WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Feb 21, 2011 33

Comedian Carl LaBove was Sam Kinison's best friend and opening act. Sam died in his arms. He talks with Marc about that night, as well as his wild early days at The Comedy Store. Plus, he shares in detail his attempts to get his life back after he found out a secret of Sam's that turned everything upside down.

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33 Comments

6 months ago

Holly Gee

to hear Carl is to remember grace & forgiveness. It was a wild time... So many crazy, brutal realities resolved. Nice to see you put your ghosts to rest, and for Carl to show us what compassion is all about. I remember that Malibu bust... Whew! Hard to believe how out loud they lived.
a year ago

Duncan

Carl's story scared the fucking life out of me. It just didn't stop hitting me in the face. Listening to this put me through so many states. I wanted to cry and puke at the same.
a year ago

Jeremy

Jesus, man, I didn't even know the people involved, and this was heart-wrenching for me. Can't imagine what it was like for you and Carl to rehash this stuff.

Amazing interview, man.
a year ago

Joe H.

One beautiful interview Marc...you ar, once again, proving that you are a truly great interviewer. Kudos...I wish I wasn't so damn poor...I would love to send you some sheckels! One day!
a year ago

ApatheticAlto

It's a podcast, on an iPod, which is portable. There is absolutely no reason for me to sit in my car until the end before going inside. And yet I did. Bravo.
a year ago

LM

Loved this one. Particularly timely to hear about "boats of safety." And just... wow. I admire Carl's attitude.
a year ago

okcalculator

So good. Lots of depth, edge, and humor...loved it
a year ago

niagra

lived up to ALL the hype . . . in my head.
a year ago

wtf.fan

That was so good, so professional, so revealing, so incredibly interesting.... thanks Marc.
a year ago

no.thanks.

heavy. beautiful. inspiring.
a year ago

exitBxC

Clint Howard?
a year ago

wilberfan

You can stop now. We have our "Podcast of the Year" winner. Our Peabody submission. This thing kept me awake (and riveted) from 4:00am to 5:30am this morning... What a story...
a year ago

Luciano

Amazing, amazing interview. Very touching and sometimes funny. Congrats!
a year ago

spleenal

Brilliant stuff. A wonderful interview. A fantastic story.
A film was mentioned, and it would make a great one.
If the casting was right...

Who would play Marc though?

Humm......
a year ago

Gloria

Words fail me. Just amazing, Marc.
a year ago

Nate

I saw LaBove tell the story of Sam's death on Pauly Shore's comedy hour recently. I had no idea that story and his great stand-up set were just the tip of the iceberg though. Once again Marc comes through with the whole story. Well done, sir.
a year ago

DupinTM

On par w/ Steve Pearlman. The only lingering question I have is how that biography of Kinison has lately been touted on some other podcasts. This was such a touching reunion that I wish nothing but the best fer Monsieur Lebove. The creep(ing/y) sentimentality of the Christian Right that they were unwittingly an early part of, and of course backlash against, is stronger than ever nowadays and I'm happy he's come out to speak his mind. If Carl ever comes to Philly I'll be there, just send out the word.
a year ago

ben

Great interview. The mystique around Sam just grows the more stories are told about him.

Curious, sounds like there was a third person in the garage?
a year ago

barry Soetero

Proving once again that WTF is the best show on the net
a year ago

Lee Cherolis

Holy crap. That was truly inspiring! Thank you Marc for having Carl on and thank you Carl for sharing your story.
a year ago

tina p.

marc maron, aside from me, you are the biggest narcissist in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a year ago

Renaud

You nailed it again Marc Maron. Do you sometimes consider starting a psychoanalysis practice of some sort? People really do open up when they talk to you, you have that power. Anyway, that was another fascinating chunk of a life story yesterday. Dignified and moving, thanks for that. As soon as I get a decent job, I'm going for the premium subscription my friend.
a year ago

Joe Tily

". . . how do ya get rid of a hex? . . ." Potent stuff Marc - another classic to add to the WTF vault. As soon as i get paid I'm ordering a T-Shirt dude . . . All power to the Maron.
a year ago

Josh

Wow is right. One of your best interviews.

Thanks, Marc. Keep it up.
a year ago

Crate&Trauma

It sounds like things are getting corrected here and that makes me happy. But did it really ever need to come to this? That's a real WTF moment.
a year ago

EBS

omg Marc this is one of the most powerful interviews i've ever heard from any medium.
a year ago

Joe

I listened to this in two hours of traffic. It was the only thing preventing me from getting out of my car and laying down (lying down?) on the 101.
a year ago

Tom

I never thought that I'd hear Carl LaBove on WTF. I'm glad to see that he was open to do it because it was just an excellent interview.
a year ago

Uber

excellent interview
a year ago

Ziggy

Great show!

Had never hear of him before but he was hilarious with the impressions. Have to check him out.
a year ago

Odinaka

Fucking amazing man! Thanks Marc!
a year ago

Mortal Carrot

Wow. Just, WOW!
a year ago

First Time Caller

This episode is just one more piece of evidence that you have THE BEST podcast series. End of story. Congrats.

2012.