Best Club Random Studios Podcasts (2025)

Shane Smith sits down with Hollywood titan Barry Diller, the media mogul behind Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, QVC, Expedia, and IAC, for a sweeping journey through one of the most remarkable careers in modern entertainment.From his mailroom days at William Morris to creating the “Movie of the Week” at ABC, Diller recounts how failure, luck,…

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Rudy Sarzo Part 1 | The Magnificent Others 1:20:39

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Billy Corgan sits down with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo for Part 1 of a sweeping, emotional journey from Havana to Hollywood, escaping Castro’s Cuba, discovering the Beatles, and finding identity through rock. Sarzo recounts his path from Miami and New Jersey club bands to Chicago glam dreams and, finally, Los Angeles, where Quiet Riot, Randy Rhoa…

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The Spiritual Crisis of Modern Intelligence ft. Sam Harris | Shane Smith Has Questions 2:32:42

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Shane Smith sits down with Sam Harris, philosopher, neuroscientist, and bestselling author for a deep conversation about artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the fragile future of humanity. They begin with Sam’s early life and unlikely path, from studying English at Stanford to dropping out after a transformative MDMA experience that led him…

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Malcolm McDowell | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:30:23

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Billy Corgan sits down with screen icon Malcolm McDowell for a masterclass on craft and legacy—from Lindsay Anderson’s “If” to becoming Stanley Kubrick’s Alex in “A Clockwork Orange”. McDowell shares the real casting story, Kubrick’s process, why “2001” still stuns, and how a single “trance” look became an era-defining image. They dig into Shakespe…

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Episode 206 - Erin Hatfield - Becoming A Member Of The 900-Miler Club (Hiking All The GSMNP Trails) 1:57:44

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In this episode I speak with Erin Hatfield about becoming a member of The 900-Miler Club (hiking all the Great Smoky Mountains National Park trails). Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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How America Lost Faith in Everything ft. Chuck Todd | Shane Smith Has Questions 1:07:01

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Shane Smith sits down with veteran journalist Chuck Todd, former Meet the Press moderator and current host of Sunday Night with Chuck Todd, in a deep dive on the state of American politics and media today. Chuck opens up about his decision to leave legacy media behind and reinvent political journalism for the long-form podcast era, why Meet the Pre…

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S1 E101 - ART VUOLO's 80th birthday party stories 1:01:44

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Twenty two friends contributed to this episode. We were gathered in sunny Michigan for Art's Radio Reunion/Birthday Party. It was a milestone so folks came in from all over the country. Art's passion for radio and his circle of friends is obvious to all who've met him. This is everyone's chance to be a part of the day. In order appearance: Joey Rey…

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John 5 | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:29:10

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Billy Corgan sits down with guitar virtuoso John 5 for a charged conversation about music, mastery, and survival. John opens up about his private KISS museum, the TV-music desert that shaped his Telecaster tone, and a grind honed through Rudy Sarzo, Bob Marlette, Rob Halford, and David Lee Roth. He gets raw about grief, discipline, and the ritual o…

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The Rage Economy Is Destroying Us ft. Scott Galloway | Shane Smith Has Questions 1:45:22

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Scott Galloway and Shane Smith dive into the growing tension in today’s society, exploring how economic instability, digital culture, and political unrest are shaping people’s frustrations and anger.They analyze the rise of digital platforms, the deepening wealth divide, and the decline of traditional work structures, which have fueled a wave of an…

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S1 E100 MARTY ROSS - The Wrecking Crew and Monkee Mania Radio 58:22

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Tim Larson got a call from Marty Ross at 10:42am. Marty was leaving Rockford, Illinois for Los Angeles, California that afternoon at four. Within three minutes, they agreed to meet each other for the first time to do this episode at the Potato Shak diner. They had absolutely no idea where the conversation was to begin and more so where it would end…

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Yungblud | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 55:37

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Billy Corgan sits down with Yungblud (Dom Harrison) at a pivotal career moment to unpack one of the rarest moves in music: crossing over from pop to rock and making it stick. From storming America’s legendary stages like the Fillmore and Palladium to earning Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne’s blessing in Birmingham, Yungblud reflects on why authenticity can’…

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Episode 205 - John T Baker of The Arbor Studio - Owning And Running A Studio 2:45:01

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In this episode I speak with John T Baker, The Arbor Studio, about owning and running a studio. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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The Hidden Side of Psychedelic Research ft. Hamilton Morris | Shane Smith Has Questions 1:46:40

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Psychedelics are reshaping medicine and culture. Ayahuasca ceremonies, ibogaine treatments, and ketamine clinics promise breakthroughs but raise hard questions about safety, tradition, and control.Hamilton Morris joins Shane Smith to unpack the science, myths, and politics behind today’s psychedelic movement. He breaks down the promises of ibogaine…

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Daryl Hall, Part 2 | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 42:55

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Billy Corgan continues his deep dive with Daryl Hall in Part 2, where Daryl opens up about his hitmaking philosophy (“don’t think about it”), the unexpected re-release of She’s Gone, and sharing the stage with icons like David Bowie and Stevie Wonder. He reflects on the creation of Rich Girl, the pressures from Tommy Mottola and Atlantic Records, a…

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Are We Headed for Global Chaos? ft. Ian Bremmer | Shane Smith Has Questions 58:10

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Drone warfare is changing the battlefield fast. Cheap swarms can overwhelm defenses, strike deep, and create new security threats—from war zones to stadiums. Add cyber attacks and grid probes, and the gray zone keeps expanding with no clear rules or deterrents.Global power dynamics are shifting. Trump’s tough talk on Xi, Putin, and Kim clashes with…

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Daryl Hall, Part 1 | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 36:41

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Billy Corgan joins Daryl Hall at home for Part 1 of an expansive conversation on the craft of collaboration, the roots that shaped him, and the long road to “Sara Smile.” Daryl retraces his path from doo-wop street corners and Philly R&B to early sessions with Gamble & Huff and Thom Bell, the Atlantic years with the legendary Ahmet Ertegun and Arif…

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Episode 204 - Kelsey Taylor - Filmmaker of To Kill A Wolf 53:53

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In this episode I speak with Kelsey Taylor, writer / director of To Kill A Wolf, about the making of that film. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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Devo | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:09:13

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Recorded live at Madame Zuzu’s Tea Shop and Art Studio in Chicago, Billy Corgan trades stories with DEVO for a lively in-person taping: the ’78 SNL shocker, how de-evolution sprang from art-school mischief, Kent State, and ’60s politics; Neil Young and Human Highway; legendary manager Elliot Roberts; Eno/Bowie studio friction; MTV, “Whip It,” and t…

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Addiction, Injuries & the Cost of Comedy ft. Johnny Knoxville | Shane Smith Has Questions 1:26:11

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Johnny Knoxville sits down with Shane Smith to discuss the physical and emotional costs of his career. He reflects on the chaotic start of Jackass, the pressures of sudden fame, and serious injuries like concussions and an eye fracture that nearly ended his life.The conversation covers his collaborations with Spike Jonze and Jeff Tremaine, the shif…

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John Cowsill | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:20:57

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Billy Corgan sits down with John Cowsill (The Cowsills) for a deep-cut tour through ’60s pop history, from kitchen-table harmonies and four-set club nights as grade-schoolers to drumming as a nine-year-old on Ed Sullivan. He shares what really happened in the studio on “The Rain, the Park & Other Things” and “Hair,” and the family dynamics that fue…

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S1 E99 DAVID TORRETTA - St. Louis based musician, songwriter, producer and engineer 56:18

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David Torretta has fifty years under his belt in the music recording industry. From Steve Scorfina of REO Speedwagon and Michael McDonald of The Dobbie Brothers to Chuck Berry! For him, it's very easy to tell the stories when you've lived them. We also talked some baseball among an avid Cardinal fan and a lifelong Cubs fan. Play ball! Recorded at t…

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Episode 203 - Big Man, Big Fan - Brent Waugh + Pedro Mendoza 2:26:59

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Special Episode: Two episodes of the still-unreleased podcast Big Man, Big Fan. Brent Waugh and Pedro Mendoza speak, separately, about their favorite film and the film they think is the most slept on. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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S1 E 98 DAVID SANDUSKY - Beast Craft BBQ Company in Belleville, Illinois 46:41

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When I see the St. Louis Arch it's time to start looking for David Sandusky's BEAST Craft BBQ in Belleville, Illinois. Ribs with his creamy mac and cheese call my name every time. David is a highly acclaimed chef and pitmaster and knows his way around several television shows on Food Network. His passion is more like an obsession. Throw a bib on an…

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What the U.S. Military Knows About UFOs ft. Jeremy Corbell 1:33:52

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Shane sits down with investigative filmmaker and UFO researcher Jeremy Corbell to explore the most controversial and captivating subject of our time: Are we alone in the universe?Corbell—known for his viral military UFO releases and his documentaries like Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers—walks Shane through some of the most compelling cases of u…

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Marilu Henner | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:25:22

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Chicago meets Chicago as Billy Corgan sits down with Marilu Henner to unpack her highly superior autobiographical memory (H.S.A.M.) that can turn a Tuesday from 1972 into a living scene and why her story is bigger than a party trick. From her Logan Square roots (beauty shop in the kitchen, dance school in the backyard), the champions who changed he…

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How Psychiatry Lost Its Way ft. Phil Stutz | Shane Smith Has Questions 47:58

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Shane sits down with psychiatrist and bestselling author Phil Stutz to unpack the failures of modern psychiatry and why traditional methods often fall short. They explore how Stutz developed The Tools after realizing most therapy wasn’t helping patients, and why action—not endless analysis—is the real path to change.Stutz shares how experiences wit…

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Sam Moore | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:14:54

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In what may be one of his final interviews, soul legend Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) sits down with Billy Corgan for a candid, career-spanning conversation—covering church-born vocals, the Stax vs. Motown divide, and why real bands beat backing tracks. He revisits the accidental origins of Sam & Dave, the studio alchemy with Isaac Hayes and David Port…

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Episode 202 - Gerald Witt - The Importance Of Seeing Music + Sports Live 2:01:16

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In this episode I speak with Gerald Witt about the importance of seeing music and sports live and in person. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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Why Playing It Safe Kills Brands ft. Mike Cessario | Shane Smith Has Questions 1:17:08

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Shane sits down with Liquid Death Founder/CEO Mike Cessario to talk branding, politics, and the power of provocation. They dive into how Liquid Death turned Internet hate into a billion-dollar water brand, why execution matters more than ideas, and how cultural tension fuels marketing breakthroughs. Cessario draws parallels between brand-building a…

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Steve Vai | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:26:44

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Billy Corgan sits down with Steve Vai for a wild ride through arenas, rehearsal rooms, and beehives. They swap stories about outlandish ’80s stage antics, the “gunslinger” spirit of guitar duels, and how obsession, not discipline, fuels mastery. Vai breaks down his early passion for composing, his years with Frank Zappa, the hire wire act of replac…

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S1 E97 Celebrating 815 Day in Rockford with short stories! 1:00:55

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Everyone has experienced Rockford, Illinois in a genuinely original way. Whether you’re 22 years old or 92, you have a very unique short story. To help celebrate 815 Day (August 15th, 2025), your host Tim Larson has collected snippets from longtime friends and complete strangers. This is the ultimate Storytellers Studio podcast episode. See much mo…

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The Dark Side of Deterrence & Nuclear Science ft. Taylor Wilson | Shane Smith Has Questions 1:41:15

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Shane and nuclear-physics prodigy Taylor Wilson on the past, present, and future of atomic science, how Cold-War close calls, and today’s aging launch warning systems, make accidental nuclear war scarier than a deliberate attack, why Russia’s hypersonic torpedoes and cheap Ukrainian drones both reveal the same uneasy truth: deterrence math is being…

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Danny Elfman | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:09:52

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In this episode Billy Corgan sits down with musical visionary Danny Elfman. Together they trace his journey from the underground theatrics of the Mystic Knights to fronting Oingo Boingo, and on to scoring over 100 iconic films including Batman, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Danny opens up about his unconventional path into compos…

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Episode 201 - Sean Simoneau - Comedy + Knox Makers 1:41:02

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In this episode I speak with Sean Simoneau about stand-up comedy and Knox Makers. Be sure to attend their 2025 Knox Makers Market on September 28, 2025. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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The Quantum Chip That Might Change Everything ft. Julian Kelly | Shane Smith Has Questions 59:01

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Shane Smith sits down with Julian Kelly, Senior Director of Hardware at Google  Quantum AI and architect of the groundbreaking Willow chip, to map out the next frontier of computing. Kelly explains how Google’s 100 plus qubit processors now complete benchmark tasks in minutes that would outlive the universe on today’s fastest supercomputers, why er…

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Elliot Mintz | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:22:40

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In this conversation, I sit down with Elliot Mintz, the man who became John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s closest confidant during their most radical and reclusive years. Elliot shares how a single radio interview turned into hundreds of late-night calls, secret meetings in Ojai, and a front-row seat to Lennon’s life after the Beatles. We talk about govern…

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S1 E96 - WLS Unwound Radio Reunion show 1:40:01

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The Big 89 WLS radio celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Musicradio format of the 60's and 70's. They were the Rock of Chicago! In addition to an epic party, Ted Gorden Smucker gathered the finest radio announcers of that era for a roundtable conversation and on-air excerpts from the past. It was a beehive. Scott Childers hosted the show. Guests…

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Inside the WILD World of Independent Journalism ft. Andrew Callaghan | Shane Smith Has Questions 1:48:12

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Shane  Smith sits down with Channel 5 and All Gas No Brakes founder Andrew Callaghan. They discuss Andrew’s hitchhiking origins, his first full-length interview with Hunter Biden and they unpack the rise and fall of All Gas No Brakes, the birth of Channel 5’s “global newsroom,” and why a single bad real-estate deal turned a Louisiana lawyer into th…

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Paul Williams | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan 1:33:21

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In this episode of TMO, Billy Corgan sits down with songwriting legend Paul Williams for a free‑wheeling conversation that spans astrology, Williams’ nomadic childhood and early hormone therapy, his breakthrough at A&M Records, and the creation of “We’ve Only Just Begun”, sessions with the Wrecking Crew, trading quips with Johnny Carson on The Toni…

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Episode 200 - Erin Donovan - Episode 200 2:23:33

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In this episode I speak with Erin Donovan. Erin was my first and 100th episode guest, and it was great playing catch up with her. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The ArtistBy Feral Giant Studio

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Inside LA’s Wildfire Crisis & Political Fallout ft. Karen Bass | Shane Has Questions | Vice News 1:14:25

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When wildfires, homelessness, and immigration collide, Los Angeles becomes a focal point for America’s biggest debates. In this candid, hourlong sitdown, Shane Smith presses L.A. Mayor  Karen  Bass on everything from her controversial trip to Ghana during the Palisades inferno to the missing billions earmarked for homelessness relief. Bass pulls ba…