Fran Lebowitz | Club Random with Bill Maher

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Bill Maher and Fran Lebowitz talk travel nightmares, their least favorite feral creatures, outdoor dining and New York City rats, who always wins in politics, city living vs. country living, Bill’s Tik Tok obsession, why Fran is stickler for grammar, the effect of being on Netflix, and her friendship with Martin Scorcese.
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[@stevebakker6884]

I loved this interview because Fran doesn't let Bill interrupt. Finally!

[@jamesholland8057]

He does have that bad habit.

[@dpa103304]

Kevin Neelan was subtly pointing it out to Bill. Bill has a tendency to make it all about him. Good thing he never got married.

[@jamesholland8057]

@@dpa103304 many divorces.

[@SixStryng]

@@jamesholland8057 What? He has never been married.

[@jamesholland8057]

@@SixStryng Mr Subliminal.

[@stranger8105]

"Do whatever you want, just don't be noisy". Amen, Fran

[@Charleybones]

That attitude shows just how shallow and ridiculous her philosophy on life is. Imagine even for a minute what would happen if everyone just did whatever they wanted, to whoever they wanted, as long as they kept the noise level down. What an absurd thought. She thinks like a spoiled 5 year old.

[@sbloome77]

Her comments are gold…quintessential New Yorker and American

[@wendyw4487]

HOLY PROBOSCIS!!!! with a schnoz like hers, old franny just has to be an expert on NOSY!!!!!!!!

[@Mr._Moonlight]

It’s a joke! Fran Lebowitz is a funny satirist and very sardonic. I can’t believe you took that quip of hers so literally.

[@joycesander]

Fran was the politest guest on this show that I have seen. So many of Bill's guests speak over him and he speaks over them, creating an unpleasant hearing situation for me. Fran allowed Bill to finish his sentences and he allowed her. Very pleasant to watch. Lastly, she is worth listening to.

[@user-dt9qg4lk4c]

He seldom doesn't hold forth, interrupt, and talk over guests. It's like his guests just provide a backdrop for his lecturing

[@baybae92]

Yeah, I disagree. When I think hosts who speak over their guests, Bill Maher is the first that comes to mind.

[@citygirlphotos.tutonelyles4386]

Julian Lennon was also very polite and a real gentleman.

[@WardenJune]

That's because they are high.

[@delam3869]

@@WardenJune So true😂😂😂😂

[@ruthish11]

No-one quite like Fran Lebowitz. So very sharp - she kills it with every phrase.

[@JoanneDHurley]

Bill could have Fran on every single week, and it would never get boring. Love listening to whatever they discuss.

[@sas6561]

An extra $100 G's to Bill if he can engage with Fran, and keep eye contact without constantly fiddling with all his stuff. His focus stays on more ice, moving this glass over there, that bottle over here, looking for matches, lighting his cigar, pouring the drink, oops, time for more ice, getting a refill, the cigar needs another light, where is the ice!!! ... "now, where were we?"

[@anneturner2759]

@@sas6561 lololol

[@Simon-talks]

Fran is such a leftist nutjob, i'm glad he got this episode over, I can't stand listening to her

[@scottbrandon6244]

Fran strikes me as someone to enjoy a long dinner with. No smart phones, no interest on the latest on the Kardashians, no interest in social media. Just old school conversation like the old days.

[@sas6561]

@@Simon-talks ... Maybe when Scorsese does a documentary on you, you will have as much gravitas as Fran. Sorry for your envy and jealousy @user!

[@Ozzy_Bitez]

Long live Fran Leibowitz! She still makes me laugh and think!

[@64onyx]

Jesus bro..She only looks like the crypt keeper, she's not dead yet

[@nickpaz9113]

Love her!!

[@josephkelley8641]

Twas a joy to behold (this episode). Laughed throughout. Laughed even when I wasn't supposed to! @ (anticipating where Bill/Fran would go next).

[@davereynolds7472]

Former SNL head writer Marilyn Suzanne Miller was one of Fran's biggest supporters. Had us start reading Fran way back in the Spring of 1982.

[@davereynolds7472]

MSM teaching a grad level comedy-writing course at Columbia.

[@andrewsvard9222]

Fran Lebowitz is a legend and a gem

[@billyd647]

One of the few guests that doesn’t let Bill dominate the conversation.

[@acas6551]

Out of sheer respect

[@jamesholland8057]

Yeah. He’s becoming more of a bully everyday.

[@calkeys]

Yeah, I love Bill but he's REALLY bad about this

[@lolamann4705]

Pot ramps him up. I’m the same way. I get really manic and have to let out everything that comes into my mind.

[@jamesholland8057]

@@lolamann4705 lithium will take care of your manic episodes.

[@josephclites6971]

Every single time Bill lit her cigarette, she replied, “Thank you.” I don’t know what it was about that that made me smile. Love Fran!!

[@anneturner2759]

Agreed

[@TheBent139]

If you are old enough, it is likely the nostalgia and formality that brought on your smile. I smoked for a very short time as a teenager because I was an athlete. But I always was quick to light women's cigarettes in clubs because it was an easy icebreaker.

[@thecapricorn11]

🚬

[@hwinsalot3804]

Same thought

[@bobbybrown5473]

More importantly Bill replied, “You’re welcome.”

[@KeenanMag1]

I’ve watched this like 10 times. Love these two together!

[@susanneosborne7861]

I thought I'd pee over Fran's story of correcting the grammar of the thug-looking guy on the street. I'm still laughing. She can't help herself. Love this woman. I wish I could hang out with her in her apartment with 10,000 books --literally!

[@braxtonspivey24]

Remember ma'am "the plural of mouse is mice not mouses"

[@slimpickens7822]

Amazing guest Fran puts Bill right in his place, And that’s always nice to see.

[@ryancalhoun2910]

I wouldn't say she put him in his place

[@donmacpherson5498]

Agreed!! About a hundred times You DO NOT talk over Fran. Even Bill doesn’t stand a chance. This old broad is a whip. I love her.

[@ryancalhoun2910]

@@donmacpherson5498 wise words from an ex Syracuse QB

[@jamesholland8057]

She is smarter than he is, especially when he’s blasted on the pot.

[@StacyTlaughitinandlaughitout]

When your have the Democratic Party confused on WTF an actual woman is I was done! When you have the Democratic Party sending billions to Nazi Ukrainians & homeless folks under every bridge Mississippi & Flint Michigan still with unclean water it’s wrap! 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@sonn13]

Love love just Love Fran’s straightforward honesty!!!

[@claytonshank6871]

Best episode yet. Fran is a formidable sparring partner in conversation.

[@deborahkusaj1928]

I love Fran. She makes me feel like I can say and do whatever I want.

[@laurasebakijje9008]

Me too

[@lisathomas5719]

Same

[@elivazquez8093]

VERY HAPPY to see Fran here!

[@BluntforceJ]

I love Fran Lebowitz.

[@mjohnson1741]

Fran is always my favorite guest of Bill's. These two together is an entire vibe!

[@monah5532]

I could listen to Fran all day 😁

[@lelandstronks319]

I like Fran she’s clever and honestly funny. She can keep Bill inline. 😂👍

[@jamesholland8057]

⚡️

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

She's sharp as a tack!! Her reprimand of Bill, "I gave you an example I thought you'd understand!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesholland8057]

@@hurdygurdyguy1 good point Mr. Bannon.

[@geraldroyston844]

I can't think of anything better than listening to a conversation between Bill and Fran. Best episode by far.

[@jamesholland8057]

Fran is great.

[@judyesau1997]

I sooo agree!

[@Simon-talks]

are you a bot or something?

[@andrewmclaughlin2701]

I wish Bill and Ann Coulter could do their magic again.

[@jamesholland8057]

@@andrewmclaughlin2701 magic. Funny.

[@thatdudeuhate6649]

Wish the podcast were longer. I could listen to these two talk all day. I aspire to be just like them in the future. I don't want kids, I don't want marriage. I just want a successful career doing what I love.

[@josephmiller3513]

Many of our youth don't know that this is one of the smartest and funniest humans walking this earth! I love her and have for years.

[@davereynolds7472]

Absolutely electric between Fran and Bill - loved it.

[@josephkelley8641]

What a terrific guest, what great chemistry between Fran and Bill.

[@josephkelley8641]

"Excessively surly" LOL many times over - i.e. IMAGINING Fran as a child/teen!

[@pikebishop8516]

@@josephkelley8641 she is looking like Muhammar gaddafi circa 76 when he had long hair!!!

[@mareesimonis7656]

Best Club Random to date. Enjoyed seeing Bill laugh at Fran’s comments, plus they weren’t constantly talking over each other & interrupting. More please.

[@detoxmuscle]

She’s brilliant. It’s calming to hear someone so smart.

[@realamerican5016]

God I love her. Anytime I see her it is a must-watch because she is so funny, insightful and honest.

[@sjmac9737]

she is a political moron. completely out of touch with reality.

[@BishopWalters12]

She's a smug c@@@.

[@jasonanthony4659]

I didn't think she was a her, and now I feel like a terrible person. I have a trans sister and I still couldn't tell this bitch from a gay man. How the fuck am I supposed to have a serious conversation in this landscape?

[@Simon-talks]

She's such a distorted left wing nutjob wingbat...

[@gerrybernard4429]

She's neither, I find her arrogant, entitled, and above everyone. She's weird

[@micpoc4597]

FINALLY, the guest I-and, I suspect, many others-have been waiting for.

[@philmcgrady9016]

Yep. This was amazing. They had disagreements but man, Fran definitely cracks Bill up! Her delivery has always been so unique and Bill genuinely finds her interesting and wants to pick her brain…Fran is a legend and its on full display here folks. They weave in and out of serious topics but with a sense of humor which is a classic concoction of “you either get it or you dont.” For Fran & Bill fans, this is a real treat! The real super bowl!

[@heidiho3089]

What you said, exactly!!!

[@user-sv9nb8ky2t]

This is the way adults talk

[@deborahrose8621]

Could not have said it better myself! In fact I didn't say it better 😄

[@en6278]

Bill laughs at every guest

[@sas6561]

Bill ... the University of Phoenix has online courses that teach how to focus on the other person in conversation. How to listen without rudely interrupting, how not to fidget with your stuff etc. to at least show real or even feigned interest. The courses are reasonably priced. (You're welcome!)

[@TheSapphire51]

Fran Leibowitz is a fantastic character. Honest and authentic.

[@suzibarlow3611]

Stop. Fran. So sophisticated talking to a drunk...funny drunk...but aging. She stays fresh with intellect and compassion.

[@GiacomoTheMan]

These are my favorite kind of episodes of this pod. Two people I find very smart just shooting the shit for an hour usually on topics that require some intellect.

[@JeffreyGillespie]

They are both very smart. They are not smart because you find them to be so. 🙄

[@jghoward9304]

​@@JeffreyGillespie q1+q

[@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n]

Finally, a guest snarkier than Bill

[@colewilliams9432]

She is hilarious. She should start vaping though

[@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n]

@@colewilliams9432 nah, fuck it. Let her enjoy the cigs

[@HankBukowski]

@@colewilliams9432 Beta male. 😂

[@janene4855]

@Cole Williams did you see the part where a 4-year-old approached her about smoking? Don't be that 4 yr old. No one appreciates it. We all have our own vices. Some of our vices are detrimental to us, and some are detrimental to others - offering unsolicited advice falls into the latter.

[@nickpaz9113]

Right! 😂

[@c.cooper9549]

Love this format. It's great watching them smoke, drink and the conversation gets better the longer they smoke and drink!

[@brenta.friedman953]

(0:41) Bill’s view on NYC mayor Eric Adams didn’t age well. Fran is obviously an adept New Yorker.

[@nagilum]

She hasn’t changed one bit. I forgot how much I enjoyed listening to her .

[@jk-76]

This is like watching my aunts and uncles getting wound up. I love it. I am 46 btw.

[@AlfredHimmelweiss]

he is 68 and she is 73 and me is 57 and i am enjoying this for this reasons. funny.

[@00rudy195]

I can tell Bill really likes and admires Fran.

[@maryl234]

I used to be against homeschooling as a (now former) public school teacher, but after dealing with the constant disrespect and challenging teachers, I say, please keep them at home - and good luck. Some kids may also learn more when they aren't dealing with the constant disruption and cell phone addiction of a public school classroom.

[@heybigbender]

These episodes are why I love this show. Fran is a living legend.

[@Simon-talks]

She's such a distorted left wing nutjob wingbat...

[@bogdannila1478]

a legend of what? she makes no sense

[@anneturner2759]

No bs with Fran , love that.

[@Simon-talks]

Frans is such a far liftist wingbat nutjob. Even liberal Bill Maher has to correct her.

[@LlyleHunter]

She’s a brutal realist and ironically hilarious. I miss her regular columns since she retired.

[@canuck33]

Wow - Fran Lebowitz!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. My favorite person EVER. What a pair - EPIC. I’ll be watching this one over and over. Damn!!! ❤❤

[@scottt5109]

What an amazing conversation. I’ve never seen Bill so vulnerable. Nice to see.

[@kimculleton7370]

Excellent episode! My favorite so far. Bill and Fran are two very smart, funny and well matched individuals. Please have her back very soon, I didn't want this episode to end 🥰

[@akinproperties9671]

Yeah, So smart yet so stupid... Bill knows kids today are clueless on what they learn in school, he even admits Democrats manage the education in this country and says in this cast, 'Democrats own education' .. So, why are kids so stupid now days? It's obviously because of the stupidity of democrats, which think they are smart... yet they are so stupid.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

This is this first one I was able to watch all the way through, and in one sitting. Its almost 2am, ugh. As a fan of both of them, it was a great conversation, and I'm shocked that Bill actually let her speak without interrupting as much as he usually does.

[@bodichair]

Good to see Fran Lebowitz, I haven't seen much of her since the pandemic. She is quick . Thanks for having her on Bill.

[@stevemiller7949]

J Seinfeld said that comedy is like a smoke ring that can't be explained. That's Fran Liebowitz--- she's astonishing.🙂❤️💯

[@TombstoneTube]

Great conversation. Fran is great.

[@marciawylam89]

Thoroughly enjoyed this whole show and conversation. My mom said all the things to me that Fran heard in her home. I was told " Children are to be seen and not heard."

[@Twinkie_McCream]

Even though Fran and I have almost nothing in common, you still gotta respect her confidence

[@mikemelenka1014]

Nobody say’s “I don’t care what you think” with more class then Fran Lebowitz ! I love it how everybody cares what she thinks….. Nobody cooler

[@willmercury]

She makes a fine doorstop.

[@DonaldHenslee]

This is my favorite...Fran is on point..bill is relaxed and it a natural flowing conversation...awesome.

[@caroline77749]

“Call someone who knows how to save you” 😂😂😂I love this woman

[@markm1502]

Fran Lebowitz is the best. This is the only episode I have watched beginning to end. She should be your permanent guest!!

[@elizabethr5620]

What a delight ....my two favourites ...Bill and FRAN!!!!

[@karenschneiderman7180]

This is a fantastic conversation. I love Fran so much and Bill and she work well together, agreeing or disagreeing. Excellent episode.

[@adiposerex5150]

I adore Ms. Lebowitz. She embodies NYC.

[@yolowell9564]

PLEASE!!! Make this one a series! Fran & Bill Part I, II, III IV, ad infinitum... !!

[@dianel.5764]

Let's start a petition to make this a weekly show!

[@AuntieFa]

YESSSSS!!!

[@corduroy99]

At one point I was expecting Bill to say, get off my lawn! Fran, a delight to have on the show.

[@emiliog.4432]

One of the best interviews yet Bill. You can learn a thing or two from Fran Lebowitz . I love Fran.

[@NolaChick82]

I always enjoy listening to Fran because I always learn something when she speaks.

[@birbluv9595]

As a childless never-married older person, it’s so nice to hear people like me talking about these things that we have in common.

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

It's almost as if corporate feminism screwed over woman to get cheaper labour...

[@drewmcmahon2629]

Sad life.

[@sicknado]

@@drewmcmahon2629 there are other things that people can connect to. Thank GOD they are showing love to something other then another human being

[@drewmcmahon2629]

@David David just had a stroke. You ok David?

[@DR-nx4fu]

@@drewmcmahon2629 You're a mean B.

[@Traderbear]

I could have enjoyed their conversation for hours. Fran definitely made Bill laugh more than anyone I remember. 😊

[@jameswright8695]

All I can say is, I am grateful for Club Random. I think there is not another place to feed Real. I Love the black light and the atmosphere of just being real . Honest, relaxed, Real. Nothing else can compare. I Love You Brother and You too Fran. Great video.

[@trentkesler7260]

I love Fran. She's the type of celebrity you wouldn't dare approach to say you're a fan tho.

[@stephcopo5501]

I love Fran! This made my day 👏

[@marcchuck-you-farleytrembl2145]

Fran Lebowitz is great! Glad you hd her on th show!

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Is 'hd' now short of 'had'? And 'th' for 'the'? Crazy 🥴

[@SacredWaves]

I home schooled my kids. They knew things they should have, learned beyond the requirements, and accumulated life skills as well. Everyday tasks were some kind of lesson. Ie: math/budgeting /healthy eating choices, while shopping. Home school is producing more intelligence than any indoctrination station can.

[@pelloo3627]

1hour and 40 minutes of Fran Lebowitz? Probably the best contribution to society that Bill Maher has ever given!

[@XX-zk2lf]

This is why I always attend her speaking engagements when I can. Fran 2024.

[@timbailey3871]

Best episode yet. This was watching 2 masters of their craft.

[@GiftedNow]

I could watch them for weeks straight and never get bored😅

[@judithrandall4690]

Maher really enjoys Lebowitz as I've never seen him do with any other guest. I believe it's totally sincere and the best thing about him. The fact that he continues to interrupt her only shows how much she excites him intellectually.

[@nickbarcheck1019]

Yes!!!! Fran Lebowitz at Club Random! The best.

[@jefferymcclain70]

Finally!!! I love it when Bill and Fran converse for us all!! This made my day!!!

[@XX-zk2lf]

I've had the privilege to talk with Fran and I can tell you she is always on. So intelligent and funny and, this may surprise some though I don't know why, nice. She could tell I was a little nervous and kept coaxing the conversation. By far the highlight of my life.

[@ccchag6087]

Can Fran be a guest monthly? 😂 Great banter!

[@martinamcdonald5714]

Had to comment when I heard you say women didnt like the film the Godfather…. It’s one of my favourites. When it came out all the girls in my class at school were reading it and we had great discussions about and loved it. Love u Fran👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Mandrake591]

This is one of the best episodes thus far, I like when Fran challenges Bill. I suspect he does too!

[@quester09]

they have a great flow

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

Ya but she's willfully iggnorant to hold onto her political like religious beliefs. Republicans volunteer more and give more to charity. The vaccine provides zero immunity. All the race ghettos are run by the Democrats. She's desperate to defend her sacred cow

[@Mandrake591]

@@Rays_Bad_Decisions That’s a lot of misinformation. I bid you a good day.

[@estelarodriguez3611]

I love this woman. Smart, funny, I love her. Every single time I listen to her.

[@LlyleHunter]

I miss her weekly writing since she retired. She’s always been there for all of my sixty years and she influenced my thought process very early on. I was reading her work in The Village Voice before I got out of elementary school.

[@bhambhole]

Fran has such a unique brilliant classy style. It is so refreshing to get a peak into her mind.

[@Latigo477]

The best yet, I love Fran Leibowitz!

[@emmanuelmanias2792]

Bill and Fran…best podcast ever! Fran is an amazing person and your wit and Fran’s wit Bill had me laughing. Made my day!

[@NosyHausfrau]

This was so engaging. 1 hour and 41 minutes and I wish there were 12 more.

[@gregmock6808]

Fran...when the eyes go you can always listen to audio books...saved my mother in her later years and she was also a real voracious reader.

[@starrycrown]

And you can do more than one thing at a time!

[@Castlehillmusic]

Fran made this her podcast, which is the kind of guest needed to match maher’s vibe

[@georgiahogue8588]

I just discovered this program. What a treat! And especially to have HER on! It’s making my day.

[@danalaviano8579]

Fran, I love you. You speak, I listen. Even if Bill’s there. (Nothing’s perfect.)

[@keatsgipsy9991]

😂 hilarious comment

[@AJL277]

This episode was a GEM.....and Fran Liebiwitz is National Treasure! ❤️👍

[@Elhastezy888]

"The last time I didn't smoke in 24 hours I was 11" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMG🤣🤣🤣

[@beths4934]

The old Smoking Section of airplanes segment is HYSTERICAL!

[@lastrada52]

Fran is one of the most interesting guests a talk show host can have. Intelligent, humorous, sarcastic & never boring. When alive Joan Didion & Truman Capote were also both interesting. With the demise of people like Joan, Truman, Andy Warhol & William Burroughs, you'd want a Fran Lebowitz at your party.

[@sirskorge]

I love Fran. It took time, but damn she's a true gem.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

I've loved Fran since the 70s!

[@davereynolds7472]

As hard as he works - it's nice to see Bill having fun.

[@mikewhite4560]

Like Tom Brady, I want BILL to be HAPPY.....

[@rocketking2589]

I'm a right leaning person and I find Fran to be a fascinating person. Great show, Bill.

[@jjrockjaw]

Are you a nasty, cranky old lady as well?

[@CLJ9676]

Same, as they say opposites attract.

[@pe5208]

She's the first guest who looks comfortable in those chairs

[@helenablavatsky9136]

Oh, I'm convinced she could turn a stool into a recliner. Lol.

[@AlfredHimmelweiss]

LOL...i have not seen the other guest and my thought was she is comfy in this chair.

[@DigitalJeremy]

Hooray for Fran! Always good to see her with Bill.

[@martabcfilms]

Fran always AMAZING

[@velvaalvarez9099]

Enjoyed Fran & Bill, intelligent and amusing conversations.

[@skylinerunner1695]

I'm encouraged to see her still so energetic, sharp and youthful. Here's to many more years of her acerbic, wonderful presence on the planet.

[@Elhastezy888]

BEST Comment! Cheers to that🥂 💓

[@skylinerunner1695]

@@Elhastezy888 Aw thanks. Now I feel ten feet tall 😀

[@Elhastezy888]

@Skyline Runner 🤩 Oh goody! I'm glad. Your comment immediately made me think of my mom. How truly truly phenomenal some folks are & there's no pain in the world like watching someone amazing change ..... & then slowly go away. It's a big deal. Your sentiment is a big deal 🩶 Hope you have a great day. many blessings

[@skylinerunner1695]

@@Elhastezy888 You're so right about that. Time is a good but merciless teacher, and the knowldge of loss and the inevitability of fading away has haunted me since childhood. I'm happy my words brought your mom to mind, and I'm even happier that you reached out so we could share these thoughts and makke a connection.

[@Elhastezy888]

@Skyline Runner 🥰 me as well.