Best Bobbi Althoff Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing Season 5 22:33

3d ago22:33

22:33

Season 5 of The Really Good Podcast is here. To kick things off, Bobbi teamed up with Davis Bates for a photoshoot dedicated to… well, her “falling off.” She hits the streets to busk and even earns herself a star on the sidewalk. This season? It’s probably what you expect — or maybe the exact opposite. We filmed everywhere from Hollywood to a rural…

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EP #87 – Payal For Style: Vulnerability, Sobriety, and Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids 53:43

3d ago53:43

53:43

In this episode of The Healthy Indian Podcast, we sit down with the radiant and real @payalforstyle — a content creator, fashion icon, and fierce advocate for self-expression, sobriety, and intentional parenting. Payal opens up about her decision to quit alcohol, how fashion became her emotional outlet, and the powerful role vulnerability plays in …

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Episode 1643 - Carol Leifer 1:18:48

4d ago1:18:48

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Carol Leifer has been a standup comic for almost 50 years, but the knowledge she can impart from her lifetime of experience isn’t limited to the standup stage. That’s why Carol co-wrote the new book How to Write a Funny Speech, applying the building blocks of comedy to weddings, graduations and anywhere else one might speak in public. Carol and Mar…

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Episode 1642 - Bridget Everett 1:37:00

7d ago1:37:00

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When Bridget Everett was growing up in Kansas, the question “How are you feeling?” was not often asked. That’s part of the reason why Bridget embraced singing and making music as her primary way to connect with people. She tells Marc how this led to the development of her live cabaret shows which got her noticed by Michael Patrick King, Amy Schumer…

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Episode 1641 - Samantha Crain 1:33:34

11d ago1:33:34

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Singer-songwriter Samantha Crain wasn’t sure if she’d ever be able to make music again after a car accident left her without the ability to play instruments or physically write songs. Samantha talks with Marc about her recovery and how her physical improvement coincided with the evolution of her artistic confidence. Samantha also explains her famil…

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Episode 1640 - Tom Green 1:23:52

14d ago1:23:52

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While he was once known for all manner of comedy involving animals, both alive and dead, Tom Green’s relationship with the animal kingdom is now much more traditional, as he spends some of his time doing farm work on a remote plot of unspoiled land in Canada. Tom talks with Marc about why he made the big change in his life, which is documented in t…

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Episode 1639 - David Harbour 1:31:09

18d ago1:31:09

1:31:09

David Harbour and Marc met in the garage seven years ago at the height of Stranger Things and the beginning of a new phase in David’s career. Now with the Marvel movie Thunderbolts coming out, David and Marc have both had surprising success in their careers, which leaves them both searching for things they can’t quite pin down. They’ll try to help …

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Episode 1638 - David Cronenberg 1:25:02

21d ago1:25:02

1:25:02

David Cronenberg starts making each new film of his as though he’s making a movie for the first time. Marc sees connective tissue through all of David’s work, consisting of “the meat, the machine, mutations of desire, and pain.” David and Marc explore these ideas in specific films, including Scanners, The Brood, The Fly, Naked Lunch, Crash, Cosmopo…

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Episode 1637 - Jessica Kirson 1:29:50

25d ago1:29:50

1:29:50

Jessica Kirson was a guest on WTF six years ago, when she talked with Marc about her start in comedy and her personal background. This time, she came back just to hang out and have some laughs. And for Marc at this exact moment in time, it was much needed and greatly appreciated. They talk about Jessica’s new special, I’m the Man, their experiences…

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Episode 1636 - Liza Treyger 1:32:16

28d ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Comedian Liza Treyger is frequently mystified by human behavior. Why are people so mean when leaving internet comments? Why do adults continuously repeat the patterns of children? Why are friendships so hard to maintain later in life? She asks these questions as a sociology major but also as a comic, and was recently able to explore these ideas in …

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Episode 1635 - Jillian Bell 1:28:05

1M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Jillian Bell’s history of anxiety goes back to when she was a baby and would hold her breath until she passed out. But she didn’t let panic attacks stand in the way of her dream to get hired at SNL or her desire to become a working comedic actor. And as Jillian tells Marc, she definitely wasn’t going to let anything stop her from becoming a directo…

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Episode 1634 - Ryan Coogler 1:30:03

1M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

As a writer and director, Ryan Coogler is drawn to stories about identity. He made Fruitvale Station to confront his own thoughts and fears about being a Black man in America. He made Creed as an extension of the dynamic he has with his dad. He made Black Panther while conscious of the impact it would have on a global community. Ryan and Marc talk …

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Episode 1633 - Gavin Matts 1:18:47

1M ago1:18:47

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By all accounts, Gavin Matts has carved a successful path for himself as a comedian, actor and writer at the young age of 30. But he can’t shake the feeling that he came into show business at the tail end and he’s mourning the possibilities that no longer seem as attainable as they once were. Gavin and Marc talk about the changes in the world of co…

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Episode 1632 - Peter Weller 1:38:59

1M ago1:38:59

1:38:59

Peter Weller knows that most people think of him as RoboCop. But he also knows that when they approach him to talk about RoboCop, it’s his opportunity to talk to them about art, jazz, theater and many other areas that are not merely hobbies for him, but actual artistic pursuits. Peter tells Marc why he got his Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance Art Histo…

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Episode 1631 - Lynne Margulies 1:15:46

2M ago1:15:46

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When Lynne Margulies was 25 years old, she met Andy Kaufman on the set of the film My Breakfast with Blassie. Two years later, just shortly before he died, Andy made Lynne promise she would keep his work alive. With the release of the new documentary Thank You Very Much, Lynne talks with Marc about fulfilling that promise over the decades by showca…

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Episode 1630 - Delroy Lindo 1:24:35

2M ago1:24:35

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Delroy Lindo can take pride in many accomplishments - his family, his career, his educational - while being aware that he’s still in the process of finding himself. Delroy and Marc, despite their differences, find it easy to relate to each other over that lifelong journey of self-discovery, which for Delroy included the decision to go back to schoo…

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Rubi Rose: "I was talked into doing only fans by my ex" 49:31

2M ago49:31

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On this episode of The Really Good Podcast, Bobbi invites sex symbol Rubi Rose over for a poolside sunbathing session-only for them to somehow end up at the nursing home where Lexi volunteers. After dodging flirtatious elderly residents, they dive into a deep conversation about relationships, side hustles, and future goals -because nothing sets the…

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Episode 1629 - Modi Rosenfeld 1:20:54

2M ago1:20:54

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Some comedians think of comedy as a higher calling, but Modi Rosenfeld knows exactly where the call came from. He points to a story of two comedians in the Talmud, men who gave cheer to those who were depressed and who made peace between those who were at war. Modi and Marc talk about this lofty purpose and how comedy is rooted in not only Jewish s…

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Episode 1628 - Nick Thune 1:25:07

2M ago1:25:07

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Nick Thune is a comic Marc is always happy to welcome back on the show. But this time, it’s very fortunate that Nick is able to join Marc in the garage at all because there was a time in which he spiraled into alcoholism and almost didn’t survive. With a new comedy special released and his sobriety holding strong, Nick tells Marc what happened sinc…

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Episode 1627 - Chris Fleming 1:32:37

2M ago1:32:37

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Unlike many comedian guests on WTF, Chris Fleming had a lot of support and encouragement from his family when it came to pursuing a career in comedy. In fact, it was his mother who got him started at open mics. Chris talks with Marc about how he embraces being both inclusive and avant-garde, building a loyal audience but also being accessible to ne…

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Kevin Gates: "Oh, I forgot to tell you, l'm a genius" 2:18:01

2M ago2:18:01

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This week on The Really Good Podcast, Bobbi and Kevin Gates plan a road trip from North Hollywood's elite fashion vault, diving into conversations about personal growth, authenticity, spontaneity, and coffee — with Kevin sharing how embracing his inner child fosters deeper connections, and Bobbi discovering what might just be the most interesting p…

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Episode 1626 - Jane Marie 1:19:44

2M ago1:19:44

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Jane Marie’s early life in Michigan didn’t necessarily put her on the glide path to the future world of podcasting, but an internship at This American Life gave her a crash course in the type of journalism that allowed her to create The Dream podcast. Jane talks with Marc about the subject matter of The Dream’s past seasons, including pyramid schem…

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Episode 1625 - Mike Elias 1:18:58

2M ago1:18:58

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When Mike Elias wanted to learn the guitar, his dad told him he had to teach himself. Mike took that rule and ran with it for the rest of his life, teaching himself everything from sewing to metal fabrication to fashion design, which he deployed when he founded Ship John Leather and Canvas in Portland, Oregon, and created one of the most sought aft…

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Episode 1624 - W. Kamau Bell 1:20:11

2M ago1:20:11

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W. Kamau Bell and Marc are similar comedians in that neither of them will ignore the current political environment in their acts. Kamau and Marc talk about how that’s shaping up today versus how it was during the first Trump administration and what they each feel about the balance between civic responsibility and entertainment. They also talk about…

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Sukihana : “Pilates is my favorite workout" 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Bobbi does Pilates then interviews Suki on why she was late, a disastrous alligator trip, her music aspirations and their tour flopping. Thanks to this episode's sponsors: • Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/BOBBI to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! • Go to https://Shopify.com/bobbi to upgrade …

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Episode 1623 - Will Oldham 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

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Prolific singer-songwriter Will Oldham has been able to maintain what Marc calls “a haunting and elated tone” over the course of his career, whether in his collaborations with other artists or under the name Bonnie “Prince” Billy. Will talks with Marc about how his music stems from the example of his artist mother, records checked out of the librar…

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Episode 1622 - Don Johnson 1:17:27

3M ago1:17:27

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Don Johnson’s life took him far from where he thought it was going growing up in Missouri and Kansas. But at this point, he’s confident that nearly everything he knows in life he learned from the women in it. Don talks with Marc about his wild days in San Francisco and LA, how he handled his sudden fame from Miami Vice, his friendship with Hunter S…

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Episode 1621 - Chris Hayes 1:20:21

3M ago1:20:21

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When Chris Hayes was last on the show almost ten years ago, it was a much different world. Barack Obama had just recently been in the garage and Donald Trump had just declared his candidacy for President. Making sense of that changing world is what Chris does nightly on MSNBC, but he’s also written a new book about our changing brains. Chris and Ma…

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