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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
All good things must come to an end: Marc Maron announces WTF podcast conclusion after 16 years
Marc Maron's podcast, WTF With Marc Maron, considered to be a trailblazer and one of the early shows to popularize the format, is set to end this fall after more than 15 years and nearly 2,000 episodes since its 2009 debut. The podcast, which has been a major influence in the audio series boom, announced its conclusion in a recent episode. Since launching on September 1, 2009, WTF has amassed around 1.1 billion downloads, listens, and impressions. The show has produced 1,645 main episodes alongside over 300 bonus episodes for premium subscribers. Maron reflected on the decision during the latest episode, stating, 'Sixteen years we've been doing this, and we've decided that we had a great run. Now, basically, it's time, folks. It's time.' The podcast is renowned for its candid conversations with comedy legends, A-list actors, and political figures, including an iconic 2015 interview with President Barack Obama. That particular episode, recorded in Maron's garage in Highland Park, California, shattered Libsyn's 24-hour download record by more than double, featuring discussions on race relations, gun violence, and political humor. Other memorable episodes include comedian Todd Glass's 2012 coming out and a 2010 interview with Robin Williams, which was preserved by the Library of Congress in 2022. Maron's guest list reads like a who's who of entertainment, featuring names such as Sir Paul McCartney, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and SNL creator Lorne Michaels. Maron and his producer Brendan McDonald received the inaugural Governors Award for Excellence in Audio from the Podcast Academy at The Ambies in 2021. Maron cited exhaustion after nearly two decades of biweekly episodes as a key reason for ending the podcast. 'We're tired. We're burnt out. And we are utterly satisfied with the work we've done,' he said. He emphasized that ending WTF on their own terms is important, acknowledging the support of partners like Acast over the past three years. Looking ahead, Maron plans to feature new guests before the final episodes air in the fall. He also has several projects underway, including a new HBO stand-up special this summer, roles in upcoming films such as In Memoriam and Deliver Me From Nowhere, and a starring part in Apple's golf comedy series Stick. Maron thanked his listeners and guests, reflecting on the podcast's profound impact on his life and career. 'It's been an incredible time... There's probably going to be some ups and downs over the next few months... but this is a full-hearted decision. It's the right decision,' he concluded. Maron is represented by Independent Artists Group, Avalon, and Brecheen Feldman Breimer. The final episodes of WTF are expected this fall. Full details and the latest episode are available at
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen & actor Stephen Graham surprise staff at Huddersfield restaurant
Scroll down to read what peculiar items Springsteen and Graham had to eat Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MUSIC great Bruce Springsteen cooks up some excitement at a Huddersfield restaurant with actor Stephen Graham — who plays his father in a new biopic. Adolescence star Graham, a chef in 2021 drama Boiling Point, took The Boss along following sold-out concerts at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester. 6 Music icon Bruce Springsteen visited a Huddersfield restaurant with actor Stephen Graham Credit: Instagram 6 Staff at Norman's though it was a 'prank' Oliver Roberts, who runs Norman's, thought their visit was a 'prank' at first. He said Springsteen, 75, and Graham, 51, shared ten small plates including tomatoes with garlic ice cream. The rocker is pictured as a kid with his dad and sister. Deliver Me From Nowhere is due out in October. Last year, The Sun reported that fans trying to buy £150 Bruce Springsteen tickets early were shocked at having to pay for at least two, plus a hotel room — costing up to £800. Packages on Ticketmaster, part of Live Nation, included £796 for two front standing tickets and a double room at the four-star Novotel in Liverpool ahead of next June's gig at Anfield. Two rear standing tickets in last Thursday's pre-sale were £754 with a room at the Hilton. Two plus a night at the Ibis were £732. A pair and a room at the three-star Holiday Inn cost £698. Ticketmaster was criticised over its 'dynamic pricing' for Oasis shows when £135 tickets suddenly shot up to £355. But a fan of The Boss tweeted: 'This tie-in with hotel packages is taking it to another level.' Music video for Bruce Springsteen's hit song Born in the U.S.A. 6 Some food-related Springsteen hits 6 Graham plays Springsteen's father in a new biopic Credit: PA 6 Bruce, left, with his father Douglas Springsteen and sister Credit:
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen & actor Stephen Graham surprise staff at Huddersfield restaurant
MUSIC great Bruce Springsteen cooks up some excitement at a Huddersfield restaurant with actor Stephen Graham — who plays his father in a new biopic. Advertisement 6 Music icon Bruce Springsteen visited a Huddersfield restaurant with actor Stephen Graham Credit: Instagram 6 Staff at Norman's though it was a 'prank' Oliver Roberts, who runs Norman's, thought their visit was a 'prank' at first. He said Springsteen, 75, and Graham, 51, shared ten small plates including tomatoes with garlic ice cream. The rocker is pictured as a kid with his dad and sister. Deliver Me From Nowhere is due out in October. Advertisement READ MORE ON BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Packages on Ticketmaster, part of Live Nation, included £796 for two front standing tickets and a double room at the four-star Novotel in Liverpool ahead of next June's gig at Anfield. Two rear standing tickets in last Thursday's pre-sale were £754 with a room at the Hilton. Two plus a night at the Ibis were £732. A pair and a room at the three-star Holiday Inn cost £698. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Ticketmaster was criticised over its 'dynamic pricing' for Oasis shows when £135 tickets suddenly shot up to £355. But a fan of The Boss tweeted: 'This tie-in with hotel packages is taking it to another level.' Music video for Bruce Springsteen's hit song Born in the U.S.A. 6 Some food-related Springsteen hits 6 Graham plays Springsteen's father in a new biopic Credit: PA Advertisement 6 Bruce, left, with his father Douglas Springsteen and sister Credit: 6 Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere is due out in October Credit: AP
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen & actor Stephen Graham surprise staff at Huddersfield restaurant
MUSIC great Bruce Springsteen cooks up some excitement at a Huddersfield restaurant with actor Stephen Graham — who plays his father in a new biopic. Adolescence star Graham, a chef in 2021 drama Boiling Point, took The Boss along following sold-out concerts at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester. 6 Oliver Roberts, who runs Norman's, thought their visit was a 'prank' at first. He said Springsteen, 75, and Graham, 51, shared ten small plates including tomatoes with garlic ice cream. The rocker is pictured as a kid with his dad and sister. Deliver Me From Nowhere is due out in October. Last year, The Sun reported that fans trying to buy £150 Bruce Springsteen tickets early were shocked at having to pay for at least two, plus a hotel room — costing up to £800. Packages on Ticketmaster, part of Live Nation, included £796 for two front standing tickets and a double room at the four-star Novotel in Liverpool ahead of next June's gig at Anfield. Two rear standing tickets in last Thursday's pre-sale were £754 with a room at the Hilton. Two plus a night at the Ibis were £732. A pair and a room at the three-star Holiday Inn cost £698. Ticketmaster was criticised over its 'dynamic pricing' for Oasis shows when £135 tickets suddenly shot up to £355. But a fan of The Boss tweeted: 'This tie-in with hotel packages is taking it to another level.' Music video for Bruce Springsteen's hit song Born in the U.S.A. 6 6 6 6
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump Demands ‘Major Investigations' Into Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono and Oprah, Repeating Baseless Rumors Superstars Were Paid Off to Support Kamala Harris
As Bruce Springsteen continues to speak out against the current U.S. administration on tour, President Donald J. Trump continues to not brush it off but attempt to hit back even harder — this time in the form of actually calling for there to be 'major investigations' into Springsteen and other superstar entertainers for their support of his opponent, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 election. In his posts on his Truth Social app, Trump repeated baseless allegations about top superstars being paid to throw their support behind Harris last year, calling endorsements by Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono and Oprah Winfrey on behalf of the Democratic candidate 'corrupt and unlawful.' The president's late-night social-media call for a criminal investigation followed news that Springsteen had spoken against administration policies at a second concert Saturday, after the rocker had come under attack from the president for speaking up at a previous show. More from Variety Bono Rocks Cannes With 7-Minute Standing Ovation for 'Stories of Surrender' Bruce Springsteen Biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' Starring Jeremy Allen White, Lands October 2025 Release Date Trump Calls Bruce Springsteen 'Not a Talented Guy,' 'Dried Out Prune' and 'Dumb as a Rock,' as American Federation of Musicians Denounces Presidential Attacks on Springsteen, Taylor Swift Offering no evidence for his charges, and posing the allegations as open questions, the president leaned on the caps key and wrote: 'HOW MUCH DID KAMALA HARRIS PAY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR HIS POOR PERFORMANCE DURING HER CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT? WHY DID HE ACCEPT THAT MONEY IF HE IS SUCH A FAN OF HERS? ISN'T THAT A MAJOR AND ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION? WHAT ABOUT BEYONCÉ? … AND HOW MUCH WENT TO OPRAH, AND BONO??? I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter.' He continued, 'Candidates aren't allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment. In addition, this was a very expensive and desperate effort to artificially build up her sparse crowds. IT'S NOT LEGAL! For these unpatriotic 'entertainers,' this was just a CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL way to capitalize on a broken system. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!' He went on to single out Beyoncé some more, repeating an allegation — popularized by right-wing influencer Candace Owen, again, with no evidence — that the superstar singer was paid an eight-figure sum to briefly show up at a Houston rally for Harris last fall. Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, refuted the charge at the time as being completely fabricated. 'According to news reports,' Trump wrote Monday morning — citing no news reports — 'Beyoncé was paid $11,000,000 to walk onto a stage, quickly ENDORSE KAMALA, and walk off to loud booing for never having performed, NOT EVEN ONE SONG! Remember, the Democrats and Kamala illegally paid her millions of Dollars for doing nothing other than giving Kamala a full throated ENDORSEMENT. THIS IS AN ILLEGAL ELECTION SCAM AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL! IT IS AN ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION! BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, OPRAH, BONO AND, PERHAPS, MANY OTHERS, HAVE A LOT OF EXPLAINING TO DO!!!' Trump offered no evidence Springsteen was paid anything in asking 'how much' Harris paid for his support, which previously had not even come up much as a rumor or conspiracy theory. As for the Beyoncé charge, when right-wing personalities began to float the idea that the singer was paid to stump for Harris last year, Tina Knowles said, 'The lie is that Beyoncé was paid $10 million to speak at a rally in Houston for Vice President Kamala Harris. In fact, Beyoncé did not receive a penny. She actually paid for her own flights for herself and her team, as well as all glam expenses', The president's initial tirades were set off by Springsteen appearing on stage in Manchester, England last week and saying, 'In my home, the America I love… is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration.' The singer gave a very similar speech at the second stop on his U.K. tour and seems likely to be offering a variation on it every night. Trump's initial response to that was to issue a vague threat against the rocker, writing: 'This dried out 'prune' of a rocker (his skin is atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that's just 'standard fare.' Then we'll all see how it goes for him!' Trump also called Springsteen 'not a talented guy.' Last week, the president also issued a statement claiming Taylor Swift, arguably the biggest star in the world at present, was no longer 'hot' after she came out with her support for Harris. In his latest fusillades, he refrained from suggesting that Swift, too, should face a criminal investigation, although, of course, it may still be early in this particular ragefest. 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