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Free With Ads 125: Zodiac
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/free-with-ads/free-with-ads-125-zodiac/
Published: July 22, 2026 10:00
For July-brary this week, we opened up our Kanopy App and checked out Zodiac, the David Fincher serial killer drama about how getting super into true crime will make your family leave you. Tune in next week when our movie will be... Mouse Hunt ----- …
Ep 199: Whitley Watson Keeping Medicine Dry and Fish Wet
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/dr-gameshow/ep-199-whitley-watson-keeping-medicine-dry-and-fish-wet/
Published: July 22, 2026 07:43
We play “Dr. Dream Job” submitted by Micheal Miller from Phoenix, Arizona; “Dr. Leaping Lizards” submitted by David Mariotte from San Diego, California; and“Stand-Up Cook-Out” submitted by Carl Knudson from Elkhart, Indiana. MaxFun members!…
Jesse Thorn Has More Thoughts On Menswear Formality Levels Than You Do, Probably
Published: July 22, 2026 07:00
Maximum Fun, the network upon which you hear our program, was founded by one Jesse Thorn, who continues to host an improbable number of podcasts on the network. Three, in fact: Bullseye (an interview program with cultural figures, also on NPR), Jordan,…
Studio City with Dave Holmes
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/walkin-about/studio-city-with-dave-holmes/
Published: July 22, 2026 07:00
Allan and Dave Holmes (International Waters, MTV) study a studio-centric city as they walk along one of L.A.’s oldest thoroughfares. Along the way, they visit a bridge over the L.A. River, reminisce about CBS Radford studios, and check out the site of…
Horror Clean Slate with Joseph Scrimshaw
Published: July 22, 2026 04:00
Joseph Scrimshaw, the filmmaker behind Dead Media, joins us for a series of small, horror-based topics!
Episode 28: Ohio – “With God, All Things Are Possible”
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/e-pluribus-motto/episode-28-ohio-with-god-all-things-are-possible/
Published: July 21, 2026 20:01
Oi! Hi, Oh! Janet Varney and John Hodgman are off to the Buckeye State. There’s a lot to say about that motto. Compared to all of the others that have been covered so far, this one is a relatively new one– it was just made official in the 50s. You’ll…
Sawbones: Cyclospora
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/sawbones/sawbones-cyclospora/
Published: July 21, 2026 16:00
The food has been going wild lately, and none more in the headlines this second than cyclospora parasite which is causing an outbreak of . . . intense gastrointestinal distress. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of parasitic illnesses and what…
Rerun – Action Park: Looping Waterslides, Drunk Teens, and No Rules
Published: July 21, 2026 13:30
Michigan was experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world this week, so here is a rerun of a classic SHONM episode for your enjoyment! In 1976, disgraced wallstreet investor Eugene Mullvihill opened the infamous Action Park in Vernon New Jersey.…
Flula Borg on White Nights (Archer S2E12) — Paragliding, Whipped Cream Bikinis & Silk Socks
Published: July 21, 2026 11:00
Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Flula Borg to revisit White Nights — Season 2, Episode 12 of Archer. The gang dives into Flula's paragliding experience, love languages, and the seemingly unenthusiastic world of German audiences. From whipped…
Judy Chicago
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/judy-chicago/
Published: July 21, 2026 07:01
[caption id="attachment_162050" align="alignnone" width="506"] (Photo: Courtesy of the artist)[/caption] Judy Chicago knew she wanted to be an artist since she was young. We're talking 4, 5 years old. And unlike many kids who dream big like that, Judy…
Episode 957 – Niki Mohrdar
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/stop-podcasting-yourself/episode-957-niki-mohrdar/
Published: July 21, 2026 04:31
Comedian Niki Mohrdar returns to talk cold plunges, production company logos, and Face/Off. Download episode 957 here. (right-click) Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord. Email us at “spy [at] maximumfun [dot] org” Leave a…
S6E1: Waterspark Psychotherapy
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/sound-heap-with-john-luke-roberts/s6e1-waterspark-psychotherapy/
Published: July 20, 2026 14:00
We all love the reality dating TV show Waterspark, where people compete to find love in a waterpark. But have you ever wondered about the psychology behind it? In Sound Heap this week, Sound Heap CEO & Fun Captain John-Luke Roberts plays you clips from The…
Maybe It IS Time to Panic Over AI Chatbots and Mental Health with Maggie Harrison Dupré
Published: July 20, 2026 09:20
This week, we take a look at a couple of acronyms that are soaring in popularity and ask what their widespread adoption means for mental health. Maggie Harrison Dupré of Futurism has been following the AI space closely and has an update on lawsuits related…
Secretly Incredibly Fascinating: Sparta
Published: July 20, 2026 08:05
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Sparta is 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 Bluesky @ProBirdRights on Bluesky…
FH Mini 154 – Dan Explains Jem
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/flop-house/fh-mini-154-dan-explains-jem/
Published: July 18, 2026 10:00
Proving that Stuart's not the only one who can do a lore deep dive, Dan takes us on a tour of one of his more oddball obsessions, the 1985 cartoon series Jem, and it's one of our longest minis ever. Truly, truly, truly outrageous! Subscribe to our…
Ep. 494: Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns – A Decade in the Making
Published: July 18, 2026 07:01
Go to maximumfun.org/jointights to become a MaxFun Member. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll earn great gifts and help this show continue. Maxxine Dupri has leveled up as a heel, aligning herself with The Vision and fully removing herself from Otis and…
Ep. 197: William Stanford Davis & Laura Dave
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/go-fact-yourself/ep-197-william-stanford-davis-laura-dave/
Published: July 17, 2026 17:01
Trivia is like sunshine on a cloudy day – on Go Fact Yourself! William Stanford Davis is an actor who plays Mr. Johnson, the enigmatic janitor on “Abbott Elementary.” He’ll tell us how the role is a culmination of a lifetime of acting and how he got the…
Shmanners: Civilian Conservation Corps
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/shmanners/shmanners-civilian-conservation-corps/
Published: July 17, 2026 16:00
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the Great Depression and the founding of the CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help…
Welcome to the Gay Freak Store – FanFiction with This Week in Fandom History!
Published: July 17, 2026 14:30
Brea and Mallory talk to Emily and V of the This Week in Fandom History podcast to discuss the tricky ethics of publishing fanfiction. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com! Sign up to support the show! Then email us your membership proof for Discord…
Week 4 – Secret Crossword Rules (24 in 24)
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/tv-chef-fantasy-league/week-4-secret-crossword-rules-24-in-24/
Published: July 17, 2026 14:00
This week: Adaptability! And not, as Viet says, Resourcefulness. We learn that we're not allowed in Jesse Thorn's closet, and Ify shares his adorable bookmark. This week's scoring: Enter and survive a challenge: Alex (x2), Dawn (x2), Brian, Joe,…
Guy Branum – Live at The Lyric Hyperion
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/guy-branum-live-at-the-lyric-hyperion/
Published: July 17, 2026 07:00
[caption id="attachment_161908" align="alignnone" width="300"] (Photo: Daniel Speer / Maximum Fun)[/caption] Earlier this year, as a thank you to the many people who supported this show during the MaxFunDrive, the Bullseye team did something pretty silly…
Episode #463: ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ [Listener Pick 2026!]
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/maximum-film/episode-463-phantom-of-the-paradise-listener-pick-2026/
Published: July 17, 2026 07:00
As a MaxFunDrive milestone goal, we set the challenge that if we got enough new/upgrading/joining supporters of Maximum Film!, one of those folks would get to pick a movie for us to do an episode on. Well, thanks to supporters like Molly, we hit that goal,…
343: Synanthropes w/ Dan Werb!
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/just-the-zoo-of-us/343-synanthropes-w-dan-werb/
Published: July 16, 2026 20:01
Join Ellen & special guest, writer and scientist Dan Werb, for a look at the animal neighbors that have made themselves at home in our own backyards: synanthropes. The word means a wild, undomesticated animal that lives closely alongside humans, whether…
Ep 471 – Most Anticipated Books for July/August 2026!
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/reading-glasses/ep-471-most-anticipated-books-for-july-august-2026/
Published: July 16, 2026 14:30
Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for July and August 2026! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading…
Episode 127: Another Eurovangelists Summer Playlist
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/eurovangelists/episode-127-another-eurovangelists-summer-playlist/
Published: July 16, 2026 10:09
Temperatures are soaring across the US & Europe, so we've got the perfect poolside playlist to keep you cool and bring some fun with the sun. Joining us in this endeavor is Eurovision fan and actress Jessica Lowe, who stars alongside our own Oscar Montoya…
Double Hammy, with Kimmy Gatewood
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/jordan-jesse-go/double-hammy-with-kimmy-gatewood/
Published: July 16, 2026 10:00
This week, we’re joined by director and actor Kimmy Gatewood to talk about lesser-known Disney movies, clothes for birds, hidden sauce, and so much more. *Follow Kimmy Gatewood on Instagram *Check out Descendants: Wicked Wonderland *Preorder The Amazing…
The Pink Fairy Armadillo
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/comfort-creatures/the-pink-fairy-armadillo/
Published: July 16, 2026 07:01
That's right, you read the title correctly and that is in fact the name of a REAL animal! The Pink Fairy Armadillo is a tiny, bright pink armdadillo that Ella and Alexis learn all about this week! Plus, Ella struggles with flying ants and we have a…
Jeff Hiller on ‘Steel Magnolias’ & ‘The Object of My Affection’
Published: July 16, 2026 07:00
Jeff Hiller is someone you've seen. If you haven't seen him in his Emmy-winning turn on SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, you might have seen him on the (newly Emmy nominated) WIDOW'S BAY or PLURIBUS (which has, since this interview took place, earned him his second…
Xbox Layoffs and the PlayStation Disc Disaster
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/triple-click/xbox-layoffs-and-the-playstation-disc-disaster/
Published: July 16, 2026 07:00
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk took a break and everything fell apart! This week, they’re talking about two of the biggest news stories to hit the video-game industry this year: Xbox’s restructuring and PlayStation ditching discs. One More Thing: Kirk: Rhythm…
The Pigness Of It All (Matt Kirshen / Ellory Smith)
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/troubled-waters/the-pigness-of-it-all-matt-kirshen-ellory-smith/
Published: July 15, 2026 21:41
This week, our friends Ellory Smith and Matt Kirshen join us for confirmed time traveling, Odyssey needle drops, and grammatical pet peeves. Ellory Smith would like to plug her upcoming dates and recommends avoiding cyclosporiasis Matt Kirshen would like…
Episode 782: Road Rules
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/judge-john-hodgman/episode-782-road-rules/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:30
VROOM VROOM! Buckle your seatbelts and pile in our station wagon, because this week’s episode is all about ROAD TRIPS! From passenger etiquette to divvying up the driving duties, we’re covering any and all disputes related to car travel. Should you divide…
The Jackie and Laurie Show #550: The Mighty LA
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/jackie-and-laurie-show/the-jackie-and-laurie-show-550-the-mighty-la/
Published: July 15, 2026 10:30
This week on the show, Laurie (@anylaurie16) has been nominated for 2 emmys! She has never won an Emmy before because if she did, we’d have heard about it on the show. Jackie has a desperate race to find parking for a show and decides some parking spots…
FWA 124: The Third Man, with Maggie Tokuda-Hall
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/free-with-ads/fwa-124-the-third-man-with-maggie-tokuda-hall/
Published: July 15, 2026 10:00
This week we invited author and all around awesome person Maggie Tokuda-Hall to bask in the glory of July-brary with the film noir classic The Third Man (1949) starring Orson Welles as Man Who Doesn't Show Up In Movie Til Halfway Through. Tune in next…
L.A. Central Library with Traci Thomas
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/walkin-about/l-a-central-library-with-traci-thomas/
Published: July 15, 2026 07:00
Allan and Traci Thomas (The Stacks Podcast, NPR) take a literary walk around the L.A. Central Library, celebrating its centennial anniversary this month! Along the way, Traci and Allan wander through the nearby Biltmore Hotel, take in the library’s art and…
Know Your Extraterrestrials with Elliott Kalan
Published: July 15, 2026 07:00
The universe is full of all sorts of alien creatures, we just know it. Problem is, they’re far away and, like us, possibly too stupid to invent really cool spaceships in order to visit. That’s why the book Barlowe’s Guide to Extraterrestrials was written…
Best Chip Shape
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/we-got-this-with-mark-and-hal/best-chip-shape/
Published: July 15, 2026 04:00
What's the Best Chip Shape? WE GOT THIS.