WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 1589 - Robby Hoffman
Nov 7, 2024
Robby Hoffman, a stand-up comedian and television writer, shares her journey from a large Hasidic Jewish family to making audiences laugh. She discusses the challenges of being publicly outed as a teen and the humor she found in those experiences. Robby also reveals her love for Egg McMuffins and her breakthrough on the children’s show Odd Squad. Her candid anecdotes shed light on identity, family dynamics, and the importance of authenticity in comedy, all delivered with her signature enthusiasm.
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No Chill
- Robby Hoffman explains her "no chill" personality and how it affects her interactions.
- She recounts an embarrassing encounter with Marc Maron 10 years prior at Just for Laughs.
Like Father, Like Daughter
- Hoffman discusses her estranged father, a religious man who wore cowboy boots.
- She reflects on inheriting his "flashy" tendencies, including her choice of car, a 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Family History
- Hoffman details her family background: her parents met at seminaries in New York.
- Her father, originally from San Diego, became religious and had 10 children with her mother.