Winston Marshall | Club Random

Club Random with Bill Maher

Club Random

Film Interviews, Tv & Film, Comedy

4.2 • 3.5K Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2025

⏱️ 125 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, Bill sits down with musician, podcaster and one-time Mumford & Sons banjoist Winston Marshall. The two reflect on Winston’s departure from the band following a social media firestorm over a controversial book endorsement, how that ordeal exposed the intense pressures of “cancel culture” within the music world and why Winston ultimately decided to speak his mind despite the fallout. They dig into England’s shifting cultural landscape, the rise of political correctness in both the UK and America, what it’s like to navigate taboo topics in today’s hyper-partisan climate, Bill’s own battle with early 2000s cancellations, the nuance of “platforming” divisive guests in media, and how comedic irreverence can serve as a release valve against excessive wokeness. They also touch on London’s changing face, the lure of extremist ideologies, the importance of honest dialogue across the political spectrum and much more. Follow Club Random on IG: @ClubRandomPodcast Follow Bill on IG: @BillMaher Go to https://www.ffrf.us/freedom or text "CLUB" to 511511 and become a member today Go to https://zbiotics.com/RANDOM and use RANDOM at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/random #rulapod #ad Go to https://www.skechers.com/clubrandom or use code Random for 20% off your first pair of Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Spring Savings Event. And use Promo Code BILL at checkout for an extra $30 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Watch Club Random on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ClubRandomYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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