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Just a heads up, as you might suspect, from a guy who hosts a podcast called WTF. This episode has got some strong language.

What period of your life do you often daydream about? I don't know that I do. Is that right?

I think I reflect on things at times. I wouldn't call it daydreaming. I can honestly say there's

never been a better time in my life. And I'm not even sure this one is that great.

I'm Rachel Martin, and this is Wildcard, the show where cards control the conversation.

Each week, my guest answers questions about their life, questions pulled from a deck of cards.

They're allowed to skip one question and to flip one back on me.

My guest this week is comic Mark Merrin.

Do I feel on some level that I should be recognized more as a comic?

Yeah, I guess, but I also know that I just know that I'm not everybody's thing. Mark Maren projects cynical misanthrope,

and maybe that is his baseline. But in my opinion, what's made him so good as a podcaster

is his ability to be vulnerable and his capacity for loving other human

beings. That's why WTF, which he recently decided to end, it's why that show became one of the

biggest and most beloved podcasts of all time. It's also what sets his comedy apart. He's got a new

stand-up special out on HBO August 1st. It is called Panicked.

And I'm beyond thrilled to welcome Mark Maren to Wildcard.

Hello.

Hi.

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