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ShmannersGo Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Teresa McElroy, Ross Blocher, Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Jordan MorrisThis special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:Teresa McElroy - “Shmanners” Ross Blocher - “Oh No, Ross and Carrie!” Ella Hubber & Tom L...2024-03-1819 min
Bake OnBake On: Week One (Cakes)Teresa and Travis McElroy have eaten some pie and are ready to talk about cake. They make some predictions about who will shine and who will me going home early. Also, plenty of analysis on who/what the cake busts ACTUALLY look like!
2020-09-2932 min
Positiviteeny!Need To HearTravis, Amy and Erika want you to hear something nice!2019-09-0902 minPositiviteeny!PoetryErika, Travis and Amy talk about their favorite poetry!2019-09-0606 minPositiviteeny!Unexpected ResourcesAmy, Travis and Erika talk about resources they use to make their lives better!2019-09-0405 minPositiviteeny!Our Aesthetics (Part 2) Amy, Erika and Travis discuss their personal aesthetics! (Part two of 2!) 2019-09-0207 minPositiviteeny!Our Aesthetics Pt. 1Amy, Erika and Travis discuss their personal aesthetics! (Part one of 2!)2019-08-3005 minPositiviteeny!Favorite ColorAmy, Erika and Travis talk about their favorite colors!2019-08-2807 minPositiviteeny!Accepting HelpErika, Travis and Amy talk about the importance of accepting help!2019-08-2606 minPositiviteeny!How Do You Recharge?Travis, Erika and Amy talk about the importance of recharging!2019-08-2307 minPositiviteeny!Travis's Big NewsErika, Amy and Travis discuss some big news!2019-08-2104 minPositiviteeny!Summer PlansAmy, Travis and Erika talk about their Summer plans!2019-07-2605 minPositiviteeny!Fun for Kids and AdultsTravis, Erika and Amy talk about finding fun for both kids and adults!2019-07-2410 minPositiviteeny!LessonsAmy, Erika and Travis talk about lessons they've learned!2019-07-2210 minPositiviteeny!New ShoesErika, Amy and Travis talk about Travis's new high heels!2019-07-1907 minPositiviteeny!Favorite NapsTravis, Amy and Erika talk about their favorite kinds of maps!2019-07-1704 minPositiviteeny!More Cute StoriesTravis, Erika and Amy talk about even more cute stories!2019-07-1505 minPositiviteeny!Change/The Same Amy, Erika and Travis talk about things changing and things staying the same! 2019-07-1207 minPositiviteeny!Mitigating BadErika, Amy and Travis discuss ways they have developed to mitigate bad feelings!2019-07-1205 minPositiviteeny!Silly MoneyErika, Amy and Travis talk about the silly things they would do if they were silly rich!2019-07-1005 minPositiviteeny!Cute Bebe StoriesTravis tells Erika and Amy cute stories about Bebe. 2019-07-0505 minPositiviteeny!Fun Things for YourselfAmy, Erika and Travis talk about doing fun things for yourself!2019-07-0306 minPositiviteeny!HadestownErika, Amy and Travis talk about the new musical Hadestown!2019-07-0105 minPositiviteeny!Favorite ClothesTravis, Amy and Erika talk about their favorite clothes!2019-06-2807 minPositiviteeny!Pride Month!Erika, Amy and Travis wish you a Happy Pride!2019-06-2605 minPositiviteeny!Love Where You LiveErika, Amy and Travis talk about the things they love about where they live!2019-05-0109 minPositiviteeny!What Are You Listening To?Amy, Erika and Travis talk about what they're listening to!2019-04-2908 minPositiviteeny!The Fan Promise: Part 2 Travis, Amy and Erika talk about what it's like to be a fan and to have fans! This is part one of two! 2019-04-2606 minPositiviteeny!The Fan Promise: Part 1Travis, Amy and Erika talk about what it's like to be a fan and to have fans! This is part one of two!2019-04-2405 minPositiviteeny!While We Were AwayTravis, Amy and Erika talk about what has been keeping them busy between recordings! 2019-04-2210 minPositiviteeny!Time Dilation and Memory Pt 2 Erika, Travis and Amy discuss time dilation and ever-changing memories! (Part Two of two!) 2019-03-2506 minPositiviteeny!Time Dilation and Memory Pt. 1Erika, Travis and Amy discuss time dilation and ever-changing memories! (Part One of two!)2019-03-2207 minPositiviteeny!Hard CopiesTravis, Amy and Erika discuss the importance of keeping hard copies!2019-03-2008 minPositiviteeny!HydrationAmy asks Travis and Erika to talk to her about hydration!2019-03-1808 minPositiviteeny!EmpathyErika, Amy and Travis discuss the importance of teaching empathy!2019-03-1506 minPositiviteeny!SharingTravis, Erika and Amy discuss the benefits of sharing!2019-03-1305 minPositiviteeny!Others' EnjoymentTravis, Erika and Amy talk about enjoying other people enjoying things!2019-03-1104 minPositiviteeny!Passage of TimeAmy, Erika and Travis celebrate 6 months of Positiviteeny!2019-03-0804 minPositiviteeny!Eyes of a ChildTravis, Amy and Erika think it's great to look at things in wonder and excitement!2019-03-0604 minPositiviteeny!Something For YourselfErika, Amy and Travis encourage you to do a little something for yourself!2019-03-0402 minPositiviteeny!Little FactsErika, Amy and Travis love little facts! Don't you?2019-02-2205 minPositiviteeny!Proud of YouTravis, Erika and Amy just want you to know that they are proud of you!2019-02-2001 minPositiviteeny!Black History MonthAmy, Erika and Travis discuss the importance of black history month!2019-02-1805 minPositiviteeny!Valentine's DayErika, Amy and Travis talk about Valentine's Day!2019-02-1306 minPositiviteeny!It's Not OkayTravis, Amy and Erika know that sometimes it's not okay.2019-02-1108 minPositiviteeny!It's Never Too LateAmy, Erika and Travis promise that it's never too late!2019-02-0808 minPositiviteeny!Arguing with FriendsErika, Travis and Amy talk about arguing with friends!2019-02-0608 minPositiviteeny!Looking ForwardTravis, Amy and Erika discuss the importance of giving yourself something to look forward to!2019-02-0407 minPositiviteeny!Mindful EatingTravis, Erika and Amy discuss Mindful Eating!2019-02-0109 minPositiviteeny!Faulty TechErika, Travis and Amy discuss the frustrations of faulty tech!2019-01-3007 minPositiviteeny!Little ChallengesAmy, Erika and Travis talk about overcoming little challenges!2019-01-2806 minPositiviteeny!ASMRTravis, Amy and Erika discuss ASMR!2019-01-2506 minPositiviteeny!Love Out LoudErika, Travis and Amy encourage you to tell the folks you love that you love them!2019-01-2107 minPositiviteeny!Go To BedTravis, Erika and Amy talk about the importance of (at least trying to) sleep!2019-01-1808 minPositiviteeny!Parties (pt. 2) Amy, Erika and Travis talk about parties! Part two! 2019-01-1608 minPositiviteeny!Parties (Pt. 1)Amy, Erika and Travis talk about parties! Part one!2019-01-1409 minPositiviteeny!How Are You?Travis, Erika and Amy check in with each other and with you!2019-01-0910 minPositiviteeny!ResolutionsTravis, Erika and Amy talk about New Year's Resolutions!2018-12-3108 minPositiviteeny!NASAAmy tells Erika and Travis about her inspiring visit to NASA!2018-12-2107 minPositiviteeny!ConventionsIf you are thinking of attending some conventions next year, Erika, Travis and Amy have some advice!2018-12-1912 minPositiviteeny!Listen to Your BodyTravis, Erika and Amy discuss the importance of listening to what your body needs!2018-12-1709 minPositiviteeny!RainAmy, Erika and Travis talk about how rain makes them feel!2018-12-1406 minPositiviteeny!Goofing Up, Again!Erika, Travis and Amy discuss what to do when you goof up!2018-12-1206 minPositiviteeny!HolidaysTravis, Erika and Amy discuss staying positive through the holiday season!2018-12-1008 minPositiviteeny!Bullying (Pt. 3)Travis, Erika and Amy discuss bullying.2018-12-0706 minPositiviteeny!Bullying (Pt.2)Erika, Amy and Travis discuss bullying. (Part 2!)2018-12-0510 minPositiviteeny!Bullying (Pt. 1)Erika, Amy and Travis discuss bullying.2018-11-2808 minPositiviteeny!Forgiving OthersErika, Travis and Amy talk about forgiving others!2018-11-2104 minPositiviteeny!Goofing UpAmy, Erika and Travis talk about what to do when you goof up!2018-11-1907 minPositiviteeny!ArguingErika, Amy and Travis talk about winning at ARGUING! Enjoy!2018-11-1607 minPositiviteeny!Shared ExperienceTravis, Erika and Amy talk about how great it is to get to make this show for you! Also, thank you for listening!2018-11-1407 minPositiviteeny!Judging Your Own WorkAmy, Travis and Erika (all in the same room!) talk about judging your own work!2018-11-1205 minPositiviteeny!Imposter SyndromeThis week, Erika, Amy and Travis (all in the same room!) discuss Imposter Syndrome!2018-11-0906 minPositiviteeny!TryingTravis, Erika and Amy (all in the same place!) discuss the importance of trying!2018-11-0707 minPositiviteeny!When You Grow UpTravis and Erika talk about you being you when you grow up! (Amy is still on vacation!)2018-11-0208 minPositiviteeny!Playing Dress UpErika and Travis talk about the fun of dressing up! (Amy is still on her vacation!)2018-10-3105 minPositiviteeny!An Ode to AmyAmy is on vacation so Erika and Travis spend the whole episode talking about how great she is!2018-10-2903 minPositiviteeny!Accepting ComplimentsErika, Travis and Amy discuss learning to accept compliments!2018-10-2605 minPositiviteeny!Travel JoysAmy asks Erika and Travis about what brings them joy when they travel!2018-10-2406 minPositiviteeny!Just For YouTravis talks to Amy and Erika about having thoughts and feelings that are just for you!2018-10-2205 minPositiviteeny!Like What You LikeErika, Travis and Amy encourage you to like what you like and let others do the same!2018-10-1905 minPositiviteeny!You MatterTravis, Erika and Amy remind you that what you do matters!2018-10-1705 minPositiviteeny!Musical Theatre (Pt. 3 of 3)This episode, Erika, Travis and Amy discuss musical theatre! They have A LOT of feelings so this ended up being a THREE-PARTER!2018-10-1510 minPositiviteeny!Musical Theatre (Pt. 2 of 3)This episode, Erika, Travis and Amy discuss musical theatre! They have A LOT of feelings so this ended up being a THREE-PARTER!2018-10-1209 minPositiviteeny!Musical Theatre (Pt. 1 of 3)This episode, Erika, Travis and Amy discuss musical theatre! They have A LOT of feelings so this ended up being a THREE-PARTER!2018-10-1008 minPositiviteeny!Feeling FeelingsTravis, Erika and Amy tell you that it is OK to feel feelings!2018-10-0810 minPositiviteeny!Inspiring QuotesAmy shares a quote that inspires her so Erika and Travis do too!2018-10-0513 minPositiviteeny!Boring FunTravis asks Amy and Erika about what boring things make them happy!2018-10-0306 minPositiviteeny!Including PeopleErika talks to Amy and Travis how to (and how not to) include people in things you love!2018-10-0109 minPositiviteeny!Great 78 ProjectAmy tells Erika and Travis all about the Great 78 Project!2018-09-2807 minPositiviteeny!Style ChoicesTravis asks Erika and Amy about making style choices! And yes, this one is slightly longer than 10 minutes!2018-09-2613 minPositiviteeny!Offering HelpErika talks to Travis and Amy about offering help to others!2018-09-2409 min
The Kind RewindThe Kind Rewind: The Pilot EpisodeTravis and Teresa McElroy watch and review some of their favorite movies and tv shows and report back to you! Do they hold up? Would someone who's never seen them enjoy them? What is going to become your new old favorite? Check in with The Kind Rewind and find out!2017-04-1110 min
Surprisingly NiceSN Ep. 4: Emily GordonWelcome back nice folks! It is time for another Surprisingly Nice! Emily Gordon stopped by to talk with us about desserts, speech therapy, video games and podcasting! We sure hope you enjoy! Please consider heading over to Bandcamp (bit/ly/surprisinglynice) and buying the extended version of this episode with proceeds going to support the Council on American-Islamic Relations! There's over 25 minutes of additional content including the origin of the Indoor Kids and Hal, Travis and Emily cracking each other up SO HARD!2017-02-0858 min
Trends Like TheseLow Carbon Economy, The Bachelor (w/ Rachel McElroy), Trump/Russia Document/Press ConferenceHey there Cool Kids! My goodness, have we go a great episode for you today! First, a whole gaggle of businesses got together to urge PEOTUS to reconsider his stance on Climate Change and a Low Carbon Economy. Travis sits downs with guest Rachel McElroy (co-host of Rose Buddies) to discuss the new season of the Bachelor! The big story this week, Buzzed leaked a 35 page document detailing links between Trump and Russia including alleged compromising material collected for future blackmail. AND THE INTERNET WENT BONKERS. Also, Trump held his first press conference in months. THIS PRESS CONFERENCE WAS...2017-01-121h 32
Surprisingly NiceComing Soon: Surprisingly Nice!Join Hal Lublin and Travis McElroy as they sit down with people they (and probably you!) are fans of! Get to know these new friends and find out that they are Surprisingly Nice! Coming soon!2017-01-0911 min
Interrobang with Travis and TybeeFrom The Harrowing Tale of Barbara "Bebe Lee" McElroy to We Love You Very MuchWarning: This episode contains Strong Language as well as discussions about traumatic hospital experiences and current politics. Discussed in this Episode: The Harrowing Tale of Barbara “Bebe Lee” McElroy, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Therapy, Hilarious Things Newborns Do, Adapting to Parenthood, #IAmHoldingYourHand, The Election and Veterans, Very Real Potential for Danger, What Do We Do, Women Right Now, Presumptuous, Speak for Yourself, Let’s Do More, We Love You Very Much Music courtesy of www.bensound.com2016-11-101h 01
Trends Like TheseTwitter Changes, Cosby Case, LGBT+ Discrimination, Trump Update, Spoilers with Justin McElroyHello Cool Kids! Oh, we missed you so much! We're sorry we didn't put out an episode last week, but we hope this extra large episode make up for it! Twitter recently announced some pretty major updates! A judge decided to take Cosby to a criminal trial this week. The GOP pulled some pretty sneaky stuff to strike down a protection against LGBT+ discrimination. We've got two hard to believe Donald Trump stories this week. We're joined by journalist and podcaster Justin McElroy for an editorial discussion on spoilers. All that, plus the Wi-Five of the Week! Welcome back!2016-05-261h 29
ShmannersShmanners 00: Coming Soon!Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers! Coming soon every Friday on MaximumFun.org!
2016-01-1401 min
Trends Like TheseEpisode 00: Introductions!What's Trends Like These you ask? Great question! TLT is a brand new podcast from Travis McElroy (MBMBaM, The Adventure Zone, Bunker Buddies) and Brent Black (Brentalfloss, With Lyrics series). They've been friends for over 13 years and they've decided to harness the power of that friendship to entertain you! Every Thursday Travis and Brent will bring you a weekly round-up of the most interesting trending news stories from Facebook, Twitter and all over the Internet! Tune in every week, it's gonna be fun!2015-05-0901 min