WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Former Nickelodeon star, Jennette McCurdy, shares her perspective after releasing a blockbuster memoir about her abusive upbringing and career. She discusses separating her Nickelodeon past from her self-actualized present and her new podcast, Hard Feelings, where she explores sensitive topics. Topics include dysfunctional mother-daughter relationships, body image struggles, managing weight with noom, the importance of empathy, struggles with eating disorders, the impact of the mother figure, the dark side of the entertainment industry, and the launch of her podcast and return of Cream Magazine.

Joan Baez, folk singer who embraced sad music, talks about the folk scene in Cambridge, her pacifism shaped activism, and rebuilding her relationship with her son. They also discuss the impact of a documentary about Baez, people wearing masks in public, making a film, music, drugs, and activism, trauma's impact on relationships, and a documentary and rock and roll magazine.

Comedians Doug Stanhope and Louis Katz join Marc to discuss their new projects and reflect on their early days in the comedy world. Topics include controversial children attending comedy shows, childhood memories of violence, dealing with difficult audiences, Jewish heritage and globalization, smoking among comedians in Austin, challenges of creating a period piece, perspectives on COVID-19 and freedom of speech, changing minds about racism, and the art of stand-up comedy and joke crafting.

Rob Halford, Judas Priest frontman, talks about his life, coming out story, the court case regarding Judas Priest's First Amendment battle, and the origins of heavy metal. They also discuss the challenges of expressing emotions, the power of music, and the evolving sexuality in hair metal bands.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Marc Maron discuss their differing approaches to life's challenges, generational change, and being useful. They also talk about bodybuilding, James Cameron's vegan advice, and Arnold's rivalry-slash-friendship with Sylvester Stallone.

Comedians Tom Papa and Marc Maron discuss meaning, maturity, mysticism, and maintaining their humor as they navigate the comedy world at their ages and success levels. They reflect on their pasts, talk about touring schedules and venues, and explore topics like jazz music, spirituality, and the passage of time. They also jokingly contemplate their aging bodies, health concerns, and the uncertainty of what comes after death.

Larry Charles, comedy writer and filmmaker known for his work on Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Borat, Bruno, and Dicks: The Musical, talks with Marc Maron about comedy's role in the world, their mutual admiration for John Waters, Larry's filmmaking experience with Bob Dylan, and the defiance and appeal of his latest film Dicks: The Musical.

Les Claypool is the first guest who flew himself to his WTF interview. Whether he’s studying aviation, perfecting fly fishing or starting another band, the Primus founder and bass virtuoso is always doing new things to stave off boredom. Les and Marc talk about his origins, Tom Waits, Adrian Belew, South Park, Sean Ono Lennon, and the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. Les also mentions that one of his favorite guitar players is the genre-hopping Marc Ribot. So the two Marcs sit down in the garage to talk about classical guitar, being at Woodstock, jazz influences, and Tom Waits again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LeVar Burton, known for his roles in Roots and Star Trek, discusses what he learned from making Roots, his love for Star Trek, and the impact of Reading Rainbow on teaching children to read.

Chevy Chase, American comedy legend, talks with Marc about his career in American comedy, his time on SNL and his hit comedy films like Caddyshack and Vacation. They also discuss Chevy's short-lived talk show and his relationships with people he's worked with over the years.