Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr.Drew Pinsky talk all things personal and political. Every Friday at 1:45 pm ET.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Entertainment NewsNews | |||
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"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Jillian Michaels and Sage Steele talk about "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart trying to make his audience scared of Meta's Muse AI; how the fears of an AI apocalypse are being used to push for AI regulation supported by sh... more
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about the scandal in Ithaca, New York, at Cornell University over the "Cornell 7" and the dark sexual assault allegations against members of the Chi Ph... more
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about "The View's" Sunny Hostin shocking her co-hosts by revealing the details of how she was the holdout juror in the trial of "The Butcher of Thompson Square Park" Daniel Rakowitz,... more
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about the "Real Time with Bill Maher" crowd cheering for Bill Maher's brutal takedown of Macklemore after he was kicked off Ed Sheeran's tour due to pr... more
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Great podcast, love how you cover all topics and all views! Keep going You All are Appreciated
Apple Podcasts5katierae22
United States3 months ago - Great show!
My new favorite show! I love the hosts and the quick format where they each take a topic. I wish it was a daily show!
Apple Podcasts5cbondgirlUnited States3 months ago - “Complaint”
Not long enough or frequent enough. Love listening to you guys and I’d like to do it more. I’ve also started listening to you all individually but I REALLY like it when you’re all together.
Apple Podcasts5StephD_44United States4 months ago - Personal texts sharing
Sage I love you, but sharing personal texts is never ok
Apple Podcasts3MandaLauren8United States6 months ago - Actual Fan!
Such a great show! I love listening - just wish it was on more. And very refreshing - I was a big Megyn Kelly fan and found your show when I needed other podcasts to listen to after her refusal to call out Candace & Tucker. This is a great mix of facts, friendship, political insight and pure happiness. Thank you for this show!
Apple Podcasts5MichiganMomma2000United States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #27 | United States/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Canada/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  United Kingdom/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Australia/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  Germany/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  South Africa/News/Entertainment News |
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What is Actual Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A panel-driven, conversation-heavy show features a rotating cast of four regulars who tackle politics, culture, health, and media narratives with rapid-fire takes and personal anecdotes. Episodes blend contentious debates on current events with pop culture, celebrity culture, and societal norms, often weaving in healthcare, technology, and policy topics through skeptical, independent-minded dialogue. The format leans into provocative, unapologetic commentary, humor, and blunt perspectives from established hosts who frequently challenge each other, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy spirited debates and a candid, opinionated lens on today's headlines. Noteworthy throughlines include skepticism toward institutions, the balancing of pe... more
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1. The Sage Steele Show
2. Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels
3. The Rubin Report
4. Ask Dr. Drew
5. Spot On with Link Lauren
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1. Hasan Piker
2. Abdul El-Sayed
3. Jordan Peterson
4. Batya Ungar-Sargon
5. Brad Polumbo
6. Jillian Michaels
7. Roseanne Barr
8. Pete Hegseth
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