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Actual Friends

Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Russell Brand, Jillian Michaels

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 60

Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, & Russell Brand talk all things personal and political. New episode drops every Friday at 3 pm ET.

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Dave’s Real Experience in Israel, Sage Takes on Fairness in Sports, Russell Defends Free Speech

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, June 6, 2025 • Duration 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

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Dave Meets Orbán in Hungary, Sage Slams SF’s “Equity Grading,” Roseanne Confronts Antisemitism

Saturday, May 31, 2025 • Duration 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

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Russell Exposes Biden’s Cancer, Emily vs South Africa, Dave on Miami Flip, Sage Highlights Jennings

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, May 23, 2025 • Duration 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

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, May 16, 2025 • Duration 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----------

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Dave Spars w/ Biden, Sage Gets Engaged, Russell Responds to Allegations, & Jillian Goes on Rogan

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, May 9, 2025 • Duration 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

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, June 13, 2025 • Duration 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!
00:00 Intro
07:16 Greta Thunberg's Activism
16:05 Simone Biles vs. Riley Gaines Debate
22:53 Centralized Authority and Cultural Sanctification
25:23 Trump vs. Musk: The Feud
30:15 Los Angeles: Chaos and Deportations
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HEATED DEBATE: Russell, Sage, & Dave debate Tucker Carlson, Iran, Caitlan Clark, Whoopi & MORE!

Season 1 · Episode 7

Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 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

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UNCENSORED: Dave, Sage & Russell React to NYC’s Socialist Rise, Trump’s F-Bomb, AI Lies & More

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, June 27, 2025 • Duration 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.

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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

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Elon Musk Dividing MAGA, Charlize Theron's ‘Call Her Daddy’ Controversy & Love Island Scandal

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, July 11, 2025 • Duration 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.

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Shane Gillis Torches ESPYs Crowd with Jokes He Couldn’t Make Last Year

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 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.

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