The 10 Best WTF with Marc Maron Episodes
Throughout the course of his long-running WTF podcast, comedian and actor Marc Maron has talked to almost everyone, from Tim Allen to Eddie Murphy to Anthony Bordain. Even though he’s known as an irreverent comic, Maron is able to get surprisingly real with his guests, having intimate conversations about life, mental health, controversy, and more. If you’re looking for the best WTF episodes, from the hilarious to the deep and meaningful, check out this list of recommendations from the Podyssey community.
Last Updated: Aug 16th, 2021
1) Episode 816 - Senator Al Franken
Marc travels to Washington, DC for a conversation with his old radio co-worker who now happens to be a United States Senator. Al Franken takes Marc through his start in comedy with Tom Davis, his fift...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Episode 1098 - Ronan Farrow
Ronan Farrow needed to come to terms with a lot of things. He processed the pain and trauma that existed in his family during his upbringing. He came to an understanding with his own ambition and driv...Show More
3) Episode 905 - Bill Simmons
Bill Simmons and Marc hold a podcast summit of sorts to talk about sports writing, the Internet, divorce, documentaries, and Andre The Giant.
danny recommended:
For any fan of Simmons. This is a great convo between him and Maron.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Episode 1189 - Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin and Marc talk about life, death, love, religion, depression, self-doubt, and the meaning of it all.
kimwaudio recommended:
Much like Robin Williams’ struggled with mental health, Mandy Patinkin talks about his challenges. It always intrigues me when the most bril...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Episode 1059 - Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito is one of America’s most beloved actors and that’s true across multiple generations. Whether it’s because you came of age with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest or watched Taxi every week o...Show More
6) Episode 1196 - Rick Glassman
Comedian Rick Glassman talks with Marc about Take Your Shoes off, Undateable, life on the spectrum, and readjusting boundaries.
kimwaudio recommended:
This was a great listen. Rick Glassman is a 36 year old Jewish comedian with autism from my hometown (Cleveland, OH). He’s a comedian and ta...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Episode 1181 - Zach Braff
Zach Braff talks with Marc about Scrubs, Garden State, old pets, loss, grief, OCD, summer camp and more.
kimwaudio recommended:
No intro needed. If you love Zach Braff, it’s a must listen.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) Episode 987 - Aaron Sorkin
It's very possible the only reason Aaron Sorkin became a writer is because he spent a lonely night in a friend's apartment where the only thing working was an electric typewriter. Aaron tells Marc how...Show More
9) Episode 1456 - George Schlatter
George Schlatter's lifetime in show business encompasses way more than Marc could cover during George's last appearance on WTF. Now that the Laugh-In creator has published his memoir, Still Laughing: ...Show More
10) Episode 1448 - Clifton Collins Jr.
A bike accident and a cracked bone delayed Clifton Collins Jr.’s appearance in the garage, but now he’s all healed up and ready to go. Clifton talks with Marc about his extensive career, including fil...Show More