Hot Mics with Billy Bush

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Billy Bush's often funny, always honest, quite ballsy digital show covering the American zeitgeist: sports, politics, entertainment, tech and pop culture. The mics are always hot — this time he knows they're on. Kalshi 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Sign up today to get $25 in bonuses when you trade $25: HOTMICS - http://kalshi.com/r/HOTMICS"

  1. 20h ago

    Meghan Markle HAD to Know Her Father's Dark Secret: Billy Bush on Royal Family SCANDAL

    On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, explosive allegations involving Thomas Markle put Meghan Markle and the royal family back in the headlines as authorities in the Philippines investigate reported evidence, Thomas Markle Jr. speaks out, and Samantha Markle defends her father. Billy examines Meghan Markle's response, the ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and Prince William, and how Kate Middleton continues to navigate the royal spotlight. Plus, Billy takes a hard look at Peacock's The Wolves of Real Estate documentary about the Alexander brothers — Oren Alexander, Alon Alexander, and Tal Alexander — ahead of their sentencing. And there's a major new development in the Amy Griffin controversy surrounding her bestselling memoir The Tell, as journalist Ben Smith reports new allegations involving New York Times reporter Katie Rosman, her children, and the fallout from the reporting by Katie Rosman and Elizabeth Egan. Billy revisits his own confrontation with Amy Griffin at a Hawaii wedding and the ongoing legal battle involving Joleen Altum. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Billy Bush breaks down Donald Trump versus Barack Obama, the battle for control of Congress, and the controversial Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur. Billy also weighs in on Mike Rogers, James Talarico, Ken Paxton, Steve Hilton, California politics, and Kalshi's prediction markets for the House elections. Then actress and comedian Nicole Travolta joins Billy for a hilarious interview after winning the Elizabeth Holmes lookalike competition in New York City. Nicole discusses her viral Elizabeth Holmes impersonation, Nathan Fielder's new film ‘You Can See Everything,’ her impressions of Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Hough, and her famous uncle John Travolta, sharing personal family memories, stories about his private airplane, and her dream of joining ‘Saturday Night Live.’ It's another packed episode of Hot Mics with Billy Bush, covering breaking celebrity news, Hollywood scandals, royal family drama, true crime, politics, and pop culture. #meganmarkle #thomasmarkle #kate #katemiddletonnews #princewilliam #princeharry #thewolvesofrealestate #alexanderbrothers #amygriffin #thetell Hot Mics is LIVE, Monday through thursday at 12pm EST/9am Pacific on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 5d ago

    Blake Lively's Deadline LOOMS! Ryan Reynolds' Explosive Texts|Billy Bush

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle heats up as a federal judge sets an October 30 deadline for outstanding court documents, raising questions about what new evidence and celebrity communications could emerge. On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy digs into Ryan Reynolds' explosive private text messages involving Matt Damon, Colleen Hoover and Hollywood power players. Plus, Dancing with the Stars drama continues as Carrie Ann Inaba faces backlash over Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension, controversial DWTS scoring and a surprise no-elimination night. Billy and Lauren break down Jenna Johnson and Harry Shum Jr.'s performances, Tyler Cameron's emotional tribute to his late mother and baby announcement, and Julia Stiles' touching tribute to Heath Ledger. Meanwhile, breaking news in the Nick Reiner murder case as the hearing over unsealing grand jury records is pushed to January 2027, while questions remain about attorney Alan Jackson's possible return. Billy also reveals new developments in Amy Griffin's legal battle surrounding her memoir The Tell, including a request for hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorney's fees. Plus, Billy examines allegations and reported investigations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, who denies wrongdoing, and the Texas Senate showdown between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, including Neil Bush's surprising public support for Talarico and Donald Trump's role in the midterm elections.    #blakelivelydrama #ryanrenolds #dwts #ilhanomar #podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 6d ago

    DWTS SUSPENDS Val Chmerkovskiy Over Will Smith Joke! Carrie Ann Inaba Drama Explodes

    Dancing with the Stars drama EXPLODES as Val Chmerkovskiy is sidelined following a controversial Will Smith joke defending his wife, Jenna Johnson! On Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy blasts ABC over the DWTS controversy involving judge Carrie Ann Inaba, her reported HR complaint, Harry Shum Jr.'s controversial lift, and rumors of a shocking no-elimination night. Plus, breaking news about Christina Applegate's reported MS misdiagnosis, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein romance rumors, and new developments in the Amy Griffin controversy surrounding her bestselling memoir The Tell as TMZ and the Daily Mail pick up Billy's explosive wedding confrontation story. Then Billy welcomes film critic Scott “Movie” Mantz for a revealing discussion of the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything, starring Amanda Seyfried and directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. From the Theranos scandal and Billy Evans to Hollywood secrets, celebrity controversies, and breaking entertainment news, it's another unfiltered episode of Hot Mics with Billy Bush! #DWTS #DancingWithTheStars #ValChmerkovskiy #CarrieAnnInaba #BillyBush #HotMics #ChristinaApplegate #JenniferLopez #AmyGriffin #ElizabethHolmes #AmandaSeyfried #NathanFielder #CelebrityNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Oct 19

    Amy Griffin Confronts Billy Bush At Jen Meyer's Hawaii Wedding!

    Amy Griffin CONFRONTS Billy Bush at a star-studded Hawaii wedding, and the explosive controversy surrounding her bestselling memoir The Tell is far from over! On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy reveals his firsthand account of a heated encounter with Amy Griffin at Jennifer Meyer's wedding, where Demi Moore and Amy's husband, John Griffin, were also present. Billy breaks down the ongoing legal battle between Griffin and former classmate Joleene Altum, who alleges that details of her childhood sexual abuse were appropriated for The Tell, along with new questions surrounding MDMA-assisted recovered memories, Oprah Winfrey's endorsement, The New York Times investigation, and allegations of intimidation, legal threats, and efforts to silence critics. Plus, a stunning new development in the O.J. Simpson murder case: a New York Times investigation raises questions about Joey Ippolito, a possible witness or accomplice in the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, after his brother Sam Ippolito comes forward with a disputed account. Billy also tackles the latest Dancing with the Stars controversy involving Val Chmerkovskiy's reported suspension, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jenna Johnson, and Alan Bersten, along with new Diddy prison transfer reports, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein dating speculation, and violent protests in Paris. From Hollywood scandals and celebrity feuds to true crime mysteries, breaking entertainment news, and exclusive behind-the-scenes revelations, Billy Bush delivers the stories everyone is talking about—uncensored and unfiltered on Hot Mics with Billy Bush! #AmyGriffin #TheTell #BillyBush #HotMics #JoleeneAltum #amygriffin #OJSimpson #NicoleBrownSimpson #RonGoldman #DancingWithTheStars #DWTS #ValChmerkovskiy #Diddy #CelebrityNews #TrueCrime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Oct 15

    Hayden Panettiere 911 Call, Kelly Clarkson Drama & Texas Election SHOCKER

    A chilling Hayden Panettiere 911 call, Kelly Clarkson's $15,000 singing bird controversy, and a Texas Senate race that could turn the political world upside down! On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy reacts to the emergency call surrounding Hayden Panettiere's reported death and raises questions about Brian Hickerson's actions. Plus, the Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play Brooklyn magic shop feud takes another turn, with artist Bliss Kolb emerging as the unexpected winner. Billy also tackles reports surrounding Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte, Shane Gillis' controversial Saturday Night Live monologue and the backlash from Ego Nwodim, Cecily Strong and Dan Levy. Then it's Donald Trump, JD Vance, James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, and the explosive 2026 Texas Senate election. And don't miss Billy's exclusive interview with comedians Julia Jasunas and Mandy Martino, who say an AI-generated Instagram influencer is stealing their stand-up jokes and going viral while Meta does little to stop it.  #HaydenPanettiere #KellyClarkson #BillyBush #HotMics #ShaneGillis #JamesTalarico #KenPaxton #DonaldTrump #RJ Mitte #ArtificialIntelligence #CelebrityNews #BreakingNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Oct 14

    Kelly 'Karen' Clarkson vs The Art Of Play. We Have The Footage!

    Kelly Clarkson's feud with a Brooklyn magic shop takes another dramatic turn as newly released surveillance footage raises fresh questions about her explosive confrontation over a $15,000 singing bird! On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy breaks down the latest developments in the Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play controversy, including the shop owner's claims of harassment and the viral video fueling the debate over who's telling the truth. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly injured in a prison fight, a horrifying Six Flags Goliath roller coaster tragedy raises serious amusement park safety concerns, and shocking 911 audio emerges from the reported botched execution of convicted killer Christa Pike. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Billy takes on Donald Trump and JD Vance's increasingly controversial campaign rhetoric, the political firestorms involving Ilhan Omar, Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico, Trump's Greenland ambitions, Russia sanctions, and Kimberly Guilfoyle's reported resignation as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Then, Russell Brand's sexual assault trial takes center stage as prosecutors outline disturbing allegations from six women, which Brand denies.   #KellyClarkson #Diddy #RussellBrand #DonaldTrump #BillyBush #HotMics #SixFlags #ChristaPike #Midterms2026 #BreakingNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Oct 13

    Selma Blair's Delta Flight Meltdown, Kelly Clarkson Feud & Ryan Reynolds' Leaked Texts

    Selma Blair's shocking Delta Airlines flight incident, Kelly Clarkson's explosive feud with a Brooklyn magic shop, and newly revealed Ryan Reynolds text messages in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni legal battle headline today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush. Billy breaks down the air traffic control audio describing the alleged injuries aboard Blair's flight, her arrest and assault charges, and her attorney's explanation involving multiple sclerosis and missed medication. Plus, Kelly Clarkson doubles down against Brooklyn's Art of Play after a dispute over a $15,000 mechanical bird, while Ryan Reynolds' private messages with It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover raise new questions about his Hollywood image. Billy also reacts to reports of the death of Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte and Bryan Cranston's emotional tribute, along with Donald Trump's latest Nobel Peace Prize controversy. Then, The Free Press writer Larissa Phillips joins Billy for an in-depth conversation about the Cornell 7 sexual assault allegations, the Chi Phi fraternity scandal, campus hookup culture, feminism, consent, and her provocative essay, "The Sexual Revolution Failed Jane Doe." As Cornell announces sweeping restrictions on fraternity parties, Billy and Larissa debate whether the sexual revolution has failed a generation and what parents should be teaching their children about relationships, personal responsibility, and sexual boundaries. It's celebrity news, Hollywood controversy, breaking headlines, true crime, and unfiltered cultural commentary on Hot Mics with Billy Bush.   #BillyBush #HotMics #SelmaBlair #DeltaAirlines #KellyClarkson #RyanReynolds #BlakeLively #Cornell7   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Oct 11

    Alan Jackson Joins Billy For An EXPLOSIVE Conversation About Karen Read, The Cornell 7 And More!

    Alan Jackson joins Billy Bush for an explosive, exclusive interview on Hot Mics, taking aim at New York Attorney General Letitia James and calling for her disqualification from the controversial Cornell University investigation. The high-profile criminal defense attorney, best known for defending Karen Read, explains why he believes James has already compromised her impartiality in the Cornell 7 case, breaks down the allegations against seven former fraternity members, and reveals what he believes went wrong with the original investigation. Jackson also weighs in on the latest developments involving Karen Read, Lindsay Clancy, Nick Reiner and the upcoming Frazier Boehm trial in Malibu. Plus, Billy examines the disturbing Cornell University assault allegations and the extraordinary story of Christa Pike, the Tennessee death row inmate whose case has renewed questions about capital punishment and lethal injection. It's a packed morning of true crime, courtroom controversy and exclusive legal insight on Hot Mics with Billy Bush.   #alanjackson #LetitiaJames #CornellUniversity #Cornell7 #KarenRead #ChristaPike #LindsayClancy #TrueCrime #BillyBush #HotMics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Billy Bush's often funny, always honest, quite ballsy digital show covering the American zeitgeist: sports, politics, entertainment, tech and pop culture. The mics are always hot — this time he knows they're on. Kalshi 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Sign up today to get $25 in bonuses when you trade $25: HOTMICS - http://kalshi.com/r/HOTMICS"

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