Marc Maron announced the conclusion of his acclaimed podcast, “WTF With Marc Maron,” after nearly 16 years, with the final episodes set to air this fall. In a recent episode featuring comedian John Mulaney, Maron explained that both he and producer Brendan McDonald felt it was time to end the show, stating, “It was not some kind of difficult decision.” Celebrating its anniversary on September 1, the podcast has recorded over 1,600 episodes since its launch in 2009, featuring notable guests such as former President Barack Obama, rock legend Keith Richards, and comedian Carol Burnett. A notable highlight includes Maron’s interview with Robin Williams, which was inducted into America’s National Recording Registry as the first one-on-one podcast episode.
Maron’s decision comes amid a dynamic shift in the podcasting landscape, where video formats are becoming increasingly popular. The podcast medium, which began in the mid-2000s, has evolved significantly, aided by iconic shows such as “Serial.” Despite a challenging 2023 for many podcasts, top shows have maintained or even expanded their audience in 2024.
Reflecting on his podcasting journey, Maron expressed a sense of satisfaction and burnout, stating, “We’re tired, we’re burnt out, and we are utterly satisfied with the work we’ve done.” He clarified that while “WTF” is concluding, he is not necessarily retiring from podcasting altogether, indicating that future projects could still emerge. “This doesn’t mean I’m never going to do something like this again,” he assured listeners. Maron views this ending as a natural progression and is grateful for the journey shared with McDonald, emphasizing, “we both realized together that we were done.”
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