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Ep 381 – Book Hangover Cures + Tom Ryan!
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/reading-glasses/ep-381-book-hangover-cures-tom-ryan/
Published: October 17, 2024 14:30
Brea and Mallory talk about book hangovers and how to cure them! Plus, they interview Tom Ryan about his new mystery book and recommend enticing books to get you out of a book slump. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!
Reading Glasses…
The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 4: Theft at the Gala!
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/adventure-zone/the-adventure-zone-abnimals-ep-4-theft-at-the-gala/
Published: October 17, 2024 11:00
The Abnimals take on their first mission from Carver, tracking down a silver thief at a Gala. But first, they have to figure out how to get into a party – without invitations!
Special Agent Crane is performed by Aabriya Iyengar:…
Episode 40: Eurovision 1989 Recap
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/eurovangelists/episode-40-eurovision-1989-recap/
Published: October 17, 2024 10:34
It's time for a trip back to Lausanne, Switzerland, when Eurovision boasted an extremely 80s vibe both visually and aurally. There's lots of good songs from this year, despite a preponderance of bald men with long ponytails. Jeremy's penning his own John…
E Pluribus Motto – A New Podcast from Janet Varney and John Hodgman
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/the-jv-club-with-janet-varney/e-pluribus-motto-a-new-podcast-from-janet-varney-and-john-hodgman/
Published: October 17, 2024 07:07
Janet Varney has a new podcast with John Hodgman! Every episode they'll showcase a new state and explore its iconography-- especially it's often complicated, pretentious and latin motto.
Their first stop on their tour of every state, commonwealth and…
Brian Jordan Alvarez on ‘All About My Mother’ and ‘English Teacher’
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/feeling-seen/brian-jordan-alvarez-on-all-about-my-mother-and-english-teacher/
Published: October 17, 2024 07:01
You may know Brian Jordan Alvarez from the killer horror film M3GAN or from his web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. Most recently, Brian created and stars in the FX comedy series English Teacher, a refreshingly hilarious original that…
Triple Play: Metaphor: ReFantazio
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/triple-click/triple-play-metaphor-refantazio/
Published: October 17, 2024 07:00
Jason, Kirk, and Maddy take a deep dive into Metaphor: ReFantazio, the new game from a team of former Persona directors at Atlus. They talk about Metaphor's gameplay, its similarities to (and differences from) Persona 5, and what they like and don't like…
Redwall Part 3
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/comfort-creatures/redwall-part-3/
Published: October 17, 2024 06:26
We did it! We made it to the end of Redwall! Here is the final Redwall livestream for your listening pleasure! We had so much fun reading and chatting with you all for these! And a special thank you to all of the Maximum Fun members for making this a…
Ep 152: Aluminum Anniversary
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/dr-gameshow/ep-152-aluminum-anniversary/
Published: October 16, 2024 22:47
ALUMINUM ANNIVERSARY SHOW! Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno have been playing listener-created games with callers for 10 years now!
Games pitched: What Ahhhh-re You Drinking?, On the Tip of my Dr. Tongue, Not My First Radio, Two Facts and a Lie, Band…
260: Ross Seal w/ Griffin McElroy!
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/just-the-zoo-of-us/260-ross-seal-w-griffin-mcelroy/
Published: October 16, 2024 17:16
In this week’s episode, we are joined by comedy podcasting and tabletop roleplaying legend Griffin McElroy for a review of the squishy pugs of the Antarctic seas: Ross seals. We discuss which ninja turtle we are, the Victorian era magnetic crusades,…
Wonderful! 346: Holographic Goku Poster
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/wonderful/wonderful-346-holographic-goku-poster/
Published: October 16, 2024 16:00
Griffin's favorite disc-flicking game! Rachel's favorite sports-adjacent memorabilia!
Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya
Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/
Episode 691: Judicious Minds
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/judge-john-hodgman/episode-691-judicious-minds/
Published: October 16, 2024 15:00
Karen brings the case against her husband, Ryan. Ryan has a large piece of art that he would love to display in the living room. But Karen says it "stinks" and belongs in the dumpster. Who's right? Who's wrong?
We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on…
Week 3 – Bread Week (Great British Baking Show 2024)
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/tv-chef-fantasy-league/week-3-bread-week-great-british-baking-show-2024/
Published: October 16, 2024 14:00
Bake Off 3: The Rise of Dylan. Also, some scoring updates.
Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
The Jackie and Laurie Show #459: Artist Plans
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/jackie-and-laurie-show/the-jackie-and-laurie-show-459-artist-plans/
Published: October 16, 2024 10:30
This week Jackie is preparing to leave her hotel room in Bakersfield. Laurie was nice enough to drop off a car package for Jackie on her way back from a gig. Jackie has been doing affirmations and stumbled upon a few specifically for people who are in…
Lennon Parham Guides You Through Her CD Binders
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/sleeping-with-celebrities/lennon-parham-guides-you-through-her-cd-binders/
Published: October 16, 2024 07:00
If you are unfamiliar with the concept of CD binders, then you are either too young to have ever used them or, perhaps, far too old. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of Lennon Parham, then you are just not a person who enjoys television and…
#499 – Sock It To Me
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/we-got-this-with-mark-and-hal/499-sock-it-to-me/
Published: October 16, 2024 04:00
A very special episode
Predator vs Candyman
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/troubled-waters/predator-vs-candyman/
Published: October 15, 2024 18:41
This week, our MaxFun pals Oscar Montoya and Mallory O'Meara join Dave for spooky movie pitches, sexy monster lingerie, and music about ghosts and butts.
Oscar Montoya would like to plug Eurovangelists and recommends Brain Damage, Frankenhooker, and…
Sawbones: Brazilian Butt Lift
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/sawbones/sawbones-brazilian-butt-lift/
Published: October 15, 2024 16:00
Some cosmetic surgeries include adding silicon or plastic to enhance the figure. But what if the extra fat came from your own body? Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the fraught and history of the Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, which is a story of eugenics,…
Early Superhero Movies
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/secret-histories-of-nerd-mysteries/early-superhero-movies/
Published: October 15, 2024 13:30
Nowadays super hero movies are their own genre of film, but what was the first one? Which film kickstarted the trend, which film was so iconic that it made permanent changes to the comic if was based on and which film was the first big hollywood…
Free With Ads: Ep 35 – The Faculty, w Janet Varney
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/free-with-ads/free-with-ads-ep-35-the-faculty-w-janet-varney/
Published: October 15, 2024 10:00
On this week's Hallo-Peen episode of Free With Ads, we invited comedian Janet Varney (The JV Club) to talk about the high school sci-fi horror film The Faculty, starring Josh Hartnett, Elijah Wood, Clea DuVall, and Jon Stewart!
Check out Janet's podcast…
Rapper MAVI on his latest album ‘Shadowbox’
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/rapper-mavi-on-his-latest-album-shadowbox/
Published: October 15, 2024 07:01
[caption id="attachment_137710" align="alignnone" width="271"] (Photo Credit: Vivian Khanounsay)[/caption]
MAVI is a rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina. In recent years, he's become one to watch. A favorite of pioneering, acclaimed artists like Earl…
Stop Podcasting Yourself 865 – Niki Mohrdar
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/stop-podcasting-yourself/stop-podcasting-yourself-865-niki-mohrdar/
Published: October 15, 2024 06:02
Comedian Niki Mohrdar joins us to talk ancient Egyptian conspiracy theories, Megalopolis, and Vince McMahon.
Download episode 865 here. (right-click)
Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
Become a MaxFun member for $5/month to get two bonus episodes…
Ep. 2: Rhode Island – Hope
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/e-pluribus-motto/ep-2-rhode-island-hope/
Published: October 14, 2024 16:10
It’s Janet Varney’s turn to present to John Hodgman; it’s the biggest little state in the union: Rhode Island!
While Rhode Island does have a limited presence in pop culture, it still has a lot of great songs devoted to it. And we’re happy to showcase a…
Ep. 1: Connecticut – Qui transtulit sustinet
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/e-pluribus-motto/ep-1-connecticut-qui-transtulit-sustinet/
Published: October 14, 2024 16:07
It’s the very first episode of E Pluribus Motto!
John Hodgman and Janet Varney’s first stop on their tour of every state, commonwealth and territory in the United States is Connecticut. Why Connecticut first? They’ll explain.
Hear more about its…
MBMBaM 733: Congratulations on Your Powerful Trunk
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/my-brother-my-brother-and-me/mbmbam-733-congratulations-on-your-powerful-trunk/
Published: October 14, 2024 16:00
This one is for the real nerds out there, and we mean MUSCLE NERDS! Show off those gams! Lift those Chipotle burritos and get swole! Make your eyes so strong you can see John Cena!
Suggested talking points: Pentagram of Chipotles, Ask Me About My Tea…
Bishop Briggs on Loss, Despair, and Finding Hope
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/depresh-mode/bishop-briggs-on-loss-despair-and-finding-hope/
Published: October 14, 2024 09:20
Singer/songwriter Bishop Briggs lost her sister, her best friend, her roommate, and her manager all on one day in January 2021. They were all the same person. After Kate’s death, swiftly following her diagnosis of ovarian cancer, Bishop plunged into a dark…
Secretly Incredibly Fascinating: Halloween Costumes
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/secretly-incredibly-fascinating-halloween-costumes/
Published: October 14, 2024 08:05
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Halloween costumes are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode.
LINKS FOR KATIE GOLDIN:
Katie Goldin on Twitter
…
S3E03: Quick Quoffee Questions
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/sound-heap-with-john-luke-roberts/s3e03-quick-quoffee-questions/
Published: October 14, 2024 07:00
You might remember Remberama as the only remaining podcast that Sound Heap have to offer, thanks to a series of financially ruinous decisions. But thanks to our new sponsor, our CEO and Fun Captain John-Luke Roberts can now present to you... two podcasts!…
Ep 544: A Thousand Bottles of Baby Oil (ENT S1E23)
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/greatest-generation/ep-544-a-thousand-bottles-of-baby-oil-ent-s1e23/
Published: October 14, 2024 07:00
When the Entrepreneur gets an Uber mission that delays their trip to Risa, the Vulcan Ambassador who comes aboard is a pretty cool old lady. But when her rap sheet puts the ship at risk, Archer finally gets need-to-know status just in time to learn a not…
ONRAC comes to a close after 13 years
https://maximumfun.org/news/onrac-update/
Published: October 13, 2024 20:01
After 13 years of showing up so you don't have to, Oh No Ross and Carrie! has come to a close for the foreseeable future. We here at Maximum Fun are so grateful to the show for tackling challenging subjects (along with a few kind of wacky ones), and for…
Carrie and Ross Say Farewell
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/oh-no-ross-and-carrie/carrie-and-ross-say-farewell/
Published: October 13, 2024 20:00
Carrie and Ross offer heartfelt goodbyes and a look ahead. Plus, can you guess how many guests, episodes, and investigations there have been? Cause you better believe Ross counted.
Episode 559: Wait, There’s a Reason for That? with Meri Wallace
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/one-bad-mother/episode-559-wait-theres-a-reason-for-that-with-meri-wallace/
Published: October 12, 2024 19:51
Who do you think is crying more at school drop-off? You or your kid? Meri Wallace, author of The Secret World of Children: Understanding Why Your Kids Behave The Way They Do, joins Biz to discuss turtles, the whys and hows of kicking and biting, and…
435: Night Swim
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/flop-house/435-night-swim/
Published: October 12, 2024 12:00
What's that? The chilly nip of Shocktober on the wind? That's right, kiddies! It's your old pal the Flopkeeper, with another spookifying or snorifying yarn! It's called Night Swim, and it's about a HAUNTED POOL! Is there pee in the pool too? Probably!…
Ep. 418: Bad Blood 2024
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/tights-and-fights/ep-418-bad-blood-2024/
Published: October 12, 2024 07:41
Let there be blood and let it be less than good on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights!
CM Punk and Drew McIntyre have wrapped up the final match in their rivalry that began in January. And what a way to close it out, with one of the best Hell in a…
Shmanners: Haunted Houses
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/shmanners/shmanners-haunted-houses/
Published: October 11, 2024 16:00
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of attending HAUNTED HOUSES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Episode 371 – Joker: Folie à Deux
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/maximum-film/episode-371-joker-folie-a-deux/
Published: October 11, 2024 10:00
Joker: Folie à Deux is the 2024 follow-up to 2019’s Joker. Directed again by Todd Phillips (of The Hangover fame originally), it stars Joaquin Phoenix (reprising the Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck), joined by musician-turned-actor Lady Gaga, playing…
Jordan Morris
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/jordan-morris/
Published: October 11, 2024 07:01
(Photo by Daniel Speer)
Jordan Morris is a longtime comedy writer, podcast host, and best friend of Bullseye’s Jesse Thorn. He created the Maximum Fun podcast Bubble with an accompanying graphic novel of the same name. He’s also co-host on the comedy…
Ep 294: Analog Space Future (Film Fest: 2010 The Year We Make Contact 1984)
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/greatest-trek/ep-294-analog-space-future-film-fest-2010-the-year-we-make-contact-1984/
Published: October 11, 2024 07:00
When the whole 2001 aftermath has Roy Scheider assuaging his guilt with a wrench, an unexpected offer to join a Russian mission to the Discovery is too tempting for him to pass up. But when he finally gets to space and war breaks out on earth, the two…
Ep. 158.5: Big GFY Radio News and a Chance to Chat with Us!
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/go-fact-yourself/ep-158-5-big-gfy-radio-news-and-a-chance-to-chat-with-us/
Published: October 11, 2024 01:23
At long last, the radio debut of Go Fact Yourself is upon us!
On Saturday, October 12th at 10 a.m. Pacific, you can tune in to LAist 89.3 FM if you’re in the Los Angeles area; and if you’re anywhere else in the world, just go to LAist.com and click on the…