Marc Maron Says Podcasts Have ‘Unleashed a Format That Can Be Used for Dubious Means, Propaganda and Pure Evil’ — And He Partly Blames Himself

Marc Maron Says Podcasts Have ‘Unleashed a Format That Can Be Used for Dubious Means, Propaganda and Pure Evil’ — And He Partly Blames Himself

Marc Maron says 'WTF' proved podcasts were a 'viable medium' will also giving rise to podcasts who unleash propaganda and pure evil.

There Will Never Be Another "WTF With Marc Maron"

I heard Marc Maron announce he was ending his podcast the way that I imagine he'd've wanted me to—while walking through my neighborhood in Los Angeles, through wired headphones, just a little too hopped up on caffeine. A younger version of Maron would have given an "Oh, come on!" to my caffeine source, a matcha latte, as opposed to Maron's preference, the strongest coffee possible. But longtime listeners know Maron also went through a tea phase …

Marc Maron Reflects on Podcasting’s Dark Turn: Says Medium Now Fuels Propaganda, Partly Blames Himself

Marc Maron says podcasts, once a tool for expression, now spread propaganda and fascism—acknowledges his role in popularizing the medium. (PHOTO: Marc Maron/X) Marc Maron, host of the influential WTF podcast, reflected on his show’s legacy after 16 years, acknowledging its role in legitimizing podcasting as a powerful medium. In a recent blog post and podcast episode, he expressed concern that podcasts—once a tool for self-expression—have now be…