WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Director Richard Linklater takes Marc through the unprecedented 12 year process of making his latest film, Boyhood, and goes into detail about Dazed and Confused, Matthew McConaughey, School of Rock, Waking Life, the Austin Film Society and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned director Paul Thomas Anderson, known for masterpieces like Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood, shares insights into his creative journey. He candidly discusses his latest film, Inherent Vice, and the intricate process behind adapting literature to film. Anderson provides behind-the-scenes tales from classics like Magnolia and reflects on nostalgic Los Angeles. Their conversation also touches on the emotional weight of storytelling and the impactful performances of actors like Joaquin Phoenix, showcasing the intersection of personal experiences and cinematic artistry.

Actress Melanie Lynskey is always an engaging screen presence, whether in movies like Up in the Air or Heavenly Creatures, or in TV sitcoms like Two and a Half Men. But she probably never thought the gift of a cookie would jumpstart a deeply involved and emotional conversation, as it did when she brought one to Marc's garage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Close out the year with a WTF that harkens back to the days of old, when Marc and his guests stomped through the wreckage of strained relationships and bad feelings. This time it's with actor and comedian Jason Nash, who never believed Marc liked him and is not so sure Marc liked his movie, Jason Nash Is Married. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larry Grobel has interviewed everyone. As the premiere profile writer for Playboy Magazine, Larry became a renowned chronicler of celebrity and culture. But not unlike Marc, interviewing famous people was not in Larry's plans. Marc finds out how Larry dealt with his unexpected career shift and learns how Larry's interviewing technique helped him connect with difficult subjects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Etheridge makes Marc's garage sound better than ever with an amazing conversation followed by a killer live performance. Love, loss, children, parents, cancer, recovery, desolation, vindication - it's all covered, and then some. Plus, Melissa delivers a garage performance for the ages with a track off her new album, This is M.E. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Goldberg is one of the only WTF guests who can match Marc's neuroses note for note. He's also a Renaissance man who continues to hone his skills in photography, songwriting, filmmaking and acting. And, oh yeah, he was thrilled to be gruesomely murdered in Saving Private Ryan. Strap in for this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you call her St. Vincent or Annie Clark, all Marc really wants to know in this conversation is how she went from being a guitar-rocking 12-year-old in Oklahoma to one of the most celebrated musicians in the country. Plus, a little tease of Marc's upcoming interview with Andrea Martin, as she and Marc discuss her new memoir, Lady Parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny Slate is making it happen on her own terms, whether it's her standup, her children's character Marcel the Shell, or her movie projects like Obvious Child. Jenny and Marc talk about how a difficult year at SNL helped her take control of her creative endeavors and learn not to stifle her joy of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last time comedian Ian Edwards was WTF, Marc embarrassed himself in spectacular fashion. Now Ian is in the garage for a less cringeworthy conversation about his early life in Jamaica and a stand-up career that started in a Burger King drive thru. Plus, Chris Rock calls Marc to talk Top Five, a movie with and about comics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.