Club Random with Bill Maher

Seth MacFarlane | Club Random with Bill Maher

Jan 15, 2026
Seth MacFarlane, the creative genius behind Family Guy and Ted, joins for a lively chat filled with wit and insight. He shares stories about his live performances and his upcoming Christmas album with Norah Jones. The discussion shifts to the complexities of editing jokes and how animated characters uniquely convey political commentary. They also delve into the impact of social media and AI on entertainment, alongside nostalgic anecdotes about childhood influences and the humor boundaries of different generations.
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ANECDOTE

Looped Line Became A Classic Joke

  • Seth MacFarlane recalls Nora Jones' line in Ted being added in looping after the shoot.
  • He says the joke works because it's ignorant and makes fun of ignorance, not the person.
ANECDOTE

Snoop's 8-Track Kept It 'Real'

  • Seth tells a story of Snoop Dogg keeping an 8-track in his car "to keep it real."
  • Bill recalls his grandmother's Eddie Arnold 8-track and the nostalgia of such artifacts.
INSIGHT

Politics As Personal Branding

  • Bill and Seth note modern politicians act like social-media brands rather than governing.
  • They argue such figures prioritize performance and shock value over legislative competency.
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