I've been away so had to catch up. I listened to this then the dice clay episode then had to listen to this again. This is truly excellent stuff. Funny brave sad a real roller coaster.
This would be brave if it was to the general public, but this is to "the industry"
10 months ago
Gary in B'Ham
Make it 9 comments sweetjimmy. N I N E man,w hat are you ignorrant or sumthin'?
10 months ago
sweetjimmyt
It is criminal that there are only 7 comments right now. I listened to this in my room and got a frog in the throat. Later that day I mentioned it to a co-worker who said she knew of and liked Marc in passing, but had never heard the podcast. I played her the speech, and she got choked up, and declared her love for him on the spot. This is why I listen. The ovation at the end says it all. Thank You, Marc.
10 months ago
Matt
That was incredible and lovely. Thanks.
10 months ago
jim jim
well done marc! inspiring
10 months ago
Annddrreew
That really was fantastic, Marc. Love you, man! PS - fuck it up!
10 months ago
Andrew
That was fantastic Marc. Love ya man.
PS - Don't fuck it up!
10 months ago
johabbed
Awesome speech. That is all.
10 months ago
Dori Portie
I just listened again to your address for the third time. I always enjoy your podcast, but your raw emotions literally brought me to tears of both joy and sadness. What a gift you gave us! Thank you for being so incredibly generous Marc. Looking forward to your book and TV show. If you ever preform in Jacksonville, I will gladly bake a pie for you.
10 months ago
patch
Very nice. It was interesting as someone who knows of Maron pretty much exclusively through the podcast to hear him actually trying to funny, or "on", rather than just making the occasional crack organically in the course of conversation.
I think it's pretty clear why he was asked to give the speech: This podcast has created a real sense of community in the comedy world and beyond. Mark talks about not feeling like part of the in crowd, but he's really created a "crowd" around this podcast, which by definition he's right at the center of.
This would be brave if it was to the general public, but this is to "the industry"
PS - Don't fuck it up!
I think it's pretty clear why he was asked to give the speech: This podcast has created a real sense of community in the comedy world and beyond. Mark talks about not feeling like part of the in crowd, but he's really created a "crowd" around this podcast, which by definition he's right at the center of.