Robert Zemeckis | Club Random with Bill Maher

Robert Zemeckis directed a lot of your favorite movies, including Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, Flight, and many more. Bill and Bob talk about his streak of hit movies, his work with actors like Tom Hanks, Michael J. Fox, his friendship with Spielberg, his process in making films, his new film Here and its unique premise involving a fixed camera perspective in one location over centuries, the use of advanced de-aging technology for actors like Tom Hanks and Robin Wright,  the cultural impact of movies like "Saving Private Ryan" and the resonance of WWII films, stagnation in cultural innovation in recent decades, especially in music and fashion, the impact of a religious upbringing, the significance of crafting strong endings in films, and looking back on Back to the Future through the lens of today’s environment</p><br /></p>Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get $625 off with the code <strong>RANDOM</strong> at <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZovHs3"><strong>https://bit.ly/3ZovHs3</strong></a><strong> </strong>#irestorepod</p>Go to <a href="https://www.pdsdebt.com/random"><strong>https://www.PDSDebt.com/random</strong></a> to get debt free, today!</p>Go to <a href="https://www.Shopify.com/random"><strong>https://www.Shopify.com/random</strong></a> to upgrade your selling, today!</p>Go to <a href="https://www.GETSUPERBEETS.COM"><strong>https://www.GETSUPERBEETS.COM</strong></a> and use code <strong>RANDOM</strong> to get <strong>15% OFF</strong> your first order!</p><br /></p>Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast</p>Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher</p><br /></p>Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandom">https://bit.ly/ClubRandom</a></p>Watch Club Random on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube">https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:40:05

You Might Also Like: Lovett or Leave It

Introducing So we ARE going back from Lovett or Leave It.</p>Follow the show: <a href="https://crooked.com/podcast-series/lovett-or-leave-it/">Lovett or Leave It</a></p>This week, Lovett or Leave It takes a big sip of coffee and reads who won the 2024 presidential election. Donald Trump takes the White House, Republicans take the Senate, and RFK Jr. takes the fluoride out of our water the first moment he can. Lovett opens the floor to questions from his audience like, “What the hell?” and “Are you kidding me?" and we cycle through the five stages of being an American, before taking our listeners on a much needed joyride.</p>Tour dates & cities: crooked.com/events</p> </p> DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.</p>

01:23:48

Ben Shapiro | Club Random with Bill Maher

Bill and Ben Shapiro on how being bullied made Ben tough enough for media, the kind of store that’s legal in L.A. that Ben doesn’t want in his neighborhood, the consequences of this week and beyond, the history of the British Empire and American revolution, the complexities of war, the importance of understanding history and its impact on present-day society, aggressive anti-common-sense agendas, the importance of comedy in discussing serious topics, religion and the afterlife, the importance of respectful disagreement in discourse. </p><br /></p>Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to <a href="https://www.RocketMoney.com/RANDOM"><strong>https://www.RocketMoney.com/RANDOM</strong></a></p>Go to <a href="https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com"><strong>https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>or text <strong><em>RANDOM</em></strong> at <strong><em>511511</em></strong> to save up to <strong>50%</strong>, today!</p><br /></p>Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast</p>Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher</p><br /></p>Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandom">https://bit.ly/ClubRandom</a></p>Watch Club Random on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube">https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:32:51

You Might Also Like: What A Day

Introducing Do Something! Get Out And Vote! from What A Day.</p>Follow the show: <a href="https://crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day/">What A Day</a></p>Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent their Thursdays courting voters in the Southwest. Trump started his day in New Mexico, a state that Democrats are expected to easily win, before heading to events in Nevada and Arizona. Harris also spent her day in the two Western swing states, wrapping up the night at a rally with pop megastar Jennifer Lopez. With just four days left until Election Day, Alex Wagner of MSNBC's ‘Alex Wagner Tonight’ joins us to talk about what she’s hearing on the ground and Democratic fears about a 2016 repeat.</p>And in headlines: The head of Trump’s transition team outs himself as an anti-vaxxer on CNN, Republican Vice Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance joined Joe Rogan for a three-hour interview, and inflation continues to cool.</p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><ul><li>Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8</a></li><li>What A Day – YouTube – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast</a></li><li>Follow us on Instagram – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/</a></li><li>For a transcript of this episode, please visit <a href="http://crooked.com/whataday" target="_blank">crooked.com/whataday</a></li></ul><br /> </p> DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.</p>

00:20:46

Shane Smith | Club Random with Bill Maher

Check out Shane Smith’s New Podcast Shane Smith Has Questions, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/SSHQPOD">https://tinyurl.com/SSHQPOD</a></p> Shane Smith is the founder of Vice, an Emmy winning investigative journalist, and a master story-teller. He is promoting his new podcast Shane Smith Has Questions. Bill and Shane cover a ton of topics, like Shane’s parasite from Afghanistan, drinking tea with the Taliban, Japanese toilets and global bathroom experiences, the origins of Vice as a magazine in Canada, HBO's involvement and the Vice TV show's global impact, Vice’s coverage of North Korea and Dennis Rodman’s trip, Bill grills Shane on the worst places in the world to live, Shane’s travels to volatile regions like Yemen and Kandahar, nostalgia for the 90s and being the "last sane generation,"  the human experience in combat zones and areas of conflict, and of course, Diddy.</p>Go to <a href="https://www.PDSDebt.com/random"><strong>https://www.PDSDebt.com/random</strong></a> to get debt free, today!</p><br /></p>Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast</p>Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher</p><br /></p>Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandom">https://bit.ly/ClubRandom</a></p>Watch Club Random on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube">https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:36:33

You Might Also Like: Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris Donnelly

Introducing How to Earn Millions by charging $0 from Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris Donnelly .</p>Follow the show: <a href="http://secretleaders.komi.io/">Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris Donnelly </a></p> In this episode, we dive into the unique business model of Sam Harris, a philosopher, neuroscientist, and best-selling author who’s redefining how to make millions—by charging nothing.</p>We break down how Sam has built a thriving platform by offering his content for free, while giving his audience the option to support his work through voluntary contributions.</p>Learn the psychology behind this bold strategy, how it’s reshaping the traditional business landscape, and why it’s a model more entrepreneurs should consider. Tune in to discover how Sam Harris is proving that sometimes the best way to earn is by giving first.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p> DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.</p>

00:25:50

The Skinny Confidential | Club Random with Bill Maher

Bill sits down with <em>The Skinny Confidential</em> hosts Michael and Lauryn Bosstick to explore an eclectic mix of topics—from relationships and personal growth to the quirks of modern dating and the challenges of aging with style. The discussion tackles everything from the dynamics of intimacy in long-term relationships, the importance of mental stimulation in attraction, and the weird ways modern men and women navigate love, Bill’s rules on when to eat, generational divides in dating— how millennials and Gen Z struggle with communication due to technology, and dating apps, “keeping the like alive” in relationships, emotional honesty, and why absence can be more important than presence. On the heavier side, they discuss the fallout from the pandemic, personal autonomy in healthcare decisions, skepticism, and how political ideology affects friendships today. </p><br /></p>Go to <a href="https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/RANDOM"><strong>https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/RANDOM</strong></a><strong> </strong>to try it <strong><em>FOR FREE!</em></strong></p>Head to <a href="https://www.rhone.com/RANDOM"><strong>https://www.rhone.com/RANDOM</strong></a> and use promo code <strong>RANDOM </strong>to get <strong>20% OFF</strong> your entire order.</p>Go to <a href="https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com"><strong>https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>or text <strong><em>RANDOM</em></strong> at <strong><em>511511</em></strong> to save up to <strong>50%</strong>, today!</p>Sign up, today, with code <strong>RANDOM </strong>and deposit just <em>FIVE</em> dollars to get FIFTY IN CASINO CREDITS. Make Any Moment Golden.</p><em>Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, or in West Virginia, visit </em><a href="https://www.eighthundreddollargambler.net"><em>https://www.eighthundreddollargambler.net</em></a><em>. Please play responsibly. Twenty one plus. Physically present in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. One per new customer. Minimum five dollar deposit. Max fifty dollars issued in non-withdrawable casino credits that expire in 168 hours. See terms at </em><a href="https://www.goldennuggetcasino.com/welcome"><em>https://www.goldennuggetcasino.com/welcome</em></a><em>.</em></p><br /></p>Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast</p>Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher</p><br /></p>Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandom">https://bit.ly/ClubRandom</a></p>Watch Club Random on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube">https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:22:04

You Might Also Like: CyberWire Daily

Introducing No more “cyber Snorlax” naps. from CyberWire Daily.</p>Follow the show: <a href="https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast">CyberWire Daily</a></p> Microsoft describes a macOS vulnerability. A trio of healthcare organizations reveal data breaches affecting nearly three quarters a million patients. Group-IB infiltrates a ransomware as a service operation. Instagram rolls out new measures to combat sextortion schemes. Updates from Bitdfender address Man-in-the-Middle attacks. An Alabama man is arrested for allegedly hacking the SEC. In our Industry Voices segment, Gerry Gebel, VP of Strata Identity, describes how to ensure identity continuity during IDP disrupted, disconnected and diminished environments. CISOs want to see their role split into two positions. Game Freak’s Servers Take Critical Hit.</p><br /></p>Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.</p>Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, <a href="https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing"><em>Daily Briefing</em></a><em>, </em>and you’ll never miss a beat<em>. </em>And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/10454826/admin/feed/posts/">LinkedIn</a>.</p><h2><br /></h2><h2>CyberWire Guest</h2>Today, we have our Industry Voices segment with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerry-gebel/">Gerry Gebel</a>, VP of Products and Standards at <a href="https://www.strata.io/">Strata Identity</a>, discussing how to ensure identity continuity during IDP disrupted, disconnected and diminished environments.</p><br /></p><h3><strong>Resources to learn more: </strong></h3><ul> <li><a href="https://www.strata.io/blog/identity-continuity/identity-continuity-uninterrupted-idp-access/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cyberwire">Identity Continuity™: How to have uninterrupted IDP access</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.strata.io/blog/identity-continuity/ddil-resilient-identity-continuity/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cyberwire">Resilience in extreme conditions: Why DDIL environments need continuous identity access</a></li> </ul><br /></p><h2>Selected Reading</h2><a href="https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-macos-vulnerability/">macOS Vulnerability Could Expose User Data, Microsoft Warns</a> (Infosecurity Magazine)</p><a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-it-lost-some-customers-security-logs-for-a-month/">Microsoft warns it lost some customer's security logs for a month</a> (Bleeping Computer)</p><a href="https://www.govinfosecurity.com/3-longtime-health-centers-report-hacks-affecting-740000-a-26552">3 Longtime Health Centers Report Hacks Affecting 740,000</a> (GovInfo Security)</p><a href="https://www.scworld.com/news/cicada3301-ransomware-affiliate-program-infiltrated-by-security-researchers">Cicada3301 ransomware affiliate program infiltrated by security researchers</a> (SC Media)</p><a href="https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/instagram-sextortion-protection/">Instagram Rolls Out New Sextortion Protection Measures</a> (Infosecurity Magazine)</p><a href="https://cybersecuritynews.com/bitdefender-total-security-vulnerability/">Bitdefender Total Security Vulnerability Exposes Users to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks</a> (Cyber Security News)</p><a href="https://www.securityweek.com/alabama-man-arrested-in-sec-social-media-account-hack-that-led-the-price-of-bitcoin-to-spike/">Alabama Man Arrested in SEC Social Media Account Hack That Led the Price of Bitcoin to Spike</a> (SecurityWeek)</p><a href="https://securityboulevard.com/2024/10/cisos-concerned-over-growing-demands-of-role/">CISOs Concerned Over Growing Demands of Role</a> (Security Boulevard)</p><a href="https://therecord.media/pokemon-video-game-developer-game-freak-confirms-data-breach">Pokémon video game developer confirms its systems were breached by hackers</a> (The Record)</p><br /></p><h2><strong>Share your feedback.</strong></h2>We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cwdp-listener">brief listener survey</a> as we continually work to improve the show. </p><h2><br /></h2><h2>Want to hear your company in the show?</h2>You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our <a href="https://docsend.com/view/5ncb2vvpz2ntg95q">media kit</a>. Contact us at <a href="mailto:cyberwire@n2k.com">cyberwire@n2k.com</a> to request more info.</p><br /></p>The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p> DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.</p>

00:30:44

Dr. Phil | Club Random with Bill Maher

Dr. Phil and Bill Maher agree and disagree, as per usual on a ton of topics, including on how to feel good, the importance of toeing the line in art, the challenges posed by bureaucracy and regulations, particularly in industries like entertainment and energy (solar anyone?). They get serious about stupidity on campuses, Israel, and the reactions on university campuses and moral equivalency. And fittingly, they end on the finite nature of life.</p><br /></p>Go to <a href="https://www.simplisafe.com/RANDOM"><strong>https://www.SimpliSafe.com/RANDOM</strong></a> to get <strong>50% OFF</strong> your new SimpliSafe system <strong>PLUS</strong> a <strong>FREE</strong> indoor security camera when you sign up for <em>Fast Protect Monitoring</em>.</p>Go to <a href="https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com"><strong>https://www.RadioactiveMedia.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>or text <strong><em>RANDOM</em></strong> at <strong><em>511511</em></strong> to save up to <strong>50%</strong>, today!</p>Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get $625 off with the code RANDOM at <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZovHs3">https://bit.ly/3ZovHs3</a>! #irestorepod</p><br /></p><br /></p>Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast</p>Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher</p><br /></p>Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandom">https://bit.ly/ClubRandom</a></p>Watch Club Random on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube">https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:45:48

You Might Also Like: Health Discovered

Introducing Understanding RSV in Older Adults: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention from Health Discovered.</p>Follow the show: <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts">Health Discovered</a></p><a href="https://www.webmd.com/lung/respiratory-syncytial-virus" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)</a> is often thought of as a childhood illness, but it poses a significant threat to older adults as well. According to the CDC, RSV infected approximately 65 million people globally last year, leading to an estimated 160,000 hospitalizations among adults aged 60 and older. <a href="https://www.webmd.com/lung/rsv-affects-whole-family" rel="noopener" target="_blank">What does RSV look like in adults</a>, and what symptoms should you be vigilant about? In this episode, we are joined by <a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/corbett-lab/kizzmekia-corbett/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire</a>, a renowned vaccinologist and assistant professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who breaks down the risks, ongoing vaccine development, and prevention strategies for vulnerable populations, particularly older adults. We also hear from Irene, who, at 69-years of age, experienced severe, unfamiliar, cold-like symptoms that ultimately led to an unexpected RSV diagnosis. </p> This podcast episode was recorded on September 4th, 2024. The information presented is subject to change and is for informational purposes only. If you have specific medical concerns or questions, you should contact your personal healthcare provider.</p>DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.</p>

00:26:59