WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Episode 1686 - Barack Obama

October 13, 2025
The final episode of WTF with Marc Maron Podcast, Episode 1686 - Barack Obama, centers on the necessity of human connection and shared civic creed in American democracy, contrasting it with the isolating effects of modern social media algorithms.

Episode 1685 - Marc Maron

October 9, 2025
This penultimate episode of the WTF with Marc Maron Podcast, Episode 1685 - Marc Maron, serves as a heartfelt, direct address from Marc Maron to his audience about the significance of their 16-year relationship and the impending end of recording in his iconic garage.

Episode 1684 - Matt Groening

October 6, 2025
Matt Groening revealed that the original inspiration for Homer Simpson came from a sweet but struggling pizza franchise owner documented in a 1982 PBS documentary.

Episode 1683 - Mark Flanagan

October 2, 2025
Mark Flanagan, the guest on this episode of the WTF with Marc Maron Podcast, fled Northern Ireland with his family during The Troubles after his father was kidnapped and an uncle was killed.

Episode 1682 - Judd Apatow’s Favorite WTF Moments

September 29, 2025
This episode of WTF with Marc Maron Podcast, Episode 1682 - Judd Apatow’s Favorite WTF Moments, is structured around Judd Apatow curating and playing favorite clips, forcing Marc Maron to react to much of his own podcast history for the first time.

Episode 1681 - Jimmy Pardo

September 25, 2025
Jimmy Pardo is recognized as a foundational figure in podcasting, influencing Marc Maron and others during the medium's early development, particularly in establishing business models.

Episode 1680 - Christopher Guest

September 22, 2025
The current political climate is characterized by authoritarianism and fascism, with corporate entities capitulating to government pressure, thereby stifling freedom of speech and artistic expression.

Episode 1679 - Tracy Letts

September 18, 2025
The podcast is ending after 16 years, prompting a reflection on the host's creative process, the nature of public personality, and the need for personal space to explore creativity beyond immediate gratification.

Episode 1678 - Jamie Lee Curtis

September 15, 2025
Jamie Lee Curtis's career trajectory, from early acting experiences to her current creative fulfillment, highlights the evolution of an artist navigating the entertainment industry.