WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Following the release of his latest HBO Comedy Hour, Marc Maron: Panicked, Marc talks with Brendan about his first four comedy albums: Not Sold Out, Tickets Still Available, Final Engagement and This Has To Be Funny.

Bowen Yang never thinks he’s ready for any of the opportunities he gets, including being a guest on WTF for this episode. After a discussion on who gets more nervous before interviews, Marc or the guest, Bowen explains where this lifelong anxiety and insecurity comes from, and a lot of it is rooted in the gay conversion therapy he had to undergo as a teen. They also talk about the vibe of Saturday Night Live during this second Trump administration and the pressures that come with being the gay Asian SNL cast member.

Bowen Yang never thinks he’s ready for any of the opportunities he gets, including being a guest on WTF for this episode. After a discussion on who gets more nervous before interviews, Marc or the guest, Bowen explains where this lifelong anxiety and insecurity comes from, and a lot of it is rooted in the gay conversion therapy he had to undergo as a teen. They also talk about the vibe of Saturday Night Live during this second Trump administration and the pressures that come with being the gay Asian SNL cast member.

First, some headlines that caught Kris and Brendan's attention having to do with AMC Theaters and Seth Rogen's first WTF appearance. Then, some talk about Questlove's WTF episode and the early episodes with Jim Gaffigan. Finally, Brendan and Kris heard about a movie so bad it had to be seen to be believed. Well, they saw it, and they're still not sure they believe it.Check out Kris's sonic playlist that accompanies the Questlove episode.

Multi-time WTF guest and veteran of standup comedy specials Jim Gaffigan is the perfect person to talk with Marc right after a screening of Marc’s new HBO special, Marc Maron: Panicked. They examine the work that goes into the building of a standup special, how they both evolved as live performers since their early days, and the uncertain future of the live comedy special. This conversation was recorded at The 92nd Street Y, New York, as part of their Craig Newmark Civic Life Series.

Multi-time WTF guest and veteran of standup comedy specials Jim Gaffigan is the perfect person to talk with Marc right after a screening of Marc’s new HBO special, Marc Maron: Panicked. They examine the work that goes into the building of a standup special, how they both evolved as live performers since their early days, and the uncertain future of the live comedy special. This conversation was recorded at The 92nd Street Y, New York, as part of their Craig Newmark Civic Life Series.

A collection of comedian Jim Gaffigan's WTF segments from deep in the archives: From Episode 9, Jim and his wife Jeannie joins Marc in first days of WTF (0:00); from Episode 136, Marc talks with Jim backstage at the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival in Brooklyn (28:30); from Episode 270, Marc gives Jim a call in advance of his new special (38:07); and from Episode 543, Jim stops by the garage to talk about his book, Food: A Love Story (50:34).

Questlove was drumming for his dad’s band by the time he was 12. Since then, he founded a prolific hip-hop band with his high school classmate, became a chronicler of popular music history, came into his own as a documentary filmmaker, and more. So why does he still feel insecure about being an artist? Questlove talks with Marc about the origins of The Roots, the decision to become a late night house band, winning an Oscar right after the infamous slap, and why he had an underlying motivation for making his recent documentary about Sly Stone.

Questlove was drumming for his dad’s band by the time he was 12. Since then, he founded a prolific hip-hop band with his high school classmate, became a chronicler of popular music history, came into his own as a documentary filmmaker, and more. So why does he still feel insecure about being an artist? Questlove talks with Marc about the origins of The Roots, the decision to become a late night house band, winning an Oscar right after the infamous slap, and why he had an underlying motivation for making his recent documentary about Sly Stone.