WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

In conjunction with the new Andy Kaufman documentary, Thank You Very Much, and Marc's conversation with Andy's girlfriend Lynne Margulies, this collection brings together stories told about Andy over the years by WTF guests. From Episode 274 (starting at 0:00) Andy's comedy partner Bob Zmuda explains how they met. From Episode 389 (15:16) Taxi writer and producer Sam Simon pushes back on some of the myths about Andy. From Episode 339 (18:09) Improv founder Budd Friedman remembers what it was like the first time Andy came to get work at the club. From Episode 1058 (21:40) Marilu Henner recalls the time spent with Andy on the Taxi set. From Episode 1059 (28:41) Danny Devito shares fond memories of being duped by Andy. From Episode 1101 (31:47) Carol Kane talks about what it was like to play someone romantically involved with Andy. From Episode 1303 (35:24) Judd Hirsch admits to tossing Andy off set one day. From Episode 1419 (38:03) musician Laurie Anderson reveals that she was Andy's foil for some of his pranks. From Episode 1454 (45:29) comedian Michael Rowe details his friendship with Andy. And from The Friday Show on The Full Maron (49:34) Brendan and Kris talk with writer and illustrator Brian "Box" Brown about his book Is This Guy For Real?: The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman.The song 'Andy Always Dreams of Wrestling' is by The Bobs.

Delroy Lindo can take pride in many accomplishments - his family, his career, his educational - while being aware that he’s still in the process of finding himself. Delroy and Marc, despite their differences, find it easy to relate to each other over that lifelong journey of self-discovery, which for Delroy included the decision to go back to school later in life after his film career already took off. He also explains to Marc how acting saved his life, from the Christmas pageant he was in at age five all the way up through his latest film, Sinners.

Delroy Lindo can take pride in many accomplishments - his family, his career, his educational - while being aware that he’s still in the process of finding himself. Delroy and Marc, despite their differences, find it easy to relate to each other over that lifelong journey of self-discovery, which for Delroy included the decision to go back to school later in life after his film career already took off. He also explains to Marc how acting saved his life, from the Christmas pageant he was in at age five all the way up through his latest film, Sinners.

Some comedians think of comedy as a higher calling, but Modi Rosenfeld knows exactly where the call came from. He points to a story of two comedians in the Talmud, men who gave cheer to those who were depressed and who made peace between those who were at war. Modi and Marc talk about this lofty purpose and how comedy is rooted in not only Jewish scripture but in the patter of the Yiddish language. Modi also explains how doing comedy shows on Zoom during Covid changed the entire trajectory of his life and career. 

Some comedians think of comedy as a higher calling, but Modi Rosenfeld knows exactly where the call came from. He points to a story of two comedians in the Talmud, men who gave cheer to those who were depressed and who made peace between those who were at war. Modi and Marc talk about this lofty purpose and how comedy is rooted in not only Jewish scripture but in the patter of the Yiddish language. Modi also explains how doing comedy shows on Zoom during Covid changed the entire trajectory of his life and career. 

More stuff that didn't make it into the full WTF episodes, this month featuring excerpts from Marc's talks with Mo Amer, Carrie Coon and Chris Fleming, as well as chunks of Marc's monologues from the months of February and March.

Nick Thune is a comic Marc is always happy to welcome back on the show. But this time, it’s very fortunate that Nick is able to join Marc in the garage at all because there was a time in which he spiraled into alcoholism and almost didn’t survive. With a new comedy special released and his sobriety holding strong, Nick tells Marc what happened since the last time they talked, how he struggled with daily blackouts, hospital stays, and the dissolution of his marriage, and how he was helped into rehab and got the support he needed to rebuild.

Nick Thune is a comic Marc is always happy to welcome back on the show. But this time, it’s very fortunate that Nick is able to join Marc in the garage at all because there was a time in which he spiraled into alcoholism and almost didn’t survive. With a new comedy special released and his sobriety holding strong, Nick tells Marc what happened since the last time they talked, how he struggled with daily blackouts, hospital stays, and the dissolution of his marriage, and how he was helped into rehab and got the support he needed to rebuild.