Jeremy Strong

Host Kara Swisher unpacks the Succession series finale, “With Open Eyes,” in a two-part supersized podcast. In part one, Kara talks with Alexander Skarsgård about why his tech billionaire character, Lukas Matsson, just can’t let Waystar Royco go. Then Kara goes deep with Jeremy Strong to discuss the tragic end of Kendall and what his character really wanted all along. Part two, coming later this week, features an extended conversation with director and executive producer Mark Mylod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, it’s a full house to discuss the penultimate episode of Succession, “Church and State.” First, host Kara Swisher unpacks Ewan’s surprise eulogy with actor James Cromwell. Then, she finds out how real-life funeral planner William Villanova helped the Succession team create a perfectly extravagant service for Logan Roy. And finally, Kara checks in with Jeremy Strong about Kendall’s blockbuster speech and where he stands as we head into the series finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Full Maron is our WTF+ subscription tier that gives you weekly bonus episodes. It's now a year old, so that means there's 52 weeks of bonus episodes waiting for you in the archive. To give you a sense of what's in store for subscribers, we've put together a selection of Full Maron highlights, including answers from an Ask Marc Anything episode, a post-show chat with Jeremy Strong, Marc's immediate reaction right after Ice Cube left the garage, never-before-heard standup from Marc's set at Town Hall, Marc and Kit talking movies, and an excerpt from The Friday Show, our weekly end of the week hang-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this captivating discussion, legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen reflects on the deeply personal nature of his album Nebraska and its influence on the film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.' Joined by director Scott Cooper, they emphasize the importance of authenticity and mental health in storytelling. Producer Jon Landau shares insights from their long collaboration, while actor Jeremy Strong talks about the challenges of portraying real-life artists. Together, they explore themes of faith, creativity, and the courage to stay true to one’s vision in art.

Jeremy Strong, known for his acclaimed roles, and Sebastian Stan, a versatile film and television actor, dive into pressing political issues surrounding the Republican Party's choice of Mark Robinson in North Carolina. They express their reactions to Trump attempting to censor their film, 'The Apprentice.' The discussion strides through the complexities of portraying controversial figures, the challenges of navigating misinformation, and the responsibility of filmmakers in shaping public perception during these pivotal times.