WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

First, Kris clears up some of Brendan's confusion about MILF Manor. Then they discuss a staple of '80s and '90s syndicated TV that never found a foothold in the culture the way wrestling did: American Gladiators. And finally the guys pick out some nuggets from this past week's WTF episodes.Send us your questions, comments and suggestions by clicking here.

Jeff Stilson only had two goals as a comedian: Get on Johnny Carson and write for David Letterman. After he accomplished both things, he developed a reputation as a top shelf writer for talk shows, sitcoms, award shows and other comedians. Jeff talks with Marc about his work with people like Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Ellen DeGeneres and more, as well as his experience writing for venerable institutions like the Academy Awards.

Succession has ended its four season run on HBO, so Marc and Brendan wanted to talk about why they loved the show, what it was ultimately trying to say, and why they're glad it ended the way it did. Aside from the series finale, they also take a close look at the episode 'Safe Room' from Season 2.

Anthony Ramos was ready to give up on acting but seeing the musical In The Heights on Broadway gave him hope. Eventually he wound up playing the lead role in the film version of that very show. Anthony talks with Marc about his journey from housing projects to performing arts school to stage, film and the recording studio, with a baseball detour along the way. They also talk about making The Bad Guys, getting in on the ground floor of Hamilton, and Anthony’s foray into blockbusters with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Anthony Ramos was ready to give up on acting but seeing the musical In The Heights on Broadway gave him hope. Eventually he wound up playing the lead role in the film version of that very show. Anthony talks with Marc about his journey from housing projects to performing arts school to stage, film and the recording studio, with a baseball detour along the way. They also talk about making The Bad Guys, getting in on the ground floor of Hamilton, and Anthony’s foray into blockbusters with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Brendan and Kris recap the William Shatner WTF episode. Then (starting at 11:18) it's an in depth look at the duo widely regarded as the greatest commentary team in wrestling, Bobby "the Brain" Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon, with a close examination of their finest moment, the 1992 Royal Rumble (available to watch on Peacock).Send us your questions, comments and suggestions by clicking here.

William Shatner has lived long and continues to prosper. At 92 years old, he has dozens of projects in the works, including the Fox reality show Stars on Mars, a new watch he designed, two documentaries, and his annual charity horse show. But he’s also able to look back with clarity and appreciation on an acting career that started at age six and all the amazing paths his life has taken since. Bill and Marc talk about Canada, Broadway, the Golden Age of Television, Star Trek, and the profound experience Bill had when he traveled to outer space.

William Shatner has lived long and continues to prosper. At 92 years old, he has dozens of projects in the works, including the Fox reality show Stars on Mars, a new watch he designed, two documentaries, and his annual charity horse show. But he’s also able to look back with clarity and appreciation on an acting career that started at age six and all the amazing paths his life has taken since. Bill and Marc talk about Canada, Broadway, the Golden Age of Television, Star Trek, and the profound experience Bill had when he traveled to outer space.

Marc's girlfriend Kit is a big fan of genre movies. Marc is not. Kit tries to expand Marc's viewing habits into the realms of horror, sci-fi, fantasy and more. On this episode they talk about the 1984 Neil Jordan gothic fairy tale, The Company of Wolves.