Regrets, podcaster Marc Maron has a few.
Marc Maron, the comedian known for his liberal views, ignited a wave of comedy podcasts with his popular, long-lasting “WTF” series.
The show interviewed various celebrities, ranging from the well-known to the lesser known, and even included an interview with a sitting U.S. president. Now, Maron is taking a break from his popular series. He admits that he’s exhausted, having worked tirelessly for 16 years.
He leaves “WTF” with a heavy heart.
Andrew Breitbart famously embraced the “more voices, not less” ethos. Not Maron.
The humorist asserts that Cancel Culture is a myth, while those in comedy who challenge this viewpoint are labeled “fascists.” He prefers that certain contemporary comedians had not started their podcasts at all.
Together with Adam Carolla, he laid the groundwork for an influx of comedy podcasts, including “We Might Be Drunk” featuring Mark Normand and Sam Morril, as well as “This Past Weekend” by Theo Von.
Among all others, “The Joe Rogan Experience” continues to stand out as the most prominent one. This program started airing shortly after “WTF” debuted, but it has since grown into a significant part of modern popular culture.
That’s where the problem begins for Maron.
Mainstream news outlets and the political left argue that Joe Rogan and his podcast co-hosts played a significant role in securing President Donald Trump’s re-election. During the election period, both Trump and future Vice President J.D. Vance made appearances on numerous comedy podcasts such as Von’s showcase and “The Tim Dillon Show.
Trump’s appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” grabbed the most headlines.
During the 2024 election campaign, several shows extended invitations with an open door to Vice President Kamala Harris, which she and her team consistently turned down.
Maron seems displeased when he hears “there should be more voices, not fewer.” This is particularly true if those additional voices interact with conservative political figures.
I believe I’ve made a significant contribution to culture in part, yet simultaneously, I fear I may have unleashed a monster, like the Kraken. At the outset of any new medium, there’s a thrill of liberation – a sense of wonder before things might transform into something terrible and malevolent.
The far-Left Cracked.com correctly connected that “force” to Team Rogan. Why?
Consider Maron’s previous rant against his peers.
In a 2024 blog post published just before the election, he stated that the surge of what he terms the anti-progressive, pro-authoritarian group was fueled by his comedy peers.
When comedians who host podcasts invite known white supremacists and fascists onto their shows for light-hearted banter, it can make these extreme ideologies seem more acceptable or normal. This trend has been growing for some time in the podcasting world, and now there’s a risk that these platforms could become part of a powerful media conglomerate under the new, anti-democratic administration.
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2025-06-07 15:03