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Episode 1536 - Chris Pine
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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. They also talk about Star Trek, Hell or High Water, Chris’s dad Robert Pine, Denzel Washington and the eclipse that was happening during this conversation.
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BONUS The Friday Show - Open Comments
01:34:28Somewhere in the midst of recapping this week's episodes featuring A. Whitney Brown, Billy Strings and the WTF Origins, Brendan and Kris find themselves disagreeing over a matter of credit. Then it's off to listener feedback with your comments and reactions to Jackie Brown, pop culture love languages, global travel and more.Send us your questions, comments and topic suggestions by clicking here.Episode 1539 - Billy Strings
01:37:25When 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 hard to crush his dreams. Now invested more in playing than in partying, Billy also talks about the music he loves and the musical heroes he’s been honored to meet.Episode 1539 - Billy Strings
01:39:23When 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 hard to crush his dreams. Now invested more in playing than in partying, Billy also talks about the music he loves and the musical heroes he’s been honored to meet.BONUS WTF Origins - The Early Days
57:39To close out our look at all the moments that led to the making of WTF as you know it today, Marc and Brendan talk about the very early days of the podcast when they were unsure of what it would become and how to get there.Episode 1538 - A. Whitney Brown
01:34:27Before 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 caught up with Whitney at his home in Austin, Texas to talk about his life, his leisure and Mark Twain.Episode 1538 - A. Whitney Brown
01:38:02Before 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 caught up with Whitney at his home in Austin, Texas to talk about his life, his leisure and Mark Twain.BONUS The Friday Show - And Now the News...
01:08:43With Brendan fully re-engaged with the current news cycle, Kris curates a selection of headlines that prompt discussions about why a particular person is banned from WTF, why comedy roasts are not Marc's thing, and why a major news story of the week makes a great pop song. Plus, a recap of recent WTF episodes with Chris Pine, Joe Mande and Tiffany Haddish.Send us your questions, comments and topic suggestions by clicking here.Episode 1537 - Joe Mande
01:09:05Joe 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 of Michael Clayton, courtside basketball, and Joe’s hand in the making of the show Hacks.Episode 1537 - Joe Mande
01:06:05Joe 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 of Michael Clayton, courtside basketball, and Joe’s hand in the making of the show Hacks.