What's Happening?
Marc Maron's influential podcast, 'WTF', which has been a staple in the podcasting world for nearly 16 years, is set to conclude this fall. To commemorate its legacy, a graphic novel titled 'WTF Is a Podcast' will be launched on Kickstarter. The project is spearheaded by Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Brian 'Box' Brown and Brendan McDonald, the podcast's longtime producer. The graphic novel aims to capture the essence and behind-the-scenes drama of the podcast, which is known for its candid interviews with celebrities and public figures, including President Barack Obama and Robin Williams. The Kickstarter campaign has already been fully funded, with nearly 900 fans awaiting its release.
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Why It's Important?
The 'WTF' podcast has been a significant influence in the podcasting industry, known for its introspective and revealing interviews. Its transition into a graphic novel format represents a unique way to preserve and celebrate its impact. This move highlights the growing trend of multimedia storytelling, where popular media forms are adapted into different formats to reach broader audiences. The graphic novel will allow fans to relive the podcast's history without listening to thousands of hours of content, potentially attracting new audiences who prefer visual storytelling.
What's Next?
The graphic novel is set to be released through Kickstarter, with options for standard, deluxe, and signed editions. Fans can expect memorabilia from Maron's garage studio to be part of the offering. The success of this project could inspire similar adaptations of other popular podcasts, further blending the lines between audio and visual media.
