Comedian Marc Maron said using a Taylor Swift song in his standup special was “doable” and cost around $50,000. Maron made the deal with Swift’s intermediaries after Jack Antonoff encouraged him to reach out through official channels. The comedian thought he’d have to pay from his own pocket but was able to make it work thanks to ticket sales for the special. The song is featured in both opening and closing of “Panicked,” which debuts on HBO August 1 and can also be streamed on HBO Max.
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