Hey, it’s Bill.

Welcome to my new Substack, a place for us to connect and chat, and where I'll share exclusive and behind-the-scenes material.

Club Random began as an experiment to see if the podcast could be taken to a different level, by capturing, for everyone to see, the exact conversations that happen between me and my friends, or between me and people I was anxious to get to know—just as they would be if there were no cameras. That’s why, as far as the guests go, there are no cameras—because they’re hidden in the walls. Get a drink or a joint in people in that setting, add my thirty years of experience getting people to feel quickly comfortable in an interview, and the result is the most intimate conversation anywhere.

When I stand up to wrap up an episode, the most common reaction from the guests has been: no one wants to leave. Over and over we hear after it ends, that it really was that much more fun and different than any “interview” they’ve ever done. And so, we usually just keep talking! So now we’re giving the fans that too! I thank everyone, deeply, for the support they’ve shown for this podcast, and hope you enjoy the extras here on Substack.

We’ll also give you some behind-the-scenes looks at Club Random. Ever wonder what really happens when the cameras stop rolling? You’re about to find out.

And because it’s free, we’ll throw in whatever else we feel like—because we can. That’s the beauty of this thing.

But if you really want to join the club and get the EXCLUSIVE stuff, it’s just $10 a month or $100 for the year. What does that get you?

  • Whole never-before-seen episodes of Club Random. Not the teaser, not the cutdown, the whole damn thing.

  • Tune in live for the start of some episodes. It’s like a front-row seat without having to leave your couch.

  • Too hot for YouTube moments—trust me, you don’t want to miss these.

  • Live Q&As with me and some of my celebrity guests, where you can ask us whatever you want. Seriously. Try me.

  • Virtual private tours of the Club Random studios, so you can see where the magic (and the madness) happens.

  • Submit questions for upcoming guests. Do you want me to ask a certain someone something awkward? This is your chance.

  • Movie & TV show recaps—because I’ve got opinions, and now I’m gonna share them.

  • New “Bill Talks To” special episodes. More of me, talking to more people: kids, cops, teachers, and others. What’s not to love?

  • Q&A with the producers of Club Random, aka the people who make this crazy show happen. Ever wonder how the sausage is made? Well, now you’ll know.

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Bill Maher is the host of Real Time with Bill Maher, which has been on TV for more than 30 years, and the hit podcast Club Random with Bill Maher. He is considered on of the most trusted and independent voices in American media today.