by Elon Musk, the day Arianna’s divorce became final, and how Bill made her kids cry.

Video: Harvey Levin | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 20, 2023

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.

Video: Deepak Chopra | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 13, 2023

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.

Video: Denzel Curry | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 09, 2023

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.

Video: Bob Costas | Club Random with Bill Maher Mar 06, 2023

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.

Video: Greg Gutfeld | Club Random with Bill Maher Feb 27, 2023

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.

Video: Andrew Sullivan |Club Random with Bill Maher Feb 20, 2023

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.

Video: Fran Lebowitz |Club Random with Bill Maher Feb 13, 2023

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.

Video: Olivia Culpo | Club Random with Bill Maher Feb 06, 2023

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.

Video: Bryan Cranston | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 30, 2023

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.

Video: Sean Penn | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 23, 2023

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.

Sean Penn | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 23, 2023

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.

Video: Sebastian Maniscalco | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 16, 2023

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.

Shan Boodram | Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 09, 2023

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.”

Video: Kevin Nealon| Club Random with Bill Maher Jan 02, 2023

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.

Video: Mark Cuban | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 26, 2022

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.

Video: Quentin Tarantino + Judd Apatow; Ms. Pat | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 19, 2022

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.

Video: Richard Dawkins | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 12, 2022

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.

Video: Dana Carvey | Club Random with Bill Maher Dec 05, 2022

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.

Video: Gene Simmons | Club Random with Bill Maher Nov 28, 2022

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.

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