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I Hate Bill Maher

Will Weldon
Bill Maher
Comedy
Iraq War
Donald Trump
Real Time
George W. Bush
Islamophobia
Censorship
Club Random
Feminism
Racism
Pizza Man
Gay Marriage
Politics
Real Time With Bill Maher
Hamas
Democratic Party
Super Bowl
Los Angeles
Lightyear

Hosted by Will Weldon, I Hate Bill Maher is an investigation of the life and career of Bill Maher, a man who lives on a vast estate inside of the host's head, rent free.

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"Booked at the Very Last Minute" month continues here at I Hate Bill Maher, with Josh Boerman bailing me out and coming on to talk about Real Time season 24, episode 24. Unfortunately there was no Grinch's wife to keep things fun, and this episode wa... more

Comedian Emily Faye returns, and Bill Maher rewrites the Turner Diaries.

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Man oh man, this guy freakin' sucks at his job!!! Writer/Podcaster/Organizer Jacob Dallas joins me this week to talk about Real Time season 24, episode 22. A limp but tighter than usual monologue is followed by a fake blue collar guy, a disgusting li... more

Hey, I really appreciate all the support on Patreon, HOWEVER if you want to support me (or really anybody) on there, don't use the God damned Apple app. I think they're bringing their weird massive fees back in because a court is letting? I don't kno... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Dallas
Writer, podcaster, and organizer
Episode: Real Time s24e22 - Vote Your Pokemon Gossoff feat Jacob Dallas
Emma Arnold
Returning guest, comedian
Episode: Real Time s24e21 - I Think She Found This Healing?!? feat Emma Arnold
Lucy Valentine
Host of Boonta Vista and Savant Garde; guest on episode
Boonta Vista; Savant Garde
Episode: Club Random: Bill Maher Talks to Kids! - 70 Year Old Perverts Say the Darndest Things feat Lucy Valentine
Dan Friesen
Host of Show Me State of Mind, freak/hater expert featured on Knowledge Fight
Show Me State of Mind
Episode: Club Random: Patrick Bet-David - You Must Prepare For a Slippery Little Devil feat Dan Friesen
Eoin Higgins
Returning guest, author and commentator
Independent writer/ commentator
Episode: Overtime Part 4 - Now Bill Maher's Scoring Off Me, Oh, That is it! feat Eoin Higgins
Rob Schneider
Actor and comedian discussed as a guest on Club Random, with critical examination of his political views
Rob Schneider, Actor
Episode: week off 7-9-26
Winston Marshall
Musician discussed as a guest, involving commentary on woke culture and religion
Winston Marshall, Musician (former guitarist of Mumford & Sons)
Episode: week off 7-9-26
Sam Levinson
Interview guest, discussed in-depth with the host
HBO/Creative works (Euphoria)
Episode: Real Time s24 e19 - Sucking You Off for $$$ Cuz I Didn't Go to College feat Christie Bahna
Jonathan Martin
Politics journalist, panel participant
Politico/National political press
Episode: Real Time s24 e19 - Sucking You Off for $$$ Cuz I Didn't Go to College feat Christie Bahna

Host

Will Weldon
Host of the show, drives conversations, introduces guests, and guides discussion

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 845 ratings
  • I too hate Bill Maher

    Needed something to fill the hole Knowledge Fight left, and this is really hitting the spot 🤬

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BryonyUK
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Rare L on the male loneliness take

    Great stuff usually but missed the mark on the description of male loneliness. Enjoy Will and Emma so a bit disappointed with the lack of nuance

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nothing Nada Zip
    United States23 days ago
  • I hate everyone*

    There’s a potentially great show here. The basic premise works, and Bill Maher certainly gives you plenty of material. But over time, the show has started to feel less like a focused critique of Maher and more like a weekly exercise in deciding who is sufficiently pure to be considered a good person.

    Larry Wilmore is a good example. You spent an absurd amount of time treating him with outright contempt. Gavin Newsom seems to trigger the same reflex, with the Getty connections brought up constan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Adam.hulen
    United States24 days ago
  • A Hit in the Key Demographic of Men My Age That Are Me

    I first heard of the pod thru Matt Bernstein and A Bit Fruity. I went thru the entire backlog over the course of the last 9 months. Love Will and his guests. Amazing podcast, absolutely essential for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cameramandan83
    United Statesa month ago
  • I also hate Bill Maher

    It’s wonderful to find kindred spirit

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avery2222u
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests often add valuable context to Maher-centric discourse
Commendations for host's energetic delivery and clear point of view
Listener frustration with perceived moral policing can surface in feedback
Strong panel dynamics and guest variety are appreciated
Well-reasoned critique paired with sharp humor

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#235
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#158
Singapore/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#226
Netherlands/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#238
Brazil/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Club Random: Patrick Bet-David - You Must Prepare For a Slippery Little Devil feat Dan Friesen
Q: What stood out most to you about the Bill Maher–Patrick Bet-David dynamic?
Dan notes the persistent tension: Bet-David avoids direct answers while Maher struggles to maintain control, creating a sense of a dying frog in a debate where the host can't pull the conversation back.
Club Random: Patrick Bet-David - You Must Prepare For a Slippery Little Devil feat Dan Friesen
Q: Prior to this episode, how familiar were you with Patrick Bet-David?
Dan Friesen says extremely familiar, even joking about having a Patrick Bet-David themed tattoo, showing a deep prior exposure to his persona.
Real Time s24e20 - Don't Ask Me I'm Just a Girl/Larry Wilmore feat Francesca Fiorentini
Q: Any general thoughts on the monologue before we dive in?
Francesca offers a candid critique of the monologue's craft, arguing that the humor relies on sharp, timely points whereas the delivery often feels underwritten, leading to a weaker impact.
Real Time s24e16 - Just Because it's Been 100 Episodes Doesn't Mean I'll Reopen the Judgement Free Question Zone feat Diego McCafferty
Q: If you could book any guest for Real Time, who would you choose and why?
They discuss provocative, high-profile figures who could challenge Maher or provide fresh counterpoints, illustrating the show's balance between disruption and entertainment.
Real Time s24e16 - Just Because it's Been 100 Episodes Doesn't Mean I'll Reopen the Judgement Free Question Zone feat Diego McCafferty
Q: What is your personal history with Bill Maher?
Diego shares a past on-and-off history with Bill Maher, including a teenage relationship with him and long-running exposure to his work, which informs his current perspective and the guest-host dynamic.

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