• Marc Maron is ending his influential podcast "WTF with Marc Maron" after nearly 16 years.
• Final episodes expected to be released in the fall, concluding a run of nearly 2,000 episodes.
• Maron cites burnout and a mutual agreement with producer Brendan McDonald as reasons for the conclusion.
• The podcast has featured a wide array of celebrities, including Barack Obama and Robin Williams.
• Maron aims to focus on stand-up comedy and acting post-podcast.

Marc Maron, the 61-year-old comic and actor, announced on his podcast that he will end "WTF with Marc Maron" after nearly 16 years, marking a significant moment in podcasting history. Maron stated, “Sixteen years we’ve been doing this, and we’ve decided that we had a great run... It’s time, folks. ‘WTF’ is coming to an end,” with the final episode set for later this fall, according to SFGate and HuffPost.

Discussions regarding the podcast's conclusion reveal that both Maron and producing partner Brendan McDonald felt "tired" and "burnt out" after creating new content twice a week since the show began in 2009. Maron expressed, “We both realized together that we were done,” highlighting their mutual decision, according to Los Angeles Times and Business Insider.

"WTF" has hosted a wide array of guests, making it a prominent fixture in the podcasting landscape, especially after notable episodes featuring personalities like then-President Obama in 2015 and emotional interviews with figures such as Robin Williams. Maron’s conversational style encouraged guests to share personal stories, solidifying the show’s position as a medium-defining platform, according to HuffPost and Los Angeles Times.

As he looks forward to life after the podcast, Maron plans to dive back into stand-up and acting while embracing new experiences. He stated, “It’s OK to end things. It’s OK to try to start some other chapter in your life,” indicating a sense of closure and readiness for new challenges, according to SFGate and Business Insider.