Hot Mics with Billy Bush
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"Hot Mics with Billy Bush" - a talk show dominating the American Zeitgeist - sports, politics, entertainment, tech and pop culture, helmed by the deeply experienced and now totally unbridled perspective of a man whose seen the top of the mountain and the belly of the beast, Billy Bush. Funny, honest, provocative, engaging on every emotional level, the show will feature A-list stars from Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Larry David to politicians both loathed and loved but shaping our world today to sports icons on and off the field. With a rolodex built over 24 years and filled with the who's who from all all parts of culture, the reach is unmatched. "Hot Mics with Billy Bush" sits at the point of the cultural pulse of America. Listen live Mondays and Wednesdays at 5pm Eastern / 2pm Pacific on TuneIn.
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United States
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"Hot Mics with Billy Bush" - a talk show dominating the American Zeitgeist - sports, politics, entertainment, tech and pop culture, helmed by the deeply experienced and now totally unbridled perspective of a man whose seen the top of the mountain and the belly of the beast, Billy Bush. Funny, honest, provocative, engaging on every emotional level, the show will feature A-list stars from Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Larry David to politicians both loathed and loved but shaping our world today to sports icons on and off the field. With a rolodex built over 24 years and filled with the who's who from all all parts of culture, the reach is unmatched. "Hot Mics with Billy Bush" sits at the point of the cultural pulse of America. Listen live Mondays and Wednesdays at 5pm Eastern / 2pm Pacific on TuneIn.
Language:
English
Website:
https://tunein.com/hotmics
Episodes
Stephen Cloobeck Survives OnlyFans Scandal & Golfs with Presidents
7/30/2025
What happens when your mansion ends up as the backdrop for an OnlyFans scandal? Stephen Cloobeck, California gubernatorial candidate and no stranger to headlines, joins Billy to break it all down—no dodging, no spin. From the jaw-dropping revelations in Vanity Fair to the millions he spent (and possibly lost), Stephen answers it all… including reading the apology letter live on the show.
But this episode isn’t all scandal. Stephen talks candidly about golfing with multiple U.S. presidents, what each taught him, and what his real vision is for California. Plus, his surprising plan to save the movie business.
Duration:00:43:11
Rob Lowe on Sobriety, West Wing Exit & St. Elmo’s Fire Reboot
7/28/2025
Rob Lowe joins Hot Mics and nothing’s off limits.
How did he end up on the cover of AARP? Rob opens up about his first trip to rehab, his decades-long sobriety, and why he walked away from The West Wing. Plus, the truth about not getting that big payday, and yes—hair secrets are shared.
Also in this episode:
How Rob met his wife… and why things didn’t take off at first
Breaking news on the St. Elmo’s Fire reboot—Rob has the latest
A candid, funny, and revealing conversation you don’t want to miss.
Duration:01:02:16
Trump: The Master of Distraction! Avoids Epstein by firing at Obama
7/23/2025
The David Geffen shakedown-- inside David Geffen's likely expensive divorce. Plus, Trump- the master of distraction...he goes back to the well to stay away from Epstein. Speaking of Epstein, what will be revealed? Does any of this sound like transparency? Someone who is naming names-- Scheana Shay! She's dropping a phonebook of famous hookups. Why? Hot Mics Hot Takes breaks it down... Plus. a new shared ride experience that should have already happened. And, it's been 6 months in the making! Vinny has his final weigh in! The task— to lose 50 pounds in six months... did he do it? Will he take home 5k?!!! Tune in to fin
Duration:01:15:15
CEO Cheater or Public Shamers- Who's worse?
7/21/2025
The fallout was swift for the "Coldplay Couple"! But can someone be "more wrong" than someone else? What does it say about us and how we "the people" reacted? From The Free Press and hot off her own article, Kat Rosenfield joins Hot Mics to discuss. Then, what does the WNBA owe Caitlin Clark and its players? The shirts are on fire like "Hot Mics"... "Pay us what you owe us" they read...and Jemele Hill joins Hot Mics to break down the rise of the WNBA and this story. Then, how stupid is it for CBS to announce Colbert is going off air just days after Colbert attacks the company? Billy dives deep into the story... along with his relationship with Trump.
Duration:01:11:32
Julie Bowen on Happy Gilmore 2, Modern Family & Emmy Noms
7/16/2025
Emmy winner Julie Bowen joins Hot Mics!
How did Happy Gilmore 2 finally happen, 20 years later? What was Julie’s son’s reaction when he heard the news? Plus, her favorite Modern Family moment revealed! Julie also helps Billy break down this year’s Emmy nominations—the surprises, the snubs, and what it all says about TV right now.
Then:
Trump’s latest comments on Epstein
The Obamas—are the marriage rumors true? Hear from them in their own words.
🎧 A packed episode with laughs, insights, and headlines you won’t want to miss.
Duration:01:04:03
Karen Read’s Father Speaks Out + Love Island Finale Breakdown
7/14/2025
Exclusive! William Read, father of Karen Read, joins Hot Mics for his first in-depth interview.
What is life like inside the Read family home now? What were Karen’s darkest moments—and what did her father say to help her through? Did he ever doubt her victory? And what message does he have for the Canton Police Departmentnow?
Then, Daryn Carp returns to break down the Love Island finale—did the right couple win? Why has the show dominated summer TV? We dive into the good, the bad, and the messy.
🎧 Don’t miss this powerful and packed episode.
Duration:01:27:18
Ryan Lochte on Survival & Scandal + Love Island Finale Breakdown
7/9/2025
Live from Maine! Billy is joined by two big guests:
🏊♂️ Olympic legend Ryan Lochte opens up like never before—his near-death car crash, the infamous 2016 Rio Olympics scandal, and how it all affected his life. Hear what really happened in the interview that aired just moments after Ryan was held at gunpoint—and how both he and Billy feel about how the media handled it.
💔🔥 Then, pop culture expert Daryn Carp breaks down the Love Island finale and why this season has taken over summer.
Plus, Pam Bondi's Epstein response has tongues twisted—but what’s really going on? And why haven’t more Epstein docs surfaced under the current administration?
Duration:01:12:07
Mark Cuban on the Broken Two-Party System, Basketball & More
7/7/2025
Hot Mics comes at you today from Maine, where Billy has been enjoying the summer holiday... But topics at hand-- How do we fix Texas? How do we help the flood victims? And will a third party fix America? Mark Cuban joins Hot Mics. From politics... to sports- Why did he sell off a portion of the Dallas Mavericks? Should the NBA season be shorter? Then, Charlize Theron's big and much younger reveal. Billy's been holding on this while away. We want to hear your reactions and thoughts! So joins us in the conversation.
Duration:00:57:06
Clear Mind, Better Life: Rethinking Alcohol with James Swanwick
7/2/2025
Do you wake up feeling like a 6 out of 10—low energy, foggy, stuck?
It might be your relationship with alcohol—not addiction, but a quiet influence that’s holding you back. Author and performance coach James Swanwick (Clear) joins Billy to explore how to rethink drinking, boost energy, and live with more purpose.
Topics include:
How alcohol compromises your clarity (without you realizing it)
Why drinking ≠ fun—and how to break that mental link
What a “Smiling Assassin” is—and how to spot one
The worst alcohol for your brain
How “high achievers” are rewiring their lives to go alcohol-free (and loving it)
Duration:00:42:41
Generation AI: Jobs, Love & the Future with Matt Britton
6/30/2025
In this Hot Mics Special, we go deep on Artificial Intelligence—the excitement, the fear, and the fast-approaching future.
Will AI take your job—or make it easier?
Will humans stop procreating… and start falling in love with AI?
Which countries will lead the AI revolution?
And most importantly—are you ready?
Matt Britton, author of Generation AI, joins Billy to tackle the big questions shaping society, work, relationships, and identity in the age of AI.
🎧 A must-listen for anyone curious—or concerned—about what’s next.
Duration:00:48:06
Blake’s Legal Boost, Diddy’s Dropped Charges & Jonah Platt Live
6/25/2025
Blake Lively may have scored an early legal win—Justin Baldoni’s lawyer is shifting strategies. What does this mean for the case?
Meanwhile, in the Karen Read trial: her attorney Alan Jackson issues a statement, and for the first time, John O’Keefe’s family speaks out.
Then:
A legal expert joins to break down the latest in the Diddy case—three charges dropped. Is he prison-bound or walking free?
Actor, musician, and podcast host Jonah Platt (Being Jewish with Jonah Platt) joins in studio to talk about Israel, Trump, and how Hollywood is responding.
And in Hot Mics Hot Takes: What does a $50 million wedding really buy you? We dive into the price tag on Jeff Bezos’ big day.
📩 Ask Billy anything here: https://forms.gle/StwkpGeiVX7KUVkx5
Duration:01:07:02
Karen Read Jury Speaks, Kristin Cavallari’s DMs & Is Caitlin Clark Too Big for the WNBA?
6/23/2025
The Karen Read trial may be over, but the story continues. Billy breaks down new details following the Not Guilty verdict—including reactions from the jurors themselves.
In Hot Mics Hot Takes:
How much could Karen Read earn from her first post-verdict interview?
Is Caitlin Clark too big for the WNBA—and how is the league handling her stardom?
Plus, Kristin Cavallari joins the show! From handling unsolicited nude pics to the wild story of a gynecologist offering up his son—she shares it all.
📩 Got a question? Submit it for Fire Away!: https://forms.gle/StwkpGeiVX7KUVkx5
Duration:01:02:16
Karen Read: Not Guilty! Jury Reactions, Legal Strategy & What’s Next
6/18/2025
Karen Read found NOT GUILTY—a stunning verdict that ends a nationally watched trial. On today’s episode, Billy dives deep into:
What was Karen’s legal team thinking as the verdict approached?
How did her friends and supporters process the moment?
What might have swayed the jury?
We bring in a jury expert to break down the psychology behind deliberations and what likely led to the outcome.
Plus, it’s time for Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything!
📩 Ask your questions here: https://forms.gle/StwkpGeiVX7KUVkx5
Duration:01:02:48
Karen Read Jury Watch, Owen Wilson Live & US Open Preview
6/16/2025
With the Karen Read jury in deliberations, Billy has been live on air all day and shares his unfiltered thoughts on the case so far—and what to expect next.
Then:
Comedy icon Owen Wilson joins Hot Mics to talk about his new Apple TV series Stick, his career from Bottle Rocket to Wedding Crashers, and what still makes him say “Wow.”
In Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything! — Has Billy ever dreaded interviewing someone? He answers that and more.
And Reed Dickens, CEO of LA Golf, stops by for a preview of this weekend’s U.S. Open and the stories shaping the game.
🎧 Don’t miss it—and send your questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/StwkpGeiVX7KUVkx5
Duration:01:01:33
Mark Geragos on Blake/Baldoni Bombshell, Karen Read Defense Ramps Up & ABC Shakeup
6/11/2025
Why was Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively suddenly dismissed? Famed criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos joins Hot Mics with insider perspective—and what it means for both sides.
Then:
The Karen Read trial nears a turning point. The defense is ready to rest, and a retired Canton Police Sergeant, who was on the ground today, returns to Hot Mics—he’s fired up and says nothing from the prosecution adds up.
Veteran journalist Terry Moran is out at ABC News—Billy unpacks the surprising exit with unique behind-the-scenes insight.
Plus, Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything! gets personal this week…
Duration:01:01:07
Blake Lively Win? Baldoni’s Lawsuit Dismissed + Trump vs. Elon Fallout
6/9/2025
Blake Lively scores a legal win—Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit is dismissed. Why now, and what does it mean going forward?
Plus:
Karen Read’s defense gears up for a finish—Attorney Melanie Little joins Billy with the latest courtroom developments.
Peter Doocy saw it all go down—he joins live to unpack the Trump vs. Elon fallout from inside the White House press room.
And in Hot Mics Hot Takes:
Troubling Jared Leto revelations
The new faces of tennis—are they winning the right way, and why do we love them?
🎧 Listen now and get the full breakdown.
Duration:01:04:36
Bad News for Blake? Diddy Balcony Claims & Josh Duhamel on Love + Netflix
6/4/2025
A major turn in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga—has the judge’s ruling in favor of Baldoni changed everything? Meanwhile, the Diddy case takes a darker turn with allegations he dangled a woman over a balcony. Will 50 Cent’s vocal disapproval sway public opinion?
Also in this episode:
Kylie Jenner shares her body secrets
Tinder’s platinum filter—does Billy make the cut?
And actor Josh Duhamel joins Billy to talk about his Ransom Canyon role on Netflix, his love life, marriage, and what it means to be a man today. (Spoiler: Does his wife approve of those steamy scenes?)
🎯 Plus, more Hot Mics fire throughout.
Duration:01:10:41
Is Taylor Telling the Truth? + Kara Swisher & Karen Read Legal Fireworks
6/2/2025
Taylor Swift buys back her music—but is she telling the full truth about Scooter Braun? And will the Swifties defend her this time? Tech journalist Kara Swisher joins to explain why Taylor says she was “nice to Elon Musk for too long.”
Then, sparks fly in a Karen Read debate—Billy goes point-counterpoint with prominent Boston attorney Joseph Krowski, Jr.
And it’s time for “Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything!”—your questions, his unfiltered answers.
Link to "Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything"-- https://forms.gle/StwkpGeiVX7KUVkx5
Duration:01:13:45
Karen Read Bombshell Witness? Chrisley Pardon, Diddy Chaos & NBC Secrets
5/28/2025
Is the prosecution’s key witness in the Karen Read trial a total fraud? Billy brings on a guest who has tracked every twist to unpack the truth. Then—do the Chrisleys still know best? We break down why The Don really set them free.
Plus:
• Diddy drama escalates: Molotov cocktails, threats, and East River dump talk?!
• And in Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything—Billy finally opens up about his time at NBC… and what he really thinks of Al Roker.
Duration:01:02:02
Kardashian Robbery Fallout, Belichick’s Walk of Shame & Rumer Willis Speaks
5/26/2025
Kim Kardashian’s robbers get no extra time—fair or outrageous? Billy breaks down the court ruling and its impact. Plus, Kris Jenner’s new face stuns, and Bill Belichick’s walk of shame makes headlines—but Billy’s biggest takeaway may surprise you.
Then, actress Rumer Willis opens up about lessons from her mom Demi Moore, her dad Bruce Willis’s health, and her powerful new film “Trail of Vengeance.”
Duration:01:07:26