Marc Maron and President Barack Obama in Maron's old garage, in 2015. Pete Souza/The White House Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on Reddit Post a Comment Share on Whats App Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Print the Article Share on Tumblr Marc Maron's recent announcement that he's ending his long-running podcast may have come as a surprise, but it's not like the guy hasn't earned a break. The comic has delivered two episodes a week for 16 years, even as his workload has grown significantly with comedy specials and acting gigs in such series as GLOW and Stick and films like The Joker and Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. So as this moments finds many revisiting his legacy or discovering him for the first time, here are a few of the many must-listen conversations - both heartbreaking and hilarious - that he's had since he helped pioneer the medium. (For more on Maron, read The Hollywood Reporter's cover story.) Episode 67 Robin Williams Later inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress, the episode features the late comic on insecurities and suicide. Episode 147 Gallagher When Maron questions the watermelon-smashing comic on his homophobic and racist remarks, we hear the first-ever WTF walk-off. "Come on, Gallagher!" Episode 613 President Barack Obama The Secret Service came to Maron's house for one of the essential texts in WTF history and of the Obama presidency. Episode 627 Image Credit: Suzi Pratt/Getty Images for SIFF Lynn Shelton This blind date between eventual partners doubles as a lovely portrait of a filmmaker whose brilliant career was cut far too short. Episode 653 Lorne Michaels Maron gets to air his grievances over his failed SNL interview for a particularly game Michaels, who so rarely (read: never) gives this much of his time. Episode 1026 Mavis Staples The then-80-year-old R&B singer mines her colorful career in what's regarded as one of WTF's best conversations. Episode 1086 Brad Pitt & Leonardo DiCaprio Not one but two A-listers pay a visit to talk about the '90s and mega-fame, all while fawning over the host. Episode 1271 Jane Goodall Another example of Maron's diverse interests, the acclaimed primatologist low-key suggests that Bigfoot is real before this recording stops. Episode 1359 Andrew Garfield The Garfieldnaissance can be traced to this winning hour where the actor opens up about career anxieties and losing his mother. Episode 1616 Ariana Grande A pop star at the top of her game, Grande gets real and tries to get even realer: "I thought we'd be talking a lot more about death." This story appeared in the Aug. 13 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Business Features The NFL's Next Big Play: Owning the Media Netflix Netflix Consumer Products Chief Leaves for Funko CEO Role THR, Esq Wendy Williams' Guardianship Case: Warring Factions Emerge As Court Battle Gears Up Theater Broadway Box Office: 'Hamilton' Celebrates 10 Years, 'Mamma Mia' Keeps Climbing cineplex Cineplex CEO Opens Up About Retirement in 2026 As Box Office Momentum Picks Up WME Creator Topper Guild Signs With WME (Exclusive) Episode 67 Robin Williams Later inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress, the episode features the late comic on insecurities and suicide. Episode 147 Gallagher When Maron questions the watermelon-smashing comic on his homophobic and racist remarks, we hear the first-ever WTF walk-off. "Come on, Gallagher!" Episode 613 President Barack Obama The Secret Service came to Maron's house for one of the essential texts in WTF history and of the Obama presidency. Episode 627 Image Credit: Suzi Pratt/Getty Images for SIFF Lynn Shelton This blind date between eventual partners doubles as a lovely portrait of a filmmaker whose brilliant career was cut far too short. Episode 653 Lorne Michaels Maron gets to air his grievances over his failed SNL interview for a particularly game Michaels, who so rarely (read: never) gives this much of his time. Episode 1026 Mavis Staples The then-80-year-old R&B singer mines her colorful career in what's regarded as one of WTF's best conversations. Episode 1086 Brad Pitt & Leonardo DiCaprio Not one but two A-listers pay a visit to talk about the '90s and mega-fame, all while fawning over the host. Episode 1271 Jane Goodall Another example of Maron's diverse interests, the acclaimed primatologist low-key suggests that Bigfoot is real before this recording stops. Episode 1359 Andrew Garfield The Garfieldnaissance can be traced to this winning hour where the actor opens up about career anxieties and losing his mother. Episode 1616 Ariana Grande A pop star at the top of her game, Grande gets real and tries to get even realer: "I thought we'd be talking a lot more about death." This story appeared in the Aug. 13 issue of The Hollywood