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
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
Blake & Baldoni Bombshell Texts + Weinstein Speaks Out
5/21/2025
Exclusive! Never-before-seen text messages in the Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni saga—Billy breaks down the major players on both sides and what these messages reveal. Then, for the first time in 8 years, Harvey Weinstein speaks out: Did he pass a lie detector test? Why haven’t his accusers taken one? And what are his unfiltered thoughts on Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Judd?
Plus:
Who is “The Punisher” and what’s his role in the Diddy case?
Jake Tapper walks into Megyn Kelly’s lion’s den—did he survive?
And what kind of “Original Sin” is going on here, really?
Duration:01:07:15
Is Diddy Done? Blake & Taylor, Rick Caruso Unfiltered
5/19/2025
New details in the Diddy trial—does he still have a shot at redemption? CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister has been in court every day and joins us live. Then, what’s really going on between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift? Are Taylor’s denials holding up? Pop culture insider Zack Peter (@justplainzack, No Filter) breaks it all down. And he’s fed up with L.A.’s homeless crisis and post-fire recovery—billionaire developer Rick Caruso joins to talk politics, policy, and why he just might run for governor.
Plus, in Hot Mics Hot Takes:
• Bruce Springsteen vs. The Don
• The Kevin Spacey rehab tour
• And—should Tom Cruise still be running from explosions at 100?
Duration:01:03:21
Menendez Bros. Breakthrough, Diddy Drama & Kelsey Grammer Speaks Out
5/14/2025
Explosive legal battles take center stage on Hot Mics:
Mark Geragos, attorney for the Menendez Brothers, joins with major developments in their resentencing—and he faces off (indirectly) with L.A. DA Nathan Hochman.
The Karen Read trial ramps up—her close friend Nick Rocco joins with exclusive insight.
Celebrity justice overload: Updates on Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery trial, the chaos of Diddy’s court drama in NYC, and a new twist in Blake vs. Baldoni.
Finally, Kelsey Grammer opens up on the 50-year mystery behind his sister’s murder—and what he uncovered while writing his new book.
Duration:01:21:39
Menendez Brothers, Blake vs. Taylor & Will Arnett Live!
5/12/2025
The Menendez brothers are getting a rare shot at freedom—what’s changed, and do they stand a chance? L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins to break it all down. Plus, is Blake Lively about to lose her bond with Taylor Swift? Will she apologize—or double down? In Hot Mics Hot Takes, Billy unpacks the latest in the Blake/Baldoni saga. And actor Will Arnett stops by to talk about working with Bradley Cooper, the rise of SmartLess, and why comedy still matters.
Duration:01:20:05
Woke Right, Blake’s Screen Test & Karen Read Latest — with Dolph Lundgren, Pastor Marty Merritt & Flint McColgan
5/7/2025
Billy takes on the rise of the “woke right”—and how it’s crossing into in-your-face racism. Then, after weeks of headlines, Billy finally watches Blake Lively in Another Simple Favor… how does she hold up, and is public opinion shifting in her favor?
Also:
• A stalker crashes into Jennifer Aniston’s home gate—Billy speaks with a childhood friend of the suspect.
• Karen Read’s explosive voicemails surface… and we’re keeping up with Karen as Boston Herald crime reporter Flint McColgan joins with the latest.
• Dolph Lundgren and Pastor Marty Merritt drop in for big conversations on culture, redemption, and more.
Duration:01:05:13
'Rust' Director Joel Souza Painfully Recounts Fatal Moment on Set
5/6/2025
Guests: Joel Souza, Director of 'Rust,' & Teddi Mellencamp.
Would he speak with Alec Baldwin again? Director Joel Souza talks everything about that day on the set of "Rust"... and what has followed till now. Plus, has Harry been wronged by his Royal Family? And... is the same thing breaking up the Beckham's? Teddi Mellencamp joins "Hot Mics" for "Hot Takes"... Plus, Billy's big announcement.
Duration:01:27:15
Blake’s Public Push, Meghan’s Media Blitz, and Pickleball Mania with Ashley Underwood Live!
4/30/2025
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were out again last night — are they using public affection to shift the narrative against Justin Baldoni? Meghan Markle and Donald Trump... two headline-making interviews — but which one is more cringeworthy? Plus, in Hot Mics Hot Takes: is White Lotus star Walton Goggins America’s newest sex symbol? And the pickleball craze continues! Director Ashley Underwood joins to talk about her new documentary and why the sport is taking over the country.
Duration:01:03:53
Unfollows, Draft Falls, and Courtroom Drama: Jemele Hill & Turtleboy Weigh In
4/28/2025
When a social media unfollow actually matters—Travis Kelce has unfollowed Ryan Reynolds, and it could spell trouble for Blake Lively’s image battle. Then, was Shedeur Sanders disrespected in the NFL Draft? Falling from a top pick to Round 5 has everyone asking: is Deion Sanders partly to blame?
Plus:
A national prank goes wrong—who's responsible?
The Shannon Sharpe controversy—has ESPN handled this mess the right way? Jemele Hill joins Billy live to break it all down.
Aidan "Turtle Boy" Kearney returns with the latest inside scoop from the Karen Read retrial—what’s happening behind the scenes in Canton?
Duration:01:04:42