The comedy podcast universe is ever expanding, not unlike the universe universe. We’re here to make it a bit smaller, a bit more manageable. There are a lot of great shows and each has a lot of great episodes, so we want to highlight the exceptional, the noteworthy. Each week our crack team of podcast enthusiasts and specialists and especially enthusiastic people will pick their favorites. We hope to have your ears permanently plugged with the best in aural comedy.
WTF with Marc Maron – Rachel Bloom
Elizabeth: Rachel Bloom fulfills a long-time dream this week as she steps into the (new) garage and sits down with Marc Maron. They dive right into the male gaze, being the only woman in a competitive writer’s room, and castration fears. Marc has recently immersed himself in Rachel’s catalogue, and they talk about why content made by women, including GLOW, is considered a guilty pleasure or fluffy. They also touch on mental illness, the pros and cons of having kids,…
