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Billy Bush's often funny, always honest, quite ballsy digital show covering the American zeitgeist: sports, politics, entertainment, tech and pop culture. The mics are always hot — this time he knows they're on.

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Justin Timberlake's upcoming four-part Apple documentary is already raising big questions about Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and the scandals that have followed the former NSYNC superstar. Will Timberlake finally address Britney's explosive memoir,... more

Election Day 2026 is almost here, and Billy Bush is joined by former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin of News Not Noise for a wide-ranging breakdown of the midterm elections, Donald Trump, and the biggest Senate races in America. Could a ... more

The Amy Griffin controversy takes another explosive turn on Hot Mics with Billy Bush as content creator KatyinKC joins Billy to reveal disturbing anonymous messages she says threatened her children amid her investigation into Griffin's bestselling me... more

The Alexander brothers are headed to federal prison for 30 years each, but what did the Peacock documentary leave out? On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Emma Schwartz, director of The Wolves of Real Estate, joins Billy with an inside account of th... more

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Steve Hilton
California governor candidate and political commentator
Episode: Steve Hilton Goes SCORCHED EARTH on California, Amy Griffin Bombshell, Midterm Drama | Billy Bush
Emma Schwartz
Director of Peacock's documentary The Wolves of Real Estate
Peacock
Episode: Alexander Brothers Sentencing, Amy Griffin Fallout, Elizabeth Holmes Doc & DWTS SHOCKER | Billy Bush
Scott Mantz
Film critic and film festival attendee
Episode: DWTS SUSPENDS Val Chmerkovskiy Over Will Smith Joke! Carrie Ann Inaba Drama Explodes
Julia Jasunas
Comedian whose stand-up jokes were copied by an AI-generated Instagram account
Episode: Hayden Panettiere 911 Call, Kelly Clarkson Drama & Texas Election SHOCKER
Mandy Martino
Comedian whose stand-up jokes were copied by an AI-generated Instagram account
Episode: Hayden Panettiere 911 Call, Kelly Clarkson Drama & Texas Election SHOCKER
Larissa Phillips
The Free Press writer and author of “The Sexual Revolution Failed Jane Doe”
The Free Press
Episode: Selma Blair's Delta Flight Meltdown, Kelly Clarkson Feud & Ryan Reynolds' Leaked Texts
Alan Jackson
One of the top criminal defense attorneys in America
Private practice
Episode: Alan Jackson Joins Billy For An EXPLOSIVE Conversation About Karen Read, The Cornell 7 And More!
Nick Gounaris
Attorney for Alleigha Botner, co-host of Legal Chaos
Law Firm / Legal Chaos
Episode: Caleb Flynn Trial: A Hot Mics EXCLUSIVE Billy Is Joined By Nick Gounaris, Alleigha Botner's Attorney
Nate Eaton
Reporter from East Idaho News
East Idaho News
Episode: Caleb Flynn's Daughters BEG Him To Confess!

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Billy Bush
Host of Hot Mics with Billy Bush

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 427 ratings
  • Are you that stupid?

    You just gave out Hayden’s full address on your podcast! Have you learned nothing from celebrities having their homes robbed? Now the world knows where she lived yes lived as in the past tense so anyone can now drop by because she won’t be home! You can’t be that stupid!

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    MaryfromTorontoonthebike
    Canada3 months ago
  • Needs to Let it Go

    Going to sound snarky but not intentionally…

    You may benefit by getting some therapy regarding your resentment/ anger towards Trump. You invoke him in every discussion even when he is not part of the story. It’s odd

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    Politics Now
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    💉💉💉💉😷😷😷

    Apple Podcasts
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    bored nick
    Canada3 months ago
  • Always Interesting

    Love your podcast, and the wide ranging subjects you

    Cover.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hetherfly
    Canada3 months ago
  • The mic is always hot and so is the content

    Hot Mics with Billy Bush is one of those rare podcasts that genuinely makes you look forward to your workday. I find myself losing track of time because the episodes fly by — and honestly, my only complaint is that I wish there were more of them and that they ran even longer. Billy is a natural conversationalist with decades of experience in entertainment, and it shows. He brings an unfiltered, confident perspective to everything from celebrity gossip and pop culture to sports and politics, and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Martamajjill
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's energy and entertaining takes but note political bias in some episodes.
Critics cite stylistic, fast-paced commentary and call out occasional overtness in political viewpoints.
Fans appreciate deep dives with guests who bring expertise, particularly on legal and medical topics.

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Alexander Brothers Sentencing, Amy Griffin Fallout, Elizabeth Holmes Doc & DWTS SHOCKER | Billy Bush
Q: Why do you think the brothers received 30 years rather than life in prison?
Schwartz says the judge saw the possibility of rehabilitation and considered broader questions about long prison sentences and whether the justice system can help people change. She emphasizes that 30 years is still a very harsh sentence.
Alexander Brothers Sentencing, Amy Griffin Fallout, Elizabeth Holmes Doc & DWTS SHOCKER | Billy Bush
Q: What was going on on the face of Judge Valerie Caproni as these women were detailing what happened to them and where they are now?
Schwartz says the judge listened closely to each woman. One especially emotional statement described an eight-year-old daughter finding information about her mother online, which helped explain the mother's decision to speak publicly.
Steve Hilton Goes SCORCHED EARTH on California, Amy Griffin Bombshell, Midterm Drama | Billy Bush
Q: Is this doable?
Hilton says the race is difficult but still possible. He points to polls with smaller Democratic leads, the possibility of stronger Republican turnout, and support he says he has encountered on the campaign trail.
Steve Hilton Goes SCORCHED EARTH on California, Amy Griffin Bombshell, Midterm Drama | Billy Bush
Q: When did these messages come in, and how did you take them initially, and where are you now?
KatyinKC says she received a Signal message on October 16 from an anonymous account defending Amy Griffin. The exchange later escalated to threats involving her children, so she captured the disappearing messages and made them public.
Selma Blair's Delta Flight Meltdown, Kelly Clarkson Feud & Ryan Reynolds' Leaked Texts
Q: What needs to be there?
Phillips says parents should teach practical safety and personal responsibility, including looking out for friends, while helping young people understand that they can choose not to participate in hookup culture.

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What is Hot Mics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends celebrity culture with hard-hitting analysis of high-profile trials, media ethics, and pop culture gossip, often weaving in medical, legal, and political angles. Across episodes, discussions span postpartum mental health, courtroom strategy, investigative journalism, and the influence of media narratives on public perception, all delivered with a fast-paced, opinionated host and a rotating cast of guest commentators. A standout is the host's willingness to tackle controversial topics with humor and bold takes, while still anchoring conversations in real-world implications for systems like healthcare and justice. Potential listeners can expect candid interviews with experts and high-profile figures, plus timely commentary on ... more

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Recent guests on Hot Mics include:

1. Steve Hilton
2. Emma Schwartz
3. Scott Mantz
4. Julia Jasunas
5. Mandy Martino
6. Larissa Phillips
7. Alan Jackson
8. Nick Gounaris

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