Chuck Liddell references 'Godfather 3' as he tells Bill Maher why he is never angry during a fight

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In an episode of 'Club Random with Bill Maher', Chuck Liddell, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, discussed how 'anger clouds judgment' and shared his experiences of getting punched in the face.

'Club Random with Bill Maher' is a podcast series featuring hour-long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests. The series is hosted by comedian and political commentator Bill Maher, who rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television.

Chuck Lindell shares his idea 'anger clouds judgment' 

The conversation between Bill Maher and Chuck Lindell involves Bill expressing satisfaction with a plan or role, possibly related to hosting a debate show saying, "I'm trying to start something".

They playfully acknowledge intelligence and remarked about not working for free. Moving on, Bill mentions, "Hey that's going to be a good job for me when I'm like 89 I could be like fight I can trade on my reputation for having a good debate show".

Maher then mentions having beef with others prompts a discussion on the idea of needing animosity to generate conflict, with Bill suggesting he could easily stir up debates.

In the conversation between Bill Maher and Chuck Lindell, Maher suggests that "one would need to hate someone to punch them in the face". But, Lindell humorously disagrees, stating that "enjoying punching doesn't require personal animosity."

The discussion shifts to Lindell's perspective that 'anger clouds judgment', making it difficult to think clearly and make sound decisions with Maher referencing a quote from 'The Godfather 3'.

Lindell expresses a desire for Francis Ford Coppola to appear on the show to discuss the underrated greatness of 'Godfather 3', countering opinions that deny its status as a great movie.

Chuck Lindell reveals he 'remains calm during fights' 

The conversation also touched on various other topics, including the joy of having children, Bill's love of Sylvester Stallone, Chuck's rise to fame, Conor McGregor's notoriety, the limits of trash-talking, and Chuck's natural comic timing.

The conversation continues with Lindell acknowledging that 'The Godfather 3' may not be as great as the other two, but Maher expresses his love for it nonetheless. Lindell agrees, considering it a great movie.

They discuss a memorable line from the movie, where Michael Corleone advises against getting angry as it clouds judgment. Lindell reveals that he "remains calm during fights, aiming to end them quickly" without harboring hatred.

The discussion provides insights into Liddell's personal experiences and perspectives, offering a unique glimpse into the world of a professional fighter and actor.

The episode is available on various platforms, including Podbay, Podchaser, Audible, and YouTube.