WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

We're at the halfway mark of our look at the filmography of director Quentin Tarantino with an in-depth discussion about his fifth film, the much-maligned Death Proof. Was it better once it was removed from trappings of Grindhouse? Is it really Tarantino's worst film? Can Kurt Russell save the movie? Brendan and Kris get into it here.If you'd like to hear Brendan talk about the first forty minutes of Total Recall for two hours, check out this episode of The Cine-Files. Part 2 still to come.Send us your questions, comments and topic suggestions by clicking here.

As bassist and lyricist for Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler has a lifetime of rock and roll stories to tell. From the band’s working class roots in Birmingham to their early days as a traditional blues band to their transformation into the quintessential heavy metal group, Geezer tells Marc how he brought it all together with Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward and Tony Iommi, how it eventually fell apart, and how they picked up the pieces. They also talk about Frank Zappa, the Beatles, and the true meaning of Iron Man.

In the second-ever premium WTF episode, now on WTF+ for the first time, Marc presents a live broadcast from the Rooftop Comedy Festival in Aspen, Colorado, featuring Ryan Singer, Chris Fairbanks, Hannibal Burress, Shane Mauss, and Michael Ian Black, recorded June 12, 2010.

Jude Law and Marc made a movie together but they never actually got to meet during it. They remedy that at the production offices of Jude’s latest project, as he sits down with Marc to talk about the elasticity of time, having a runaway imagination, the traveling life of an actor, and Michael Caine. They also talk about the preparation Jude puts into his portrayal of historical characters, including his recent turn as Henry VIII in Firebrand.

Jude Law and Marc made a movie together but they never actually got to meet during it. They remedy that at the production offices of Jude’s latest project, as he sits down with Marc to talk about the elasticity of time, having a runaway imagination, the traveling life of an actor, and Michael Caine. They also talk about the preparation Jude puts into his portrayal of historical characters, including his recent turn as Henry VIII in Firebrand.

After a look at the latest news from the world of competitive eating, Kris and Brendan talk about this week's WTF interviews with Ed O'Neill and Ali Siddiq, as well as Marc's latest conundrum on the set of his TV show. Then, in celebration of Father's Day, they try to figure out the perfect Dad Movie, using science.Send us your questions, comments and topic suggestions by clicking here.

Comedian Ali Siddiq draws from his life experiences to create his comedy shows. Now in the midst of a four part comedy special called The Domino Effect, Ali is exploring everything from his tough upbringing to his time spent in prison to the early comedic stylings he displayed while working at the Sunglass Hut. Marc and Ali compare notes on their storytelling styles and share an appreciation of the power in sitting down while performing standup. 

Comedian Ali Siddiq draws from his life experiences to create his comedy shows. Now in the midst of a four part comedy special called The Domino Effect, Ali is exploring everything from his tough upbringing to his time spent in prison to the early comedic stylings he displayed while working at the Sunglass Hut. Marc and Ali compare notes on their storytelling styles and share an appreciation of the power in sitting down while performing standup. 

More stories and chat from Marc's conversation with Ed O'Neill that got cut for time from his WTF episode. They talk about the Blues, David Mamet, more about former LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling, Ed returning his honorary degree, John Milius and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.