Club Random with Bill Maher
In Club Random, Bill Maher unleashes his comedic wit on an unpredictable lineup – from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Quentin Tarantino and Neil deGrasse Tyson – digging into everything but politics. It’s Maher in his familiar element: one-on-one vibes, unfiltered laughs, and the kind of freewheeling banter only he can deliver. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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January 26, 2026 • 82 mins
Bill Maher sits down with filmmaker Dan Farah to discuss his documentary "Age of Disclosure" about UFOs (sorry, UAPs!) and government cover-ups. Dan reveals what high-level intelligence officials told him on camera about crash retrievals and non-human beings. They debate everything from ocean-dwelling alien crafts to Steven Spielberg's prophetic filmmaking, why Mars is a terrible vacation spot, and whether getting probed is really ...
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January 19, 2026 • 91 mins
Bill Maher sits down with Dana Carvey and David Spade – together – for what feels less like an interview and more like eavesdropping on two flies on the wall… plus Bill. The longtime friends riff on Saturday Night Live war stories, the brutal math of stand-up (bombs, hecklers, benefit shows), and the slightly unhinged psychology of chasing laughs for a living. The conversation zigzags through classic films, old Hollywood, celebrity...
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January 15, 2026 • 119 mins
On Club Random Classics this month, Bill revisits his conversation with Seth MacFarlane – and it’s packed with sharp jokes and great stories. They talk about animation, fame, getting away with more when you’re a cartoon, and a few wild moments from their past – including singing together for Jay Leno. They also touch on social media, A.I., and how their views have changed over time, with plenty of laughs along the way. This episode...
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January 12, 2026 • 92 mins
Bill sits down with award-buzzed actor Joel Edgerton for a sharp, funny, and moving conversation that jumps from Hollywood absurdities to deeply personal truths. They dig into Edgerton’s career-defining performance in Train Dreams, and why stories about ordinary people, loss, and resilience can hit harder than any superhero spectacle. Edgerton opens up about early struggles and the love that carried him through, while Maher shares ...
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January 5, 2026 • 111 mins
Actor/comedian and sitcom star Tim Allen drops by for a free-wheeling talk that veers from the unglamorous truths of RV life (yes, waste management) to UFOs, ancient pyramids, and everything we still can’t explain. Along the way, he and Bill swap comedy scars – bombing on The Tonight Show, the mystery of timing, and why some jokes are doomed – while touching on Tim’s run as TV’s ultimate put-upon everyman. Allen also gets personal ...
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December 29, 2025 • 107 mins
Every friendship has an origin story, and for John Stamos and Bill Maher, it starts with a near-fight in the ’90s that somehow took 30 years to resolve. The two clear the air over booze, VIP access, and bruised egos before diving into Don Rickles’ fearless comedy and why it wouldn’t survive today. Stamos shares a moving story about seeing Sinatra perform with his father, bonds with Maher over MacArthur Park, Jimmy Webb lyrics, and ...
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December 22, 2025 • 97 mins
Filmmaker Gus Van Sant joins Bill Maher for a candid conversation that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to survive in Hollywood. Van Sant opens up about the scrappy, crowdfunded reality behind Dead Man’s Wire, studio politics, and why critics may have saved his career. The two dig into his iconic films (Drugstore Cowboy, My Own Private Idaho, To Die For, Psycho) and trace the lineage of comedy from Lenny Bruce to Satu...
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December 18, 2025 • 93 mins
On this month’s Club Random Classics, Bill Maher sits down with comedian Nikki Glaser for a wide-ranging conversation about social media and self-image, Instagram perfection, how partners really see each other, the appeal of dating a celebrity, the value of couples therapy, and the art of a killer opening joke – plus why Nikki attended 18 Taylor Swift concerts in just 15 months. This episode first aired 9/29/24.
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December 15, 2025 • 96 mins
Bill Maher sits down with Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson for a fast and funny masterclass in storytelling. Levinson revisits the Diner years and the “controlled chaos” of getting real performances – why loose, actor-driven rhythm can beat perfect dialogue, and how ensemble films changed the game. From there, it’s a hop through Hollywood history: Robert De Niro’s work ethic and the behind-the-scenes realities of building Rain...
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December 8, 2025 • 99 mins
Ana Kasparian joins Bill Maher for a wild Club Random ride that swerves from Armenian moms with rolling pins and post-coital crossword puzzles to explosive debates on Israel-Gaza, trans rights, and California chaos. They spar thoughtfully on the AI job apocalypse and crime reforms gone wrong, Ana gets personal about her pandemic marriage, leaving the progressive bubble, and why she chose empathy over endless political rage. They cl...
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December 1, 2025 • 77 mins
Bill Maher kicks back with John Malkovich for a candid conversation that jumps from Death of a Salesman and his new series Bad Monkey to his unexpected love of classical-music collaborations—and why so much theater ends up “a misery.” Malkovich opens up about his Leave-It-to-Beaver childhood, his 82nd Airborne environmentalist father, getting beaten as a kid, and the lingering feeling he’ll never quite measure up. Along the way, he...
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November 24, 2025 • 83 mins
Bill Maher sits down with Lara Trump for a blunt, surprisingly open conversation that jumps from Trump the man vs. Trump the caricature to crypto, bank blacklisting, immigration raids, tariffs, Russia, and the myth vs. reality of how the economy actually works. With Secret Service in the room (and definitely pretending not to listen), Bill doesn’t let her off the hook as they mix it up over influence peddling, media echo chambers, ...
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November 20, 2025 • 100 mins
On this month’s Club Random Classics: Bill Maher and Bill Burr chop it up about, cancel culture, aging out of drinking, kids killing the vibe, self-driving cars, and the age-gap roast-off between the two Bills. They also get into Maher’s leopard-shoe incident, the absurdity of award shows, Burr falling hard for his wife, and his thoughts on The Beatles. This episode first aired May 12, 2024.
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November 17, 2025 • 126 mins
Bill Maher pours a drink and settles in with Patton Oswalt for a sharp, hilarious tour through comedy, culture, and the weird world we call home. From dissecting Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” to breaking down Trump as the ultimate teenage troll, Patton digs into the line between being childlike and childish, how audiences have evolved (or devolved), and what really fuels creative greatness. They cover how technology accidentally w...
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November 10, 2025 • 146 mins
In this unforgettable episode of Club Random, Bill Maher sits down with Cheryl Hines for a funny and unpredictable chat about politics, marriage, sex, science, and self-awareness. Cheryl opens up about life with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — from their late-night TV habits to living under scrutiny in a world gone click-crazy. They trade sharp takes on pandemic policy, natural immunity, Big Pharma, and D.C. politics, before veering into l...
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November 3, 2025 • 88 mins
Bill Maher welcomes Michael Rapaport for a raw, hilarious conversation about comedy, culture, and chaos. They revisit their Improv days, debate the death of R-rated comedies, and unpack the rise of cancel culture. Rapaport gets fired up about crime and safety in New York City, policing, and politics, while Bill breaks down media hypocrisy and apology culture. They trade stories about acting legends – De Niro, Pacino, Stallone, Scor...
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October 27, 2025 • 136 mins
Charlie Sheen joins Bill Maher for an off-the-rails, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt ride through fame, fallout, and second (and third... and fourth) chances. From his stolen Mercedes getting pushed off a cliff to carving Christmas prime rib in jail, Charlie’s stories are pure Sheen – wild, funny, and shockingly sincere. The two trade tales about Martin Sheen’s legacy, Gary Busey’s chaos, UFOs, baseball luck, and Mad Men fand...
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October 20, 2025 • 107 mins
Bill Maher is joined by media personality and podcaster Billy Bush for a sharp, surprising, and hilarious conversation that bounces from family dynasties to the minefields of modern media. Bush opens up about growing up a Manhattan kid with presidential uncles, surviving scandal, and finding his voice again behind the mic. The two swap stories about Hollywood etiquette, Julia Roberts at the Oscars, psychedelic trips, and why everyo...
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October 16, 2025 • 86 mins
On Club Random Classics this month, we’re rolling back to June 22, 2022 – when Bill sat down with Jimmy Kimmel. The two riff on why Bill hates hockey, how his advice could’ve cost Jimmy millions, the Conan O’Brien–Jay Leno late-night wars, why Jimmy loves Letterman, his famous circle of friends, and the time college-aged Jimmy saw Bill and Jerry Seinfeld in concert. Check out this one and all the Club Random Classics in our back ca...
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October 13, 2025 • 102 mins
Bill Maher sits down with Fargo star and Shameless legend William H. Macy for a wildly funny, unfiltered ride through the craft of acting, poker, politics, and the chaos of Hollywood. Macy opens up about his unconventional college years and the creative spark that came from meeting playwright David Mamet, leading to a lifelong obsession with truth in performance. The two swap stories about fame, risk, and the art of staying grounde...
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