Which podcast is hosted by comedian Marc Maron and features long-form interviews?

The podcast hosted by comedian Marc Maron and known for long-form interviews is WTF with Marc Maron. Maron launched the show on September 1, 2009, after the cancellation of his Air America radio program Breakroom Live. Its conversational format typically explored guests' careers, personal histories, creative struggles, and experiences in comedy.

Many early episodes were recorded in Maron's Los Angeles garage, nicknamed the Cat Ranch. The show became notable for unusually candid conversations with comedians, actors, musicians, writers, and public figures, including Robin Williams, Louis C.K., Barack Obama, Paul McCartney, and David Lynch. Its influence helped popularize the intimate, long-form interview style that later became common in podcasting.

The title's “WTF” is an abbreviation of the phrase “what the fuck,” reflecting the show's informal and sometimes emotionally direct tone. It is often confused with The Joe Rogan Experience because both feature lengthy interviews, but Rogan's program is hosted by Joe Rogan and has a broader focus on comedy, culture, science, and current affairs. WTF with Marc Maron ended in 2025 after nearly 16 years.