WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

After evacuating her home and consoling family members who lost their house in the LA fires, comedian Mo Welch acknowledges that she’s visiting Marc’s garage while still somewhere on the trauma spectrum. But she’s not a stranger to that spectrum, nor to processing it, having just made a standup special that’s also a documentary about meeting her estranged father. Mo and Marc talk about her childhood instability and the comedy path that was her salvation.

After evacuating her home and consoling family members who lost their house in the LA fires, comedian Mo Welch acknowledges that she’s visiting Marc’s garage while still somewhere on the trauma spectrum. But she’s not a stranger to that spectrum, nor to processing it, having just made a standup special that’s also a documentary about meeting her estranged father. Mo and Marc talk about her childhood instability and the comedy path that was her salvation.

Richard Gadd created the Netflix series Baby Reindeer as a way to work through traumatic events in his life that were hard to process. But it became equally difficult to process the runaway success of the show and the impact it had on his life. Richard talks with Marc about how his early days doing standup in the UK and writing stage shows for himself were underscored by a lack of boundaries and a feeling that something was missing inside of him. He also explains why his follow-up to Baby Reindeer is a personal gamble.

As the fires continue to rage in Los Angeles County, Marc talks with Brendan and provides an update about his current situation, the action he needs to take, and the uncertain future amidst the wildfires.

Richard Gadd created the Netflix series Baby Reindeer as a way to work through traumatic events in his life that were hard to process. But it became equally difficult to process the runaway success of the show and the impact it had on his life. Richard talks with Marc about how his early days doing standup in the UK and writing stage shows for himself were underscored by a lack of boundaries and a feeling that something was missing inside of him. He also explains why his follow-up to Baby Reindeer is a personal gamble.

After some excitement about two pop culture developments this week, Brendan and Kris recap this week's WTF episodes with Adrien Brody and Mike Leigh. Then it's time for suggestions of the best foods from eateries around the world, many of them chosen by the listeners. Rovi in London, EnglandAni Ramen House in Montclair, New JerseyMcGann's Pub in Doolin, IrelandNY Dosas street cart in Washington Square Park, NYCTommy's Hot Dog Stand in Greenville, New YorkRed's Eats in Wiscasset, MaineYoshi Bar in Bankok, ThailandKuma's Corner in Chicago, IllinoisLou Malnati's in Chicago, IllinoisDomilise's Po-Boy in New Orleans, LouisianaHouse of Nanking in San Francisco, CaliforniaSweet Maple in San Francisco, CaliforniaCourt Street Grocers in Brooklyn, New YorkTerrace Bagels in Brooklyn, New YorkCherry Valley Deli in Whitestone, QueensBogie's Hogies in Hawthorne, New JerseyDeFonte's Sandwich Shop in Brooklyn, New YorkDe Lorenzo's Tomato Pies in Robbinsville, New JerseyYough To Go in Brooklyn, New YorkThe Arms at The Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax, Nova ScotiaCharlie's Sandwich Shop in Boston, MassachusettsMaria's Cafe in San Antonio, TexasGus's Gyros in Racine, WisconsinFixins in Sacramento, California

Mike Leigh’s films are known for their observant depictions of the working class, their tragicomic tones, and their improvisational construction. But there are some misconceptions about his work that Mike would like to clear up. He does so while talking with Marc about his life-changing introduction to foreign films, his method of collaboration with his actors, the difference between realism and naturalism, and some details about the making of Secrets and Lies, Vera Drake, Topsy-Turvy, Naked and his new film Hard Truths.

Mike Leigh’s films are known for their observant depictions of the working class, their tragicomic tones, and their improvisational construction. But there are some misconceptions about his work that Mike would like to clear up. He does so while talking with Marc about his life-changing introduction to foreign films, his method of collaboration with his actors, the difference between realism and naturalism, and some details about the making of Secrets and Lies, Vera Drake, Topsy-Turvy, Naked and his new film Hard Truths.

This collection of stories from the early years of WTF involve the sober journeys of five different guests. From Episode 55 (starting at 2:25) comedian and actor Rob Delaney recounts a harrowing night that he was lucky to get out of alive. From Episode 278 (17:55) comedian and talk show host Craig Ferguson explains why alcoholism is part of his personality. From Episode 487 (22:50) comedian, songwriter and podcast host Karen Kilgariff tells Marc why she went cold turkey. From Episode 533 (32:10) actor and podcast host Dax Shepard describes finding his bottom at an airport bar. And from Episode 623 (38:06) actor and writer Jason Segel reflects on the changes he had to make in his life.