Overview

• The podcast launched on September 1, 2009, and grew to over 1,600 episodes with twice-weekly releases sustained for nearly 16 years.
• It has amassed more than 1.1 billion downloads and impressions and featured high-profile interviews from Barack Obama to Robin Williams.
• Maron announced on June 2 that he and Brendan McDonald mutually decided to conclude the series, emphasizing fatigue and satisfaction with their work.
• In the months leading up to the finale, the hosts intend to invite as many returning and new guests as possible during the show’s closing stretch.
• After wrapping the podcast, Maron will pursue acting roles, an upcoming HBO stand-up special and potential future audio projects.