Marc Maron: Humor Gave Relief from Grief

[@eclectickimmer]

Intelligent people sharing pain and seeking out healing through humor and the cold hard truth. You give me hope for humanity.

[@MayimBialik]

🙌🙌🙌

[@robbrien8506]

Exactly. That's what grown up, intelligent and creative people DO. They do the work and don't revert to their 2 yr old id and aggressively look for nihilistic ways to spread their misery and take everybody else down. That's how you DON'T end up bored and looking for answers in extremist groups or colourful, entertaining conspiracy theories.

[@johnwhick6543]

“ blossom “ being awesome! Bad pun, but, damnit, it’s true! #sapolskylife

[@storiedtbh]

Well said, 100%

[@leo_Luxui_oreos]

I like Marc, I think he is scary smart an his conversations help bridge important gaps especially when exploring sensitive issues.

[@whipwalk]

Dude. On point! 'When you have selfish parents, you're denied a fundamental foundation of you'.

[@JustASmallTownGirl85]

My Father was a violent misogynistic narcissist, my Mom a codependent enabler who was also a very sweet and kind woman who was raised to believe that unless your Husband cheats you can't get a divorce. I know first hand that children would rather be from a broken home, then live in one. This pod was really interesting and cathartic for me, thank you❤

[@trishaferrand1395]

I like his use of "self PROCLAMATION" rather than merely self PRESERVATION.

[@MetalHead7446]

I feel your pain Marc. Keep on doing what you do Marc, I love your comedy & specials. Much love man.

[@tereasia]

I was raised exactly like him. I chose to be non-violent and people pleasing, but, wow! It's incredible to hear someone so clearly express the mistrust in relationships that I have. Love Marc ❤

[@oneirishpoet]

I was raised like that too and chose to not have children because of it. And I pretty much prefer to be with animals instead of most people, humans are vastly overrated in my opinion

[@PleaseDontEatAnimals]

@@oneirishpoet Same, no kids because I don't want anyone else to have to suffer and don't eat animals / animal products for the same reason. There's already enough suffering in this world without my adding to it. Definitely prefer spending time with nonhuman animals to the human variety. 🐾 (With the exception of a few compassionate humans.)

[@edschneed8]

As a recovering alcoholic, 32 yrs sober, WTF has been a big big help at times with certain episodes. When I first started listening in 2014, I didn't even know Marc as a comic!!

[@westminster860]

I love when he says " I hate people who like me when I hate myself" reminded me of my friend long gone who was manic depressive and painter and artist.

[@sparrowwilson4514]

I could listen to him talk all day.

[@leticiaperez243]

Wow such a deep dive into so much. You can see when he’s anxious when he’s feeling. I find it interesting that he let the comfort in from strangers. He’s been so wounded throughout his life. He sounds very specific in what he’s saying and how he says it. He’s still healing as we all are all of our lives. I’m looking forward to Thursdays episode to hear what you and Johnathan have to say about this episode

[@AgendaInMind]

She has GOT to let go of her Germ Theory cult mentality. There is no such thing as being able to “catch” some diseases, but not all. My God. Think deeper!

[@hj45-s9k]

Them talking about it being hard to trust people when you grew up in instability is so gratifying. I’ve had people tell me my whole life that I need to get over that and not all people are bad but if you have enough experiences outside of that, that end up backing up your childhood, its kinda hard to see it any other way. Even after you’ve had a lot of healing and trying to get passed it

[@douca1]

sin

[@innervisions1828]

It is etched in your brain. You can deal with it, but you can’t get rid of it.

[@helenl3193]

​@@innervisions1828I 100% know where you're coming from, but I'd also like to recommend you look into EMDR therapy, if that's something you can afford/have available to you where you are. It's greatly helping me in removing the pain from those sort of memories, so managing them is much easier. It's used for PTSD and chronic trauma and it's done more than decades of CBT and other talking therapies. Obviously, your mileage may vary but it's not well known within my UK circle of friends/family who have had therapy &/or awareness of (or loved ones with) mental health issues, so I'm now recommending it as much as possible to raise awareness, I really think it's worth looking into. I hope you don't mind this unsolicited advice from some random on the interwebs - you do you and more power to you!

[@karlarod05]

This was healing for me. I feel so validated after listening. Thank you ♥️ "They got it comin'. And I don't have the fundamental respect we're supposed to afford them." DAMN. 🙌🏽

[@kristilisakleiner9384]

Seriously…wow, preach

[@storiedtbh]

Me as well. This guy's my hero!!

[@marisamartinezolivera]

O-M-G! Marc Maron! In the late 1990’s when foreign TV arrived here only by satellite decoders functioning with UK SkyTV subscriptions cards (thanking my UK friends who bought them for me) I discovered Maron at David Letterman’s! Today I go back more than twenty-five years..to find a deeply funny but a deeply wounded man in his life's never-ending process of hurting/grieving/healing himself. After all, like all of us..but with his great ability to talk about it so, so cleverly brilliant. Eagerly waiting with yours and Jonathan’s opinions at Thursday’s part II of today’s episode. It’s so promising!!

[@jdonjohnson]

Marc and I both scored the same score on our ASVAB Test when we went into the military. I met him at Patti and Chics's clubs years ago. We both had screaming matches with our mothers in high school until we ran away from them. We are about the same age and had some of the most fascinating greenroom conversation. He is one down-to-earth, cool, laid back guy. He is a top notch comedy actor as well. He played a character in RESERVATION DOGS that had me howling. All around good guy. It you ever get a chance to see him live, go for it.

[@robynrains7252]

I was always hard on my Mother and never met my father. I was in my early 60’s when I realized my mother wasn’t parented properly so she didn’t know how awful she treated me. I was then able to grant her some grace. Unfortunately she passed away in 1984 from early onset dementia so I wasn’t able to tell her in person that I finally understood but I’m sure she knows all is forgiven 😊❤

[@ChessieChess]

Yes, she does ❤

[@danabrewer3676]

A thousand appreciations for the Marc Maron catch and release.

[@fifik3136]

This is a tick, tick, tick for me. My Dad volunteered and the community had glowing praise for him....but he was not present for his own family. Both of my parents had such disinterest in me and my brother, as long as we came home at some time that was enough. It never occurred to me to ask them for advice, I had zero identity and still struggle, I had no structure to live life, I can't future think (set goals for myself). I also fought intensely with my Dad....in hindsight it was my cries for attention....LOOK AT ME I EXIST. It was shitty but I keep on trying to improve and learn these skills and to accept they did the best they could (that is a struggle I will admit).

[@douca1]

Peace be with you.

[@helenl3193]

You do exist, we see you. Solidarity and good luck with your continued growth. I hope you have all the support you need and all the love you deserve

[@AbbyAvon]

exactly what I've come to expect from Mark; rawness, truthfulness and vulnerability; perhaps he may not feel this but definitely a very courageous human being. Thanks Mayim for getting him on your show and thank you Mark for being you.

[@Aussie1276]

Having been a huge fan of Marc's for many years, I found this interview very timely especially when talking about grief. The phrase that really hit me between the eyes was "you never expect someone to die" which is very much my lived experience during the last 6 years after my father's sudden passing. In my eyes, my father was 10 foot tall and bulletproof which is why I believe that his death not only gutted and shattered me, but has left me feeling anchorless and somewhat adrift as I continue my life's journey. While my father's passing from start to end took 3.5 weeks, I can understand Marc's sense of "what the ...do I do now?" all too well. Thank you to Marc and thank you Mayim for sharing this now. I needed to hear that I'm not the only one who has spent a life time trying to find my place, as you and Marc have. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@CherylBeachlerRizzo]

I'm amazed how much I can relate to Mark Maron. I learned something about myself by watching this. I completely understand looking outside of yourself to emulate other people because you aren't given support for the person you are at home.

[@laurelwild735]

What a great interview. I remember the WTF interview & I cried & cried. Then listened to the Lynn episode & was so moved. It was like they were falling in love in front of us. She was really an amazing person. Everyone loved her & you could tell why. Very authentic.

[@annajacob7981]

Self created scaffolding, as a child. Yes, I understand it. Lived it. Thank you Mayim. 💙

[@RosablueHandMade]

What a great talk. Congrats to Mayim because as a MM fan who has watched the special and heard him speak about it on other platforms, I was struck by how much respect and space Marc gave you. Perhaps you benefited from this being toward the end of his cavalcade of media appearances but I felt he was slower, more considered and even gentler. Superb. Round of applause for you.

[@MayimBialik]

🫶🙌

[@DukeFame88]

I started listening to podcasts in 2010 on my iPod mini. I listened to Ricky Gervais and Corrolla and the algorithm suggested WTF. I subscribed to WTF because of the comedians and the stories. I stayed because of deep dives into guests and the sharing of the host. It was like sitting in on therapy sessions.

[@omriom]

תודה מיים ביאליק על עוד פודקאסט מרתק. קוראים לי עמרי ואני גר בקרית ביאליק,ישראל על שם חיים נחמן ביאליק שאת מכירה כמובן. תודה לך וליונתן על פודקאסטים מרתקים ועל כל העשייה שלך. עמרי

[@UniverseEarthSpirit]

I love Mayim, her passion and intellect. I have no idea why there has been so much controversial surrounding her parenting style, other than people hate when people do good things. I too have a special love for neuroscience and Mayim has paired perfectly the knowledge she has in neurobiology and her parenting methodology - the ingredients for creating and nurturing true humanhood. Mayim, take heart, you have so much support than you know for going above and beyond in your parenting journey. I honestly wish you were my friend in real life! I would love the quality of conversations we would have surrounding evolutionary biology (I am an an evolutionary biologist) and neuroscience (which I regret not also having studied)! Much love !

[@jacksonvega7751]

Marc always makes for a good interviewee. Gettin good reasonably stable parents is such a huge advantage in life

[@go2lucy]

Yes, Marc. What you got right is to love and be loved. ❤

[@blueskye2790]

Just fyi: THE LONGER THE PODCAST, THE BETTER. I've never NOT felt like an hour was "good enough". The type of interview you all do always makes me go, "Damn it. I wish there was an hour more of this." So maybe some day the 60 minute interview can turn into 90 minutes then 120 minutes...then just have a day long livestream. I don't know. :D

[@vanessawhitneypro]

AMAZING! I've been wondering if you'd interview him. One of my favorite comics/hosts... Brilliantly funny & dark human... Thank You ALL!

[@444LoveIt]

Damn Marc, you are one cool dude. Would so love to talk with you. Your innate courage to be you as you continue to evolve, and to share that with the world... You're teaching us all to be more human. Much appreciated.

[@femalehuman7074]

This is the Marc Maron interview I've been waiting for for years. Thank you! Although he drives me crazy a lot, he has done so much for healing journeys, especially with men. I believe only men can really heal men. I was amazing getting him to hear him talk just about himself.

[@billyalarie929]

I think, ironically, this pairing is absolutely perfect. Two VERY different philosophies, in some key ways, coming together to get real about some very heavy subjects.

[@Solonneysa]

45:45 "These people who had problems that I grew up with." That resonated with me more than I would like. I like the way you put it, though. Thanks for that.

[@soylentlolmilk]

This was amazing, could have listened for hours. I don't think I've ever seen Marc really dive into some of these topics at such great length. Very cool!

[@0ldman0tis]

Mayim is such a great interviewer.

[@productdesign9626]

Interesting to hear Maron mention the term 'ways of seeing' at 38:00. "Ways of Seeing" is the title of a seminal work of art theory which I am sure he would have read around that time, or watched in its original BBCTV form. It's on KZbin, by the way.

[@alexisgramercy4545]

Thank you. Appreciated the candor. Adore Marc.

[@innervisions1828]

Marc, I feel your pain. My parents also had no idea what they were doing. I had to raise myself and did a very bad job.

[@julielily6517]

You did such a fabulous job interviewing him!! Wow

[@idagreenfield5537]

I’ve been listening to Marc since the beginning. He’s an icon.

[@lifeispeachy2me2]

I really enjoyed this because it's not often Marc is on other podcasts. WTF podcast is audio only. I like being able see the conversations.

[@kimstrandberg9529]

NPD, the trauma that continues to traumatize generation after generation. Great podcast.

[@AngiDas]

This was a beautiful interview. I love Marc so much because he shows that real growth can happen. Thank you for this!

[@roxymanasquan9087]

Wow. Somehow, two of my favorite comedians, Marc Maron & Chelsea Handler came up on my feed for your show about dealing with grief. It's just what I needed right now.Thank you for all your awesomeness. You Rock!

[@pegm5937]

Thrilled to find out that Mark has a new special out! And I loved this frank, insightful conversation. Made me feel a little less alone in the world.

[@go2lucy]

Why am i Just NOW subscribing i don't know. You're awesome. Like a warm hug.

[@MayimBialik]

🥹🥹🥹 Thanks so much for joining our little community here, Lucy!!! 🧠🫶

[@kristinriberdy277]

😢I soo completely connect with his story. It makes me feel less like I should be embarrassed, or like it was my fault that my parents' disfunction was my fault.

[@LaneJohnson-vx7du]

You know when I listen to Marc's podcast I skip his intro. And I think he told me why in this interview. He said he has a public side, but that is not really him. To me, that's the big personality, the high energy, probably a big part of his stand up. But when I listen to his podcast as he does the actual interview, I find he is calm, deeply interested in others, beyond an incredible listener who rarely inserts himself (but can and does occasionally at almost all the right times), may wander astray in the interview but never fails to get back to the original question or thread of conversation. I relate to that Marc Maron very deeply and that to me is the brilliance of his podcasts.

[@m_brokenleg]

How I can relate myself to Maron’s life experience…said with all humbliness & distance possible. For good or bad, we’re self-raised kids, who learnt by themselves to put the “virtual” scaffold you talked about here & navigate troubled waters of life alone. Usually after unwanted suffocating moments of diving deeply them. Selfishly dragging others to deep waters if we need it to survive ourselves..It’s good to see an awesome survivor in Marc able to overcome Lynn’s tragic death. I wish I could overcome a sibling sudden suicide so well. And grieve it correctly.. Admirable man who felt himself so comfy in such a thought provoking fabulous podcast that ended leaning back in his seat as beeing in his own home! And that is solely thanks to Mayim & Jonathan!

[@lauragough3352]

😅😅😅😅😅 1:17:07 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 1:18:36 😊😊😊😅😅😊😊😅😊😅😅😅😊😅😅😅😅😊😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😊😅😊😅😅😊😅😊😊😅😊😅😅😅😊😊😊k😊😊😊😊m 😊😊😅😅😅😅😅

[@lauragough3352]

😊😊

[@m_brokenleg]

@@lauragough3352 Explain please

[@jilldaltonnyc7545]

What a great conversation. I love Marc and attended one of the tapings of From Bleak to Dark at Town Hall in NYC. It's so refreshing to have people who talk about real issues. I recently found your show on KZbin and love it. Thanks so much.

[@gravehammer3545]

Humor is a way to deflect some of the pain and trauma. I use it alot to cope with my pain and trauma.

[@chicagokat8]

Happy Tuesday which has become my favorite morning of the week due to this podcast! Diving in now... keep them coming I've listened to every episode!!!

[@orland0110]

You are doing such a good job with this podcast Mayim and thank you so much for having Marc Maron in this episode. Marc has not had the easiest life but so much of us have not. I believe difficulties in life is a big part of being human. Marc is a very interesting and intelligent man indeed. Great interview and great episode!

[@christinadouglas1760]

Amazing! Thank you so very much for so many reasons. This was just outstanding. The care and dedication to these interviews, the unique video editing style, and content; thank you for the stimulating and intelligent design for greater thought.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

One of my favorite human beings on KZbin

[@lhmccool67]

Thank you, thank you! I've had a crush on Maron for years because he's so intelligent and well spoken AND completely real and raw with his humanness. I'm so glad to know that he's doing well. Loved this, as usual.

[@mattday2656]

This is amazing, I grew up watching Blossom, Maron offers me a lot as an adult

[@billyalarie929]

Very, very good episode. Honestly should win an award.

[@MayimBialik]

🥹🙌🔥🧠

[@JaniceAJanice]

Mayim and Jonathan, this was another AMAZING episode. I confess that I was not familiar with Marc. I guess I have been living under a rock 🙄. So many things he said touched me deeply. Thank you for "introducing" him to me. I will listen to this podcast again as there is so much to unfold and will listen to his podcast as well. Thank you again 💞

[@soylentlolmilk]

Check out his Netflix specials and his newest on HBO. He sometimes goes live on instagram as well 🙂

[@JaniceAJanice]

@@soylentlolmilk thank you, I will check him out at Netflix

[@RandyMan2661]

Being the Godfather of podcasting makes him The “Podfather”.

[@juliaz1965]

this comment deserves more likes!

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

That would be Adam Curry. He coined that term. It's not new.

[@offintonebula]

I really enjoyed and appreciated this episode!! Loved Marc Maron's recent comedy special (especially the childfree rant). Been listening to his podcast on and off for years.

[@kikireef3257]

Can't wait for the episode where you unpack and discuss everything brought up in this episode. Very, very thoughtful!

[@hwy138]

So many bad parents you make my parents seem wonderful. But the grief I know all about . My 2 sons were killed by a drunk driver on the 405 freeway 6 years ago. Since then 9 family members and 4 friends have passed. Still grieving the boys so bad we just can't grieve the others. It ruined our lives . We are getting a little better but will never be the same.

[@amora5085]

500th like and 50th comment lol Thank you!!this was so good! The parenting parallels to what i experienced were insane! Helped me further comprehend, not feel so alone. Thank you!

[@suzkstein]

WOW! This was sooooo good! Thank you so much for sharing this. I love you all, truly!

[@tessajetta8146]

I love when you interview people around my age ! Also I love your earrings Mayim, you like awesome

[@marilyn48ful]

I loved how he said he couldn’t forgive or give his parents a pass because we are expected to. I hate that line they always give “ I did the best I can”. Thanks Marc for sharing. It almost seemed like Marc was interviewing her, ha! ha! Loved it!

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

My daughter suffers (yes the word is suffers) with bi polar mixed with a variety of other issues. Made it through a few years of drug abuse. Thanks for helping me learn more. After dealing with her since birth, 44yrs I still need help. 😅 Thanks

[@kristilisakleiner9384]

I’m going to add you and your daughter to my prayers

[@ellie-tk4jy]

this is where i struggle because me and my mum were in this situation and she would cry but i feel like i'm the terrible person for doing that. i don't think 'pushing back' is an excuse for making someone cry or treating them like a punchbag. those are the times i wish i could take back. i was stressed, yes, but so was she and i had no right.

[@normankairns2583]

Another great podcast! I can so relate to this. Thanks for sharing. Norm from Montreal.

[@readerwriter2116]

He is one of my faves. Love his podcast!!! and this one,,, :)

[@84Elenai]

Ohhh, I see you got The Man on this time! Gotta love Marc, one of the best out there. I was so lucky to see him live a few years ago in L.A. Amazing set, he owns that stage like he was born on one. I hope he and Louis will be friends again in the future, I am pretty sure they will tough.

[@jenniferbooth2624]

The things that happen to us matter. Big hugs 💕🙌💕

[@nicolewilliams2468]

Wow. I don’t even know where to begin with this episode. 😮 Now I’m going to have to find his podcast & start listening current to earliest - sounds like there’s so much amazing stuff in there! Excellent, excellent interview, & I can’t wait to hear the breakdown on the Thursday edition!

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

54:28 "you do not know how to receive or give love properly." BOOM! STOP RIGHT THERE! i've been grinding at this all my life and i am 63! and i finally know why. 🥰

[@shanadellos6034]

Well done! Marc gives good interview and seemed to be in a real comfortable mode due to your natural, smart, and authentic listening approach. Your podcast is healthy, super helpful, and gracious.

[@marthahales2430]

Great conversation! Thanks!

[@rachellesawyer6523]

Thank you Mayim for having Marc on Thank you Marc for your sincerity, I appreciate you sharing it was meaningful and helpful to me and I am sure for others also Your honest respectful insight is refreshing

[@fmeisjekat25]

Wow! What a Fantastic podcast! Excellent to listen to. Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thj2294]

First-hand experience 👋 Hearing many of my experiences and feelings explained so well is mind-blowing. Wow. Just wow. Thank you so much for sharing

[@pamelasmith7009]

I just commented on Russell Brand and Tucker Carlson. Really need to hear this. Even your agnostic heart needs to hear this guy.

[@northofyou33]

I discovered Marc Maron on Air America back in the Stone Age. I fell in love with him then.

[@erineileenj608]

Another amazing episode! 👏🏻

[@bobbisparrow2228]

I really LOVE his humor! What a great guy, too. His existential thoughts and mine are identical: just today my cat was out briefly. I called him to come inside and when he immediately didn't, I instantaneously envisioned death by car. Oh, death anxiety, you follow me everywhere. Bobbi Sparrow, PhD

[@fromshadeswithlove2208]

Soooooo fun! Wished for this forever!!!!! Going to listen right now!👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@MayimBialik]

Hope you enjoy it, Shades!!!

[@DrawnByDandy]

I don't believe I've listened to this man before, and I feel like I'm missing a lot of context. But I listened to the whole episode, so there's something there

[@Historian212]

My immediate reaction to seeing the graphic for this episode: "Oh holy f*ck!" In a good way. I listen to Marc's podcast, his current HBO special is FANTASTIC, maybe his best ever. And I was shipping this just last week, after listening to his podcast. Perfect! Diving in... (And is Mayim going to be on his?)

[@melissataylor8226]

Just wonderful! Thank you.

[@hipnicity]

Excellent Messages!

[@amirMahmed]

Your always fan from Ethiopia

[@MayimBialik]

🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🧠🫶

[@amirMahmed]

@@MayimBialik I'm glad you know my country

[@marycook1644]

I believe she knows EVERYTHING !!

[@mskitco]

I loved this episode. It’s like Marc was telling me my life. Thanks for this show. It’s very informative and makes me feel like being a non-normie is kinda cool. My tribe. ❤❤❤

[@jessicamartin8620]

This is the best podcast ever! 🙌 Also I love Mayim and will comment on all of these videos with the hopes she one day likes it. ❤😊

[@MayimBialik]

🧠🫶🧠🫶🧠🫶

[@jessicamartin8620]

OHMYGOSH this just made my year. 😭😭😭 thank you so much Mayim!

[@Chloe.zyxwvu]

Fantastic interview. Questions were pointed and poignant that brought out an incredible new layer of psychological and spiritual depth from Maron. Would love to hear Maron interview Mayim to see what his perspective and journey takes her to inwardly herself.

[@archaprice3372]

Wow, great idea!

[@SPihlaja]

Learned so much about Marc from this, which is weird because I've followed him for so many years. Great talk!

[@MayimBialik]

High praise! Thank you, Stephen!!

[@SPihlaja]

@@MayimBialik My daughter is your BIGGEST FAN, so this response will make me cool for YEARS. Thanks so much: keep up the good work!

[@matiaspereira9382]

@@SPihlaja She's a really awesome actress. I've been a fan of her for 1 year since February 2022. She really did a great job playing Amy in Big Bang Theory. She's my favorite actress ever

[@soylentlolmilk]

RIGHT? I thought i knew everything there was to know about Marc but this really dug deep and was very thorough.

[@billyalarie929]

Exactly what I was thinking. Very, very good episode. Honestly should win an award.

[@jacoblesley1802]

All day every day. Thank you all for producing this content. I wish I didn't connect with it so hard. Laughing my boots off. Also Can a codependent be narrsasistic

[@jacoblesley1802]

Sorry for the typo

[@jacoblesley1802]

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[@November_Rain]

Mayim... " I was on a show called Blossom." Totally not mentioning starring in Beaches, one of the best movies ever.

[@Jizzzor]

Clearly not the same with the guest in the studio;.and what a guest !!

[@papondahoops]

Grateful you haven’t changed the name, or moved on just because Covid is less scary now. I’m still dealing with these issues and receive help from these every week. 🎙️ ➡️ ❤

[@chrissullivan40]

Wow. Two of my favorite people.