Marc Maron Premieres Second HBO Comedy Special August 1

Marc Maron is set to premiere his second HBO Original comedy special, "Marc Maron: Panicked," on August 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, with streaming available on HBO Max. This sixth stand-up special marks a continuation of Maron's nuanced comedic perspective on the increasingly uncertain world, following his 2023 special "From Bleak to Dark." Maron, who recently announced the conclusion of his landmark podcast WTF with Marc Maron after 16 years, also stars in the Apple TV+ series Stick and has a documentary, Are We Good?, chronicling his journey through grief and loss. Praised by HBO executive Nina Rosenstein as one of the all-time greats, Maron's work is noted for blending humor that is raw, piercing, and unique. The special is written, performed, and executive produced by Maron, with direction by Steven Feinartz and production by Avalon. Maron described this special as his best work yet, highlighting the cohesive direction, production design, and content.