Episode 1665 - Awkwafina

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Marc Maron

Comedy

4.6 • 29.5K Ratings

🗓️ 31 July 2025

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

To an outsider, it seems like quite a leap to go from Nora Lum, classical and jazz trumpet player from Queens, to Awkwafina, rapper, comedian and global movie star. But for Nora, it all feels like a direct extension of the life lived by an artist mother she hardly knew. She talks with Marc about rebuilding the memories of her mom, who died when Nora was only four years old. They also compare notes on Queens apartment living, their mutual aversion to joy, and their feelings about being part of an animated film franchise, as they’re both in the midst of a press tour for The Bad Guys 2.

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0:00.0	Hello again, everyone. This is Jamie from Nearly Parents, which is currently brought to you by Starbucks.
0:05.6	Now, Starbucks means great coffee, of course, but it's also one of the only places that I get to
0:10.4	decompress. Find a bit of time for myself and chat to loved ones about the things that really matter.
0:15.7	It's like a warm, welcoming glow when I step inside my favorite Starbucks. Actually, guys, I tell you what, let me pause on this,
0:22.1	and I'm going to head out for a coffee.
0:23.7	So if you like coffee, in a great location,
0:26.0	then why not do the same and head down to your local Starbucks for the good stuff.
0:30.8	Make way!
0:32.9	Coming through.
0:34.3	Rolling deep with my entourage here. Make way.
0:40.0	Sorry, are you on GIFCath or something?
0:44.8	Yeah, and they just saved me 400 quid on this new Google Pixel 9 Pro.
0:48.6	That explains the swagger. What's with all the Ducklins?
0:51.2	My entourage? Say hi, guys.
0:55.8	Get the latest phones at great prices from GIFGaf.
0:57.5	And Zorgust 10th terms apply.
0:59.2	See GIFGaf.com for more info.
1:02.8	Lock the gate!
1:13.0	All right, let's do this.
1:13.5	How are you?
1:14.2	What the fuckers?
1:15.3	What the fuck buddies?
	...

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