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Seth MacFarlane of 'Family Guy' uncovers Sinatra songs in new album

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Marc Maron announced on his show Monday that the podcast will air its final episode this fall. After more than 1,600 episodes, he says he and his producer were "burnt out." Maron is pictured above in Los Angeles on May 29, 2025. Amy Sussman/Getty Images hide caption

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Marc Maron ends iconic podcast after 16 years

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All Things Considered producer Mia Venkat holding up the "buff" her friends made for their Survivor games. Dave Maser hide caption

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Joining a group of 'Survivor' enthusiasts for a simulated competition

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Clockwise left to right: Ana de Armas as Eve in Ballerina. Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) and a liquid supercomputer (voiced by Shirley Henderson) in the new Pixar movie Elio. Archie Madekwe and Théodore Pellerin in Lurker. David Corenswet as Superman. Danielle Deadwyler in 40 Acres. Aubrey Plaza as MG Falcone and Margaret Qualley as Honey O'Donahue in Honey Don't! Murray Close/Lionsgate, Disney/Pixar, MUBI, Alon Amir/Warner Bros. Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Focus Features. hide caption

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What's coming in theaters this summer

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