Comedian Tammy Pescatelli joins Marc to talk about their lives in comedy, rebuilding her career after one joke brought everything to a halt. They discuss challenges of being a female comedian with children, the chaotic making of a film involving wild cats, and the connection between comedy and crime. Tammy promotes her tour dates, while ads are included for cellular nutrition and e-bikes.

Rodney Crowell, country music's prolific singer-songwriter, talks about songwriting, collaborations, and his latest album. John Doe from the band X discusses his lead role in the new film D.O.A.

Peter Sarsgaard discusses his portrayal of a man losing his memory at an early age, reflecting on life encounters with dementia and mental trauma. He also talks about his collaborations with wife Maggie Gyllenhaal and his relationship with sports. The podcast explores depictions of memory loss in art and the connection between humor and grief. They touch on working with different actors, favorite movies, societal expectations, trauma processing, and even a new Nicholas Cage movie.

Taylor Williamson shares his journey in comedy, his experience on America's Got Talent, and why he chose The Comedy Store for his new special. They reflect on the Los Angeles comedy scene, discuss family dynamics, and talk about the importance of physical comedy and vulnerability on stage.

Renowned photographer Kate Simon discusses her notable subjects like Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Andy Warhol, William S. Burroughs, The Clash, David Bowie, and Led Zeppelin. She explains why Bob Marley was the most unforgettable artist she encountered, which she documents in her book Rebel Music.

Jesse David Fox discusses the role of comedy, standup as an art form, the melding of comedy with tragedy, and Maria Bamford as their favorite comedian. They also explore the impact and evolution of comedy, the influence of Mark Meiran's book, the power of comedy in dealing with grief and fear, the importance of vulnerability in comedy, the importance of elevating comedy as an art form, and the significance of taking people seriously. They also briefly mention reading habits, upcoming comedy shows, and the availability of new Brian Jones cat mugs.

Comedy legend Albert Brooks talks about his early days in radio, television variety shows, standup comedy, and writing gigs. He shares stories about Jack Benny, Garry Shandling, George Burns, Paul Lynde, and his mom. They also discuss the influence of radio, the challenges of performing and filmmaking, and the importance of presenting something authentic in acting. A notable mention is the use of British head mics and wrap around mics in TED talks.

Marc Maron welcomes Elliott Caine, a jazz trumpeter and optometrist, to discuss his parallel tracks in life. They explore the choices between stability and passion, reflect on family dynamics during Thanksgiving, and delve into their musical upbringings, including experiences with discrimination and political involvement. The chapter also touches on the challenges faced as a musician and the impact of 1988 in rap and hip-hop.

Taika Waititi, filmmaker and actor, discusses the core of grief in all of his films and shows, including Thor movies, JoJo Rabbit, and What We Do in the Shadows. They also talk about the importance of balancing comedy and emotional depth in movies and explore the childlike portrayal of Nazis in Jojo Rabbit.

Fisher Stevens, actor and documentary filmmaker, talks about landing in director's jail, making docs, working with the United Nations, and his role on Succession. He discusses his different approach to making the Beckham docuseries for Netflix. From his career in theater to working with Matt Dillon, their conversation covers movies, environmental frustrations, and navigating a corporate TV environment. The chapter also includes casual conversation, ad segments and jokes.