Join us as Penn Jillette, Matt Donnelly, and YOU discuss the news of the week. We'll examine religious news, talk about monkeys, and anything else that seems funny or makes us mad. We'll also take your suggestions for things you feel like talking about. We run a live video stream from Show Creators Studios for people with the time and inclination to watch people sitting and talking. The live show starts Sundays at noon Vegas time, at www.twitch.tv/reddirich, & is usually available for downlo ...
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Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There’s a whole big world out there that isn’t about politics and Bill and his guests talk about all of it. 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 Privac ...
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Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There’s a whole big world out there that isn’t about politics and Bill and his guests talk about all of it.
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The Pod 20, hosted by multi-award winning presenter, Graham Mack, is a weekly show featuring guest podcasters talking about their podcast, what they’ve been up to, what they’ve been listening to... and the top 20 podcasts according to Podcast Radio! Graham says, “The rocket that first took man to the moon didn’t launch until someone counted backwards for a bit.” Clever guy. The Podcast Radio chart is compiled using download information and listener recommendations (https://www.thepodcastradi ...
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Penn is now an empty nester, as he ponders an unexpected speaking invitation and comes up a new business opportunity. Plus, Matt wonders if Tibetan monks eat pork rinds (or play the lottery?)
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We here at Club Random are well aware that Bill often talks about never having children. So why not go to the source and talk to ACTUAL CHILDREN?! Well, we did and it’s awesome. Bill Maher sits down with kids, ages 8 to 16, in a candid sit-down exploration of what kids’ lives are like today. Bill explains the concept of politics, the Tooth Fairy, w…
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The legend of Penn's pants continues at the expense of a legendary rock star. Then, Piff the Magic Dragon joins the gang to tell the entire story of cloning Mr. Piffles, from a Wendy's in California, to South Korea, to Rochester, New York, to his “IT COST $60,000 TO CLONE MY DOG AND NOW I NEED TO MAKE THE MONEY BACK” North American Tour. Plus, Penn…
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Terry Crews | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 …
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Video: Terry Crews | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 …
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Filming is wrapped on Season 11 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Penn, Matt, and Reddi Rich are back in studio! Food and drink orders as character traits, Olympics updates, TV and book recommendations, and Penn takes his dog for a walk and ends up meeting the neighbors.
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Video: Bobby Lee | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 tryi…
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Bobby Lee | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 tryi…
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Part 2 of Penn, Matt, and Reddi's hangout and Q&A with Patreon backers on Zoom. Record heat in Vegas, advice on taking up new careers and hobbies later in life, Penn's thoughts on street performing, hitchhiking and the loss of person to person contact, how Matt got hired on Fool Us, and lots more. Please note: this bank episode was recorded on July…
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Haliey Welch | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 o…
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Video: Haliey Welch | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 o…
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Penn, Matt, and Reddi join members of the congregation on Zoom for another live Q&A! A possible love connection at the Penn & Teller show, ventriloquist conventions, points you agree with by people you don't, combatting procrastination, Matt contemplates taking up singing in Yorkshire, Penn remembers Richard Simmons, and more.…
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Malcolm McDowell | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 An…
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Video: Malcolm McDowell | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 An…
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Jandro is back on the show with bizarre Spanish movie titles and his recent experience as an award-winning film director. Plus, the gang all reminisce about the smallest crowds they’ve ever performed for, Penn looks back at making The Aristocrats, and more memories of Martin Mull.
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Armie Hammer | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 …
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Video: Armie Hammer | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 …
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The upcoming Season 11 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us means Jandro is back on the podcast to talk working on new tricks for the show, the difference between giving something with joy vs. getting ripped off, and cursing in Spanish. Plus, the return of one of Penn & Teller’s most popular bits with a hidden message finally revealed.…
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Penn Jillette | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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, …
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Video: Penn Jillette | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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, …
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Listen Now: Congressmen Hunt and Donalds | The Sage Steele Show
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The Sage Steele Show on the road from Atlanta, where Sage hosts not one but two U.S. Congressmen, Byron Donalds (Florida) and Wesley Hunt (Texas). Byron on what he learned from his first loss. Wesley on the concept of "Congress, Cognac, and Cigars," to engage the black community in discussions about conservative values. Economic, educational, and c…
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Sarah Lowe is in for Matt Donnelly. Penn remembers Kinky Friedman and Martin Mull this week before recapping his trip to Los Angeles with an unforgettable trip to the Magic Castle and an appearance on Bill Maher's podcast. Plus, Penn's complicated history with his favorite meal of all time.
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Video: Fabio | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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, …
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Fabio | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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, …
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Listen Now: The Sage Steele Show | Billy Dee Williams
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Stars Wars Lando-legend, superstar OG actor Billy Dee Williams & Sage Steele on breaking the color barrier, the pressure black public figures face, Billy’s charming demeanor, learning from different cultures, valuing individualism, true diversity, self-realization, spiritual awakening, the universe’s energy, maintaining privacy, spiritual awakening…
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Why Aren't I This Good Every Night?
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Penn takes questions from Patreon backers (patreon.com/penn) in a live Zoom hangout! Working with Jandro, bass fingers, the first time Penn performed without realizing he was on painkillers, who he thinks should star in a Penn & Teller biopic, and more.
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Video: Tony Hawk | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 s…
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Tony Hawk | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 s…
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Listen Now: The Sage Steele Show | Adam Carolla
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Sage Steele and Adam Carolla on the pros and cons of social media, the hypocrisy of politicians, defying shutdown orders, standing up against government overreach, the civil rights movement, statue removals and how other protests are handled, double standards in coverage to various events, Adam’s difficult neighbors, not succumbing to social pressu…
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Penn’s back hurts and it’s all community theater’s fault. Matt combines magic and improv at the Magic Castle, Penn & Teller are hard at work preparing 21 new tricks for the upcoming Season 11 of Fool Us, and congregation mail sparks a deep dive into ukulele tuning.
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Larry Wilmore | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 lov…
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Video: Larry Wilmore | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 lov…
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Listen Now: Pack One Bag featuring Stanley Tucci
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We are dropping in your feed today to share a new series that we know you will enjoy. Pack One Bag is an epic true story of an Italian family, split apart by love, fascism and war. Through shocking discoveries - and Stanley Tucci’s artistry - an enthralling personal history comes to life. When documentarian David Modigliani was a kid, his grandfath…
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Listen Now: The Sage Steele Show | Jillian Michaels
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Sage and Jillian Michaels on Ozempic, running barefoot, the challenges of aging, legislative decisions regarding LGBTQ rights, the myths of Jillian’s time on "The Biggest Loser," Big Pharma, mental health challenges Jillian faced during her back injury and recovery, chronic pain, how motherhood has forced her to become a better person, and much mor…
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Sarah Lowe is in for Matt Donnelly, and Penn has questions. Sarah’s journey with Jersey Boys, their very different approaches to success and accomplishments, why Penn doesn’t “do” rehearsals (or rules), and the concept of getting more out of art than the artist put into it.
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Video: Ray Romano | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 …
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Ray Romano | Club Random with Bill Maher
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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 …
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Listen Now: The Sage Steele Show | Reggie Watts
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Reggie Watts is a comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician. He improvs music using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Reggie and Sage discuss, the nuances of living in LA, and Reggie’s positive take on LA traffic, Reggie’s multiple middle names, “salad power”, the impact of a military upbringing on character, Reggie dealing with bul…
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After A Disappointing Dalliance Into Spirituality
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Penn has a cold and Matt is back from touring in Utah. Reminiscing about a Broadway schedule, the big Penn & Teller show is moving to 8 PM (show up at 7 for the jazz!), and Penn reveals his dream way to celebrate 50 years of Penn & Teller. Plus, it turns out Matt the Mind Noodler and Bob Dylan both take a similar approach to onstage introductions.…
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