John Waters | Club Random with Bill Maher

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John Waters and Bill Maher on how models stay skinny, John’s love of joyful creepiness, how Divine wanted to be Godzilla, why only bad movies should be remade, John’s new book Liarmouth, why people steal luggage at the airport, John’s idea for very special Christmas ornaments, and Bill’s pitch for a new Quentin Tarantino movie.
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[@youbetcha6880]

I'm so glad that 15 minutes into this John Waters has a strong enough personality to not let Bill monologue over him.

[@brandname6]

Its awesome, he holds up his hand to halt bill at one point. And its so satisfying .

[@grahamfraser2150]

if you dont like it so munch then just tell john to tellbill.personality force is an unusual dynamic.

[@youbetcha6880]

@@grahamfraser2150 no idea what you're talking about

[@thejosephchrist]

hah yeah I was just telling myself how good Waters was at stopping Bill and redirecting him.

[@grahamfraser2150]

Is it just me or does John Waters remind you of Vincent Price?I heard he banged Elvira.Or scissored her.i dunno.wasnt there.ha.🙂

[@Bartcmh]

John Waters and Fran Lebowitz are 2 people who are just fun to listen to

[@captainpungent]

quite possibly the best guest anyone could ever have

[@SeamusJRM]

John waters is both out there and down to Earth. Love 'em.

[@zcat1006]

Exactly. I don't care about any sexual preference, the person and their character is what matters.

[@MH-bw9zt]

​@@zcat1006most people do nowadays

[@psychedelicfright85]

His movies are awesome. They weren't afraid to push the envelope.

[@MH-bw9zt]

@@psychedelicfright85 nowadays they'd be called "woke"

[@HH-gv8mx]

@@psychedelicfright85 what movies did he make?

[@MaIContent]

John seems a throwback to another time. an excellent listener and conversationalist.

[@papinski1978]

What an amazing guy John Waters is, a national treasure

[@publicmail2]

A national treasure?

[@eddofthedead5802]

Just what I said when I met the man in person .

[@blackscreenstories3704]

​@@publicmail2 Groundbreaking national treasure in film... lots of firsts That many imitated later on in film.. If Hollywood was the golden years of Chicago Bulls, he would be Dennis rodman..

[@8r3n69]

Excited for liarmouth!!!

[@HH-gv8mx]

Was he a film producer? He made movies? What did he do? I just know him as a gay man who comes on podcasts and late-night TV talk shows. Any movies that are famous that I would know?

[@maryannprice3429]

I went to high school with John Waters AND Divine!! So proud! Maryann Stone Price ❤

[@RD22]

John Watters seems 100% normal today....like more than anyone today.

[@c-v-n3322]

You are so right one the money with that.

[@arianshahrokh1439]

He’s probably just well adjusted to the craziness lmao

[@Matlockization]

It seems to me that Bill Maher can't conduct an interview unless he's stoned on grass & enamored on alcohol. And that fact that he can conduct an interview while still remaining coherent, tells me that he's like that all the time. Which might also explain why he has Trump derangement syndrome because when Trump built that wall, all of Bill's other drugs, quadrupled in price.

[@jonchaney]

Oh man. Yeah. You are correct. He is normal now. I used to think he was off the chart. I find him charming and normal now

[@williamwilson6499]

Waters.

[@miltonwaddams2564]

Finally, my favorite all-time a guest on real time. I love you John Waters.

[@eemoogee160]

Club Random~

[@miltonwaddams2564]

@@eemoogee160 yes, I understand. I am watching club random my comment to clarify was finally on club random my favorite guest to ever appear on real time John Waters. Lol

[@maryannprice3429]

There’s enough room for liquid to douche… see? Bill? Bill? Are ya there Bill?

[@miltonwaddams2564]

@@maryannprice3429 10/4

[@Wafaloo]

Took a couple months but Bill finally acknowledged Richard Dreyfus’s chair antics LOL

[@user-vg2eg7oo5n]

"The Dreyfuss Chair Warning" will become a standard part of pre-interviews, if there are any?

[@dianalindsey4734]

I was wondering when the hell that would be mentioned. The only people who seemed to notice was everyone else.

[@user-vg2eg7oo5n]

I think Bill was afraid to piss off Richard, so he didn't say anything. What was Dreyfus going to do, walk off? He could barely sit in that weird chair.

[@youbetcha6880]

@@user-vg2eg7oo5n he must have had a doobie before the taping.

[@user-vg2eg7oo5n]

Bill smokes clove cigarettes during podcast, 2nd hand smoke couldv'e made Richard wobble like a weeble?

[@lucibjlb]

I love John Waters. He's always been hilarious.

[@Dfturcott]

John waters is like a neon Vincent price

[@asabry4126]

Glad John is here to set Bill straight

[@pezzz182]

Lol, sometimes us heteros need to be checked by our gay friends. I know I do.

[@HankBukowski]

​@@pezzz182 Do we need schizophrenics to keep our thinking in check too?

[@pezzz182]

@@HankBukowski Sounds like you might

[@tomatom9666]

@@HankBukowski Actually, yes.

[@en6278]

I think they both set each other straight. for isntance John is wrong that people cant say white trash anymore. I hear that said all the time everywhere. You can insult white people any which way. The Mayor of NYC even said Crackers in a public speech. Im white & I have no problem hearing white trash. We all know the type. Its the white version of ghetto or ratchet. Now, those are two words white people cant say.

[@SeanNaNaNa]

John Waters is the best. Loved him for 35 years. Shock Value was my Bible in high school. So cool to see that he's still got it.

[@WokeOne75]

😅

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

I read shock value in middle school. And these conservatives are all up in arms over the books in the libraries 😂

[@acrane1100]

Bill finally addresses the chair and Richard Dreyfuss

[@Re-certified_jlb]

He mentioned it with John hamm too I think lol

[@georgesotiriou7051]

That was insane.

[@lucibjlb]

I saw that interview. I noticed something weird was going on with Dreyfus, but I didn't know if he was doing a schtick or not. I just watched a clip on TikTok. Whoever posted it did some editing and played the Jaws theme behind the video. It's friggin hilarious!

[@mykingdomforak9]

​@@lucibjlb 😅😄...loved it❣️ Thanks for typing about it.❤

[@scottyben191]

John Waters is funnier than most modern comedians. 😅😅

[@ojanymolina4222]

Okay boomer

[@amyfairytrixy]

Yes!

[@hayleyanna2625]

He is super!

[@450Chicago]

Funnier than Bill Maher for sure. Poor John had to sit there and listen to Bill talk about himself. You must have to be a masochist to appear in this show. I can listen for a few minutes only because of the guests. Geez, tell us more about yourself Bill!😮

[@Matlockization]

It seems to me that Bill Maher can't conduct an interview unless he's stoned on grass & enamored on alcohol. And that fact that he can conduct an interview while still remaining coherent, tells me that he's like that all the time. Which might also explain why he has Trump derangement syndrome because when Trump built that wall, all of Bill's other drugs, quadrupled in price.

[@frankrothiz4u]

In addition to being a great artist John genuinely seems like a real nice man.

[@grantcoghill1043]

He is, I met him by random in an airport and we talked for an hour. He was hilarious

[@frankrothiz4u]

@@grantcoghill1043 What a fantastic opportunity for you both, learning about other people, listening to other people often reveals just how wonderful human beings are , generally speaking. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Servagio]

agreed!

[@bafranksbro88]

Lol so Bill did notice Richard Dreyfuss falling out of the chair 😂

[@F.O.H.]

John Waters is an such an entertaining person to watch. I could listen to him talk for hours. Best episode yet Bill..

[@8r3n69]

The old schools gays are of a different breed.

[@KimCarsonNOW]

He did share some great stories

[@montemccarty6512]

What a strange strange man. John too.😂

[@Son3002]

🤣🤣🤣

[@edwardr5084]

😂yup

[@robertpolka630]

John is such a calm talker. This is awesome. Thanks Bill

[@yootuber7972]

hahaha. . . at least he acknowledged the Richard Dreyfuss seating situation

[@michellemonet4358]

That.WAS the weirdest.

[@ursulapaciullo7100]

I was so curious if Bill was ever going to mention it

[@brandonbrooks898]

I laughed when he started the show mentioning Dreyfuss in the chair

[@robinhartzell2380]

This is Club Random's best guest yet! John Waters is age 77, and his subversive, witty analysis of popular culture is quick as ever!

[@chericercone2362]

When I lived in Provincetown from 1998 to 2001, I lived across Commercial Street from Pat's house, where John would stay back then. I never bothered him or said anything to him. It was just nice to see him in such close proximity.

[@garyny4073]

Cheric- the amount of gay sex u must have seen on the 🏝️ 🏝️ must be uncomparable . 😅😅

[@SunshineNellyArtz]

Omggggg so funny when bill mentioned Richard Dreyfus in the chair 😂 that was hilarious

[@jlz3599]

Love John Waters. His humor always delivers. And Bill, thanks for asking the questions that I was always too afraid to ask. Very enlightening. 🤭 Great episode. Thanks. 🥰

[@susans654]

John Waters at 77 years old is younger than 67 year old Bill Maher.

[@SasquatchPicker]

Now you need to get on Steve Buscemi and ask him if John Waters is his uncle or something

[@eemoogee160]

Buscemi would kill the biopic.

[@garyny4073]

​@@eemoogee160excellent casting 👍🥃🚬

[@waytospergtherebro]

Bill Maher sounds like a 90 year old drunk and the 90 year old drunk sounds like a normal person.

[@mikelkirby2791]

I have always loved John Waters (I am a 71 yr. old queer man) and have followed his career obviously for decades. He is just so insightful and more than happy to share his experiences and with such wit.

[@paulseigeldorf9461]

I’m a 62 year old current republican( former dem) and I love John Waters!!! He was just on Gutfeld on Fox a couple months ago.

[@LannieLord]

@@paulseigeldorf9461 I am a gay ex-Democrat who saw Polyester (1981) when it was NEW in the theatre . I love John but his last decade with of movies were pretty bad. After Cry Baby he went downhill . I did not like Serial Mom.

[@blackscreenstories3704]

​@@LannieLordWell we better get busy yanking The movies off the shelf then cause you don't like them... In the day of the trump republican party saying you're an ex democrat doesn't land the way you think it does😂😂

[@Matlockization]

It seems to me that Bill Maher can't conduct an interview unless he's stoned on grass & enamored on alcohol. And that fact that he can conduct an interview while still remaining coherent, tells me that he's like that all the time. Which might also explain why he has Trump derangement syndrome because when Trump built that wall, all of Bill's other drugs, quadrupled in price.

[@sobmaz]

@@LannieLordm a gay 60 year old hoping to be an exDemocrat as soon as Trump goes away. I’ve had enough of the Far Left which seems to control the narrative these days.

[@ayerox]

I came into this interview knowing very little about John waters and having no expectations for it to be very good. John waters is actually hilarious, quick and extremely entertaining. Really great interview.

[@totallybored5526]

Then you need to see Pink Flamingos twice. The first time watch it by yourself to get it out of your system and a second time with a bunch of mates and laugh at their reactions 😂

[@eemoogee160]

​@@totallybored5526nice tip

[@user-cp9id1mj8b]

@@eemoogee160 Wait until you get to the dogshit scene

[@randallsmith5631]

John Waters is The Most Interesting Man In The World.

[@Solaris501]

Make a clip of him saying middle of the road is the most radical thing you can be. He’s so right.

[@MR-mc6rj]

I don't mean to diminish his work, I don't know enough about it but John Waters in the Simpsons was genius and without doubt one of the best episodes ever. He seems like a very decent human being. I could listen to his voice and his stories all night . Well done Sir, keep being you😍

[@Hellseventeen]

Totally forgot about that episode until now

[@brandname6]

ZZAAAAAAPPPPPP!!!!!

[@MR-mc6rj]

@@totallybored5526 I'm afraid I can't help you there, that's something you are going to have to work out all by yourself. You can do it, I believe in you. Oh hang on. no I don't.

[@MR-mc6rj]

@@Hellseventeen You're welcome.

[@chestyvulva]

Everyone should at least watch Female Trouble and Hairspray.

[@williamwilson6499]

I saw him in a Baltimore bookstore sometime in the mid 90s. He’s a very slight man…and he gives off the most pleasant vibes. Soft spoken and friendly…you can’t help but to instantly like him. Someone brought him a graphic novel to sign and it had naked women. Seeing the devious smile he got when he signed it was priceless.

[@matthewhayes3142]

he's a living treasure, a walking time capsule. it feels like he was captured in kodachrome at the best moment of each era he's lived through, and today, he's all those guys at once, literally, that guy. in college, i worked on one of the hairspray movie premieres during my internship at MIX 106.5. he has a presence about him and the energy hangs in the space long after he's gone.

[@Mike-rk8px]

In 1989 I was in Provincetown for the first time as gay 19 year old guy. It was the first week of May and the summer crowd wasn’t there yet. I was a big John Waters fan, but I had no idea he had a home in Provincetown. Me and a friend had gotten up early, ate, then decided to walk around town about 8:30 am. There weren’t a lot of people out, and on a man riding a bicycle got closer and closer to us, when I realized he looked like John Waters. He had on a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses, but he definitely looked like John. My friend had her Siberian Husky and the man stopped and said “what a stunning dog!”. I asked him in an unsure way if he was John Waters, and he laughed and said “Well, I guess the hat and sunglasses make a shitty disguise!”. We talked for about 5 minutes about Provincetown, he was telling us what was worth seeing and doing, what were great places to eat and so on. He was just so NORMAL and easy to talk to, he was asking me and friend questions about ourselves, not the other way around. I know he likes to call himself the King Of Filth, but he’s actually a true gentleman, the kind you don’t see too many of in today’s world. He told us that he had a house in town for a long time (obviously we didn’t ask where it was!) and that he loved being there, even in the winter. I’ve been back to Provincetown 24 times but I never saw him again. Lots of people who live there have stories about running into him, and they’re always nice or funny stories.

[@f.b.8254]

@@Mike-rk8px What a great experience that must have been for you! John Waters is a very positive person, and I think that is what resonates so well for so many people, even f they are not a fan of his work.

[@Andydandy7]

John is an absolute icon!! Thank you for having him on your show

[@grahamfraser2150]

no judgement but re you gay?

[@JBfromFL]

No. He isn't. Pdf. File.

[@grahamfraser2150]

@@JBfromFL so gay.

[@zacharycaradine1295]

John Waters has been your best guest thus far.

[@ZennaD]

I’m glad Bill finally mentioned Dreyfuss in the chair

[@1walicki]

Bill I think you’ve learned to let the guest speak more while you listen!! Great convo

[@rickwilson478]

I think Bill probably realized he doesn't want to step on/ speak over any gems that will come out of John Waters' mouth at any moment. Maher sure does fail to allow his guests to speak a lot of the time.

[@1walicki]

@@rickwilson478 there were a lot of gems.. made me chuckle much

[@pauldavis7362]

John Walter's didn't allow him to talk over him, that's the only reason

[@danielrees3754]

Did you not just see the last ep where he almost gets beheaded by rain wilson?

[@1walicki]

@@danielrees3754 yes that was a really good one too

[@GulDukat479]

Perfect Club Random guest 😊

[@howkel]

I love John so much! If you've never gone to his Christmas show, do yourself a favor.

[@valporter2086]

John Waters makes Bill Maher laugh. That's saying something! We LOVE the adorable John Waters!

[@pauldavis7362]

Not really. Bill likes to make himself laugh

[@ObeseCaligula]

Everyone should go through a John Waters phase at some point in life.

[@rachellandry3116]

misogynist purveyor of shock schlock? yeah... thats always a good look.

[@user-jc5lf6sf7g]

John Waters has always been the shit because he’s never put up with the bullshit.

[@Hugh_Morris]

We need John Waters on more podcasts

[@mrdavidpap]

Using Perry Como as a reference to explain who Dinah Shore is to young people is one of the most insane things I’ve heard on the internet this year

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

I was thinking Kelly Clarkson

[@lolodee3528]

Kelly Clarkson explains it better to the young. In a way.

[@ineedbbq]

Big Fan of John Waters. Love his outlook on life and how he takes his history and creates a masterpiece of words.

[@alex2980]

I love John Waters. I could listen to him for hours

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Thanks for another great episode Bill. Please keep them coming!

[@MatthewBrannigan]

When I was little in the 70s, I watched people like Orson Welles, Peter Ustinov, David Niven and Tony Randall all on the TV talk show circuit in the UK and the US, being effortlessly amusing and interesting - I would put John Waters in that company, not many great raconteurs out there now..

[@johnmalcolm3850]

Totally agree with you!

[@tomatom9666]

Because no one reads books or poetry or pays attention to anything anymore lmao

[@lorrainesokolowski8401]

I love that Bill Maher just plucks his hand into the ice bucket - no tongs! Yes! Lol! Great John Waters conversation.

[@lorrainesokolowski8401]

Plunges not plucks - 😊

[@pendorran]

"That sandwich was ASKING for it!" I'm dead.

[@user-vg2eg7oo5n]

Like that apple pie that co-starred with Jason Biggs.

[@TonySylvesterOhio]

The nutcases of today should take note, John waters is so authentic and no one dislikes him. Might be a correlation there

[@rabidgoon]

plenty of conservatives dislike him

[@brianmeen2158]

The nutcases today aren’t talented though. In fact the nut cases today are rather boring

[@MH-bw9zt]

Lol are you kidding? Most conservatives hate him.

[@mindsigh4]

right, but conservatives love Trump, who _Ioves_ Ivanka

[@DogmenHardcastle]

@@MH-bw9zt I doubt they still hate him. The LGBTQ revolution has made most people appreciate old fashioned gays in hindsight.

[@jerrydeanswanson79]

Thanks Bill...great watch. And you know...I'm 72 and I have been around the block a few times...and I swear...One learns something new everyday, eh?

[@c-v-n3322]

John waters looks great for his age, love his work.

[@Lopfff]

Flirt!

[@c-v-n3322]

@@Lopfff you are correct

[@Lopfff]

@@c-v-n3322 100% understood, my friend

[@MrFussPantsChicago]

One of the most free flowing convo's on this channel yet, so much fun to listen too. Don't know much about John Waters work, but this guy has old school Hollywood class and stories.

[@paints_his_shirt_red]

Was once looking at old DVDs for sale on a shelf in the library and saw Mommy Dearest. Was about to go passed it when I noticed “with Commentary by John Waters”. Well worth the $2 just for that.

[@RocStarr913]

That’s when you know you have a special gift

[@jenniferannison4390]

“Somebody’s always the lettuce.” 🥬 🤣

[@garyny4073]

Jennifer - I'll never think of 🥬 in the same way again 😅😅

[@jenniferannison4390]

@@garyny4073 I know, right? 🤣🤣

[@garyny4073]

@@jenniferannison4390 😅😂🚬🥃👍, u wild woman 👠

[@TheProphegy]

Waters has to be one of the coolest 77 year olds out there. I hope we’re that cool when we get him to that age. lol.

[@aa697]

Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks is a real tear jerker

[@AndtherewasJoy13]

The wonderful John Waters 💜

[@lopec87]

is this the first time he mentioned richard dreyfuss vs. the chair? i couldnt believe he didn't bring that up once to dreyfuss during the interview haha

[@donjaeger2149]

John is a renascence man. We need more like him

[@williamwilson6499]

Renaissance, actually.

[@Jackdelroy1]

John is a treasure!

[@bentleycoupe8788]

Man love this guy John Waters.

[@RestingBitchFace85]

This episode is amazing. Love both of these men.

[@waynegoodman3345]

I could listen to John Waters talk all day.

[@joniheisenberg]

“Showers are too violent for me.” 😅

[@ballistik_coffee_boy]

I love John waters… what a legend! awesome interview 🎉🌈 thanks bill

[@savethezombies]

Oh, thank god he stands up at the end. Besides being hilarious, one of the most entertaining things about John Waters is to see what he's wearing.

[@themorticians]

What a great guest!

[@jerrysweet8202]

Back when I was seven years Old 1978 we got cable for the first time and the Playboy channel was channel 16 and I had cable in my room and my dad and mom were not aware of the channel, it was almost 3 years before it was discovered by others and removed; a very sad day indeed but I was very grateful for the Headstart I received from the Playboy channel loved it! I can still remember hearing from the other room what the hell is this from my mom and my dad going oh my God and that was that for the Playboy channel, and of course Cinemax as well.😩😭

[@madgreek253]

Your mom finally caught on to your dad's dirty secret, huh? You had to pay extra for the playboy channel so someone paying the cable bill knew

[@Mr_Spock]

Lol 👏 good story

[@Matlockization]

It seems to me that Bill Maher can't conduct an interview unless he's stoned on grass & enamored on alcohol. And that fact that he can conduct an interview while still remaining coherent, tells me that he's like that all the time. Which might also explain why he has Trump derangement syndrome because when Trump built that wall, all of Bill's other drugs, quadrupled in price.

[@edoris9021]

Finally a reference to Dreyfuss

[@RedPhoneVideo]

So glad Bill finally addressed the elephant in the room (AKA the "Dick Dreyfuss on the floor").

[@anneturner2759]

Bill and the commercials 😂

[@shamsam4]

I love John Waters.

[@themightythor1160]

FINALLY addressing the Dreyfus interview.

[@hayleyanna2625]

This was excellent! Brilliant stuff. John is so fabulous and funny. 😊❤️

[@RussMcClay]

Great interview! Thanks Club Random for this one.

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

37:57 John Ford is a phenomenal director with at least a dozen great films: The Grapes of Wrath, The Searchers, My Darling Clementine, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Stagecoach, How Green Was My Valley, The Quiet Man, The Informer, Young Mr. Lincoln, They Were Expendable, Fort Apache, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.. most directors would've killed to have made even a few of these. He was arguably the directors other directors of his time respected most. He's arguably the quintessential American director.

[@reynoelgarcia7725]

I Love this conversation Bill Maher John Waters...

[@buzzweed]

Richard Dreyfuss conversation… 😂 omg that was fun to watch. Got that motherly love, wow.

[@self..destroyer]

The Interview I've been waiting for !!

[@acedegenerate2254]

One of the most talented film makers all time

[@paints_his_shirt_red]

Hilarious guy, always enjoy seeing him interviewed. That said…his movies are unwatchable.

[@acedegenerate2254]

@@paints_his_shirt_red hard to say unwatchable with the numbers he's put up. I feel you that it's not your style.

[@paints_his_shirt_red]

@@acedegenerate2254I take back unwatchable. I appreciate that there are John Waters movies the same way I appreciated Andy Kaufman. But once you get that he actually is going to read The Great Gatsby all night, do you really want to stay for the whole thing?

[@dspencer9429]

I am now a fan of John waters he’s hilarious

[@copernicofelinis]

So, Bill DID note Dreyfuss was melting away!

[@volvoplz9209]

Van Houten was finally released. I hope they speak about it.

[@odessarepresentative]

“somebody’s always the lettuce”. omg. priceless. the best person to come from my hometown!!

[@jollyvoqar195]

That was excellent - thanks! Waters is always a good listen.

[@lex.79]

When he said that thing about the Pope, I nearly died. Biggest belly laugh I've had in ages. 😂

[@souprcrackerstheonly]

One of my favorite writer/directors and human beings! I know this is gonna be great.

[@maridambrosio523]

Congrads, Bill. Another Hollywood A List Royalty. Loved John for years💙💙💙

[@f.b.8254]

One of Bill's best. Such a fun interview.

[@ReactionShot]

I haven't even watched this yet and already gave it a thumbs up just for having John Waters on. I just hope he hasn't jumped on the woke shark...Looking forward to watching this later tonight.

[@ImaginalComponent]

“We all got along together… and we took acid!” JW is an absolute treasure to humanity.

[@RitchieRosson]

Amazing chemistry. Best guest ever. Love how much John makes Bill laugh.

[@pcb8059]

Short guys always struggle with chairs and its back support. Gotta choose between back pain or legs falling asleep

[@rebeccamurphy4695]

More of this, please!!!

[@jenwade9487]

Two of my favorite people! ❤