Summary
Marc Maron's popular podcast, "WTF," concluded after more than 15 years with former President Barack Obama as the final guest. In the episode, they discussed various topics, including modern politics and personal growth after major life transitions. Maron and Obama exchanged thoughts on how to engage civilly and respectfully in today's world.
Key Facts
- Marc Maron's podcast, "WTF," ended after over 15 years and 1,686 episodes.
- The final episode featured former President Barack Obama as the guest.
- Maron wanted to reflect on his podcast's legacy and discuss the future of politics.
- Obama and Maron talked about the second administration of President Donald Trump.
- They discussed the role and impact of social media in modern society.
- Maron started "WTF" in September 2009 when podcasting was just gaining popularity.
- The podcast featured several famous guests and won many awards, such as Best Comedy Podcast in 2016.
- Maron mentioned that ending the podcast was tough but necessary due to burnout and wanting to maintain quality.
