Hot Mics with Billy Bush

Emmy winner Julie Bowen joins Hot Mics!

How did Happy Gilmore 2 finally happen, 20 years later? What was Julie’s son’s reaction when he heard the news? Plus, her favorite Modern Family moment revealed! Julie also helps Billy break down this year’s Emmy nominations—the surprises, the snubs, and what it all says about TV right now.

Then:

• Trump’s latest comments on Epstein

• The Obamas—are the marriage rumors true? Hear from them in their own words.

🎧 A packed episode with laughs, insights, and headlines you won’t want to miss.

Exclusive! William Read, father of Karen Read, joins Hot Mics for his first in-depth interview.
What is life like inside the Read family home now? What were Karen’s darkest moments—and what did her father say to help her through? Did he ever doubt her victory? And what message does he have for the Canton Police Departmentnow?

Then, Daryn Carp returns to break down the Love Island finale—did the right couple win? Why has the show dominated summer TV? We dive into the good, the bad, and the messy.

🎧 Don’t miss this powerful and packed episode.

Live from Maine! Billy is joined by two big guests:

🏊‍♂️ Olympic legend Ryan Lochte opens up like never before—his near-death car crash, the infamous 2016 Rio Olympics scandal, and how it all affected his life. Hear what really happened in the interview that aired just moments after Ryan was held at gunpoint—and how both he and Billy feel about how the media handled it.

💔🔥 Then, pop culture expert Daryn Carp breaks down the Love Island finale and why this season has taken over summer.

Plus, Pam Bondi's Epstein response has tongues twisted—but what’s really going on? And why haven’t more Epstein docs surfaced under the current administration?

Hot Mics comes at you today from Maine, where Billy has been enjoying the summer holiday... But topics at hand-- How do we fix Texas? How do we help the flood victims? And will a third party fix America? Mark Cuban joins Hot Mics. From politics... to sports- Why did he sell off a portion of the Dallas Mavericks? Should the NBA season be shorter? Then, Charlize Theron's big and much younger reveal. Billy's been holding on this while away. We want to hear your reactions and thoughts! So joins us in the conversation.

Do you wake up feeling like a 6 out of 10—low energy, foggy, stuck?

It might be your relationship with alcohol—not addiction, but a quiet influence that’s holding you back. Author and performance coach James Swanwick (Clear) joins Billy to explore how to rethink drinking, boost energy, and live with more purpose.

Topics include:

• How alcohol compromises your clarity (without you realizing it)

• Why drinking ≠ fun—and how to break that mental link

• What a “Smiling Assassin” is—and how to spot one

• The worst alcohol for your brain

• How “high achievers” are rewiring their lives to go alcohol-free (and loving it)

In this Hot Mics Special, we go deep on Artificial Intelligence—the excitement, the fear, and the fast-approaching future.

Will AI take your job—or make it easier?
Will humans stop procreating… and start falling in love with AI?
Which countries will lead the AI revolution?
And most importantly—are you ready?

Matt Britton, author of Generation AI, joins Billy to tackle the big questions shaping society, work, relationships, and identity in the age of AI.

🎧 A must-listen for anyone curious—or concerned—about what’s next.

Why was Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively suddenly dismissed? Famed criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos joins Hot Mics with insider perspective—and what it means for both sides.

Then:

• The Karen Read trial nears a turning point. The defense is ready to rest, and a retired Canton Police Sergeant, who was on the ground today, returns to Hot Mics—he’s fired up and says nothing from the prosecution adds up.

• Veteran journalist Terry Moran is out at ABC News—Billy unpacks the surprising exit with unique behind-the-scenes insight.

• Plus, Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything! gets personal this week…

Blake Lively scores a legal win—Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit is dismissed. Why now, and what does it mean going forward?

Plus:

• Karen Read’s defense gears up for a finish—Attorney Melanie Little joins Billy with the latest courtroom developments.

• Peter Doocy saw it all go down—he joins live to unpack the Trump vs. Elon fallout from inside the White House press room.

And in Hot Mics Hot Takes:

• Troubling Jared Leto revelations

• The new faces of tennis—are they winning the right way, and why do we love them?

🎧 Listen now and get the full breakdown.

A major turn in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga—has the judge’s ruling in favor of Baldoni changed everything? Meanwhile, the Diddy case takes a darker turn with allegations he dangled a woman over a balcony. Will 50 Cent’s vocal disapproval sway public opinion?

Also in this episode:

• Kylie Jenner shares her body secrets

• Tinder’s platinum filter—does Billy make the cut?

• And actor Josh Duhamel joins Billy to talk about his Ransom Canyon role on Netflix, his love life, marriage, and what it means to be a man today. (Spoiler: Does his wife approve of those steamy scenes?)

🎯 Plus, more Hot Mics fire throughout.

Is the prosecution’s key witness in the Karen Read trial a total fraud? Billy brings on a guest who has tracked every twist to unpack the truth. Then—do the Chrisleys still know best? We break down why The Don really set them free.

Plus:

• Diddy drama escalates: Molotov cocktails, threats, and East River dump talk?!

• And in Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything—Billy finally opens up about his time at NBC… and what he really thinks of Al Roker.

Kim Kardashian’s robbers get no extra time—fair or outrageous? Billy breaks down the court ruling and its impact. Plus, Kris Jenner’s new face stuns, and Bill Belichick’s walk of shame makes headlines—but Billy’s biggest takeaway may surprise you.

Then, actress Rumer Willis opens up about lessons from her mom Demi Moore, her dad Bruce Willis’s health, and her powerful new film “Trail of Vengeance.”

Exclusive! Never-before-seen text messages in the Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni saga—Billy breaks down the major players on both sides and what these messages reveal. Then, for the first time in 8 years, Harvey Weinstein speaks out: Did he pass a lie detector test? Why haven’t his accusers taken one? And what are his unfiltered thoughts on Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Judd?

Plus:

• Who is “The Punisher” and what’s his role in the Diddy case?

• Jake Tapper walks into Megyn Kelly’s lion’s den—did he survive?

• And what kind of “Original Sin” is going on here, really?

New details in the Diddy trial—does he still have a shot at redemption? CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister has been in court every day and joins us live. Then, what’s really going on between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift? Are Taylor’s denials holding up? Pop culture insider Zack Peter (@justplainzack, No Filter) breaks it all down. And he’s fed up with L.A.’s homeless crisis and post-fire recovery—billionaire developer Rick Caruso joins to talk politics, policy, and why he just might run for governor.

Plus, in Hot Mics Hot Takes:

• Bruce Springsteen vs. The Don

• The Kevin Spacey rehab tour

• And—should Tom Cruise still be running from explosions at 100?

Explosive legal battles take center stage on Hot Mics:

• Mark Geragos, attorney for the Menendez Brothers, joins with major developments in their resentencing—and he faces off (indirectly) with L.A. DA Nathan Hochman.

• The Karen Read trial ramps up—her close friend Nick Rocco joins with exclusive insight.

• Celebrity justice overload: Updates on Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery trial, the chaos of Diddy’s court drama in NYC, and a new twist in Blake vs. Baldoni.

• Finally, Kelsey Grammer opens up on the 50-year mystery behind his sister’s murder—and what he uncovered while writing his new book.

The Menendez brothers are getting a rare shot at freedom—what’s changed, and do they stand a chance? L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins to break it all down. Plus, is Blake Lively about to lose her bond with Taylor Swift? Will she apologize—or double down? In Hot Mics Hot Takes, Billy unpacks the latest in the Blake/Baldoni saga. And actor Will Arnett stops by to talk about working with Bradley Cooper, the rise of SmartLess, and why comedy still matters.

Billy takes on the rise of the “woke right”—and how it’s crossing into in-your-face racism. Then, after weeks of headlines, Billy finally watches Blake Lively in Another Simple Favor… how does she hold up, and is public opinion shifting in her favor?

Also:

• A stalker crashes into Jennifer Aniston’s home gate—Billy speaks with a childhood friend of the suspect.

• Karen Read’s explosive voicemails surface… and we’re keeping up with Karen as Boston Herald crime reporter Flint McColgan joins with the latest.

• Dolph Lundgren and Pastor Marty Merritt drop in for big conversations on culture, redemption, and more.

Guests: Joel Souza, Director of 'Rust,' & Teddi Mellencamp.

Would he speak with Alec Baldwin again? Director Joel Souza talks everything about that day on the set of "Rust"... and what has followed till now. Plus, has Harry been wronged by his Royal Family? And... is the same thing breaking up the Beckham's? Teddi Mellencamp joins "Hot Mics" for "Hot Takes"... Plus, Billy's big announcement.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were out again last night — are they using public affection to shift the narrative against Justin Baldoni? Meghan Markle and Donald Trump... two headline-making interviews — but which one is more cringeworthy? Plus, in Hot Mics Hot Takes: is White Lotus star Walton Goggins America’s newest sex symbol? And the pickleball craze continues! Director Ashley Underwood joins to talk about her new documentary and why the sport is taking over the country.

When a social media unfollow actually matters—Travis Kelce has unfollowed Ryan Reynolds, and it could spell trouble for Blake Lively’s image battle. Then, was Shedeur Sanders disrespected in the NFL Draft? Falling from a top pick to Round 5 has everyone asking: is Deion Sanders partly to blame?

Plus:

• A national prank goes wrong—who's responsible?

• The Shannon Sharpe controversy—has ESPN handled this mess the right way? Jemele Hill joins Billy live to break it all down.

• Aidan "Turtle Boy" Kearney returns with the latest inside scoop from the Karen Read retrial—what’s happening behind the scenes in Canton?