For his retro review, Jared selects Jacques Becker's 1960 prison break thriller, Le Trou. Joe champions the new Cronenberg film, Jared recommends a Netflix series, and Michael revisits a 30 for 30 doc.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/16/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Stanley McChrystal, Scott Jennings, Peter Hamby (Originally aired 5/16/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/9/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are David Hogg, Donna Brazile, Rep. Mike Lawler (Originally aired 5/9/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/2/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong, Fmr. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Kara Swisher (Originally aired 5/2/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

The guys sink their fangs into Ryan Coogler's vampire horror-thriller, Sinners, in this episode. Jared recommends a new physical media release of a Reel Fanatics favorite, Joe revisits Val Kilmer's work in Tombstone, and Michael updates his 2023 top ten with a provocative French film.

In this episode, we dive into the growing world of youth shooting sports—a space where discipline, safety, and skill come together to shape the next generation of shooters. We explore the various programs available, the benefits of participation, and the misconceptions surrounding the sport. Whether you're a parent, coach, or curious listener, this…

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 4/25/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Al Gore, Sen. Adam Schiff, Bret Stephens (Originally aired 4/25/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

For a new retro review, Michael selects one of his favorite docs, Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. by Errol Morris. Joe recommends a recent Criterion Collection release, Michael revisits a Tom Cruise hit, and Jared explores the oeuvre of an overlooked Italian documentarian.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 4/18/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Douglas Murray, Sen. Tina Smith, Matt Welch (Originally aired 4/18/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 4/11/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Steve Bannon, Piers Morgan, Josh Rogin (Originally aired 4/11/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Another round of retro reviews begins with Joe's pick, Truck Turner: a 1974 Blaxploitation crime film starring Isaac Hayes as a badass bounty hunter. Jared recommends a new baseball indie, Joe champions a Netflix miniseries, and Michael finds a Malick movie he loves.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 3/28/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rikki Schlott, John McWhorter (Originally aired 3/28/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

We're only three months into the year, and director Steven Soderbergh already has two theatrical releases. His new spy thriller, Black Bag, is the subject of this episode. Jared, Michael, and Joe also highlight some of their most anticipated movies for the rest of 2025.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 3/21/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bong's new oddball sci-fi comedy is the topic of the episode, and Michael, Jared, and Joe have differing reactions! Before digging into the film, the guys discuss the 97th Oscars results and telecast.

Bill’s guests are Dana Carvey, Ezra Klein, Andrew Sullivan (Originally aired 3/21/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 3/14/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Gov. Josh Shapiro, Batya Ungar-Sargon, Sam Stein (Originally aired 3/14/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 3/7/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are David Sedaris, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sen. Jon Tester (Originally aired 3/7/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

In reaction to recent comments by Quentin Tarantino, the guys decide to do a fantasy draft of the best movies from 2019. Was it as good of a year as we thought at the time? Jared goes for idiosyncratic favorites, Joe grabs some heavy hitters, and Michael makes a catastrophic mistake late in the game. Let us know who you think won!…

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 2/28/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Rahm Emanuel, Fareed Zakaria (Originally aired 2/28/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Michael, Jared, and Joe react to the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards and offer their predictions for the major categories.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 2/14/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Kid Rock, Tim Ryan, Pamela Paul (Originally aired 2/14/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Get ready for an exciting episode as we dive into the latest product releases at Black Wing! We’re giving you the inside scoop on what’s just arrived, plus, we’ll tease some upcoming launches you won’t want to miss. Join Mark, Jed, and Jared and be the first to discover your next favorite find!By Black Wing

Jared, Michael, and Joe close out the 2024 year in cinema by revealing their individual top five films and then discussing various honorable mentions.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 2/7/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Chris Hayes, Rep. Byron Donalds, Tara Palmeri (Originally aired 2/7/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Jared, Michael, and Joe are finally ready to wrap up the previous year of movies. Here in Part 1, the guys reflect on the 2024 cinema landscape and share the #10-6 films from their individual top ten lists.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 1/31/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Peggy Noonan, Dan Jones, Max Brooks. (Originally aired 1/31/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Michael, Jared, and Joe discuss Brady Corbet's The Brutalist, the buzziest film of the season. Michael champions a Sundance hit, Jared discovers an overlooked foreign film, and Joe recommends a visionary Oscar contender.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 1/24/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Jesse Eisenberg, Stephen A. Smith, Rep. Ro Khanna (Originally aired 1/24/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

James Mangold returns to the music biopic to examine the early career of Bob Dylan. The guys share their reactions to this buzzy picture. Joe recommends a recent horror movie, Jared champions a foreign animated film, and Michael discusses a Dutch thriller that has haunted him for months.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 1/17/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Bill’s guests are Rick Caruso, Larry Wilmore, Erin Perrine (Originally aired 1/17/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

Indie auteur Robert Eggers delivers a new version of the horror classic, Nosferatu! After seeing the film together—a rarity for the RF crew—Michael, Jared, and Joe share their reactions and compare it to other adaptations. Plus, Michael revisits a 2007 masterpiece, Jared recommends an animated family film, and Joe discusses the American giallo of B…

The guys reflect on their history with 2000's Best Picture winner, Gladiator, and then discuss in depth the new sequel, Gladiator II.

Need some gift ideas this season? Join Ed, Mark, and Jared as they discuss their favorite things of 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the crew here at Black Wing.By Black Wing

The recent release of a new cut of Caligula led Michael to suggest the guys take a look at this infamous film, which results in a lively discussion. Also, Joe soft-recommends a TV miniseries, Jared champions a new indie Christmas movie, and Michael breaks the rules of the recs section.