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The Guardian
11 minutes ago
- The Guardian
WTF with Marc Maron is ending. Here are five of the podcast's best interviews
It's the end of an era: Marc Maron has announced that he's ending his popular and influential podcast WTF with Marc Maron after nearly 16 years and more than 1,600 episodes. The final episode will be released later this year. 'Sixteen years we've been doing this, and we've decided that we had a great run,' Maron says on Monday's episode. 'Basically, it's time, folks. It's time. WTF is coming to an end. It's our decision. We'll have our final episode sometime in the fall.' Maron says he and his producer, Brendan McDonald, are 'tired' and 'burnt out' but 'utterly satisfied with the work we've done'. When he began WTF in 2009, Maron was a veteran standup comic whose radio show on Air America had just been cancelled: he used his keycard to sneak into Air America's studios to record the first episodes of WTF without them knowing, before setting up a studio his garage. In its earliest days, WTF was a space in which Maron aired his insecurities about his career, his divorce and worked out his feelings with fellow comedians who he felt had essentially left him behind. But as Maron opened up more about himself – his upbringing, his struggles with drug addiction and his romantic relationships – the show became less about his cranky resentments and more about how creative people find personal fulfilment. Actors, directors and musicians began coming on more and Maron's deceptively simple, slightly rambling interviewing style encouraged even the most famous guests to tell stories they'd not shared before. If you have a bit of time to kill, there are more than 1,600 WTF episodes out there waiting for you (though the older ones are behind a paywall). The best ones are usually with (male) comedians (Conan O'Brien, Mel Brooks and Norm Macdonald all almost made the list); the worst ones include Courtney Love and Ben Kingsley. But here are five of the best: 1. Barack Obama (episode 613, 2015) It had to be here. This episode arguably redefined podcasting, turning it into a serious medium that was powerful enough to lure a sitting US president to a Los Angeles garage to discuss fatherhood, racism and gun control. Just as good is the following episode, titled The President Was Here, in which Maron and McDonald unload about the strange experience of having the secret service sweep in. 2. Robin Williams (episode 67, 2010) This emotional 2010 interview with Williams, in which he talks about his struggles with depression, alcoholism and suicidal thoughts, was rereleased on the day of Williams' death in 2014 with a new introduction by Maron. The episode earned a place in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. 3. Louis CK (episodes 111 and 112, 2010) Over two hours in 2010, Maron and his fellow comedian, Louis CK, famously recorded what was essentially a therapy session in which the two former friends unpicked why they had drifted apart. CK felt Maron had abandoned him during some tough times; Maron admitted his professional envy over CK's stratospheric rise. (This was seven years before CK admitted to masturbating in front of women without their consent.) 'You're letting me down as a friend, by being jealous,' CK tells him. 'I could've used you. I got divorced. I got a show cancelled … but you shut me out because you were having a hard time.' Slate called it the best podcast episode of all time; Maron himself said he didn't think it was a great interview but said: 'It helped me a lot as a person.' 4. Lynn Shelton (episode 627, 2015) This episode marked the first time Maron met Shelton, a indie film-maker. She was married at the time and he was dating someone else but you can hear them clicking in real time in this episode; Maron is audibly charmed by her vivacity. They fell in love and stayed together until her sudden death in 2020 from a previously unidentified blood disorder, aged 54. A couple of days after her death, Maron rereleased the interview – which WTF always does when a previous guest dies. This stood out for his deeply emotional introduction in which he talked about why he loved her. 'I don't even know if I should be out in public talking,' he says, 'but this is what I do.' 5. David Spade (episode 669, 2016) Most people will know Spade as either Joe Dirt or the horny guy in Just Shoot Me but the episode is a true all-timer – partly for revealing how funny Spade is when he's just being himself, but also for the astonishing story he tells about the time he was attacked by his personal assistant in his own home, having to bar himself in the bathroom with a shotgun. 'I had him down to two days a week after that,' Spade says.
Reuters
17 minutes ago
- Reuters
Kerry Carpenter hits three HRs as Tigers blast White Sox
June 3 - Kerry Carpenter belted three home runs, Dillon Dingler and Wenceel Perez also homered, and Jack Flaherty pitched six strong innings to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 13-1 rout of the host Chicago White Sox on Monday. Carpenter smacked two-run homers in the first and fourth innings and a solo shot in the sixth for his first career three-home run game. He finished with five RBIs. Parker Meadows, who made his season debut after missing the first two months with a right upper arm nerve issue, contributed two of the Tigers' 16 hits. Gleyber Torres, Colt Keith, and Perez also had two hits apiece. Flaherty (4-6) cruised behind the hefty run support. He spaced one run and four hits in six innings with one walk and four strikeouts. Chase Meidroth collected a pair of hits for the White Sox, including a double to lead off the game and a single to open the sixth. He scored Chicago's lone run on Vinny Capra's RBI groundout in the sixth. Capra later pitched a perfect ninth, retiring the side on nine pitches. White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon entered Monday's start with eight home runs allowed in 11 appearances and nine starts covering 60 2/3 innings. Detroit attacked Cannon from the outset, denting him for three more long balls. After Meadows struck out swinging to open the game, Cannon yielded a single to Torres and a two-run home run to Carpenter. Dingler added a solo shot two batters later. Perez delivered a two-run homer in the second to stretch the Tigers' lead to 5-0. Cannon settled down after that, but the early damage proved too much to overcome. He fell to 2-7 after allowing five runs and four hits in three innings with three walks and five strikeouts. Detroit improved to 4-0 against Chicago this season as Carpenter became the first Tiger to hit three home runs in a game since Victor Martinez on June 16, 2016. The White Sox have lost seven of eight. Monday marked their first defeat by more than two runs since May 19. Austin Slater doubled for Chicago. --Field Level Media
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Renee Zellweger stuns as she leads the stars at Gotham Television Awards amid rumors about Ant Anstead romance
Renée Zellweger looked gorgeous in an off-the-shoulder black dress at Monday evening's 2025 Gotham Television Awards in New York City. The 56-year-old longtime actress — whom sources tell is living apart from boyfriend Ant Anstead, 46 — commanded attention in the form-fitting number, which cinched at the waist and fell to her ankles. She wore her blonde locks in a fuss-free updo that included a side part and face-framing loose strands at the front. Zellweger kept the look simple, opting for minimal accessories as she rounded out the outfit with pointy-toe black heels. Her wrinkle-free face was taut and glowing as she hit the red carpet in natural-looking makeup. The Bridget Jones's Diary star has been in the Big Apple filming the new season of Only Murders in the Building. Last month she was spotted working on a scene with fellow Hollywood vet Bobby Cannavale. During the mid-May shoot day Zellweger sported a ginger-toned bob hairstyle with a side part and flipped ends. Details regarding her OMITB character have been kept under wraps, but co-star/producer Selena Gomez recently shared photos from the production featuring Zellweger. Friends of the siren told in February that she has put the brakes on her relationship with Anstead, revealing she is not interested in marriage. 'Renée and Ant have been dating for over three years,' one insider said. 'She loves the relationship the way it is. 'She's seen so many couples, especially celebrities like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie who have happily dated, only to split not long after getting married. 'Why would she risk rocking the boat and rushing to take her relationship with Ant to the next level?' Alec Baldwin, 67, and wife Hilaria Baldwin, 41, coordinated in shades of blue. Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Baldwin coordinated in shades of blue Her co-star Leslie Bibb, 51, was also in attendance, arriving in a pale turquoise satin dress with a high collar Hilaria looked darling in a slinky, sleeveless, royal blue number with a flesh-baring cutout at the back. She showed off a fresh haircut featuring her brunette locks chopped into flattering face-framing bangs. Parker Posey, 56, was among the superstars at the awards show on Monday. The White Lotus actress wowed in a cream-colored dress with a plunging neckline and long, sheer, bell sleeves. The fashion-forward beauty added matching lacy gloves to the 60s-inspired look, which included a subtly ruffled hemline. Parker debuted a new look — a rust-hued hairstyle with a center part and curled ends. She added round, pink-tinted sunglasses and carried a chic handbag with a long chain that she gathered around her hand. Her costar Leslie Bibb, 51, was also in attendance, arriving in a pale turquoise satin dress with a high collar. And another White Lotus standout, 44-year-old Carrie Coon, looked exquisite in an off-the-shoulder white column gown. Sheryl Lee Ralph, 68, looked younger than her years in a little black dress with a side slit. Her halter neck look showed off her cleavage and she punctuated the timeless look with open-toe heels, revealing a white pedicure. She flashed her megawatt smile in a full face of glamorous makeup, and her dark locks were arranged in a center part and fluffy curls. Jenny Slate, 43, arrived in an eye-catching black dress featuring a short white shawl accoutrement. The It Ends With Us actress accentuated her trim waistline with the frock's corset bodice, which transitioned into a billowy skirt. Her jaw-length jet black locks were in a middle part with a natural tousled texture and one side tucked behind her ear. Severance star Britt Lower, 39, modeled a sleeveless white dress with thin black line accents. Her red hair was pulled into a sleek updo with short, side-swept bangs left out at the front. Also dressed in white was Netflix actress Lovie Simone, who stars in the streamer's hit coming-of-age series Forever. She posed for photos in a Versace gown with asymmetric straps, a thigh-high slit, and subtle ruching. The New York native complemented the getup with a bombshell hairstyle that was parted on the side and set in tight wand waves. Her old Hollywood glamour-inspired makeup was complete with a matte, berry-toned lip stain. Actress Justine Lupe looked great arriving in a delicate black slip dress with beaded accents throughout. The 36-year-old Nobody Wants This star wore her long, bright blonde locks loose, set in a middle part and slightly textured as they flowed down her back. Her makeup was flawlessly applied and featured fluttery lashes that made her blue eyes pop, and glossy pink lipstick. Meanwhile, YouTube sensation Cleo Abram, 32, turned heads in a two-toned green and black slip dress. The top half of the look boasted low-cut black lace while the lower half called attention with an emerald green skirt. She added pointy-toe black heels to pull the sultry getup together. Model Haley Kalil, 32, looked angelic in a flowing, low-cut white dress with stone detailing at the chest. Actress Rachel Brosnahan, 34, bared her long legs in a quirky black mini dress. The netted number boasted a thigh-length black skirt that swelled at her hips, creating an exaggerated silhouette. The sleeveless look teased a built-in black bra underneath, and the Superman star pulled her glossy, dark locks back for the occasion. Actress Madeline Brewer, 33, was fashion-forward in a green sleeveless dress with draped detail. The 2025 Gotham TV Awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding achievement in television, was held at Cipriani Wall Street. Crime series Adolescence led the nominations across three categories — Breakthrough Limited Series, Lead Performance in a Limited Series, and Supporting Performance in a Limited Series. AppleTV+'s The Studio took home the first award of the night for Breakthrough Comedy Series, per The Hollywood Reporter.
