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Marc Maron discusses his approach to comedy, which intertwines humor with aging and death. He reflects on his HBO special 'From Bleak to Dark' and shares insights into his personal philosophy on life and comedy.
  • Marc Maron has hosted WTF with Marc Maron since 2009, featuring a wide array of guests.
  • His recent comedy special 'From Bleak to Dark' explores themes of aging, death, and humor.
  • Maron's approach to comedy is rooted in being seen and addressing personal grief publicly.
  • He workshopped his material for a year, starting with raw emotions after the passing of his partner, Lynn Shelton.
  • Maron finds comedy both a tool for processing emotions and a way to connect with audiences.

Shownotes Transcript

Ted Danson doesn’t mind getting a little dark with actor, comedian, and podcasting pioneer) Marc Maron. Marc talks to Ted about the passing of his romantic partner, filmmaker Lynn Shelton and how he processed that loss on stage, including in his HBO special “From Bleak to Dark).” They also discuss why Marc would never run for office, losing loved ones, and Marc’s acting roles from “Maron” to films like “To Leslie.” 

 

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