WTF with Marc Maron

I've loved Marc since the first time my brother in law introduced him. He's bet the odds, in my book, of being a tragic hero. He's got his demons, as we all do, but he uses them for good by letting us all in on a glimpse of life. Real life. Not reality tv. He interviews-- I don't even say that-- he TALKS to real people. All kinds of people. From THE (former) PRESIDENT to Sarah Silverman. Politicians, COMIDANS, actors, journalist, you name it. This app, even with just the download, gives you access to a good taste sample of Marc's most recent episodes with a few from way back to start. This podcast "started" in 2009 and freaking took off into space with its wit, charm and laughs. My favorite part, I think, is hearing the podcasts of people who have passed and how they laughed with Marc. He puts people at ease when he talks to you because he doesn't get caught up in your title. He wants to hear from you, and yes that includes your jobs and what you've done, but HOW did you get there. WHAT made you...you. He's perfection to your ears in every ounce of the word. What a great man.

Hey Mark, I work in the film biz, a crew guy. I Am currently working on Deputy. You are a very gifted interviewer. You can tap into people and get them to tell there stories. I love the stories that make people who they are. I learned a lot listening to you interview film directors, actors, writers and comedians. 15 plus years in the biz and I now have new prospectives and a little more patients on set. When you talk about our political situation unfortunately you validated the fear I get watching our president. Is he smart with his shock jock style of office. Is it a reality tv hook, the train wreck you can’t stop watching? Or even more frightening, is he really that clueless? That said, out of all your crafts I appreciate your podcast the most. It has broadened my horizons and validated the inner panic I sometimes feel. Love the show Mark, nice work. ........................... Boomer Lives !!!!

Easy application to maneuver through from the get go! It will sometimes randomly skip to next interview, perhaps it's my iPhone. I couldn't have gotten through a recent long drive without this app, it made the hours roll by. The favorites category made it easy to quickly pick interviews while driving. Thanks to Mark he got me through a rough time with some lonely nights away from home dealing with a tragedy. It's worth the small investment, for hours and hours of entertainment. Five stars!

Marc is as thoughtful as he is self deprecating. His interviews bring out the humanity in his guests and allow his audience to find commonality in thought, experience, and / or emotion to whoever is behind the mic. I have friends that live and die by Stern interviews, which I also enjoy, but Marc can get just as much out of his guests, without the forced ‘show’. Other interviewers have their techniques, as well, but tears or gotcha questions aren’t necessary to see into the heart of someone. Marc’s style is curious. The subtlety and subtext speak volumes.

For starters I have no relationship with Marc Other then a loyal fan. . Never seen him in on stage but would if he came close to my part of the country (Sacto Ca.) I like the new style app and saw no reason to change but whatever the reason is , I will go with the flow.. I've wrote about Marc which only stated that I can relate to his style but I'm almost his twin brother other then age (61) .. (Father issues,cat lover, like to hear the non-normal, non traditional Jew, divorced, searcher for love , guitar hacker, etc) I have the premium as it's not that much and if I want to go back and hear something about somebody then I have the option.. Just had a huge discussion with a good friend with me supporting Marc and him supporting Ted.. We agreed to disagree that his style was Ted and mine is Marc.. So the score is Marc many and Ted not so many