WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

While this week's Peter Weller episode and bonus segment were remarkable, Brendan and Kris spend some time discussing some infamous stories from the set of RoboCop. Then they hit up your questions, comments and suggestions on topics including one-night movies, flawless franchises, new holidays and more.Click here to send us your suggestions, comments and topics.

By all accounts, Gavin Matts has carved a successful path for himself as a comedian, actor and writer at the young age of 30. But he can’t shake the feeling that he came into show business at the tail end and he’s mourning the possibilities that no longer seem as attainable as they once were. Gavin and Marc talk about the changes in the world of comedy, the struggles of local comedy clubs, and the rise of arena shows. Gavin also explains how he was influenced by the pace of comedians like Todd Barry, Hannibal Buress and Chelsea Peretti, and why, in the end, he probably should have been a fisherman.Learn more about our sponsor NOCD by going here - https://learn.nocd.com/wtf

By all accounts, Gavin Matts has carved a successful path for himself as a comedian, actor and writer at the young age of 30. But he can’t shake the feeling that he came into show business at the tail end and he’s mourning the possibilities that no longer seem as attainable as they once were. Gavin and Marc talk about the changes in the world of comedy, the struggles of local comedy clubs, and the rise of arena shows. Gavin also explains how he was influenced by the pace of comedians like Todd Barry, Hannibal Buress and Chelsea Peretti, and why, in the end, he probably should have been a fisherman.Learn more about our sponsor NOCD by going here - https://learn.nocd.com/wtf

This section of Marc's talk with actor and art historian Peter Weller was cut from Episode 1632 for time and presented here in full. They talk about Michael Tolkin’s 1994 movie The New Age, David Cronenberg’s adaptation of Naked Lunch, meeting William S. Burroughs, what Peter learned from him, and more.

Peter Weller knows that most people think of him as RoboCop. But he also knows that when they approach him to talk about RoboCop, it’s his opportunity to talk to them about art, jazz, theater and many other areas that are not merely hobbies for him, but actual artistic pursuits. Peter tells Marc why he got his Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance Art History and how his jazz trumpet playing in college stuck with him his whole life, leading him to a friendship with Miles Davis. They also talk about the necessity of art during times of political upheaval and revolution. 

Peter Weller knows that most people think of him as RoboCop. But he also knows that when they approach him to talk about RoboCop, it’s his opportunity to talk to them about art, jazz, theater and many other areas that are not merely hobbies for him, but actual artistic pursuits. Peter tells Marc why he got his Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance Art History and how his jazz trumpet playing in college stuck with him his whole life, leading him to a friendship with Miles Davis. They also talk about the necessity of art during times of political upheaval and revolution. 

Kris is back from Houston and details his religious experience at the Rothko Chapel. Then he and Brendan discuss Delroy Lindo's revealing interview and all the Andy Kaufman content from this week's WTF episodes. Finally, they take a look at the three seasons of HBO's The White Lotus and come up with an ideal cast for a possible fourth season.Click here to send us your suggestions, comments and topics.

When Lynne Margulies was 25 years old, she met Andy Kaufman on the set of the film My Breakfast with Blassie. Two years later, just shortly before he died, Andy made Lynne promise she would keep his work alive. With the release of the new documentary Thank You Very Much, Lynne talks with Marc about fulfilling that promise over the decades by showcasing Andy’s comedy and also allowing the myths about him to persist. They also talk about Andy’s inspirations and why professional wrestling was a foundational part of his personality.

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.