Charlie Kirk – Life, Loss & Legacy: Where Do We Go From Here?
In this deeply reflective episode, Billy takes a closer look at Charlie Kirk’s life—his words, his actions, and the complex legacy he leaves behind.
How did we get here? How do we reconcile the parts of Charlie’s beliefs we admired with the parts we didn’t? And how do we begin to understand the motives of his killer?
This episode is a thought-provoking and emotional journey, focused on healing and finding a path forward. Join Billy for an honest conversation about grief, division, and what comes next—and share your thoughts as we process it together.
Guest: Ted McGinley – Actor, Shrinking, Happy Days, The Love Boat
Is Hooters still hot—or is it time to hang up the orange shorts? Billy dives into the restaurant chain’s rebrand and whether the wings still outweigh the rest.
Then, it’s Emmy weekend! Which of your favorite binge-worthy shows will take home gold? Billy breaks down the nominees, the snubs, and the shows everyone will be talking about Monday morning.
Plus, a heartfelt sit-down with the legendary Ted McGinley. From his early days on Happy Days and The Love Boat to his current role on Shrinking, Ted has worked with Hollywood icons—and shares the stories behind it all. But it’s when he opens up about the love of his life that things get truly emotional.
Pop culture, predictions, and a powerful conversation—only on Hot Mics with Billy Bush.
Meghan Markle left England, came to the U.S., and built multiple multi-million-dollar companies—but do we really buy what she’s selling? Billy dives into Meghan’s brand and what it all means.
Plus, Blake Lively is going after someone to protect her own brand—but is it truly necessary? Then, wild new revelations about Charlie Sheen surface, and Billy has his own Charlie stories to spill.
And finally, a powerful comeback story: how a small company rebuilt from scratch after losing everything in last January’s devastating LA fires.
Royal intrigue, Hollywood drama, and true resilience—all in one episode of Hot Mics with Billy Bush.
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Karen Read’s First-Ever Hot Mics Appearance to Talk What’s Next!
Guests: Karen Read, Bill Read, and the Read Family
It’s a Karen Read Special you don’t want to miss! Billy dives deep into the latest surrounding Karen Read, starting with her recent interview with Howie Carr—until everything takes a surprise turn.
First, Billy sits down with Karen’s dad, Bill Read, for an emotional conversation about Karen’s summer, the looming possibility of new lawsuits, and how the family has been coping. Then, Karen’s mom pops in to share stories about her daughter—including Karen’s favorite home-cooked meals.
And just when you think it couldn’t get better… Karen herself jumps on the mic to talk about her state of mind, what’s next in her fight, and where the story goes from here.
Family, truth, and a few surprises—only on Hot Mics with Billy Bush.
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Psychic Medium Helps Solve Unsolved Murders!
What happens when a world-renowned psychic medium teams up with the FBI? John Edward and Robert Hilland became an unlikely crime-solving duo, tackling cases that left others stumped. From multiple missing wives to a man lost at sea to weapons landing in the wrong hands—John’s visions proved chillingly accurate and surprisingly useful.
Billy gets them to break down the real missing persons and murder investigations detailed in their book Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent’s Search for Hope and Justice.
"Hot Mics with Billy Bush" - a talk show dominating the American Zeitgeist - sports, politics, entertainment, tech and pop culture, helmed by the deeply experienced and now totally unbridled perspective of a man whose seen the top of the mountain and the belly of the beast, Billy Bush. Funny, honest, provocative, engaging on every emotional level, the show will feature A-list stars from Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Larry David to politicians both loathed and loved but shaping our world today to sports icons on and off the field. With a rolodex built over 24 years and filled with the who's who from all all parts of culture, the reach is unmatched. "Hot Mics with Billy Bush" sits at the point of the cultural pulse of America. Listen live Mondays and Wednesdays at 5pm Eastern / 2pm Pacific on TuneIn.
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