Club Random with Bill Maher

Billy Corgan | Club Random with Bill Maher

Sep 15, 2025
Bill Maher chats with Billy Corgan, the iconic frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins. They dive into pressing topics like free speech and the cultural upheaval surrounding AI in the music scene. Corgan shares heartfelt tales of performing with his kids, reflects on the absurdities of wealth with castle ownership, and critiques the impact of pornography on intimacy. The conversation also touches on political divides, the importance of empathy, and the transformative dynamics of live audiences in Japan, blending humor with deeper societal insights.
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ADVICE

Use AI As A Research Accelerator

  • Use AI like a faster research tool rather than a creative shortcut when you want authentic work.
  • Preserve human intuition to finish and claim creative ownership even if AI gets you partway there.
INSIGHT

AI Has Already Changed Music Forever

  • Billy Corgan argues AI has already changed the music landscape and will radically reshape it within years.
  • He predicts a bifurcated future of organic musicians and AI-driven mass production dominating the industry.
INSIGHT

Authenticity Will Become A Market Differentiator

  • Corgan expects music to split: an "organic" lane prized for authenticity and an AI-driven lane that doesn't care.
  • He compares the shift to Dylan going electric: audiences won't necessarily care about purity.
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