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, 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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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.

We usually let you know who’s going to be on Punchline Magazine’s favorite podcast WTF on Mondays. That way you can properly prepare yourself and your mp3 players for the week. This time, we’re letting you know after one of the two episodes has already gone live but before the second one is live. Sometimes change is good.

Anyway, this week Marc has a great chat with his friend, Hollywood writer Dave Pullano. It’s a really great interview if you’ve ever been curious about how the television and movie industry works. Dave also, indirectly, gives some awesome career advice that involves creative lying. A must listen. On the episode that will go live Thursday, Marc welcomes comedian Howard Kremer; you may know him as Dragon Boy Suede, the hilarious, perverted rap star alter ego he’s created. Check out the video below, also starring comedian Natasha Leggero, to get yourself acquainted.

And as always, get thee to WTFpod.com for all your WTF needs: streaming all past episodes, links, comments, happiness.

Christmas is over. That means it’s time to pay attention to Punchline Magazine’s favorite podcast. There’s only one episode of Marc Maron’s WTF this week, but it’s a special one. Comedian-friendly adult film star Dana DeArmond (she just appeared in a hilarious music video with Chris Hardwick, Jonah Ray and Ron Hubel) chats with Maron about all things porny. And then afterward, Marc has a WTF-style chat session with his therapist Dr. Steve. Maron’s an open book for sure, but this week, we might learn more than we ever wanted to.

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.

The weekend is here, folks. As a proud sponsor of Marc Maron’s podcast WTF, we take great joy in letting you know the impressive weekly guest lineup. So here it is.

Next week expect to Todd Glass to sit down with Marc. And as if that’s not enough WTF will welcome Sarah Silverman, Paul F. Tompkins, Jim Earl, Jerry Minor and Eddie Pepitone for an episode that’s being recorded live tonight at the UCB theatre in Los Angeles.

So be sure to tune in. You can stream the show at WTFpod.com or download and keep it forever at iTunes. And be sure to pick up some WTF merchandise here. And as always, if you’re a fan of the podcast, donate some bills.

It’s Friday again, comedy fans. That means it’s time for us to let you in on who will be guesting on Punchline Magazine’s favorite comedy podcast, WTF with Marc Maron. By the by, were you aware that iTunes chose WTF as the #3 podcast of 2009? It’s true.

This week prepare to belly up to your iTunes to download or to WTFpod.com to stream episodes with comedians Stephen Rannazzisi and Kyle Kinane (check out their videos after the jump). You may know Stephen from the semi-scripted FX show The League, about a group of fantasy football-obsessed friends, (which just got picked up for a second season), starring other comedian types like Paul Scheer, Nick Kroll and Jon Lajoie.

You’ll be able to see Kyle Kinane on the Dec. 17 episode of TBS’ The Very Funny Show, a stand-up comedy showcase show that was filmed at this year’s Just For Laughs festival in Chicago.

And be sure to check out WTFpod.com to snag some cool, indie-made merchandise. There are t-shirts here and mugs and stickers here. They’ll make the perfect holiday gift for your best self-hating friends.

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This week is another big one with Marc Maron’s stellar comedy podcast WTF. Sketch comedy master, writer and former Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist star Jon Benjamin hangs out with Marc as well as wholly underrated LA comedian Jen Kirkman!

And What the Fuckers — the name Maron has come to call his listeners — will also get a special treat when legendary Latino radio personality Chupacabra and legendary road comic “Come on Now” drops in to the show.

So tune in, comedy fans. And make sure you donate to the podcast here and pick up some sweet-ass merchandise as well. Tell them Punchline Magazine sent you!

It’s Friday, folks, which means it’s time for us to let you in on who will be guesting on Marc Maron’s podcast WTF next week.

As a sponsor of the show and dedicated fans of the WTF cause, we’re proud to do it. So here it is. Janeane Garofalo makes her second appearance on WTF and the huge live WTF show recorded at the UCB theater in Los Angeles goes down with Maria Bamford, Doug Benson, Whitney Cummings, Jim Earl, Chris Hardwick and the mighty Eddie Pepitone.

Go to iTunes and subscribe to the cast and visit the official site wtfpod.com for all of your WTF needs. And get this shit: there’s some cool t-shirts for sale as well as mugs and other odds and ends. Go buy stuff!