Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMarc Maron’s long-running “WTF” interview podcast is the recipient of the top accolade for the Podcast Academy’s first-ever Ambies awards.The Podcast Academy selected “WTF With Marc Maron” as the winner of the inaugural Governors Award, which recognizes a podcast or individual for the “compelling impact they’ve had on the industry.” Maron and “WTF” co-creator Brendan McDonald will accept the award at the 2021 Ambies ceremony, scheduled for May 16 in L.A.The Ambies — an effort to create the podcast industry’s version of the Oscars or Emmys — will be streamed live on YouTube, Twitch and other platforms starting at 5 p.m.
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