Marc Maron announced on Monday that he will end his influential podcast, “WTF With Marc Maron,” after nearly 16 years. In the latest episode featuring guest John Mulaney, Maron shared that he and producer Brendan McDonald decided to conclude the show sometime this fall, stating, “It was not some kind of difficult decision.” Launched in 2009, the podcast has over 1,600 episodes, featuring notable guests like former President Barack Obama, rock star Keith Richards, and comedian Carol Burnett. Notably, an episode with Robin Williams was recognized in America’s National Recording Registry as the first one-on-one podcast episode.
Maron’s decision comes amid a shifting landscape for podcasts, which, despite facing challenges in 2023, have begun to regain popularity in 2024. The podcasting medium, which started as a niche market, gained traction with hits like “Serial.” Maron acknowledged the toll of continuous production, expressing feelings of burnout while also expressing satisfaction with their body of work: “We’re tired, we’re burnt out, and we are utterly satisfied with the work we’ve done.”
While Maron confirmed the end of this podcast, he indicated that he may return to podcasting in the future. He reassured fans, saying, “This doesn’t mean I’m never going to do something like this again.” He and McDonald recognized together that it was time to wrap things up, emphasizing a positive closure to this era of their work. The final episode of “WTF With Marc Maron” will mark a significant moment in the podcasting landscape, reflecting its evolution over the years.
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