WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Actor Paul Giamatti and host Marc talk about their shared interests, including books, movies, late night talk show clips, and conspiracies. They also discuss their love for old sci-fi novels, growing up in New Haven, the impact of movies in childhood, challenges of public speaking, and the conveniences in movies. They delve into the movie 'The Phenom' and Ethan Hawke's preparation for roles, as well as their fascination with esoteric topics and conspiracy theories.

Hosts discuss movies Air and The Fugitive, documentary on Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan, honesty of critics, experiences at movie theaters, getting banned from Park Slope Food Co-op, childhood memories and specialty stores.

Former comedian Matt B. Davis and Marc discuss their friendship, sobriety, and how Matt found a new career in obstacle racing. They delve into personal issues, regrets in comedy, making choices for movie roles, and the challenges of creating a 24-hour race documentary. The conversation also touches on intense personalities, mean-spiritedness, and the impact of honesty. They end with recommendations for movies, an obstacle racing website, and discuss a fake viral video.

In this podcast, Marc Maron and his guests discuss a variety of interesting topics including the films of Martin Scorsese, puzzles and mysteries in Mulholland Drive, the Sidney Lumet masterpiece Dog Day Afternoon, and the moral complexity of Scorsese's protagonists. They also analyze dream sequences in film, toxic masculinity on the trading floor, and Al Pacino's performances. Additionally, they discuss bank robbery movies, cellular nutrition, and even share a hilarious story about a fake boner.

Filmmaker Blitz Bazawule discusses his upbringing in Ghana, his love for movies and hip-hop, and the influence of his grandmother's stories on his work. They also explore the visual elements in Beyoncé's 'Blackest King', adapting 'The Color Purple' into a film, and the impact of their recent film screening in Brazil.

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.