Episode 1154 - J.K. Simmons

For the final episode of WTF, Marc travels to Washington, DC for another conversation with the most significant guest in the show’s history. Former President Barack Obama welcomes Marc into his office to speak about the legacy of the podcast, the need for human connection, and th ...  Show more

Only one episode of WTF remains after this one and it will not be recorded in the garage. So with this being the final WTF episode taking place in Marc’s sacred space, it’s only appropriate that he close things out himself, directly addressing everyone who’s been on this ride wit ...  Show more

J. K. Simmons (Whiplash, Spiderman) joins us this week to share stories from his time in this industry going from waiting tables and scrounging for pizza - to becoming an Academy Award Winning actor and making his name in films like Whiplash, Spiderman, and Juno… J. K. talks abou ...  Show more

The comic, podcast host and character actor reflects on the complex youth that led him to comedy; his rollercoaster career (he once contemplated suicide in the same garage to which a president later trekked to see him); and the Critics’ Choice and SAG award noms accorded his firs ...  Show more

JK Simmons (57:20) gives a good clean interview discussing his roles in Whiplash and the M&M commercials, how he keeps a low profile, intentionally intimidating podcast hosts, his iconic acceptance speech, a role with no lines, and then he explains what the weird words ...

Sara and Jay talk about presenting at the Oscars. Also on this episode, another world record, and surprise guests. Cast: Justin Martindale, Ed Larson, Sarah Tiana, Jon Reep, Johnny Woodard and Boon Shakalaka. Created, written, directed and performed by Sara Lehmann and Jayson Thi ...  Show more