Comic Marc Maron On Grief, Cats, And Being Openhearted

Terry Gross interviews Marc Maron, discussing his new HBO comedy special "Panicked," a documentary about his life and career titled "Are We Good?", and his decision to end his popular podcast "WTF." Maron delves into his obsessional anxiety, his evolving perspective on grief following the death of his partner Lynn Shelton, and his complex relationship with intimacy and companionship. He reflects on his early stand-up days, his current physical fitness regime, and his role in the upcoming Springsteen film, offering insights into his creative process and personal struggles with anxiety, mortality, and the search for connection.