While I was away on holiday last week, news broke of an end to Marc Maron’s fabled old podcast, WTF. The show, which is approaching its 16th anniversary, will wrap up at some time in the autumn. Like a kid squeezing into an over-large black suit for their grandpa’s funeral, the world of podcast enthusiasts went into a period of mourning. Childhood, it seems, is over.
It will be hard to let go as a listener, but I’m sure we will see him grow elsewhere. I’m keeping my cat angel mug.
Yep. Podcasting has gone from Indie Films to Marvel-only in the blink of an eye. I’m glad I was there early on. It was the golden age.
Great piece and a perfect time capsule of this moment in media history. I'll miss Maron and appreciate your take, Nick — Thank you!