Actor Giovanni Ribisi sits down with Marc to discuss child acting, The Method, Steven Spielberg, boot camp, Scientology, and psychiatry. They explore the intersection of acting and Scientology, emotionally intense roles, and challenging conventional psychiatry practices.

Coming November 19th…The first episode of Conan O’Brien’s new podcast is less than two weeks away. Conan really needs a friend. But does he need a podcast? Turns out he does. If only to find that friend. So Conan's bringing his favorite celebrity guests by the studio for some lively conversations. Look out for episodes with Will Ferrell, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, Wanda Sykes, Marc Maron, Bill Burr, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepherd, and more! Subscribe now in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. believes we must understand who we were in order to understand who we are. That goes for individuals, which is at the core of his PBS series Finding Your Roots, as well as society, which is the reason he made the new documentary series Making Black America. Marc talks with Professor Gates about the foundation of America, the progress that’s been made, and the inequality that remains, as well as the professor’s own unique upbringing that informs a lot of his thinking. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Marc Maron joins Conan to talk about beginner podcast tips, difficult interviews, health scares, and why they don't hang out. They also discuss awkward encounters, snorting Vyvern, financial mistakes, failed investments, being part of a neighborhood and community, and comparisons to iconic figures like Freddie Mercury. Humorous and entertaining!

Marc Maron, a comedian and podcasting pioneer, shares his thoughts on life, loss, and the transformative power of humor following the death of his partner, Lynn Shelton. He discusses his HBO special, the emotional complexities of grief, and why a political career is not for him. The conversation delves into the nature of existence, the role of authenticity in a scrutinizing culture, and the art of podcasting. Marc reflects on his acting roles and the connections forged through storytelling, while balancing heavy themes with light-hearted banter.

Actor and director Tony Goldwyn shares his family's Hollywood legacy and his journey into the industry, including the making of his new movie 'Ezra' with insights from Bill Burr and Robert DeNiro. They discuss balancing work and personal life, parenting in the entertainment industry, and the challenges of transitioning from acting to directing. The episode highlights the importance of collaboration, authenticity in character portrayal, and the evolution of filmmaking.

Comedian Marc Maron jokes about technology in his Netflix special; he reflects on technological dependency and human evolution, discussing the transition from Palm Pilots to smartphones and the future where humans may be overshadowed by machines.

Stand-up comedian Marc Maron talks about not being afraid to die in his Netflix special 'Too Real'. He explores perspectives on death and control, using a metaphor of hanging from a cliff to reflect his lack of fear and control towards the concept.

In this episode, Eddie Pepitone and Marc Maron take on Eddie's aversion to linear logic and his comedic free association style. They attempt to come up with a central concept for Eddie's upcoming comedy special. The conversation covers topics like vegan food, sobriety, health concerns, road trip adventures, and navigating the unpredictability of comedy.

Ben Mendelsohn and Marc Maron share a love for AC/DC, discuss Australia's social gravity, and the joy of doing nothing. They explore Mendelsohn's roles in Animal Kingdom and Babyteeth, as well as his portrayal of Christian Dior in The New Look series.