Marc Maron has returned from performing at the Glasgow Comedy Festival and is back online streaming at WTFpod.com and iTunes (not that there was a break in programming anyway).

This week on WTF, Maron welcomes comedian Rob Delaney, who shares some pretty dark and heavy shit – a must listen – and Marc’s therapist “almost” Dr. Steve talks about addiction. That episode is up now. Tomorrow, Dov Davidoff chats with Maron about Scotland.

You should also know that Maron’s got a bunch of live dates coming up. In the next few weeks you can catch him at the Grog Shop in Cleveland (March 21), the Black Cat in Washington DC (March 22) and the Funny Bone in in Bloomington, IN (March 25 – 27). All of Marc’s dates are at marcmaron.com.

We’re getting you this info later in the week than normal. But we have faith that this shake-up will only make you pay attention more. At this point in the week, both episodes of Marc Maron’s podcast WTF – a show we proudly sponsor – are on iTunes and streaming at the official site WTFpod.com.

So what do you have to know? Well, you should know that the first of two episodes is a very special WTF all-star celebration show starring Eugene Mirman and surprise guests (we know who they are, but if you didn’t listen yet, we’re not about to ruin it). And to complete your week properly, you’ll need to check out Maron’s Las Vegas episode wherein he welcomes legendary comedian and known story slinger Ron Shock. The ep also finds Maron in the parking lot of the Liberace museum. Fun!

And as always, you can get every episode of WTF at WTFpod.com or on iTunes. And there’s plenty of swell merchandise here and here. Also, be sure to join the WTF mailing list so you know when Marc will be in your town, bringing his sad, funny, angry cathartic stand-up power.

Dearest, fans of comedy and the podcasts that make comedy even more exciting. Our favorite caster of the pod Marc Maron welcomes Vanity Fair columnist James Wolcott to WTF this week. In addition Marc talks with writer Sam Lipsyte about his new novel The Ask as well as comedian Glen Wool.

If you’re already a fan of the podcast, might we suggest you donate a few bucks here. Marc has also made available some stellar merchandise, including T-Shirts and mugs and other fun stuff. Check out the podcast on iTunes or stream that sucker at the official site WTFpod.com.

This week on our favorite podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, Marc welcomes the legendary Margaret Cho! Marc tells us that they find themselves discussing sex, their history and “some Korean things.”

Also, musician, composer, comedian Brendan Small talks and plays his axe. If you know Adult Swim’s hilarious animated series Metalocalypse, then you know Brendan, the creator of said show, which parodies the metal music scene brilliantly using the fictitious — but not so fictitious band anymore — Dethklok.

So, do yourself a favor and check out both shows this week. The Cho episode is up now on iTunes and at WTFpod.com. As always, you can get all your WTF needs at the official site. Make sure you check out some of the podcast’s stellar merchandise here and here.

This week on our favorite podcast WTF, Marc Maron welcomes sketch comedy trailblazer and Upright Citizens Brigade co-founder Matt Walsh.

You know him from The Daily Show and the now defunct UCB sketch show on Comedy Central.

He also created and will be starring in a new series for Spike called Players. Premiering March 2, the show follows two brothers who run a sports bar.

Also this week, comedians W. Kamau Bell and Dwayne Kennedy visit Marc to “talk about Black things,” says Marc. And Marc has a session with he therapist “Almost” Dr. Steve. As always, you can check out all things WTF at WTFpod.com and at iTunes. And if you’re in the giving mood, donate a few bucks to Maron’s cause– producing a high quality, entertaining and intelligent  podcast.

Check out some video of Matt Walsh and W. Kamau Bell after the jump.

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You’ve been listening to Marc Maron’s podcast, WTF, right? You should be, if now. We can’t recommend it enough. Last week, he debuted one of his live shows taped at the UCB in Los Angeles featuring the likes of Jeff Garlin — pretty sure Maron and Garlin got into a real fight — and Jimmy Pardo (dude gets funnier every time we hear him).

Later in the week, Marc sits down with a comedian John Caparulo, a dude you usually don’t associate with Maron. Cap, as his fans call him, has been largely promoted as one of the new generation of blue collar comedians. Beyond that, though, he’s just a plain spoken funny guy. Should be an interesting conversation. Online now, Marc chats with Antonia Crane who he describes as a “writer, stripper and badass.” Check it out at WTFpod.com or, of course, iTunes.

And if you’re feeling it, why not donate to the podcast. You can do that here.

Coming off a great week of podcasting with guests Dave Attell and Chelsea Peretti, Marc Maron is back strong this week with two episodes of WTF.

On, iTunes and WTFpod.com right now, is an episode recorded live at the UCB in Los Angeles featuring Never Not Funny’s Jimmy Pardo, Curb Your Enthusiasm star and stand-up vet Jeff Garlin, rising star Kate Micucci and seemingly and thankfully permanent live WTF contributor Eddie Pepitone!

Later in the week, Marc is in Seattle where he chats with comic book artist Peter Bagge about comics and his classic series Hate. In addition Maron explores the history of alternative comic books with Eric Reynolds, the associate publisher at Fantagraphic Books. And for good measure, Marc meets up with Lauren Osmolski, a blacksmith, welder and sculptor that he just happened to date in college.

Make sure you check out the official WTF site at WTFpod.com where you’ll find every past episode as well as some pretty sweet merchandise: we’re talking high quality t-shirts and handsome WTF accessories.

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Producers of the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival announced their 2010 lineup this morning, which features some of our favorite Stateside comedians. Bill Burr, Todd Barry, Marc Maron and Stepen Lynch will all enjoy headlining spots at Europe’s biggest comedy-dedicated festival, which will run from March 11 – 28.

Rob Calder, marketing manager for Magners, told Chortle: “The line-up for this year’s festival programme looks excellent and will give audiences the chance to see some of the best comedy performers around.  Festivals like this also help to provide a platform for up and coming comedians to showcase their talent to new audiences – which is vital to the future success of these events.” The festival is in its eighth year.

It’s the time of the week where we tell you, Punchline Magazine readers, who will be guesting on our favorite podcast – one that we proudly sponsor — WTF with Marc Maron.

Comedian and Sarah Silverman Program scribe Chelsea Peretti stops by on Monday to talk Monty Python and Joan Rivers, among other things. And then later in the week, Dave Attell — a dude that seemingly every respected comedian lists when asked who’s the best out there — chats poolside with Marc about the USO Tour and fathers.

Also, you should know this, especially if you live in the LA area. Marc and Chelsea are filming a WTF-inspired television pilot for Comedy Central. It’s going down Jan. 28 at 7 pm at Comedy Central stage at the Hudson Theater. You’ll need to call 323-960-5519 to make reservations. We highly recommend you go down and show your support.

And as always, you can get every episode of WTF at WTFpod.com or on iTunes. And there’s plenty of swell merchandise here and here. Also, be sure to join the WTF mailing list so you know when Marc will be in your town, bringing his sad, funny, angry cathartic stand-up power.

This will be an incredible week for WTF, Marc Maron’s always entertaining, always enlightening comedy podcast. Today Marc welcomes comedian Bill Burr.

You know him from his latest album and DVD Why Do I Do This?, his classic performance (nearly 600,000 views on YouTube) three years ago at Opie & Anthony’s Traveling Virus tour stop in Camden, NJ where he spent his entire set heckling thousands of audience members; you know him from being simply one of the best and well-respected comedians today.

Later this week, fast-rising comedian Matt Braunger, who released a stellar CD, Soak up the Night last year for Comedy Central Records, will join Marc in the garage. In addition to being a fine stand-up comedian, Braunger is an incredible writer and sketch performer, having had years of background pay off during the last season of MadTv. And if you haven’t seen him as Detective Mathis on the Internet series IKEA Heights, you’re missing out. Actually, check out an episode below.

As always, all things WTF — merchandise, every past episode if you don’t want to use iTunes, donation links — can be located at WTFpod.com. Get there, poke around and buy some shit, folks. You won’t be sorry.