After announcing the end of his long-running podcast, the show will go on for Marc Maron.
The comedian and Stick actor will release a new stand-up special, Marc Maron: Panicked, on HBO and HBO Max on Friday, Aug. 1, marking his second for the Warner Bros.-owned network. Cable subscribers can watch online on any live TV service that carries HBO, while cord-cutters can stream the show after it airs on cable HBO Max and other platforms, including on Prime Video and the Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max bundle.
At a glance: How to watch Marc Maron: Panicked comedy special online
Per the special’s logline, the comedian and podcaster “offers up his nuanced perspective on our increasingly uncertain world.” In a statement, Maron says, “I feel that this is the best work I’ve done. Everything came together. The direction, the production design, the shirt and the bits. HBO gets me and I’m thrilled to be presented by them.”
(HBO Max returned to its original name after a two-year stint as Max, while its parent company, formerly Warner Bros. Discovery, will split into two as Warner Bros. and Discovery Global.)
Watch the official trailer below and keep reading for more details on how to watch Marc Maron’s new comedy special with and without cable, plus the best HBO Max subscription deals.
How to Watch Marc Maron: Panicked Comedy Special with Cable Online
Marc Maron’s new comedy special, Marc Maron: Panicked, premieres on HBO on Friday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. PT/ET, and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
Cable subscribers can also watch the show online by logging into hbomax.com with their TV provider credentials, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
Cord-cutters can watch the comedy special on any live TV streaming service that carries HBO or offers HBO Max as an add-on, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling.
How to Watch Marc Maron: Panicked Comedy Special Without Cable Online
Cord-cutters can stream Marc Maron: Panicked on Aug. 1 with a subscription to HBO Max, which costs $9.99 monthly with ads or $16.99 to $20.99 per month without ads.
You can add HBO Max to other streaming services, including Prime Video and DirecTV, or get it as part of a bundle with Hulu and Disney+ starting at $16.99.
Cord-cutters can watch the comedy special online through HBO Max, including on Prime Video, DirecTV and the Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max bundle. Keep reading for more details on all of the options for streaming HBO and HBO Max.
Watch Marc Maron: Panicked live on HBO on DirecTV, which offers a five-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. The live TV streaming service carries HBO and more than 90 other news, entertainment and sports channels starting at $59.99 for your first month for a limited time. Learn more about DirecTV’s packages here.
Eligible DirecTV subscribers can get two free months of HBO Max and stream HBO and Max original series (including The White Lotus, Hacks, The Last of Us and other Emmy-winning shows) and Warner Bros. films on demand. Learn more about the promo here.
Disney+, Hulu and Max Bundle
Watch Marc Maron: Panicked on demand on HBO Max and expand your library when you bundle the streamer with Disney+ and Hulu starting at $16.99 per month with ads — a savings of more than 40 percent monthly compared to subscribing to each service individually.
In addition to original HBO and HBO Max TV shows and Warner Bros. films, the bundle includes access to Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm (Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises) content on Disney+; and Hulu and FX series such as The Handmaid’s Tale, The Bear and What We Do in the Shadows. Learn more about the Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max bundle here.
New subscribers can watch Marc Maron’s new comedy special on HBO for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. The live cable streaming service offers over 90 news, entertainment and sports channels as well as Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $82.99 per month with ads; learn more here.
Stream Marc Maron: Panicked on demand on Sling’s Blue plan and pay only $30.50 for your first month when you add HBO Max — a savings of half off the first month of service (reg. $50.99 monthly) and a $5 off the HBO Max add-on every month (reg. $16.99 monthly). Sling Blue offers over 40 entertainment, sports and news networks; learn more about other packages here.
How to Watch HBO Max for Free: Best Subscription Deals, Trials
HBO Max currently does not offer a trial period, but there are a few ways to get the streaming service for free or at a discounted rate. DirecTV subscribers get two months of HBO Max for free, while DoorDash DashPass members get HBO Max with ads for free. Learn more about the best HBO Max streaming deals here.