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| Dave’s Real Experience in Israel, Sage Takes on Fairness in Sports, Russell Defends Free Speech | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:43:30 | |
Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Russell Brand of the Actual Friends podcast take on a wild week around the world; Dave reports from (yes, really) a former Israeli Prime Minister’s bomb shelter after a whirlwind tour of Jerusalem; Sage breaks down the latest sports chaos as Trump threatens fines over trans athletes; Russell phones in from his trusty iPad to talk free speech, cancel culture, and why telling the truth isn’t a crime. 00:00 Intro01:36 Dave’s Adventures in Israel08:39 Russell Brand Joins the Conversation17:40 Discussion on Media and Politics22:15 The Media’s Portrayal and Accountability26:19 Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports35:16 Free Speech and Political Hypocrisy ---------- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS:@actualfriends@RubinReport@TheSageSteeleShow@RussellBrand FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS:https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/sagesteele---------- | |||
| Dave Meets Orbán in Hungary, Sage Slams SF’s “Equity Grading,” Roseanne Confronts Antisemitism | 31 May 2025 | 00:43:10 | |
Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and guest host Roseanne Barr of the Actual Friends podcast talk about what stood out about Prime Minister Orbán’s leadership and why Budapest feels like a city that gets it right; the latest chaos in San Francisco: a paused grading policy that would have let students pass with scores as low as 21%, and the growing financial collapse of Pride events across the country; rising antisemitism and university response, and more! Russell will have a lot to cover with us next week; stay subscribed so you don't miss it. 00:00 Introduction and Missing Guest 03:56 Dave's Adventures in Budapest 15:51 San Francisco's Grading for Equity Controversy 20:00 The Consequences of Lowering Standards 25:46 Pride Month and Corporate Reactions 26:48 Roseanne's Perspective on LGBTQ+ Issues 30:59 Concerns About Antisemitism and Communism 40:38 The Self-Correction of Intelligence ---------- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele ---------- FOLLOW THE GUEST https://x.com/therealroseanne | |||
| Russell Exposes Biden’s Cancer, Emily vs South Africa, Dave on Miami Flip, Sage Highlights Jennings | 23 May 2025 | 01:07:20 | |
Russell Brand, guest host Emily Wilson (in for Jillian Michaels), Dave Rubin, and Sage Steele of the "Actual Friends" podcast talk about Biden’s cancer diagnosis; the 2022 video footage of Biden previously saying he had cancer; Joe Scarborough admitting he was wrong about Biden (but not saying he was sorry about it all); Trump confronting the South African President about the "white genocide"; the Republican voter registration lead in Miami-Dade County; Megyn Kelly ripping into Jake Tapper for hiding Biden's condition; Scott Jennings dominating CNN and providing real feedback; sports teams actually going to the White House, and much more! Tune in next week to find out why Jillian was out… Hint: MAHA. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Biden's Health and Media Coverage 07:46 Political and Human Aspects 18:30 South Africa and Racial Tensions 33:23 Florida: A Beacon of Freedom 36:38 Miami-Dade Turns Red 38:56 Austin's Homeless Crisis 41:36 California's Political Landscape 57:47 Scott Jennings: A Voice of Reason on CNN 01:02:59 Sports and Politics: A White House Tradition
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| Sage Reveals Trump's Wins, Russell on Kanye West, Jillian v Big Pharma, & Dave Calls Out Jake Tapper | 16 May 2025 | 01:11:33 | |
Sage Steele, Russell Brand, Jillian Michaels, and Dave Rubin of the "Actual Friends" podcast talk about Trump's massive and unprecedented accomplishments in his first 100 days in office; Sage's 3 year anniversary after getting hit in the face by a golf ball at the 2022 PGA Tour and during her lawsuit against Disney; The viral video of French President Emanuel Macron and United Kingdom Prime Minster Keir Starmer hiding a baggie that looks like cocaine; The debate behind Kanye West's controversial new song and album; Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort to reduce prescription drug prices by 80%; The debate surrounding Trump's decision to nominate Casey Means as Surgeon General of the United States; Jake Tapper's new and hypocritical book release about Biden's fragility and cognitive decline called Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, It’s Cover-up, & His Disastrous Choice To Run Again; A look at past moments when Jake Tapper was running cover for Joe Biden; Dave reuniting with Roseanne Barr this week after not seeing her for nearly ten years and much more! 0:00 Intro 0:34 Dave Reunites with Roseanne Barr 6:41 Sage's Crazy Anniversary9:53 Trump's First 100 Days21:58 Emanuel Macron & Coke 34:28 Kanye West's New Hitler Song45:31 Trump & RFK Drug Prices54:44 Casey Means Debate55:58 Jake Tapper's Book on Biden ----------SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand @JillianMichaels FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVEhttps://x.com/RubinReporthttps://x.com/sagesteelehttps://x.com/JillianMichaels---------- | |||
| Dave Spars w/ Biden, Sage Gets Engaged, Russell Responds to Allegations, & Jillian Goes on Rogan | 09 May 2025 | 01:33:40 | |
Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Russell Brand, and Jillian Michaels of the "Actual Friends" podcast talk about Joe Biden's first television appearance since leaving office; Dave's speech at the University of Delaware's Biden School of Public Policy and Administration and his fight with a University Professor; Jasmine Crockett skipping the line at the airport; Bernie Sanders' defense of flying private; Sage recently getting engaged and finding love; Sage moving her daughter out of college after graduating; Disney building a new theme park in Abu Dhabi; Massive protests at San Fransisco State University over Riley Gaines and Charlie Kirk; Russell being a Christian for over one year now; Russell Responding to the UK Government's Political Persecution of Him; The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's horrific cover up of gangs across the country; Jillian's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience; Donald Trumps new executive order protecting Americans against Gain-of-Function Research; Jillian's spat with Chelsea Clinton on X and Donald Trump's ban on trans individuals from joining the military. Also, Jillian came out to Russell. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro2:25 About Us 8:25 Joe Biden Returns 13:20 Dave's Debate at the Biden School of Public Policy 22:05 Jasmine Crockett Skips the Line 23:41 Bernie Sanders Flying Private 28:19 Sage Gets Engaged!32:21 Sage's Daughter Graduates College40:30 Disney's New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi 47:00 Protests Against Riley Gaines 55:14 Russell Reflects on his Baptism 1:00:20 Russell Responds to Allegations 1:06:05 Jillian on Joe Rogan 1:14:00 Trump's EO on Gain-of-Function 1:21:04 Jillian vs Chelsea Clinton1:24:44 Trans Ban in Military ----------SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand @JillianMichaels FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVEhttps://x.com/RubinReporthttps://x.com/sagesteelehttps://x.com/JillianMichaels---------- | |||
| Russell Exposes Media Spin on Greta Thunberg & Viral Apologies, Dave Dissects LA Riots & Unrest | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:48:18 | |
Russell Brand and Dave Rubin of the Actual Friends podcast take on a wild week around the world; Russell tunes in from Nashville to break down media spin on Greta Thunberg’s deportation, Simone Biles’s clash with Riley Gaines, and Elon Musk’s apology to Trump; Dave shares his thoughts on the not-so-peaceful Los Angeles as riots flare, outlines a path to calm, and shares how to keep your family safe. More Friends will be on NEXT WEEK so don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! | |||
| HEATED DEBATE: Russell, Sage, & Dave debate Tucker Carlson, Iran, Caitlan Clark, Whoopi & MORE! | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:58:45 | |
Sage Steele, Russell Brand, and Dave Rubin of the "Actual Friends" podcast debate about Tucker Carlson taking opposition with President Donald Trump and his potential engagement with the Iran-Israel war, Tucker Carlson's hostile interview with US Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz; These Actual Friends also talk about Whoopi Goldberg's insane comments on the view, Caitlan Clark superstardom in the WNBA coupled with controversy surrounding her and other players as pertains to race and gender; Mark Ruffalo's bizarre comments surround the Los Angeles anti-ICE and pro-illegal immigration riots and much more! Make sure to grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacsJpSkaYYTAXdJLNNVYjyNawJqXPT9TQKmwsYeNVPO4hv9gcg3VgzvG2BGUg_aem_1rQIhXPKiBJghp2zTxZ4IA 0:00 Intro 6:22 Iran-Israel War Debate7:20 Tucker vs Trump Debate15:14 Tucker vs Ted Cruz Debate 28:18 Whoopi Goldberg on Black People 37:05 Caitlan Clark Controversy47:06 Mark Ruffalo & LA Riots | |||
| UNCENSORED: Dave, Sage & Russell React to NYC’s Socialist Rise, Trump’s F-Bomb, AI Lies & More | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:38:08 | |
Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Russell Brand of the Actual Friends podcast react to Trump’s viral F-bomb during the Israel-Iran ceasefire and debate when presidential profanity goes too far; discuss Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral primary win and what it means for cities, populism, and Jewish voters; break down the spread of fake AI war footage and how online information is eroding public trust; reflect on decentralization, community, and how the digital future might send us back to our roots; and close with Florida jokes, “freedom tax” ideas, and a story about meeting Sylvester Stallone. What are your thoughts on Russell's swim trunks? We think they're great. 0:00 Intro 1:44 Wedding Preparations and Fashion Debate 4:50 Trump’s F-Bomb and Political Commentary 18:45 Urban vs. Rural: Diverging Futures 19:42 Radical Politics and Jewish Exodus 21:34 The Illusion of Free Programs 26:03 AI, Trust, and Future Realities ____ SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand ____ FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele ____ Grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0... | |||
| Elon Musk Dividing MAGA, Charlize Theron's ‘Call Her Daddy’ Controversy & Love Island Scandal | 11 Jul 2025 | 01:12:07 | |
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Russell Brand talk about Elon Musk announcing the America Party, after denouncing both political parties for not representing the people after Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill; if cancel culture is making a comeback after “Love Island USA’s” latest controversial move of kicking Cierra Ortega off the show as old racist social media posts were resurfaced; Donald Trump mocking the presses obsession with Jeffrey Epstein after Pam Bondi announced that he did not leave behind a client list; Charlize Theron coming under fire for telling “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper why she’s proud of her recent one night stand with a 26-year old; ICE agents being attacked at the Prairieland Detention Facility; Dr. Christina B. Propst losing her job as a pediatrician for mocking people who dies during the recent Texas floods; Oasis founders Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher finally patching it up for their first reunion tour date in Cardiff; and much more. #ActualFriends #ElonMusk #DaveRubin #RussellBrand #SageSteele #loveisland #charlizetheron #alexcooper #oasis #texasfloods ____ SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand ____ FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele ____ Grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0... | |||
| Shane Gillis Torches ESPYs Crowd with Jokes He Couldn’t Make Last Year | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:47:02 | |
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele and Dave Rubin talk about Shane Gillis dividing and outraging the crowd at the 2025 ESPY Awards, where he brutally roasted Caitlin Clark and the WNBA; CNN’s profile on an immigrant family choosing to self-deport to Mexico to avoid getting swept up in Donald Trump’s mass deportation ICE raids; Rep. Maria Salazar outraging Republicans by co-sponsoring the Dignity Act to give amnesty to working illegal immigrants who have been in America for years; Brett Cooper explaining to Fox News’ Dana Perino why the Democratic Party is accidentally getting its younger voters to turn against the establishment leadership of the party; Stephen Miller telling Fox News’ Will Cain how the rhetoric of Democrats like Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass is partially responsible for the dramatic rise in attacks on ICE agents; and much more. | |||
| Company’s Must-See Ad May Be the Official Death of Woke | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:45:27 | |
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about how Sydney Sweeney’s new controversial ad campaign for American Eagle jeans caused an immediate rise in the value of American Eagle and may be the nail in the coffin for woke ads from major corporations; Zohran Mamdani’s past tweets about eliminating specific units of the NYPD and his support for defunding the police coming back to haunt him after he tried to show support for the NYPD after Shane Tamura murdered officer Didarul Islam during the midtown mass shooting; President Trump enlisting the help of professional athletes like Bryson DeChambeau, Harrison Butker and Lawrence Taylor to promote the return of the presidential fitness test to combat childhood obesity; and much more. | |||
| The Real Reason Colbert Was Canceled, Why Hulk Hogan Mattered & Obama Scandal | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:54:07 | |
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Russell Brand talk about the death of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan; the New York Post getting the scoop on the real reason why “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” was canceled by CBS and Paramount; Trey Parker and Matt Stone announcing South Park’s massive new streaming deal with Paramount; US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard exposing the smoking gun and the ugly details of how Barack Obama led an effort to ignore conflicting intelligence to create and push the Russia collusion hoax to undermine the presidency of Donald Trump; the Olympics making an unexpected shock announcement about the participation of trans women in women’s sports; and much more. | |||
| Major Company Just Repeated Bud Light’s Woke Mistake | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:50:38 | |
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele and Russell Brand talk about whether it is insulting to the female customers of Ulta Beauty to be recreating Bud Light’s Dylan Mulvaney error by having “Queer Eye’s” Jonathan Van Ness create a line of beauty products for them; if Russell will tell his daughters about his dark promiscuous past; the brutal reality of unrealistic male and female beauty standards; what Russell will be wearing to Sage’s wedding; and much more. 00:00 Intro 04:20 Beauty Standards and Media Pressure 25:33 Should we boycott Ulta? 28:52 Consumerism and Cultural Commentary 46:43 A Prayer for Love and Unity #ActualFriends #jonathanvanness #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #SageSteele #ulta #budlight #dylanmulvaney #beautyproducts #beautystandards #wedding #queereye #girldad ____ SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand ____ FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele ____ Grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0... | |||
| President Trump Takes Charge of D.C. Police and Considers Weed Law Change | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:45:15 | |
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele and Russell Brand talk about President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to address Washington D.C.'s escalating crime rates; the broader issues of political polarization, government control, and national decline; the potential reclassification of marijuana from schedule one to schedule three and the larger implications of drug legalization; the role of faith in Russell's recovery journey; and much more. 00:00 START 05:51 Discussion on Crime Rates and Law Enforcement in DC 08:49 Militarization of Police and Authoritarianism 24:18 Upcoming Changes in Marijuana Legislation 29:28 Government's Role in Drug Regulation 33:06 The Case for Legalizing All Drugs 34:00 Personal Reflections on Drug Use and Recovery #ActualFriends #RussellBrand #SageSteele #DonaldTrump #NationalGuard #WashingtonDC #CrimeRates #MarijuanaLegalization #CannabisReform #FaithAndRecovery #AddictionRecovery ____ SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand ____ FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele | |||
| It Just Got Worse for Cracker Barrel’s CEO as Woke Move Backfires | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:52:46 | |
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele and Russell Brand talk about Cracker Barrel’s CEO Julie Felss Masino facing calls for her resignation after her disastrous move to rebrand the restaurant chain with a new Cracker Barrel logo without Uncle Herschel which is causing the stock price to collapse; President Trump’s latest executive order “Prosecuting Burning Of The American Flag” which would prohibit the burning of the American flag despite the Supreme Court’s previous ruling about its constitutionality; what Swifties overlooked in Taylor Swift’s announcement of her engagement to Travis Kelce; and much more. 00:00 04:53 Cracker Barrel Branding and Logos 12:40 Flag Burning and Free Speech 26:54 The Role of Government and Authority 33:37 Taylor Swift and Relationship Dynamics 40:05 Navigating Hollywood and Personal Integrity #ActualFriends #crackerbarrel #RussellBrand #SageSteele #juliefelssmasino #UncleHerschel #flagburning #executiveorder #americanflag #supremecourt #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #Swifties --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele | |||
| Is UK Doomed? Sage Steele Wedding Details & Dave Rubin’s Secret Vacation Details Revealed | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:46:48 | |
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Russell Brand talk about Dave’s secret off-the-grid vacation details; Sage’s upcoming wedding; the benefits of a digital detox; how “V for Vendetta” accurately depicted government’s real goals; why government programs meant to help the less fortunate often backfire and create dangerous dependencies; Russell’s recent conversation with Tommy Robinson and the current state of the UK’s political decline; and much more.00:00 07:00 Sage's Wedding Preparations 15:19 Russell's Travel Plans 17:51 Current Events and Media Reactions 20:34 Dave's Vacation Reflections and Personal Growth 32:46 Political Landscape and Free Speech#ActualFriends #tommyrobinson #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #SageSteele #wedding #vacation #digitaldetox #VforVendetta #UKpolitics---SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS:@actualfriends@RubinReport@TheSageSteeleShow@RussellBrand---FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS:https://x.com/ActualFriendsVEhttps://x.com/RubinReporthttps://x.com/sagesteele | |||