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Club Random with Bill Maher · June 8, 2026 · 1h 33m

Jeff Dunham | Club Random with Bill Maher

Bill Maher and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, the world's most successful ventriloquist and one of the highest-grossing comedians, trade stories about their Johnny Carson debuts and decades on the road. They discuss the strange realities of show business, Dunham's experience performing the same act in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, and the cultural shifts that have transformed comedy. The conversation touches on Gen Z's communication habits, the erosion of common sense, and the lack of respect for prop comedians.

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Highlights

Ventriloquism Across Cultures
Jeff Dunham describes performing the same comedy act in culturally distinct places like Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv.
Prop Comedy Stigma
Dunham and Maher discuss the lack of respect for comedians who use props, puppets, or ventriloquism, despite the technical skill required.
Gen Z Capital Letter Aversion
The hosts note that Gen Z tends to avoid capital letters in written communication, marking a generational shift in language norms.
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