Monday, October 13, marked truly the end of an era. Marc Maron, one of the pioneering figures in the podcast industry, ended his extremely popular show, WTF with Marc Maron, with former President Barack Obama slated as his last and final guest.
Maron, the podcast host and veteran stand-up comedian, launched WTF with his longtime producer Brendan McDonald back in 2009, just as podcasting as a medium started to take off. Over the last 16 years, the show has become a go-to for Maron’s raw, vulnerable and highly compelling interviews with actors, directors, musicians and other comedians. Public figures not in the entertainment business, such as former President Obama, whose WTF episode remains one of the most high-profile episodes, also joined Maron in his infamous garage and makeshift recording studio to get deep.
Now that his time in the garage has come to an end, there’s no telling what Marc Maron will get up to next. But if his track record is any indication, he won’t be idle for long. Maron is always turning a new corner, whether it’s brand-new stand-up comedy specials, acting roles in movies and television shows, getting a new cat (his favorite animal), or his love of cooking, which he often spoke about on his podcast. And speaking of food, the podcast pioneer recently shared details about his go-to breakfast.
Marc Maron’s Favorite Breakfast
On an episode of the Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker YouTube show, Marc Maron opened up about his usual breakfast rituals—chief among them, a protein-packed toast that’s as unpretentious and satisfying as the man himself.
The base? A slice of Dave’s Killer Bread (which is regarded as an excellent choice in the healthy bread space due to its superb fiber and protein content). From there, Maron layers on raw almond butter that he says he “grinds myself at Whole Foods” for a hit of plant-based protein, some no-sugar fruit spread for sweetness and a sprinkle of “that fancy Maldon salt” for crunch and saltiness. It’s quick, balanced, and feels almost artisanal in its simplicity—the makings of a breakfast that suits Maron’s no-frills, authentic vibe. If he doesn’t reach for toast, Maron says his other usual breakfast choice is “oatmeal with walnuts” to accommodate his vegan diet.
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But back to his toast. It is the kind of breakfast you can make on the fly while you’re half asleep, yet it hits every note: filling, energizing, and, most of all, quick. How quickly? We’re talking five minutes, tops. For someone who has spent the better part of two decades sitting across a guest to unpack the human condition in his Los Angeles garage, it’s fitting that Marc Maron’s go-to morning meal is honest, efficient, and quietly excellent.
So while the WTF with Marc Maron podcast might be signing off after over 1,600 episodes, the toast—and the signature attitude and persona behind it—live on.
