WTF With Marc Maron

Comedian Marc Maron is tackling the most complex philosophical question of our day - WTF? He'll get to the bottom of it with help from comedian friends, celebrity guests and the voices in his own head.

Latest Episodes

  • Episode 320 - Gilbert Gottfried

    Released 10.01.12

    Gilbert Gottfried and Marc engage in some honest-to-goodness kvetching about Gilbert's aloofness with his stand-up peers, his ill-fated year on SNL and the jokes that got him in trouble with corporate overlords.

  • Episode 319 - Loren Bouchard

    Released 09.28.12

    Bob's Burgers creator Loren Bouchard had a penchant for drawing but a distaste for school. Fortunately a former teacher saw something in him and Loren tells Marc how that relationship put him on a path to produce his first animated TV show.

  • Episode 318 - Coop

    Released 09.26.12

    Artist Chris Cooper, known as Coop, joins Marc in the garage for a discussion about hot rods, Satanism, zines, cartooning and the many dark places that inspire art.

  • Episode 317 - Kerri Kenney-Silver

    Released 09.24.12

    Kerri Kenney-Silver discusses her roles in the classic comedy ensembles of The State, Viva Variety and Reno 911.

  • Episode 316 - Jim Rash

    Released 09.20.12

    Academy Award winner Jim Rash tells Marc how he developed the backstory for his Community character, Dean Pelton, and how his own biological backstory is mostly a mystery to him.

  • Episode 315 - Key and Peele

    Released 09.17.12

    Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele leave their characters behind (for the most part) and tell Marc about the men behind the popular sketch comedy series.

  • Episode 314 - Kliph Nesteroff

    Released 09.13.12

    Kliph Nesteroff is a tireless chronicler of classic comedy. He joins Marc in the garage to talk about some of the most memorable stories he reported on for WFMU's Beware of the Blog.

  • Episode 313 - Andrew W.K.

    Released 09.10.12

    Andrew W.K. makes intensely joyful music and Marc finds out first-hand that Andrew W.K. is an intensely joyful guy.

  • Episode 312 - Nate Bargatze

    Released 09.07.12

    The South rises again in Marc Maron's garage. Comedian Nate Bargatze talks about his upbringing as the son of a magician and the many jobs he plans to fall back on if this comedy thing doesn't work out.

  • Episode 311 - Mike Doughty

    Released 09.05.12

    Mike Doughty jams in the garage with Marc, but not before talking about the substance abuse Mike managed to overcome and the raw feelings Mike still has regarding his days with Soul Coughing.

  • Episode 310 - James Adomian

    Released 09.03.12

    James Adomian brings his many impersonations into the Cat Ranch, including his one of Marc Maron. James also talks with Marc about his early days as a conservative youth and his current days as a comedian looking for ways to let people see the real James ...

  • Episode 309 - Todd Snider / Aaron Freeman

    Released 08.30.12

    It's a music double header from The Cat Ranch. First, Marc talks with the sardonic and soulful Todd Snider about being a singer/songwriter in the mold of John Prine.

  • FLASHBACK - Bryan Cranston

    Released 08.29.12

    Breaking Bad is coming to a close for 2012, so Marc is re-posting his interview with Bryan Cranston from 2011, along with some new commentary about meeting Walter White.

  • Episode 308 - Andy Daly

    Released 08.27.12

    Andy Daly was a civic-minded youngster who contemplated a life in politics, despite his terrible grades.

  • Episode 307 - Tenacious D

    Released 08.23.12

    Jack Black and Kyle Gass turn The Cat Ranch into a Mecca of Rock. After taking some time to rock your socks off, JB and KG show the more introspective side of The D.

  • Episode 306 - Julie Klausner

    Released 08.20.12

    Fellow podcaster and author of "I Don't Care About Your Band" Julie Klausner joins Marc in the garage for some heavy lifting on gender roles, psychotherapy, Jewish identity and bad relationships.

  • Episode 305 - David Koechner

    Released 08.16.12

    Before Anchorman, SNL or The Office, David Koechner was in rural Missouri avoiding the family business of turkey transport manufacturing.

  • Episode 304 - Sebastian Maniscalco

    Released 08.13.12

    In the 90s, Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco was an opener for Andrew Dice Clay and a featured act at The Comedy Store.

  • Episode 303 - Brett Gelman

    Released 08.09.12

    Comedian and actor Brett Gelman was hooked on the Marx Brothers at age six. Brett talks to Marc about his pursuit of classical training, his unlikely big break and his idea for WTF The Musical.

  • Episode 302 - Ryan Stout

    Released 08.06.12

    Comedian Ryan Stout shows up to The Cat Ranch with tempting, delicious ice cream. But the pleasant gift and Ryan's charming demeanor obscure a darker soul who engages Marc on issues ranging from abortion to fiscal conservatism.

  • Episode 301 - Bob Golub

    Released 08.02.12

    Bob Golub experienced many stops on the road to becoming a comic. Drug dealer. Prison inmate. Boxer on the correctional facility circuit.

  • Episode 300

    Released 07.29.12

    After 300 episodes, Marc has some questions about the future of WTF. Is the show still vital? Has podcasting peaked?

  • WTF FLASHBACK - Episode 200

    Released 07.27.12

    Episode 300 is around the corner. But first, take a listen to WTF's 200th episode, where Marc turned over the hosting duties to Mike Birbiglia.

  • WTF FLASHBACK - Episode 100

    Released 07.26.12

    No one was more surprised than Marc when WTF made it to 100 episodes. As we ramp up to Episode 300, take a listen to where WTF was at after it's first full year. 

  • WTF FLASHBACK - Episode 1

    Released 07.25.12

    Revisit the very first episode of WTF. Hear a show born out of desperation. Marc admits to questionable behavior at Whole Foods and comedian Jeffrey Ross becomes the first ever guest on WTF.

  • Episode 299 - Retta, Brent Weinbach, Ron Funches, Rory Scovel, Jim Earl, Eddie Pepitone

    Released 07.23.12

    Rory Scovel sifts through his Deep South DNA, Ron Funches explains why his son should bite him, Brent Weinbach thinks Marc is a sexy cowboy, and Retta tells the boys which word is off limits.

  • Episode 298 - John Oliver

    Released 07.19.12

    John Oliver was one of the first guests ever on WTF, but he's never sat down for a full one-on-one in The Garage.

  • Episode 297 - Fiona Apple

    Released 07.16.12

    Fiona Apple takes a break from all of that music stuff to visit The Cat Ranch. She talks with Marc about the changes in her life and career over the past 15-plus years, the highs and lows and everything else.

  • Episode 296 - Sara Benincasa

    Released 07.12.12

    At one point, comedian and author Sara Benincasa would not have been able to be a guest in Marc's garage.

  • Episode 295 - JB Smoove

    Released 07.09.12

    JB Smoove tells Marc how a combination of perseverance, versatility and good fortune led to his breakout role as Leon on Curb Your Enthusiasm.

  • Episode 294 - Tony Millionaire

    Released 07.05.12

    Cartoonist Tony Millionaire stops by the garage, six-pack in hand, to explain the origins of Drinky Crow, Maakies and his other popular comics.

  • Episode 293 - Joel McHale

    Released 07.02.12

    Joel McHale's goal in show business was to find success on a groundbreaking TV series. He tells Marc what it's like to achieve that goal on a show like Community, what it's really like working with Chevy Chase and how he became the guy on The Soup.

  • Episode 292 - Live from Gilda's LaughFest

    Released 06.28.12

    Amber Preston makes a filthy discovery, Alan Zweibel remembers his first joke, Kevin Nealon has grooming problems, Drew Hastings explains how he became a mayor, and Tommy Johnagin avoids a fistfight with help from Moshe Kasher.

  • Episode 291 - Mark Duplass

    Released 06.25.12

    Mark Duplass broke through with a feature film that cost $15,000 to make. He talks with Marc about what it took bring his style of filmmaking into the mainstream and why he ultimately wants to create chaos in his work.

  • Episode 290 - Brian Regan

    Released 06.21.12

    Marc is quick to admit that Brian Regan is one of his favorite comedians. Brian joins Marc in the garage to talk about his beginnings, as well as his reasons for doing "clean comedy" and why he avoided the many trappings of show business throughout his su...

  • Episode 289 - Jack White

    Released 06.18.12

    Jack White welcomes Marc to his Nashville recording studio for a talk about the blues, the Church and the number 3.

  • Episode 288 - Donnell Rawlings

    Released 06.14.12

    Donnell Rawlings has some clarification for Marc about what some comics call "Black Rooms." He explains it in a way only Donnell can, or at least only Donnell can get away with.

  • Episode 287 - Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Josie Long, Neal Brennan

    Released 06.11.12

    Neal Brennan and Marc stage the comic equivalent of the Camp David Peace Accords. Josie Long explains why social justice and stand-up comedy don't mix well, especially at ski resorts.

  • Episode 286 - Kurt Braunohler

    Released 06.07.12

    Kurt Braunohler traces his path from Catholic school boy to comedian and now game show host. It's a path marked by philosophy, loneliness, improv and a massive family.

  • Episode 285 - Rick Shapiro

    Released 06.04.12

    Rick Shapiro and Marc are old friends and occasional enemies. Rick is one of the most visceral, unbridled and inspired comedians Marc has ever known, which begat two decades of mostly unresolved tension.

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