Best Ed Kramer Podcasts (2024)

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Approaching 65: Social Security, Medicare, Retirement Planning & More (Barb's 65th Birthday Show!) 53:59

7h ago53:59

53:59

Send us a Text Message. In celebration of Barb’s 65th birthday, we gathered a small group of her peers- Maggie Weiss, Karen Van Maldegiam, and Geri Bresnahan- who are all 65. Approaching this milestone often comes with a ton of questions about Social Security, Medicare, retirement, and more. That’s why we’ve also invited Koren Vining, a financial p…

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Episode 1555 - Clarence Maclin 1:18:51

22m ago1:18:51

1:18:51

Clarence Maclin was uniquely suited to make his film debut in the new movie Sing Sing, starring alongside Coleman Domingo. That’s because the film is based on a real life group of incarcerated men at Sing Sing prison and Clarence plays a fictionalized version of himself. Clarence talks with Marc about how a theater program run by an organization ca…

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Episode 1554 - Stavros Halkias 1:35:26

2d ago1:35:26

1:35:26

Stavros Halkias titled his Netflix special Fat Rascal in part because he doesn’t know any other reality than a life with addictive food issues. Marc is no stranger to addiction or food-based trauma, so he can relate. But both Stavros and Marc can also still get really excited talking about Greek food and their love of diners. Stavros explains the f…

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Episode 1553 - Julianne Nicholson 1:36:03

8d ago1:36:03

1:36:03

Julianne Nicholson came over to the garage at the right time. With Marc deep in the middle of an acting job, it was helpful for both his curiosity and his confidence to talk to an expert actor like Julianne who is so versatile in all her performances, from movies like Black Mass to her Emmy-winning performance in Mare of Easttown. Julianne and Marc…

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Episode 1552 - Paul Scheer 1:39:55

10d ago1:39:55

1:39:55

When Paul Scheer was on WTF back in 2010, he spoke about things in his past that he never before spoke about publicly. That conversation with Marc started Paul on a journey of self-discovery that continued as he built a family, grew his career and dealt with the relationships in his life that had deeply unresolved issues. All of this culminated in …

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Financial Planning For New Beginnings with Philip Weiss 37:19

14d ago37:19

37:19

Send us a Text Message. We’re excited to have Philip Weiss, CFA, CPA, RLP®, founder of Apprise Wealth Management and Purse Strings-approved professional, with us today. His journey into the world of finance and dedication to serving the female market is nothing short of inspiring, and we love his holistic approach to financial planning. Phil's dedi…

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Episode 1551 - Gareth Reynolds 1:32:53

13d ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Gareth Reynolds was struggling in show business as a comic, a writer, an actor, you name it. But not unlike Marc, he finally broke through when he started hosting a podcast along with fellow comic Dave Anthony, The Dollop, where Dave tells stories from history that Gareth knows nothing about. Gareth and Marc talk about what led to the creation of t…

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Episode 1550 - Jewel 1:34:04

16d ago1:34:04

1:34:04

Jewel Kilcher left her troubled home life in Alaska as a teenager, hitchhiking her way across the country and living in her car before becoming a music superstar known globally by her first name. Jewel talks with Marc about how she used creativity to overcome anxiety, how Bob Dylan factored into her breakthrough, and how she feared becoming a stati…

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Episode 1549 - Geezer Butler 1:29:36

20d ago1:29:36

1:29:36

As bassist and lyricist for Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler has a lifetime of rock and roll stories to tell. From the band’s working class roots in Birmingham to their early days as a traditional blues band to their transformation into the quintessential heavy metal group, Geezer tells Marc how he brought it all together with Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward …

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Episode 1548 - Jude Law 1:20:45

23d ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Jude Law and Marc made a movie together but they never actually got to meet during it. They remedy that at the production offices of Jude’s latest project, as he sits down with Marc to talk about the elasticity of time, having a runaway imagination, the traveling life of an actor, and Michael Caine. They also talk about the preparation Jude puts in…

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Being Financially Prepared Today with Gabrielle Mollick 26:46

27d ago26:46

26:46

Send us a Text Message. Today on Women and Money, we have Gabrielle Mollick, CFP®, CSRIC®, with us. Gaby is a financial advisor at Mercer Advisors in Denver, Colorado, and a Purse Strings-approved professional. We’re so excited to have her on the show today to share her passion for empowering women to build financially fearless futures. Gaby has a …

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Episode 1547 - Ali Siddiq 1:47:25

27d ago1:47:25

1:47:25

Comedian Ali Siddiq draws from his life experiences to create his comedy shows. Now in the midst of a four part comedy special called The Domino Effect, Ali is exploring everything from his tough upbringing to his time spent in prison to the early comedic stylings he displayed while working at the Sunglass Hut. Marc and Ali compare notes on their s…

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Episode 1546 - Ed O'Neill 1:32:02

1M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Ed O’Neill’s his early days working in an Ohio steel mill and contemplating a potential career hustling for mobsters didn’t seem like a path to Hollywood. Nor did his days playing football and coming up short during NFL tryouts. But his working class Irish background wound up making Ed the perfect portrayer of Al Bundy, a performance partially base…

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Episode 1545 - Larry David 1:26:43

1M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Larry David says he regrets saying yes to everything right after he agrees to do it. But it’s too late to back out of the garage now, so he’ll try to convince Marc that he actually has a much better disposition than the Larry David character on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry talks with Marc about his early days at Catch a Rising Star, how he found his…

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Episode 1544 - Susie Essman 1:23:21

1M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

After twenty-four years and twelve seasons as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Susie Essman’s life has become strangers seeing her on the street and asking her to curse them out. Susie tells Marc the ins and outs of making Curb and why so many people have trouble separating the characters from the people who play them. They also talk about Lar…

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Episode 1543 - Tony Goldwyn 1:25:19

1M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Despite a family name that goes back to the dawn of Hollywood, Tony Goldwyn’s father did not want him to get into the family business. It took Tony achieving his own success and landing a lead role in the movie Ghost for his father to accept this career path. Tony tells Marc the hardscrabble immigrant story of his grandfather, the man who became Sa…

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Episode 1542 - Molly Ringwald 1:30:55

1M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

There was a time when Molly Ringwald knew she had to get out of America for a while so she didn’t have to be That Girl anymore. Now, with a career that includes being a jazz singer, a novelist, and a translator of French literature, Molly is much more than That Girl. Molly and Marc talk about her early days on The Facts of Life, her global stardom …

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Breaking Through Bias In The Workplace with Andie Kramer 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

Send us a Text Message. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Andie Kramer, lawyer, author, advocate, and founding member of ASKramer Law, LLC. Over the years, she has written and spoken extensively about gender biases in the workplace alongside her husband, Al Harris. We’re excited to have her on the show today to share insights from her…

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Episode 1541 - Steph Tolev 1:37:19

2M ago1:37:19

1:37:19

In a role reversal for WTF guests, Steph Tolev thought Marc didn’t like her. And as Marc usually finds out when he assumes another comedian dislikes him, Steph discovered that Marc is actually totally intrigued by who she is and interested in how she developed her unique comedic style. So Steph explains that it has a lot to do with Canada, highland…

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Episode 1540 - Daniel Stern 1:28:47

2M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Daniel Stern made a radical decision in show business after achieving success and financial independence: He decided to stop. After culture-defining projects like Home Alone, The Wonder Years, City Slickers and more, Daniel tells Marc why he decided to devote more time to his family, farming, sculpture and public service, all based on the example s…

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Episode 1539 - Billy Strings 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

When Marc saw Billy Strings play live on stage at Willie Nelson’s birthday show, he watched a born performer make bluegrass music vital to a modern audience. Billy talks with Marc about his joy of guitar playing as an adolescent in Michigan, how his family helped shape his musical sensibilities, and how substance abuse in and around his life worked…

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Episode 1538 - A. Whitney Brown 1:34:28

2M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

Before discovering comedy, A. Whitney Brown dropped out of the eighth grade, bounced around reform schools, had a criminal record, and spent time in jail. Now, after a career that saw him do standup on Carson, write for SNL during its late-‘80s renaissance, and help launch The Daily Show, Whitney says he’s happy to be out of show business. Marc cau…

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Overcoming Financial Shame with Stephanie McCullough 35:29

2M ago35:29

35:29

Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is Stephanie McCullough, founder and financial planner with Sofia Financial. She specializes in helping women over 45 navigate their financial futures. With over two decades of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and is a true advocate for women becoming financially fearless. In our conv…

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Episode 1537 - Joe Mande 1:06:05

2M ago1:06:05

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Joe Mande’s past appearances on WTF involve him being a sort of merry comic prankster, like back in the heyday of Twitter when he was trolling politicians and corporate brands on a daily basis. But in today’s polarized social environment, Joe and Marc talk about how tricky it is to be a modern day troublemaker. They also discuss their shared love o…

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Episode 1536 - Chris Pine 1:31:14

2M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Chris Pine is in the position to offer Marc some advice. As the first-time director of the new movie Poolman, Chris gives Marc practical tips as Marc entertains the possibility of directing a film. But Chris also provides Marc with some insight into why people like them still feel a need to keep going despite their clear measurements of success. Th…

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Episode 1535 - Tiffany Haddish 1:32:52

2M ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Before Tiffany Haddish rocketed to stardom with Girls Trip, she saw Marc at the back entrance of The Comedy Store and told him that she was going to be on his podcast one day. Today is that day. Tiffany and Marc talk about who she was in those days before worldwide fame, how she came up in the foster care system, how she found her voice at comedy c…

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Episode 1534 - Neal Brennan 1:19:45

2M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

While watching Neal Brennan’s new Netflix special, Crazy Good, Marc learned new things about Neal despite knowing each other for 30 years. They sit down to figure out how things have changed for them, whether they are truly feeling better in their lives, and why they are still pursuing some version of success they can’t quite pinpoint. Neal also sh…

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Building Financial Intimacy with Your Partner featuring Ed Coambs 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

Send us a Text Message. Are money matters causing tension in your relationship? You're certainly not alone. Money is often cited as the number one reason for conflict in relationships. It's a topic that's fraught with emotion, history, and often, misunderstanding. And that’s where awesome financial professionals like Ed Coambs come in. Ed is a form…

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Episode 1533 - Tammy Faye Starlite 1:27:09

3M ago1:27:09

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Nearly 30 years ago in the alt-comedy scene of New York City, Marc crossed paths with an evangelical country singer named Tammy Faye Starlite. She’s the alter ego of lifelong New Yorker Tammy Lang, who stormed the city’s cabarets and clubs with her own form of performance art and musicality. Tammy and Marc reminisce about the days at places like Lu…

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Episode 1532 - Paula Pell 1:28:55

3M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Paula Pell is often celebrated as one of the funniest people alive by some of the other funniest people alive. The world is finally getting to see what they mean thanks to Paula’s standout role on Girls5eva, but for years she was comedy’s best kept secret, writing legendary SNL sketches, doing punch-up and script doctoring for major movies, and con…

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Episode 1531 - Jimmy Carr 1:22:17

3M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

When Marc asked Jimmy Carr to be a guest on WTF years ago, Jimmy admits he wasn’t ready for it. He was already an established comedian at the time, but he felt like Public Jimmy was one thing and Private Jimmy was another. Now years later, Jimmy believes that age and experience have allowed him to get out of his comedy comfort zone and explore more…

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Episode 1530 - Malcolm McDowell 1:26:57

3M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

When Malcolm McDowell left behind Liverpool to pursue acting in London, he didn’t imagine it would be the start of 60 years as a performer. Malcolm talks with Marc about his extraordinary career, including his work with Stanley Kubrick on A Clockwork Orange, the pornographic fate of Caligula, and stories about Lawrence Olivier, Alan Bates, Peter Se…

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Episode 1529 - Alex Edelman 1:26:23

3M ago1:26:23

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Alex Edelman is the kind of comic who makes Marc immediately anxious. But it’s quickly apparent that Marc is reacting to the fact that he sees so much of himself in Alex. They’re both still dealing with complex feelings about their Jewish identities. They both paid their comedy dues doing road gigs in Boston. They both experiment with long-form sto…

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The Five Biggest Financial Mistakes Women Make featuring Dr. April Murdaugh 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. April Murdaugh is a Purse Strings-approved financial advisor in Fleming Island, Florida, and the CEO of Woman to Woman Financial. Through her wealth management firm, she is dedicated to helping educate, empower, and encourage women to create and grow generational wealth. We are honored to have her on the show today to sh…

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Episode 1528 - Carol Burnett 1:35:25

3M ago1:35:25

1:35:25

Carol Burnett turns 91 later this month and is still going strong with a featured role in the new series Palm Royale. But Carol is quick to remind Marc that the great success she achieved happened in part due to the kindness of strangers. Carol and Marc talk about the mysterious benefactors who helped her get to New York where she found success on …

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Episode 1527 - Dina Hashem 1:30:18

3M ago1:30:18

1:30:18

Standup comedy transformed Dina Hashem’s life. So why is she at a point, right after releasing her acclaimed first special, where she cares less about standup than ever before? Dina talks with Marc about her isolated upbringing in New Jersey, her revelatory first time doing comedy, and why she has a hard time recognizing herself in her own special.…

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Episode 1526 - Alejandro Escovedo 1:18:01

3M ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Celebrated singer-songwriter and guitarist Alejandro Escovedo made one of Marc’s favorite albums, the 1992 solo record Gravity. But the raw, intimate poetry of that album came from a real place of grief and anguish in Alejandro’s life. They talk about what led up to that point, including his early bands The Nuns, Rank and File, and True Believers, …

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HerMoney: Empowering Women’s Wealth with Jean Chatzky 25:10

4M ago25:10

25:10

Send us a Text Message. As a significant portion of wealth is anticipated to shift into the hands of women in the upcoming decades, it is more important than ever for women to be engaged in financial decisions and well-informed. It’s just as important for financial professionals to adapt and meet the unique needs of their female clients. Jean Chatz…

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Episode 1525 - David Krumholtz 1:32:28

4M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

David Krumholtz lives and breathes Hollywood because, according to him, he has no other choice. The prolific character actor got what he considers a once in a lifetime break at age 13, so he needed to honor whatever fates gave him that opportunity by devoting himself entirely to acting. David talks with Marc about what he’s learned from co-stars li…

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Episode 1524 - Tig Notaro 1:16:01

4M ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Tig Notaro’s new comedy special is called “Hello, Again” which serves as a reintroduction of sorts, considering how much has changed in Tig’s life over the years. Tig explains to Marc how her previous tough, no-nonsense demeanor gave way to a different side after surviving cancer and falling in love. They talk about how Tig’s relationship developed…

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Prenups, Postnups, and Financial Planning for Couples with Marilyn Chinitz 43:55

4M ago43:55

43:55

Send us a Text Message. This week on Women and Money, our guest is Marilyn Chinitz. Marilyn is a divorce attorney in New York who has been practicing law for 41 years and has extensive experience in matrimonial matters. She joins us today to help us better understand the world of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and their importance, especiall…

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Episode 1523 - Eddie Pepitone 1:19:24

4M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

This is Eddie Pepitone’s 25th appearance on WTF, by far the most appearances on the show for anyone other than Marc. And yet Eddie and Marc have never had a full length one-on-one talk in the garage. They attempt to do so in this episode, despite of Eddie’s aversion to linear logic and his aggressive style of comedic free association. Will they sta…

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Episode 1522 - Dave Attell 1:13:48

4M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Dave Attell and Marc have known each other for 35 years but really only converse at length on this podcast. Back on WTF after 14 years, Dave explains why he’s still on the road all the time as he gets set to premiere his new Netflix special, Hot Cross Buns. Dave and Marc also marvel at the current comedy boom in comparison to some of the down times…

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Episode 1521 - Todd Glass 1:13:05

4M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

When Todd Glass was on WTF back in 2012, he decided to do something that changed his entire life. Now, twelve years later, Todd is looking to change the way he does comedy for the rest of his career. Todd tells Marc about his new stage show, The Event of a Lifetime, why he wants to do it forever, and the challenges he’s facing while putting it on i…

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Episode 1520 - Thurston Moore 1:30:17

4M ago1:30:17

1:30:17

Sonic Youth founding member Thurston Moore is not just an influential figure in the evolution of Noise Rock and the no-wave art scene. He’s a chronicler of subversive music and other forms of artistic expression, as detailed in his memoir Sonic Life. Thurston talks with Marc about living on the Lower East Side in the ‘70s and ‘80s and the people wh…

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Episode 1519 - Rory Scovel 1:32:20

4M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Rory Scovel is back in the garage, fresh off premiering a new standup special on Max that Marc found extremely funny. Now at a point in his life where his smack in the middle between feeling young and feeling old, Rory talks with Marc veteran comic to veteran comic about their philosophies on building a comedy hour, riffing, flying by the seat of t…

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WTF Oscar Nominee Special 2024 1:14:39

4M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Hear Marc’s conversations with past WTF guests who are nominated for Oscars this year: Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, Jeffrey Wright, Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, America Ferrera, Mark Ruffalo, Yorgos Lanthimos, Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig, Rodrigo Prieto, Lily Gladstone, and Robbie Robertson. This episode is sponsored by Aco…

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Episode 1518 - Ben Mendelsohn 1:18:51

4M ago1:18:51

1:18:51

Ben Mendelsohn is a prolific actor with a dynamic range, and yet most of his training came from watching movies as a young kid in Australia and learning from the stars he saw on screen. Ben and Marc talk about their shared love of AC/DC, the social gravity of Australia, and the enjoyment of doing nothing. They also dive into some of Ben’s notable r…

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Episode 1517 - Mae Martin 1:29:49

4M ago1:29:49

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Mae Martin is Canadian, has a background in sketch comedy, spent a lot of time doing standup in England, and is non-binary. And yet, despite a life that couldn’t seem more different than Marc’s, the two of them have a surprising amount in common. Mae and Marc share stories on their struggles with addiction and compare notes on how they work through…

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Richard Lewis from 2011 1:15:39

4M ago1:15:39

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Richard Lewis was a comedy hero and inspiration to Marc. They spent their first extended time together in 2011 for this conversation about Richard's life and career. Richard died on February 27, 2024 at age 76. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted…

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