Marc Maron Chats With Cristin Milioti on WTF Podcast
Comedian dives into music theater, vulnerability and Hershey Park memories in new episode.
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Marc Maron’s Latest Guest
Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron continues to surprise listeners with his eclectic lineup. In his most recent episode of WTF with Marc Maron, he sits down with actress Cristin Milioti for an in-depth chat that spans from her role in The Penguin to her early days as a theater kid.
From The Penguin To Once
Cristin Milioti, known for her Emmy-nominated turn as Robin in How I Met Your Mother and more recently as Sofia Falcone in the HBO Max series The Penguin, brings her trademark wit and candor to Maron’s mic. The pair discuss her transition from indie films to big-budget streaming projects, and revisit her breakout Broadway performance in the musical Once, which earned her a Tony nomination in 2013.
Music And Vulnerability On Air
The conversation moves seamlessly into Milioti’s deep connection to music and the emotional vulnerability it demands. She recalls recording the haunting ballad “Falling Slowly” on stage and compares that openness to the raw confessions Maron often shares on air. “It’s terrifying,” she admits, “but it’s also the most truthful place you can be. That’s why I’ve always loved doing theater.”
Maron adds that vulnerability is the beating heart of storytelling—whether it comes from a stand-up routine, a podcast or a show tune.
Hershey Park Memories
A lighter moment arrives when Milioti reflects on childhood trips to Hershey Park in Pennsylvania. She jokes about riding roller coasters with too-big ice cream cones in hand and shares how those carefree days shaped her comedic timing. Maron, a New Jersey native, notes that amusement parks become a kind of communal therapy: “When you’re on a coaster, you forget everything else for a few minutes,” he says.
Podcast Highlights
• Maron asks Milioti how she prepares for emotionally heavy scenes, and she credits her theater training for instilling discipline and trust in her scene partners.
• The actress reveals her secret playlist for winding down after long shoots, featuring classic soul and folk tracks that mirror her musical theater roots.
• Fans learned that Milioti once studied improv at Upright Citizens Brigade, where she honed the quick-thinking skills that now serve her in both comedy and drama.
• A playful debate breaks out over the best Hershey Park snack—Milioti defends the fudge, while Maron swears by the chocolate-covered pretzels.
Great talk! Listen up! Full episode at WTFpod.com
Listeners can stream the full conversation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or directly at WTFpod.com. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Maron’s probing style or new to Milioti’s varied career, this episode offers laughs, insights and a reminder that honesty is the ultimate stage.
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