Club Random with Bill Maher

Former ESPN host Sage Steele joins Bill Maher to discuss her firing from ESPN, the idiocy of defunding the police, her interview with Biden, Bill's advice to CNN, Trump at the Playboy mansion, politicians' incompetence, The View, Ken Burns' brilliance, Bill's offer for a podcast, and his never-ending stressful life.

Bill and James Carville discuss Bill Clinton's political talent, the Democratic party's deep bench, and Vivek's chances of becoming president. They also touch on Bruce Springsteen's denial of Chris Christie's fandom, the challenges of comedy, the impact of feelings on policy, and the potential person to lose to Trump.

Julian Lennon, son of a famous father, talks with Bill Maher about being compared to his dad, his name change, living in Monaco, the perils of celebrity relationships, why comedians don't get mobbed by fans, Julian's reasons for stopping drinking, and his plans for a memoir.

Carrot Top, known for his prop comedy, joins Bill Maher on the podcast. They discuss Carrot Top's act, Bill's use of pictures for laughs, Carrot Top's first beer, a special mouse trap he built, the genius of Gilbert Gottfried, the limitations of performers on Tonight Show and Letterman, public insults, Trump making Carrot Top touch his hair, and more.

Jim Gaffigan and Bill Maher discuss comedian deaths, childhood dreams, being a good father, marriage, late night talk shows, solving strikes, catching the comedy bug, a gift for Jerry Seinfeld, love for Bob Costas, and micromanaging artists.

John Mellencamp and Bill Maher discuss a range of intriguing topics, including John's absence from the Tonight Show, the impact of Prohibition, John's early career carrying a knife, his views on rap music, the state of America today, the Earth's potential to harm us, Bill's school nervousness, the perfect height for a guy, John's early marriage, and an engaging conversation about Bill's Real Time monologue.

Entrepreneur and candidate for V.P., Vivek Ramaswamy, joins Bill Maher to discuss Bill's debate advice, their unconventional campaign strategies, and the need to unite the country. They also explore streamlining government agencies, the importance of relatable politicians, and a big disagreement about Trump.

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sharon Osbourne and Bill Maher discuss the insanity of colleges, Sharon's weight loss, body shapes in vogue, presidential infidelity, Sharon's firing from The Talk, and the Piers Morgan Meghan Markle debacle.