Gene Simmons | Club Random with Bill Maher

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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    Bill Maher and Gene Simmons randomly riff on men being able to get pregnant, Gene’s secrets to beat aging, the only two things that Bill and Gene really enjoy, Gene’s legendary battles back in the day, Bill’s take on how people are like bumper cars, the event that happened to Young Bill to make him focus on work, whether it’s possible for rock stars to be faithful, and how Gene doesn’t have friends.
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  • @colleenshea2293
    @colleenshea2293 Рік тому +147

    Always love to hear someone support sobriety ! Thanks Gene.

    • @grahamfraser2150
      @grahamfraser2150 Рік тому

      Fuck sobriety.Fuck Gene"The king of the sell outs" and fuck all you all.Weak assed bitches.sad.sad and basic.sad.

    • @mariamaria2751
      @mariamaria2751 6 місяців тому +2

      Right , alcohol is the only drug you gotta explain to ppl why you don't consume

  • @Malouco
    @Malouco Рік тому +212

    Gene makes Bill look like he is a baby sitting in a grown man’s chair

    • @CleofasRivas-jn9xz
      @CleofasRivas-jn9xz Рік тому +2

      He’s sitting on a pillow. Also a pillow on his back. But why? 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @benadams3569
      @benadams3569 Рік тому

      😂

    • @carinalundgren
      @carinalundgren Рік тому +2

      ​@@CleofasRivas-jn9xzthe high heel has made him backpain😂😉

    • @garymolina2157
      @garymolina2157 Рік тому +1

      He's sitting on a phone book. . .
      He wants to appear larger than he is. He's not a big guy.

    • @DebbiesWorld
      @DebbiesWorld Рік тому

      @@garymolina2157hes 6’2”

  • @laceyriley5426
    @laceyriley5426 Рік тому +44

    Gene Simmons wagging his finger at Bill Maher for smoking and drinking - priceless.

  • @jesper856
    @jesper856 Рік тому +405

    Wow I think Bill has met his match... Gene was able to speak his mind and called Bill for interupting him.. I really am impressed with Gene and the conversation between the 2 was very entertaining

    • @alvareza21able
      @alvareza21able Рік тому +8

      Bill is wasted tho.

    • @curiositypiqued6573
      @curiositypiqued6573 Рік тому

      BS "met his match"???
      This guys a tool...should stick to shouting and screaming crappy music

    • @Cavalier-lp8tr
      @Cavalier-lp8tr Рік тому +1

      Originally BM tried acting. The only movie I saw him in was proof he couldn't act. Some how his condescension and ability to belittle others made him money while masking his own inferiority complex. He hates Trump because they share similar personalities. The difference is Trump is far more accomplished.

    • @suzanne296
      @suzanne296 Рік тому +27

      I really like Gene!! He's extremely intelligent and interesting.

    • @pokerbosscycler
      @pokerbosscycler Рік тому +8

      get some ladies on the show.......

  • @ST-ue5fb
    @ST-ue5fb 10 місяців тому +24

    "I'm sorry Gene - I don't listen to the guests." So true, and funny that he knows and admits it. Haha.

  • @lovelyeyessee
    @lovelyeyessee Рік тому +71

    Finally! Someone talks over Bill.
    Best one yet!!

  • @eduardoalvarez1921
    @eduardoalvarez1921 Рік тому +72

    Gene is intelligent and funny. He definitely gave Bill some good debate better than the other guests in my opinion. People don't realize the success story of Gene Simmons. Great episode!

    • @RebeccaKhan-fx7jf
      @RebeccaKhan-fx7jf Рік тому +1

      The guests are told to not be funnier than Bill. So, Gene got more leeway, because he is Kiss.

    • @Wiseguy429
      @Wiseguy429 6 місяців тому

      Gene I’m glad you put Bill this Drunken idiot in his place

  • @belle.m
    @belle.m Рік тому +181

    Gene being the real Gene. Showing people they all underestimated him and believed the fake persona. Love this interview.

    • @natevm7888
      @natevm7888 Рік тому

      So if you are dating him would you appreciate that he dated you for 28 years!!!.... before marrying you before being shamed on national TV to marry you because as he claims he's had sex with 5,000 other women before you?.... would you still love him as Gene being Gene?...

    • @belle.m
      @belle.m Рік тому +3

      @@natevm7888 not sure what your point is but if you’re talking about Shannon, she knew what she was getting into. He didn’t hide that part of his life from anyone. Besides, I don’t presume to know about other people’s personal relationships. For all we know he was 100% honest with her and she was ok with it. Just like I hope she would have been with him considering she was a Playboy bunny.
      Besides, I was referring more about his fake persona of the Demon character, so I have no idea what you are talking about.

    • @EmperorStarscream
      @EmperorStarscream Рік тому +4

      I think he's changed quite a bit over the last 20 years, comes with the territory of maturing and raising a family. He's 73 years old, you can't be an asshole forever if you want a companion in the twilight of life

    • @Johnny-hy8yi
      @Johnny-hy8yi Рік тому

      @Scott Scotty
      What do you expect from a sellout joo wh 0 re

    • @plane_guy6051
      @plane_guy6051 Рік тому +1

      Let me guess; Does he have a Polaroid picture of you?

  • @idahomike4254
    @idahomike4254 Рік тому +294

    Gene totally showed his articulate side in this interview as well as his quick wit. Not just a simple-minded rocker. Very impressive, indeed.

    • @hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat
      @hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat Рік тому +26

      Gene has never been a simple minded rocker. He's a businessman through and through. You should listen to his talks about coming here as a Israeli boy who didn't speak English. He's far greater than the trash Kiss lyrics and make-up.

    • @youbetcha6880
      @youbetcha6880 Рік тому +14

      If Gene had stuck to teaching, he would have been the one teacher that the kids hung around with after school just to have fun.

    • @karlx-1
      @karlx-1 Рік тому +16

      Gene is as brilliant in business as he is talent-less in music.

    • @CenterThePendulum
      @CenterThePendulum Рік тому +17

      @@karlx-1 Actual musicians know he’s talented. You may not like the music, but you don’t just fall into his stature.

    • @markgroesbeck2717
      @markgroesbeck2717 Рік тому +12

      I agree. Gene seems very level-headed clear minded and intelligent with a great sense of humor. It was cool to see him behind the makeup. I know he’s made thousands of interviews w/o makeup but this is the first time I’ve seen one for a decent length of time 😎

  • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
    @OMGWTFLOLSMH 5 місяців тому +12

    7 mins in and Gene Simmons is funnier and quicker than most professional comedians that come on the show. lol

    • @benwright6330
      @benwright6330 24 дні тому

      Yea, he should've been a Comedian, he's a fucking Joke.🔥🚮

  • @kingko6512
    @kingko6512 Рік тому +264

    Gene is the perfect personality to handle Bill's personality

    • @AlmostReady504
      @AlmostReady504 Рік тому +9

      I wonder if Bill could get away with being this fd up on his cable show.
      Unless your stoned too it is pretty annoying

    • @myroncope5
      @myroncope5 Рік тому +5

      yeah they're both entertaining egomaniacs

    • @contractor08831
      @contractor08831 Рік тому +1

      @@AlmostReady504 - Like listening to a frat boy, Bill just babbles on incoherently, under the delusion that he's saying something profound. If he sat next to me at a bar and started one of his diatribes, I would just finish my drink and head out the door. What an insufferable egotist !!!!!

    • @UnderWorldOfDarkness
      @UnderWorldOfDarkness Рік тому +5

      Because Bill has a man crush on Gene

    • @corykobe3769
      @corykobe3769 Рік тому +2

      What being more greedy or talentless?

  • @miker5631
    @miker5631 Рік тому +37

    Gene Simmons was very impressive in this conversation. Honest about himself and his sins. More importantly, he is knowledgeable and intelligent....with great perspective. He disagreed in an inoffensive manner. I'm impressed.

  • @thomasjust2663
    @thomasjust2663 Рік тому +41

    wow Gene impressed me, he did held his ground in a respectful manner

  • @davidbeja
    @davidbeja 11 місяців тому +21

    I like Bill a lot, but Gene was truly amazing in this session. He spoke with a lot of common sense and intelligence. Also very humble and easy going. I admire him.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jasonschmidt8194
    @jasonschmidt8194 Рік тому +19

    Great interview. I especially appreciated how Gene articulated his feelings about his love for his wife and family. Obviously, this is foremost on his mind, and he would like other people to realize it. Perhaps Bill seemed to want to change the subject, but I wanted to hear it and can relate to Gene's experience. As far as their political conversation is concerned, well, I have had way too many beers to comment on that!

  • @garethwilliams7936
    @garethwilliams7936 Рік тому +101

    Best show to date. Intelligent and articulate guest got to speak more than the host. Hope to see more of that.
    Bring on Chappelle and Gervais.

    • @markgroesbeck2717
      @markgroesbeck2717 Рік тому +5

      Yes please

    • @natevm7888
      @natevm7888 Рік тому

      Actually would love to see Putin on here, see Bill tear into him( with security of course) anyone else?

  • @timbarker4138
    @timbarker4138 Рік тому +12

    Finally, someone called BS on Bill in a mature controlled way...best guest yet!...

  • @superdougie10
    @superdougie10 3 місяці тому +3

    Gene, you kill me, "I wear more makeup and high heels than all your girl friends combined." Lol
    You're the best

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Рік тому +161

    This will be a successful interview for Gene if Bill buys more than $1000 in KISS merchandise when it's over.

    • @remoevans7847
      @remoevans7847 Рік тому +15

      For Bill, it will be if he recalls half of the conversation. 😂

    • @NewWorldDAO
      @NewWorldDAO Рік тому +2

      Is this who is running the country

    • @NewWorldDAO
      @NewWorldDAO Рік тому

      @@remoevans7847 Rock ‘n’ roll stars are running the fucking country what congressmen are you playing

    • @NewWorldDAO
      @NewWorldDAO Рік тому

      @@remoevans7847 You rape little girls
      Are you one of the ones is going to get the death penalty because you’re so fucking evil
      Is that why you’re not telling the truth
      is that why you’re keeping me in a dungeon is that why you’re preventing the world from living their lives because of your evil

    • @remoevans7847
      @remoevans7847 Рік тому +6

      @@NewWorldDAO Computer day at the asylum again? What are the voices saying now? 😳

  • @mchammer1836
    @mchammer1836 Рік тому +10

    Kiss is one of the few bands that articulate the words to all of their songs so well that I can easily understand them. Love that fact. And love their music

  • @danalaviano8579
    @danalaviano8579 10 місяців тому +11

    I am slowly falling for Bill the more I watch these. He’s just very real and I appreciate his pov. Mr. Simmons is always a great guest. Loved this episode.

  • @maryannette3455
    @maryannette3455 Рік тому +15

    Oh my just love Gene...so happy for him and Shannon. I so miss their Reality Show.

  • @fleasflea1928
    @fleasflea1928 Рік тому +33

    Gene is brilliant. Would love to see more of him.

    • @jondunmore4268
      @jondunmore4268 Рік тому

      Go to that Search field up the top of this page, type in 'Gene Simmons' and - voila! You'll see more of him.

  • @MJHanegraaf
    @MJHanegraaf Рік тому +25

    Fantastic episode! Always enjoyed Gene's reality TV show (and I hate reality TV shows) and this interview underscores how comfortable he is in his own skin and what a true 'man' he is, without apologies. Two intelligent men talking with each other.

  • @ChrisBiersack513
    @ChrisBiersack513 Рік тому +22

    One of my favorite Gene Simmons interviews! Really enjoyed this conversation.

  • @jacquelinecahill5079
    @jacquelinecahill5079 Рік тому +38

    I love the banter between these two incredible people

    • @KOBUSmusic
      @KOBUSmusic 9 місяців тому +3

      Only one incredible person on here.... and its not the host.

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 7 місяців тому

      Political party buttkisser are ya?​@@KOBUSmusic

  • @silent3135
    @silent3135 Рік тому +9

    People will now realize how articulate and intelligent Gene is. It's not a fluke how successful he is with Kiss and his business interests.

  • @TheSteveBoyd
    @TheSteveBoyd Рік тому +19

    Gene Simmons didn't allow Bill to filibuster as he's prone to doing when he gets too high. Maybe the best episode yet!

    • @deb9806
      @deb9806 Рік тому

      And no shame. Loved it

    • @wiltree6504
      @wiltree6504 Рік тому +2

      Filibuster, good way to put it.

  • @hyacinthlynch843
    @hyacinthlynch843 Рік тому +41

    "I'm tired of all the 'isms,' how about live and let live."
    Props to you Mr. Simmons.

    • @JEESSZZOO1
      @JEESSZZOO1 Рік тому +1

      Ironic since Gene advocated for just the opposite during wuhan

  • @nancybatch7007
    @nancybatch7007 Рік тому +7

    Bill was SO outclassed in this interview.

  • @pope03
    @pope03 Рік тому +243

    Couldn’t have more ego in one room unless Bill was drinking from the skull of Glenn Frey. Love them all lol

  • @dcool2u2
    @dcool2u2 Рік тому +53

    Gene is funnier than I expected him to be. I guess I didn't know as much about his personality as I do his music.
    Great ep!

  • @douglasjaeger1559
    @douglasjaeger1559 4 місяці тому +2

    I’ve never been a big Gene Simmons fan, however this interview impressed me and significantly raised my opinion of him.

  • @mhaze210
    @mhaze210 Рік тому +114

    Any time Gene started talking about something emotional, I got nervous thinking Bill Maher could break out into laughter at any second.

    • @redskywalker3374
      @redskywalker3374 Рік тому +2

      that would be too much emotion

    • @gaylachiriaco8667
      @gaylachiriaco8667 Рік тому +41

      That's because Bill is emotionally immature and has never grown up.

    • @corykobe3769
      @corykobe3769 Рік тому +1

      @@gaylachiriaco8667 Gene has dirty ass std infested panties stapled to his wall. Stfu.

    • @HH-gv8mx
      @HH-gv8mx Рік тому +26

      @@gaylachiriaco8667 you are correct. Bill is incredibly smart, what is extensive knowledge and history is a bigger turn on than his looks. He’s funny and not lazy. But boy is he stunted emotionally he’s about as mature as a 15-year-old.

    • @godnah
      @godnah Рік тому +4

      Gene is so ridiculously naïve about women for having slept with 5000 of them.

  • @rmcdaniel423
    @rmcdaniel423 Рік тому +26

    Just came across this podcast.
    The format of a couple dudes, just sitting around relaxed and half baked, on whatever chemicals float their boat, talking about whatever nonsense is tripping their trigger at the moment, like it's of UTMOST importance . . . and in the grand scheme of things it often IS pretty f-ing important . . . this is social media brilliance. Please keep sharing.

    • @ryanneverman3617
      @ryanneverman3617 Рік тому +7

      Yeah it's really a really good new idea. I've never seen this sort of thing before.

    • @ryanneverman3617
      @ryanneverman3617 Рік тому +1

      Really F - ING good idea

    • @andrewdeen1
      @andrewdeen1 Рік тому

      rich white dudes sitting down stoned doing a podcast? what a novel approach!

    • @helethead
      @helethead Рік тому +3

      @@ryanneverman3617 what? That’s what most podcasts are. People talking to each other. Especially in the beginning.

    • @politicalcounterpoint
      @politicalcounterpoint Рік тому +9

      Only one was half baked

  • @Malouco
    @Malouco Рік тому +17

    A conversation between Gene and Bill is going exactly how I imagined!!! 😂
    “Whatever u say Bill”

  • @aviduser1961
    @aviduser1961 Рік тому +21

    One of the best videos of Gene I have ever seen, and it's here on UA-cam, is Gene applying his demon make-up on his daughter. His make-up or his Kiss character is the strongest of the group and you see how transformative it is.

    • @markl5998
      @markl5998 Рік тому

      I too have seen the video. I enjoy it. It's sweet. I'm not usually into that heartwarming stuff. But yes

  • @brightpiinkhat
    @brightpiinkhat Рік тому +103

    The height difference in the chairs is absolutely hilarious

    • @trumpyla
      @trumpyla Рік тому +6

      Bill the Midget

    • @claytonphelps9911
      @claytonphelps9911 Рік тому +4

      the chairs are the same, I think Gene has a big pillow of some kind on his, look closely, maybe he's uncomfortable slouched down low and has a hard time getting up from that low point, I also hate low seating, Gene has toured ,wearing 40 lbs of costume for several decades. Just sayin' no big deal. He's 73 now.

    • @labadoor2607
      @labadoor2607 Рік тому +12

      Bill is only 5'8"..... Gene is 6'2"....

    • @Crimsonphilosophy
      @Crimsonphilosophy Рік тому +3

      Industrial light and magic

    • @brightpiinkhat
      @brightpiinkhat Рік тому +2

      @@labadoor2607 I want to make it very clear that I'm aware that the difference in height is not because of the actual chairs 😂😭

  • @stevenbuell8123
    @stevenbuell8123 Рік тому +7

    I love this about gene, never judgemental and stands up for what he believes in

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound Рік тому +12

    Mr. Simmons is very, very interesting guy. And you can see generosity, open mindedness, and good manners here.

  • @jackdempsey2241
    @jackdempsey2241 Рік тому +40

    By far the best one yet. Finally Bill let's someone talk. Gene is TREMENDOUS

    • @valuerjtp7
      @valuerjtp7 Рік тому +4

      Gene was wonderfully determined to get a word in like an older calmer brother.

    • @mattheweble5550
      @mattheweble5550 Рік тому +3

      @@valuerjtp7 Yeah, Bill kinda gave that snotty petulant little brother vibe here.

    • @ramonluna7740
      @ramonluna7740 Рік тому +1

      BILL DIDN'T LET NO ONE TALK . Gene and others just have more scruples to take over the conversation and tell it like it is. kuddos to GENE

  • @louanneferracioli7521
    @louanneferracioli7521 7 місяців тому +3

    Was never a huge fan of Gene but have huge respect for him now. Bill, your hypocrisy was spotlighted finally. Thanks Gene !

  • @jacobkubacki2719
    @jacobkubacki2719 Рік тому +63

    Gene’s is a great example of what one can do to succeed in the United States. He’s definitely outspoken but I admire the drive. Kiss was not an over night success. Never giving up, not getting into drugs & alcohol & making tough but necessary decisions is what got him where he is.

    • @Viajealduende
      @Viajealduende Рік тому

      So how do you explain the old English gents Mick Jagger and Keith Richards?

    • @thomasbonnett4800
      @thomasbonnett4800 Рік тому +1

      Embalming.

    • @massapower
      @massapower Рік тому

      EXACTLY !!😎

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 Рік тому +2

      @@Viajealduende
      Them too, but they aren't the subject of this interview.

    • @Viajealduende
      @Viajealduende Рік тому +1

      @@Winterstick549 True that I didn’t link my point better. I was referring to Gene Simmons no drugs and alcohol perspective. And I’m not saying he’s wrong about that. The Stones are older, doing it longer and infamous for their drugs and alcohol of course they had to get it under wraps. Mick still likes a pint.

  • @pamelajean1344
    @pamelajean1344 Рік тому +18

    I find the profundity of Gene Simmons' emotional growth as admirable as I find Gene's commitment to true moral repentance. I am happy for my own journey to a higher humanity.
    #CharacterMatters

    • @pokerbosscycler
      @pokerbosscycler Рік тому

      can you believe no ladies on the podcast.........wtf..

  • @scottthomas4779
    @scottthomas4779 Рік тому +12

    Gene is very clever and articulate and he show it here. He also has a huge heart. It's always funny to me when people talk shit about him because they can't see past the very obvious and purposeful arrogant cocky persona that he puts on at times. Great interview

  • @wiltree6504
    @wiltree6504 Рік тому +14

    I was expecting this podcast to be much more combative but I was pleasantly surprised. What a difference it makes when Bill allows his guests to speak. Maybe Bill has been paying attention to the feedback he has been getting.

    • @miralabualjadail4206
      @miralabualjadail4206 Рік тому +2

      I seriously doubt it 😂 I think he does this for himself and doesn’t ever read any feedback.

  • @makeadifference4all
    @makeadifference4all Рік тому +23

    I wasn't expecting much when I saw Gene Simmons listed as the guest for this show. I still remember Simmons' notoriously obnoxious 2002 interview on NPR's "Fresh Air," but this podcast episode contains a fantastic conversation. It's clear Simmons has matured a lot in the last 20 years, as Maher and Simmons discuss.
    "Club Random" and "Conan Obrien Needs a Friend" are quite different but are by far the most entertaining interview podcasts I know of.

    • @EmperorStarscream
      @EmperorStarscream Рік тому +5

      Gene is into the nostalgic twilight of his life, everyone softens in their 70s

    • @brianmeen2158
      @brianmeen2158 Рік тому +1

      Care to explain what made Genes interview with NPR so obnoxious? I’m not familiar with it

    • @ThatNorwegianGuy-
      @ThatNorwegianGuy- Рік тому +1

      @@EmperorStarscream I'm turning 30 next year and I'm already in the nostalgia phase.. jeez

    • @EmperorStarscream
      @EmperorStarscream Рік тому

      @@ThatNorwegianGuy- that's because you've never grown up

    • @ThatNorwegianGuy-
      @ThatNorwegianGuy- Рік тому

      @@EmperorStarscream Aha.. Way to make assumptions there "starscream".
      But no, it's quite the opposite, I had to grow up sooner than most.

  • @lisaknorr2507
    @lisaknorr2507 5 місяців тому +2

    After watching this episode , My whole opinion of Gene Simmons has changed ... He is absolutely brilliant !!! Very pleasantly surprised

  • @hawaiian8213
    @hawaiian8213 Рік тому +9

    "Yes, Joe Biden " 🤣 God, do I love Chaim Witz 😍

  • @kellyremple8982
    @kellyremple8982 Рік тому +13

    OMG Gene is sharp. Bill had his hands full in this one. 🤣

  • @JesseeSage
    @JesseeSage Рік тому +15

    Bill and Gene are like the odd couple. Gene is totally straight faced through most of the interviews, no laughter at all, while Bill is having a blast.

    • @Pedro91795
      @Pedro91795 Рік тому +9

      Gene - sober , articulate , clearheaded
      Bill- stoned AF and dopey , slurry , all over the place .

    • @sandrapicciotto2508
      @sandrapicciotto2508 3 місяці тому +1

      Bill is always having a blast . he's always Inebriated drunk, intoxicated.

  • @teaching_and_learning
    @teaching_and_learning Рік тому +20

    As a long time fan of Real Time…Club Random continues to grow on me more and more the time. Perfect companion to the TV show!

    • @vincentcalderone5956
      @vincentcalderone5956 Рік тому

      Bill should have George Soros on. George is the grand wizard of the Democratic party and is responsible for installing judges and prosecutors that won't prosecute murderers but will prosecute people that defend Themselves. George spent his youth removing the valuables from corpses after their executions in WW2, by you know who. He is the heart and soul of today's Democratic party. would be loads of fun

    • @Bubbles99718
      @Bubbles99718 Рік тому +3

      I agree with that. Interesting companion piece

  • @frankrothiz4u
    @frankrothiz4u Рік тому +9

    Gene is another intelligent man in show biz. And he seems like a nice guy to boot, good show Bill, thank you for the time and work you put into these pod casts.

    • @deb9806
      @deb9806 Рік тому

      Didn’t fry his brain like many

  • @therealme613
    @therealme613 Рік тому +2

    73yrs old still living the dream, he definitely gets the #1 badass American Jew of all time award!!! I love this guy ✌️💖&💡

  • @bleepblorpp
    @bleepblorpp Рік тому +5

    This is like watching 2 family members argue at the table. Kind of wholesome.

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Рік тому +20

    Finally! Bill got Andre the giant on the show.

    • @brettteeter3461
      @brettteeter3461 Рік тому +5

      😂

    • @doglover1331
      @doglover1331 Рік тому +3

      I can’t stop laughing at this comment😆

    • @MisterK-YT
      @MisterK-YT Рік тому

      Would’ve been funny if Bill pulled out peanuts and said “anybody want a peanut?”

  • @BeeKay4444
    @BeeKay4444 11 місяців тому +4

    Gene looks pretty dang amazing for 73 years old. Definitely sharp in his mind. Certainly an enjoyable conversation.

    • @arlen1630
      @arlen1630 3 місяці тому

      Gene spent 200,000 schedules on that head of his .....he always liked good head😮

  • @BassManDan1018
    @BassManDan1018 Рік тому +12

    You can tell for all his bravado, Gene has benefited from being part of a band and a family. Having kids and a wife, and also a bandmate to bicker with like Paul Stanley has probably kept him grounded.
    Maher on the other hand is an absolute weapon, and could probably do with someone in his life telling him he’s a plonker.

    • @ernestgutierrez6428
      @ernestgutierrez6428 Рік тому +1

      Maybe also the fact that he’s 73! That might contribute to his maturation too

  • @jenniferh8961
    @jenniferh8961 Рік тому +11

    It was hysterical that Gene was talking at the camera and not Bill 🤣🤣🤣 as someone else said, lots ego in this room!! Fun conversation 🎉

  • @allthecolors6900
    @allthecolors6900 Рік тому +7

    Don't care what people say ... i love Gene. A national treasure!!

    • @buttkid3548
      @buttkid3548 Рік тому

      Unpopular opinion. Gene's solo album is the best KISS album.

  • @erikbedard713
    @erikbedard713 Рік тому +45

    Gene: "I did your show politically correct"
    Bill: "INcorrect, the sign's right there..."

    • @youtuber6185
      @youtuber6185 Рік тому +4

      To be fair , Bill was super politically correct 😂

    • @morbidmanmusic
      @morbidmanmusic Рік тому +1

      Never was he correct politically. Were you just born yesterday "UA-camr"?
      You picked the right name....

    • @brianroman4114
      @brianroman4114 Рік тому +2

      @@morbidmanmusic it's ok it's just a comment on youtube it's going to be ok. It's not important lol

    • @MarkMikelVideos
      @MarkMikelVideos Рік тому +1

      @@youtuber6185 true. For example, he had to correct Gene in the way he described a male from China.

    • @youtuber6185
      @youtuber6185 Рік тому +2

      @@morbidmanmusic the media is liberal and he agrees with them 80% of the time. But when he disagrees he’s politically incorrect. I applaud him for taking a stand when he does. Now let’s go to you…. You are aware the media is leftist aren’t you? Bill agrees btw. In fact, he said “I didn’t shift right, the media shifted left”

  • @scsmith4604
    @scsmith4604 Рік тому +31

    Dr. Ruth came to the college I went to on some sort of a speaking tour. Because I thought she was funny I went to see her. Worth every penny of the free admission that I paid (I am sure her appearance fee was jammed into my tuition somehow). That lady was hilarious. Better than most stand-up comedians that I have seen.

  • @danilopaolucci7976
    @danilopaolucci7976 Рік тому +3

    I think Gene Simmons is one of the best interview guests because he is articulate and concise. Always great watching his interviews.

    • @beardzgorski8397
      @beardzgorski8397 Рік тому

      again with articulate. hilarious ...he also showered.

  • @anglomik
    @anglomik Рік тому +12

    These two work/chat well together. They should take this show on the road! 👍

  • @suecantrell579
    @suecantrell579 11 місяців тому +3

    I love listening to Bill, but during this podcast I kept saying "Oh, shut up Bill.". Gene is such an interesting and well spoken man.

  • @thetattooedtraveler
    @thetattooedtraveler Рік тому +50

    Gene is a deep thinker and a smooth talker. So articulate and basically self taught in all things business and philosophy. I’m currently listening to his audiobook ME, Inc. which I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys him in this clip. Motivating stuff.

    • @FiveFigsDigital
      @FiveFigsDigital Рік тому

      See above. Inked fool.

    • @tontoepstein6860
      @tontoepstein6860 Рік тому +10

      He is far more a smooth talker than he is a deep thinker.

    • @thetattooedtraveler
      @thetattooedtraveler Рік тому +2

      @@midnitelitecompany I respectfully disagree, my friend. KISS is certainly not everyone's cup of tea but I believe Gene's business sense, the fact that he immigrated to this country with nothing...at all...and has built himself up to the level of success he's been enjoying for over 40 years is quite the testament to his business sense. But all of this is not to mean that I will be purchasing a KISS coffin any time soon. Best to you!

    • @thetattooedtraveler
      @thetattooedtraveler Рік тому

      @@tontoepstein6860 Lol you may very well be correct

    • @natevm7888
      @natevm7888 Рік тому

      @@tontoepstein6860 couldn't agree more his smooth talking kept Shannon dating him for 28 stinking years!!! and 5,000 women on the side... like who the hell,,, like there aren't even words for that I'm at a loss..... But he is beyond dirty dog like we all may have like myself fooled around back in the day you know I was the lead singer of the band but never even close to this level and I mean I can say I was never kiss level but still no matter if you're rich or poor "no woman wants to be second fiddle"

  • @TheProphegy
    @TheProphegy Рік тому +29

    Never been a Kiss guy but Gene is a great guy, I always enjoyed the interviews I’ve seen of his. This one is GREAT!

    • @Bubbles99718
      @Bubbles99718 Рік тому

      Umm. Huge Kiss from way back. But every bit of scuttlebutt about him is pretty bad.

    • @qayss8977
      @qayss8977 Рік тому +3

      So, so, so many people who have had to work with him (particularly in music as opposed to business) consider him a completely unbearable egoist. I also think that he´s a good person, but we wouldn´t be friends!

  • @TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets
    @TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets 8 місяців тому +5

    Bill seemed overmatched here by Gene.

  • @youbetcha6880
    @youbetcha6880 Рік тому +15

    His giant ego and large list of female conquests aside, Gene Simmons is probably the most stable rock star out there. (Paul Stanley is probably up there too.) I love the fact that Gene's giant ego was able to keep Bill in check and have a normal conversation.

    • @mojodojo5533
      @mojodojo5533 Рік тому +2

      I would add Ted Nugent to that list.

    • @TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets
      @TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets 8 місяців тому

      @@mojodojo5533 Ted has a different ego than Gene and he’s angrier. Not a good mix.

  • @hey_you
    @hey_you Рік тому +59

    Gene made some excellent points, especially towards the end.

    • @joemontano71
      @joemontano71 Рік тому +1

      Agree - especially about the curtain in the voting booth.

    • @fuzzywuzzy1355
      @fuzzywuzzy1355 Рік тому +2

      Yes, I agree. I was pleasantly surprised at some of his opinions, beliefs and points

  • @andrewmiller4885
    @andrewmiller4885 Рік тому +1

    How Shannon stayed with this man for so many many years is beyond me. Off all the places to meet a loving committed and descent woman, the Playboy brothel was the last place anyone would even dream about. Yet Shannon was the real deal,and there she was. I have no idea what she was even doing there, but go figure ...life is strange indeed. Gene Simmons got really lucky when he met that lovely, beautiful girl, and she was a stunner when she was young. She is still a very attractive woman. Great wife, great mother, great homemaker, and long suffering. So glad Gene woke up to himself. It's true when they say it takes a good woman to bring out the best in a man. It's been my experience many many women, especially today, bring out the worst in their men folk.
    Thanks for this video always enjoy Bill Maher and all his guests. Totally love "Club Random"

  • @photosolutions8618
    @photosolutions8618 Рік тому +7

    Gene Simmons is always a great delight to listen to. I first heard him on Adam Carolla's "Take a Knee" podcast and I have been a fan of his interviews/podcasts every time.

  • @mikehundt4263
    @mikehundt4263 Рік тому +20

    Gene Simmons wants us to believe that the thing on his head is his real hair? 😂

    • @funkspinna
      @funkspinna Рік тому +1

      Well, if "men" can supposedly have babies...

    • @stephenwilson9999
      @stephenwilson9999 Рік тому +2

      But it looks so natural. Shocker. Next you’ll tell me Phil Spectors hair isn’t real.

    • @tedium37
      @tedium37 Рік тому +2

      He paid for it... probably not retail but he paid.

    • @tontoepstein6860
      @tontoepstein6860 Рік тому

      @@stephenwilson9999 The difference being Spector never claimed his ridiculous wigs were anything other than leftover carpet strands. He just plopped one on and went about his day. Simmons will go to his grave without ever admitting he has a total of four strands of real hair left on his skull.

    • @stephenwilson9999
      @stephenwilson9999 Рік тому

      @@tontoepstein6860 I seem to recall Spector being reluctant to discuss his lid, and think he was whacked out enough to believe that people wouldn’t notice. His wall of sound was the message.

  • @mylesmilliman6166
    @mylesmilliman6166 Рік тому +5

    This was very entertaining and a great conversation. I laughed a lot with these guys.
    I have had mostly disdain for Bill Maher over the years, but this makes me warm to him (slightly).
    And to Gene as well. I've always been a bigger fan of the band than the individuals who make it up, though I generally do like much of what Gene has had to say, though he has also often been very adept at putting his foot in his mouth.
    But here he seems to have developed more self-awareness and realization about his own failings, both past and present, which always makes a person more endearing than projecting their own greatness to the world.
    Which has been Gene's modus operandi for most of his public life.

  • @localwarming
    @localwarming Рік тому +11

    Gene’s all class. When he pulled Bill up for saying that Hugh Hefner had “croaked”.

    • @morbidmanmusic
      @morbidmanmusic Рік тому +1

      "Class"... come of it...

    • @ldobbs2384
      @ldobbs2384 Рік тому +1

      "Pulling someone up" was a term that was used in the Cedu boarding school brainwashing cult I spent 2.5 years at in the 90s, now you woke little LA pillowbiters talk this way in real life?!

    • @ldobbs2384
      @ldobbs2384 Рік тому

      @@morbidmanmusic off

    • @ldobbs2384
      @ldobbs2384 Рік тому

      @@morbidmanmusic imagine being someone who would genuinely take offense at that...😆

    • @localwarming
      @localwarming Рік тому +1

      @@morbidmanmusic if it’s someone you know, which both Gene and Bill did, it’s in pretty poor taste to say that about someone. Would you use that language to your mother when mentioning your grandmother’s death?

  • @joewollhower
    @joewollhower Рік тому +13

    "If you're willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are the enemy." Was that you Gene?

    • @harbosonius
      @harbosonius Рік тому +4

      Last week he said in an interview that we have no real rights anymore and should take as many shots as the government tells us to. Lmao.

    • @scottmacdonald4087
      @scottmacdonald4087 Рік тому

      Simmons can go f@$k himself and I use to be a KISS fan, than I moved on.

  • @vivianshields3151
    @vivianshields3151 11 місяців тому +1

    Gene, I’ve never heard it quoted so well, People who need people…..you’re practical and real and you’re right, depends who’s talking, as to how much I want to listen. Thanks, respect to you and Shannon & family.

  • @bafflezbiz
    @bafflezbiz Рік тому +6

    I loved KISS as a kid; I had their poster on my wall, but I was far too young and in the wrong era to know anything about my heroes. We had zero access to interviews, wikis, podcasts, no view into the personalities or really any aspect of their lives aside from their performance and maybe a fluff piece in a magazine.
    That said, I had no idea how intelligent and funny Gene Simmons was. I'm a fan all over again!!

  • @O_U_No_It_2
    @O_U_No_It_2 Рік тому +14

    "The male of the species has loose screws."
    No truer words were ever spoken LOL.

  • @gdavidelliott
    @gdavidelliott Рік тому +2

    It's fun to hear Bill call Trump a moron and Gene calling him smart without seeing fists thrown. Too bad Bill didn't call out Gene for his infamous quote "If you're willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy.”

  • @TJ-ht3jb
    @TJ-ht3jb Рік тому +33

    I had developed a less than favorable opinion of Gene Simmons over the years. Loved this episode. I have a new found favorable view of the man. We need good strong minded men at this time in history.

    • @Sammasambuddha
      @Sammasambuddha Рік тому +4

      He's been through a lot.
      Experience either changes you or kills you.

    • @johnrwalker53
      @johnrwalker53 Рік тому

      yep right now we have a President in beginning stages of Dementia who never made correct decisions even before his condition now. Like Obama said,''Joe can always find a way to F..k things up''.

    • @robvangessel3766
      @robvangessel3766 Рік тому +8

      I still have an unfavorable opinion of Simmons.

    • @pfzt
      @pfzt Рік тому +2

      I feel the same. I loved him in Kiss, hated him as a celebrity but here and there the UA-cam bits keep popping up and show that he is quite the multifaceted person. Interviews with him are always interesting and the video where he puts his kiss make-up on his daughter is adorable.

    • @Lavo68
      @Lavo68 Рік тому +2

      Agreed! Gene has evolved into a self aware wise and diplomatic man.

  • @murrayc9615
    @murrayc9615 Рік тому +7

    Bill should change the name of his show from "Real Time with Bill Maher" to "Watch Bill Maher Morph Into Old Man Who Yells At Clouds In Real Time"

  • @Danny-qi4lp
    @Danny-qi4lp Рік тому +6

    Gene Simmons nailed it....."your truth".

  • @latex0r
    @latex0r Рік тому +23

    Gene is one funny dude, great timing

  • @Guitargate
    @Guitargate Рік тому +8

    This podcast is the best ever. It’s off the rails and I love it.

    • @ThatNorwegianGuy-
      @ThatNorwegianGuy- Рік тому +1

      If you think this is off the rails then let me introduce you to JRE fight companions.. that's a drug infused, alcohol poisoned train run amok 😏

  • @OICU2
    @OICU2 Рік тому +4

    It would have been nice if Gene had taken his hat and sunglasses off so we could see his face.

  • @YuriPerezPreciado
    @YuriPerezPreciado Рік тому +8

    Wonderful interview! I had a great time listening and watching it.

  • @ChristopherDonnerArtist
    @ChristopherDonnerArtist Рік тому +7

    This is one of the most entertaining interviews I've ever seen

  • @mdfgdgafdgdfg6509
    @mdfgdgafdgdfg6509 Рік тому +3

    I didn't know Gene Simmons was such a delight.

  • @frankrothiz4u
    @frankrothiz4u Рік тому +5

    I bought a trampoline after listening to one of Bill's pod casts and researching his understanding about the health benefit to our Lymph System, other benefits are also derived from "rebounding" thank you for that tip Bill !!

  • @IamSimoid7
    @IamSimoid7 Рік тому +33

    Thanks Bill. Another fascinating interview.

  • @jm7929
    @jm7929 Рік тому +2

    "Jesus Christ, when did you become aunt blabby?" 😂😂😂😂

  • @learn1ngchannel
    @learn1ngchannel Рік тому +3

    I am watching at 39:06. This is real content. I love the fact that there are genuinely two different viewpoints. That's anything, but self-evident in modern entertainment. Congrats, Bill (and Gene). Greetings from Finland.

  • @paulblack8887
    @paulblack8887 Рік тому +8

    For a party band, KISS is such an influential band for the young men and teens who dreamed of being rock stars, even if the KISS sound and idea wasn't where they ended up. Much love and Gene's reality show was one of the watchable ones for me that really didn't need affected drama to keep me entertained, thanks for giving us a window into your world Mr. Simmons.

    • @courtneyross7879
      @courtneyross7879 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I tried to stick with his reality show, until his Jeep broke down in the California or Nevada desert and it was none other than Carrot Top to the rescue!🥕🤦🏾

    • @pzj2017
      @pzj2017 Рік тому +1

      I wonder how many folks dressed up for Halloween as a member of KISS.

    • @MENFUSSMIKE
      @MENFUSSMIKE Рік тому +1

      ​@@pzj2017 twice, actually 3 times

    • @NikkieRoxxx
      @NikkieRoxxx Рік тому

      @@pzj2017 in 1990 :) as Gene

  • @jdkillin8643
    @jdkillin8643 Рік тому +4

    wow, Does Bill know how easily he was handled this entire episode?!?!?! i love Gene more now!!!!!

    • @jdkillin8643
      @jdkillin8643 Рік тому +1

      then i hate him more cuz he pushes inefective experimental drug jabs

    • @JEESSZZOO1
      @JEESSZZOO1 Рік тому

      & it's just STUNNING to me considering where he & his mother came from

  • @whateverman4945
    @whateverman4945 Рік тому +8

    wow i really like Gene Simmons. What a real person

  • @robinrahmani4705
    @robinrahmani4705 Рік тому +5

    Very cool chat. Love these two guys. So cool to listen to them. Please do part 2.

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Рік тому +44

    I hope Bill doesn't interrupt Gene too much, and allows him to speak frehley.

  • @kinkywizard34
    @kinkywizard34 Рік тому +36

    Definitely enjoy how outspoken Gene is.

  • @thunderballsz
    @thunderballsz Рік тому +1

    This reinforces why I’ve been following Bill for decades. It’s not that he preaches the same politics as I do, but rather the tension he elicits from his guests. There was an unexpected amount of tension (though pleasant) between him and Gene in this interview that made for a riveting discussion.