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I Hate Bill Maher

Will Weldon
Bill Maher
Comedy
Iraq War
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
Real Time
Real Time With Bill Maher
Islamophobia
Censorship
Club Random
Feminism
Racism
Pizza Man
Gay Marriage
Politics
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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People who want episodes that are as long as possible, congratulations, I left all the bull shit in this week. Diego got kind of drunk on like 3/4's of an ounce of whiskey and his cats went super saiyan for the first 25 minutes. Bill Maher addresses ... more

It's an odd feeling, to long for someone to be worse at what they're doing so that you can find it more entertaining. This week, Bill Maher manages to find a baseline of... not competency, but perhaps "not being pure shit"(?) and it's a little dispir... more

If you like when I am rude to the guests you're gonna love this one. I know I do, I love to mock the guests!

So, my guests this week were Michael Edison Hayden and Jared Holt, the hosts of Posting Through It, and the conditions we are recording this... more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The show comes out on Thursdays now, and Patreon episodes come out on... the weekend. At some point. God willing. I just need the extra day for both scheduling and editing reasons.

You know, sometimes you have your podcast where you ma... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Boerman
Director and co-host of The Worst of All Possible Worlds and Ill Conceived.
Episode: Real Time s24e31 - Going Forward Please Be More Incompetent feat Josh Boerman
Michael Edison Hayden
Writer and journalist specializing in the far right, and senior researcher at Open Measures
Open Measures
Episode: Real Time s23e35 - It Was Not Watching The Episode Week At The White House feat Michael Edison Hayden & Jared Holt
Jared Holt
Researcher and journalist who covers the far right and co-hosts Posting Through It
Episode: Real Time s23e35 - It Was Not Watching The Episode Week At The White House feat Michael Edison Hayden & Jared Holt
Spencer Barrows
From Super Structure and Chapo Trap House
Super Structure; Chapo Trap House
Episode: Real Time s24e30 - Senator Tillis What is Your Body Count? feat Spencer Barrows & Liv Agar
Liv Agar
From QAA (Conspiracy Theories)
QAA; Conspiracy Theories
Episode: Real Time s24e30 - Senator Tillis What is Your Body Count? feat Spencer Barrows & Liv Agar
Malcolm Gladwell
Author and public thinker invited for the interview segment
Author (books on social science topics) and public intellectual
Episode: Real Time s24e29 - [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Fareed Zakaria (PARODY) feat just me
Tom Harrison
Host of Anime Sickos podcast; comedian
Anime Sickos / Genius Night
Episode: Real Time s24e28 - Trump You Absolutely Worthless Mega Cool Loser Bad Ass feat Tom Harrison
Gita Jackson
Games journalist and co-founder of Aftermath.Site
Aftermath.Site
Episode: Real Time s24e27 - Shouting 100! Every Time I See Sydney Sweeney feat Gita Jackson
John Brooks
Host of Pod Only Knows; author and religion scholar
Pod Only Knows; religion scholar
Episode: Real Time s24e26 - It's Jay de Vance Ya'll feat John Brooks

Host

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 912 ratings
  • Very fun and funny. Love the guests!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    reluctantcanadianskeptic
    24 days ago
  • Why Bill?

    Why not just call it I hate everyone who disagrees with my politics?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Eddie610267
    United Statesa month ago
  • Will is a true hater in the best way possible. This is one of my go to podcasts that really gets in to why Bill Maher is the FUCKING worst. Keep up the good work Will at the expense of your sanity lol

    Podcast Addict
    5
    EvanTheGinger
    a month ago
  • He truly hates bill maher

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Amaythyst
    2 months ago
  • Two unfunny people don’t make something funny

    Of course I hate Bill Maher, that’s why I tried a few episodes. Turns out I hate this show just as much. I thought this might be good for a few laughs, but it’s basically just one very unfunny guy (Weldon) and a guest railing against another very unfunny guy (Maher). And honestly, you’re take on Sarah Longwell couldn’t be more uninformed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ClashCity33
    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

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#238
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#74
India/Comedy
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#141
Brazil/Comedy
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#149
New Zealand/Comedy
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#170
Belgium/Comedy
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#180
Finland/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Real Time s24e31 - Going Forward Please Be More Incompetent feat Josh Boerman
Q: Is it acceptable for a comedian who criticizes people in power to have a private dinner with the president?
Weldon says comedians risk compromising their ability to criticize leaders when they cultivate private relationships with them, citing John Oliver's choice to avoid those situations. They distinguish this from an elected official meeting a president to advocate for their constituents.
Real Time s24e31 - Going Forward Please Be More Incompetent feat Josh Boerman
Q: Does Bill Maher really believe Trump is this much of a sucker?
Weldon says Maher has long been susceptible to conservative guests who lie to him, while Boerman argues that Maher wants to believe he has standing with conservatives because he concedes points to them.
Real Time s23e35 - It Was Not Watching The Episode Week At The White House feat Michael Edison Hayden & Jared Holt
Q: Would you accept an offer to appear one-on-one on Real Time with Bill Maher to discuss your departure from the Southern Poverty Law Center?
Hayden initially said no, arguing that appearing alone would put him at a disadvantage and that he could not participate in good conscience because of Maher's treatment of Muslims. He later said he might reconsider if Holt appeared with him.
Real Time s23e35 - It Was Not Watching The Episode Week At The White House feat Michael Edison Hayden & Jared Holt
Q: Prior to being asked to be on I Hate Bill Maher, what is your history with Bill Maher?
Holt mainly knew Maher from his father watching the show and recalled being aware of him as an atheist or agnostic voice while growing up in the South. Hayden described disliking Maher's smug style since the 2000s and criticized his role in normalizing far-right figures.
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.

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