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Club Random with Bill Maher · March 30, 2026 · 1h 24m

Rob Riggle | Club Random with Bill Maher

Bill Maher sits down with Rob Riggle for a wide-ranging conversation covering Riggle's time in the Marine Corps, the nature of courage, capitalism vs. communism, marriage and divorce, golf, and the uncomfortable truth about power. Riggle shares how joining the Marines at 19 built his confidence and taught him to find humor even in tough situations. The two also debate marriage, love, and why it's still worth it, before lightening the mood with golf rules and a cynical take on who really ends up in charge.

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Highlights

Marine Corps Confidence Building
Riggle explains how joining the Marines at 19 reshaped his confidence and ability to find humor even in difficult circumstances.
Physical vs. Moral Courage
Riggle discusses the real difference between physical courage and moral courage.
Golf and the 'Riggle Room'
Riggle, drawing on his experience dating a pro, breaks down golf's rules and reveals there’s always a little leeway — what they call 'Riggle room.'

Editorial

Love Matters Despite the Odds
Riggle and Maher reflect on marriage and divorce, concluding that love still matters even when long-term relationships frequently fail.
Power Is About Getting Away With It
Maher and Riggle discuss how the people with the most power aren't always the smartest; they’ve simply figured out what they can get away with.

Misc

Rob Riggle dated a professional golfer, which gave him unique insight into the sport's honor code.
The duo coined the phrase 'Riggle room' for bending the rules in golf, suggesting that even strict systems have loopholes.
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