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Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day TEN: r/Frasier_SleepersJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Dave Shumka (Stop Podcasting Yourself) joins us to chat r/Frasier_Sleepers.It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
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2025-03-2932 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day NINE: r/ididnthaveeggsJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Ellen Weatherford of Just the Zoo of Us joins to chat r/ididnthaveeggs.It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!Listen to Jordan, Jesse, Go!https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/jordan-jesse-go/
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2025-03-2830 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day EIGHT: r/ItsAlwaysPleiadesJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Jeremy Bent of Eurovangelists and Mission to Zyxx joins us!It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
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2025-03-2732 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day SEVEN: r/namenerdsJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Alexis B. Preston from Comfort Creatures joins us to chat r/namenerds.It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
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2025-03-2630 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day SIX: r/birdingJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Austin Taylor (Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries) joins to chat r/birding.It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
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2025-03-2527 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Nuts For P, with Janet VarneyOn our second MaxFunDrive episode of 2025, we have the one and only, Janet Varney (E Pluribus Motto, The JV Club, The Legend of Korra), back on the podcast to chat the JoCo Cruise, hermit crabs, Knott’s Berry Farm, and more!Follow Janet on TikTok!Become a MaxFun member today or upgrade your membership!Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!Jordan’s new Spider-Man’s comic is out now!Pre-order Jordan’s new Godzilla comic! Send us your niche Subreddits for MaxFu...
2025-03-241h 30
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day Five: r/hobbiesJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Today’s livestream covers r/hobbiesIt's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
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2025-03-2436 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day Four: r/occlupanidsJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Today we’re joined by Greatest Trek and Greatest Generation’s Benjamin Ahr Harrison to discuss r/occlupanids (Tiny Bread tags!).It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
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2025-03-2327 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day Three: r/dankchristianmemesJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Our third livestream is reading entries from r/dankchristianmemes.It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.5
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2025-03-2222 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day Two: r/funnyanesthesiaJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Our second livestream is reading entries from r/funnyanesthesia.It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!
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2025-03-2024 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!MaxFunDrive 2025 - Niche Subreddits Day One: r/AmbienJesse and Jordan read you comforting subreddits chosen by you! Every day during MaxFunDrive 2025 9:30am PST, March 17th - March 28th (except weekends). Our kickoff livestream is reading entries from r/Ambien.It's MaxFunDrive 2025, become a new or upgrading member today! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!
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2025-03-1824 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Rank the Darths, with Nick WigerOn this week's episode, we welcome back Nick Wiger (Doughboys, Get Played) to kick off MaxFunDrive and chat about cruise appeal, Self-driving cars, karaoke drama, and so much more!Become a MaxFun member today or upgrade your membership!Listen to Get Played!Listen to the Dooughboys!Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!Jordan’s new Spider-Man’s comic is out now!Pre-order Jordan’s new Godzilla comic! Send us your niche Subreddits for MaxFunDrive jjgo [at] maximumfun.orgJo...
2025-03-171h 37
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ooze On In, with Allan McLeodOn this week's episode, we welcome back Allan McLeod to chat about his new podcast, Walkin’ About (now on Maximum Fun!), Old Town Pasadena, top breakfast movies, and more!Watch Allan in Interior Chinatown (on Hulu)!Check out all things Allan McLeod.Become a MaxFun member today or upgrade your membership!Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!Jordan’s new Spider-Man’s comic is out now!Pre-order Jordan’s new Godzilla comic! Send us your niche Subreddits for MaxFunDri...
2025-03-131h 16
Jordan, Jesse, GO!A Dirty Weekend In Skeggers, with Lindsey KelkOn this week's episode, we welcome author and podcaster, Lindsey Kelk (Tights and Fights) to chat about British seaside towns, romance conventions, ASMR favorites, vintage wrestling t-shirts, and more!Pre-order Lindsey’s book, The Bell Witches, right now!Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th!Before 8am PST - Presale code: FULLCHORTJordan’s new Spider-Man’s comic is out now!Pre-order Jordan’s new Godzilla comic!Send us your niche Subreddits for MaxFunDrive jjgo [at] maximumfun.orgJordan will be at C2E2 and...
2025-03-061h 16
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Crab Louie, with Patton Oswalt and Jordan BlumThis week Jordan and Jesse welcome Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt (creators of the comic book series Minor Threats and the Minor Threats spin-off series The Alternates) to the pod for a conversation about a 58 year old tortoise, X-Men 97, and a man-crustacean hybrid with a red carapace, berserker strength, and a large claw named Crab Louie.Join Maximumfun.org/join and listen to JJGo's new bonus episode of Gracie's Game Gauntlet where they talk about the video game Shaq Fu and the movie Kazaam.You can get Rain Rain for free on the Apple App...
2024-06-061h 01
Jordan, Jesse, GO!JJGo Minisode 3-24-24On today's minisode, Jesse dives into Jordan's fear of being kicked by a horse.JORDAN, JESSE, GO! A CAVALCADE OF STARS (LIVE + LIVESTREAMED!) On March 24th at 3pm PST, Jordan, Jesse, Go! is going live for an afternoon of music, comedy and podcast magic at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles AND livestreaming FOR FREE everywhere! Join Jordan Morris, Jesse Thorn, and a cavalcade of comedy stars for a years worth of entertainment packed tightly into a 90 minute live show. The show is also a fundraiser for the Maximum Fun! If you are in Los Angeles, buy...
2024-03-2426 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Go 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
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Gracie's Game Gauntlet TeaserThis year for the MaxFunDrive 2024, Jordan and Jesse are going to play and review 6 retro video games chosen by Jesse's daughter/retro video game expert Gracie. On this teaser, you'll hear just a taste of their discussion on the Wayne's World video games for Nintendo and Super Nintendo.To hear the full episode, past bonus content and just support this great network in general, please head on over to maximumfun.org/join
2024-03-1810 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Cloth Bag is Real Bag, with Chris FairbanksWe're kicking off this year's MaxFun Drive with comedian and co-host of Do You Need A Ride? Chris Fairbanks, who talks to us about rubber stamps, kids stacked in a trench coat and much more.Make sure to support this great network by heading on over to maximumfun.org/joinJORDAN, JESSE, GO! A CAVALCADE OF STARS (LIVE + LIVESTREAMED!) On March 24th at 3pm PST, Jordan, Jesse, Go! is going live for an afternoon of music, comedy and podcast magic at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles AND livestreaming FOR FREE everywhere! Join Jordan Morris...
2024-03-181h 26
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Jordan Jesse Guys, with Bryan QuinbyThis week we are join by the guy of Guys, podcaster Bryan Quinby for a conversation about all the types of guys out there.JORDAN, JESSE, GO! A CAVALCADE OF STARS (LIVE + LIVESTREAMED!) On March 24th at 3pm PST, Jordan, Jesse, Go! is going live for an afternoon of music, comedy and podcast magic at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles AND livestreaming FOR FREE everywhere! Join Jordan Morris, Jesse Thorn, and a cavalcade of comedy stars for a years worth of entertainment packed tightly into a 90 minute live show. The show is also a fundraiser for...
2024-03-141h 22
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Banal August, with Naomi Ekperigin & Andy BeckermanThis week the hosts of Couples Therapy Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman talk about moving podcast merch, Andy's love of Deep Space Nine, and Jesse's stone cold visage.For signed copies of Jordan Morris's "Bubble" go to Orphan Books Inc. You can see Jordan at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles for their "Afternoon with Authors" event on August 26th! Get tickets here!Come see Jordan, Jesse, Go! live at the London Podcast Festival in London, England at on September 14th. Buy tickets now at MaximumFun.org/events.Right now Nuts.com is offering...
2023-08-171h 27
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Soup Questions, with Kimberly ClarkThis week comedian and writer Kimberly Clark is back on the podcast talking about inline skating, different soups including bisques, and much more.HEY EVERYONE! You want a bumper sticker hand-packed personally by Jesse Thorn? Here's how it get one. Please send a 5 dollar bill in a self addressed stamped envelope to: Jordan, Jesse, Go! Sticker Offer2404 Wilshire Blvd, #9ALos Angeles, CA 90057All proceeds will first go into a nice jug we have in the office, and then will be given to the organization Al Otro Lado. And f...
2023-08-031h 18
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Don't Lean On My Car!, with Jon DalyThis week we present the triumphant return of the hilarious Jon Daly to Jordan, Jesse, Go! complete with discussions of car washes, black pills, and honey baked hams.Come see Jordan, Jesse, Go! live at the London Podcast Festival in London, England at on September 14th. Buy tickets now at MaximumFun.org/events.Go check out all of the delicious options at Nuts.com/jjgo. New customers will get a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more!For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box...
2023-07-201h 23
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Dom Deluise Dot Com, with Sam HaftJordan and Jesse welcome internet music superstar Sam Haft (The Living Tombstone) to the pod to talk Mark McGrath trivia, the Beach Boys, and Dom Deluise's now defunct website.Come see Jordan, Jesse, Go! live at the London Podcast Festival in London, England at on September 14th. Buy tickets now at MaximumFun.org/events.Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/JJGo
2023-07-131h 19
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Danimals Monkey Rule 34 With Andrew TiAndrew Ti is back with Jesse and Jordan to talk about his human-sized dog crate, his trip to the Taco Bell cantina in Las Vegas and, of course, how Rule 34 definitely applies to the Danimals monkey mascot Bongo the Monkey. Enjoy this very normal episode!Pre-order Jordan's upcoming Archie Horror comic "Camp Pickens" at your local comic shop NOW with code APR231183! On shelves 6/21!Head to magicspoon.com/JJGO to grab a custom bundle of cereal and try the magic for yourself! And be sure to use our promo code JJGO at checkout to save f...
2023-04-061h 30
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Live From SF Sketchfest [Bonus]To close out MaxFun drive, here's a very special live episode of Jordan Jesse Go! from SF Sketchfest. We were thrilled to have Kevin McDonald, La Doña, Mary Roach, and Jalisa Robinson. If you close your eyes, it'll feel like you were right there with us. Unless, of course, you were - in which case, thanks for listening again!Make sure to support this great network by heading on over to maximumfun.org/join
2023-03-301h 28
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Just Another Hole In A Butt with Blaire ErskineBlaire Erskine joins Jordan and Jesse this week to talk about old men in a diner, the big book of websites and Blaire's experience writing for the Oscars.Make sure to support this great network by heading on over to maximumfun.org/join
2023-03-271h 24
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Stache Rules Everything Around Me: Smokey and the Bandit with Adam Pranica (Bonus)As a special MaxFun Drive bonus we present to you the first episode of our Burt Reynolds recap podcast Stache Rules Everything Around Me! This week Jordan and Jesse are joined by Adam Pranica for a recap of 1977's Smokey and the Bandit.If you join us today at maximumfun.org/join you will get access to all 6 episodes of S.T.R.E.A.M and much more!
2023-03-231h 25
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Spicy King Kong with Elliott KalanElliott Kalan joins Jordan and Jesse to kick off MaxFun Drive with a bang! The only way they know how: by ranking all the King Kong movies and talking about getting Big Bopper cucked. Make sure to support this great network by heading on over to maximumfun.org/join
2023-03-201h 31
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 737: Zamboni Boning with Ben Harrison and Adam PranicaIt's MaxFunDrive -- the best time of year to support the show! Go to MaximumFun.org/join to support JJGo and all of the other shows at MaxFun. It really means the world to us.To celebrate the MaxFunDrive, Ben Harrison and Adam Pranica from The Greatest Generation podcast join Jordan and Jesse to talk about the mixed feelings Jesse has about Daniel Radcliffe going viral for rapping a Blackalicious song, party tricks everyone keeps in their back pocket, riding zambonis, and Star Trek themed events everyone's gone to.
2022-05-051h 16
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 736: Seed Blast with Tre'vell AndersonIt's the MaxFunDrive!! And to celebrate, the amazing Tre'vell Anderson (Fanti pod) joins us to talk about the whimsical bald-spot centering hat Jesse saw at a wedding, spray painting fictional character on cars, early internet screen names and chat rooms, and what Fantasia from American Idol is doing these days.Now is the best time of year to support the show!! Go to MaximumFun.org/join to see all the gifts for new and upgrading members this year and to throw us a few bucks to keep the show going. We can't tell you enough how much...
2022-04-291h 18
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 735: King of Rears with Niccole ThurmanNiccole Thurman (Jellystone!, Baking It) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the wide array of storefronts Jesse can see from the front door of his physical therapist in Burbank, Niccole's cruise indulgences, popular butt songs, and the unbelievable rules of Deuteronomy. Also: this episode is our last one before MaxFunDrive – there is a Drive episode COMING SOON!! Go to MaximumFun.org/join to check it all out!
2022-04-251h 21
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 720: The Ultimate Friendship with Eliza SkinnerEliza Skinner (Earth to Ned, Regarding My Lovers album) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of some hot new Star Wars info that's been leaked to the podcast about Boba Fett's past, Eliza's fraught but rewarding journey watching Ink Master, and of course the new JJGo mantra for 2022. Which 2022 slogan speaks to you? Call us with some examples! 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org
2022-01-111h 26
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 716: Toothin' with Matt Kirshen and Andy WoodMatt Kirshen and Andy Wood (Probably Science pod) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of what size and color Snoopy's dog hog would be if it were depicted in a parade balloon, the role of the blushing vicar in English comedy, and what to do if a movie ruins your childhood. Plus, Matt saw a rocket blast into space that Andy's college roommate engineered! Help us settle a bet! Give us a call if you are listening from Ukraine -- 206-984-4FUN or send us a voicemail at jjgo@maximumfun.org!
2021-12-141h 09
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 714: Two Waluigi Lunch with Jon GabrusJon Gabrus (High and Mighty pod, Action Boyz pod) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about the age-old action movie debate: guns vs karate, the various museums Gabrus has toured hungover, and how The Blair Witch Project might be the germ of modern-day disinformation. Let us know about your inappropriate media viewing experiences – 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org!• Watch The 2021 High and Mighty Power Hour this Thanksgiving Weekend!• Check out The Pee Wee Herman Radio Hour of KCRW * * * THIS FRIDAY * * * Nov 26th at 6PM PT on KCRW.com.• Order a SIGNED AND PERS...
2021-11-251h 36
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 709: Monster Mash 69 with Sarah MorganSarah Morgan (Bubble graphic novel, The Fear pod) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of what her spooky Halloween Twitter name should be this year, what mistakes Jesse can make that he can blame on the steroids he is taking, and the best books to teach kids about sex. Plus, Jordan gets a very important missive that threatens to destroy his reputation and possibly his life. It's the second week of the MaxFun Block Party!! We are celebrating all of the great shows on Maximum Fun and asking fans to tell their friends about the Max Fu...
2021-10-211h 12
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 704: Sad Dad Parader with John MoeJohn Moe (Depresh Mode podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about how John deals with fans who want to talk with him about their heavy mental health stories, how Jesse is within five minutes of becoming a marble collector at any second, and how to read the tea leaves of the Minnesota nice tone. Plus, Jesse reveals the nickname and THEME SONG that his mom used to sing to him when he was a kid. AND, the return of a favorite segment where we get to know our audience -- if you are a clergy person o...
2021-09-141h 34
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 700: Shut Butt and Dry Buns with Steve AgeeSteve Agee (THE SUICIDE SQUAD) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Steve's horrific first kidney stone, Jordan's relentless quest to have the clearest pee at the doctor's office, and what it might cost to get Eminem to rap about a supervillain. Plus, Jesse puts his semiotics background to work parsing – what else? – cum words.How are you celebrating Anal August? Let us know! Call 206-984-4FUN or email a voice memo to jjgo@maximumfun.org!
2021-08-171h 16
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 699: I'm Gonna Shirt with Joel BoydHere comes Joel Boyd (Earth to Ned, History of Swear Words on Netflix) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion about what it was like to work with Nicolas Cage on History of Swear Words, the authenticity of a book full of sexy letters written to Burt Reynolds, and the time he told Halle Berry the truth about her best performance. Plus, HAPPY ANAL AUGUST TO EVERYONE!Check out the new show Joel is working on Disney+ called Disney's Magic Bake-Off!Get your copy of Bubble from Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix!Tell...
2021-08-091h 33
BubbleEpisode 4A: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) Recorded live @ SF SketchfestA never-before-released episode of Bubble recorded live at SF Sketchfest 2019. With Alison Becker, Eliza Skinner, Mike Mitchell, Cristela Alonzo, and special guests Jean Grae, Jonathan Coulton, Jesse Thorn, Nick Wiger and more! This IS canon and takes place between episodes 4 and 5.CAST:Starring:Alison Becker – MorganEliza Skinner – AnnieMike Mitchell – MitchCristela Alonzo – BonnieJean Grae – NarratorFeaturing:Jonathan Coulton, Nick Wiger, Blaine Capatch, Caitlin Gill, Sarah Claspell, and Jesse Thorn.OFF-MIC:Written & Created by Jordan Morris. Executive Produced by Jordan Morris, Ni...
2021-07-1455 minJordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 687: Sun-Bleached Dildo with Travis McElroyTravis McElroy (My Brother, My Brother and Me, Shmanners ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how we can take the Summer Boy ethos to the next level this year, Travis's new blacksmith hobby inspired by Forged in Fire, and what the Rocky franchise would look like if it took the path of The Fast and the Furious. ACTION ITEM: What have you found on a farm!? Call us -- 206-984-4FUN or email us a voicemail jjgo@maximumfun.org!IT'S THE MAXFUNDRIVE!! If you can afford it, please consider going to Ma...
2021-05-121h 22
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 686: Purge in My Pants with Rob HuebelRob Huebel (Medical Police, FriendZone Twitch show) joins Jordan and Jesse for an extra special MaxFunDrive episode! They talk about his role as the white guy Gary on Black-ish, his recent upgrade to his streaming setup that has him ready for the purge, and his recent sighting of Scott Bakula running through Griffith Park shirtless. It's MAXFUNDRIVE time! It's the one time of year we ask everyone to support the show if they can. If you can afford it and want to pitch in a few bucks, go to MaximumFun.org/Join. There are awesome th...
2021-05-101h 31Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 685: The Paninissance with Dave Shumka and Graham ClarkDave Shumka and Graham Clark (Stop Podcasting Yourself podcast) join Jordan and Jesse for the first week of MaxFunDrive 2021!! They get into all the old Los Angeles restaurants that advertise pastrami, but actually have a different specialty that everyone orders, the time Dave's family rented a video camera to tape him singing the Gilligan's Island theme song, and the sad sitcom intros that made you realize you were up too late when you were a kid. Plus, we get a call from one of Jordan's favorite guys! It's the first week of MAXFUNDRIVE! You can support the sh...
2021-05-061h 33Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 682: Breath Weapon with Charlie Jane AndersCharlie Jane Anders (Victories Greater Than Death novel, Our Opinions Are Correct podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the friendship potential of various kaiju, the shocking but serene photo Jesse stumbled upon on Twitter while he was searching for Ichiro Suzuki highlights, and Little Ceasar's cult status as the ultimate sex symbol. PLUS, Charlie Jane has an amazing new novel out called Victories Greater Than Death!Have you had a karate or other martial arts-related Momentous Occasion? Call us at 206-984-4FUN or email a voice memo to jjgo@maximumfun.org!...
2021-04-201h 10Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 681: Have a Ghost Summer with Kevin T. PorterKevin T. Porter (Good Christian Fun podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's big move to Pasadena and the recommendations Kevin has from living there for years, the themed parties Kevin has thrown to entice people to hang out on his side of town, and Jordan's newfound love for breakfast burritos. Tell us the secrets you thought you would take to your grave! Call us at 206-984-4FUN or email a voice memo to jjgo@maximumfun.org!
2021-04-181h 25Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 656: Thicc as a Bricc with Maddy MyersMaddy Myers (Triple Click podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the backlash to Peter Dinklage's voiceover work in the Destiny video game, the obstacles in the way of Jesse doing cosplay, brick trading, and how hard it is to play a video game and be engaging on a live stream. Check out Triple Click, MaximumFun's own video game podcast with Maddy!
2020-10-011h 33Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 645: Flip Spiceland with Nick AdamsNick Adams (Black-ish, Bojack Horseman) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about Nick's quarantine binge-watch of classic NBC Fall Lineup promos, the back ally deal Jesse pulled off to feed his kids' Pokemon card fervor, and Jordan's struggle being introduced to friends' kids as an adult who knows about video games.It's the first week of the 2020 Max Fun Drive. We're doing all kinds of fun stuff – live streams for charity, bonus episodes, etc. – to celebrate the incredible Maximum Fun community and to thank the people who help keep all of our shows going. To check it out...
2020-07-151h 13Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 633: Don't Neglect the Debris with Gabe LiedmanGabe Liedman (Brooklyn 99, Pen15, Q-Force) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's quarantine shrimp eating, the fever dreams that are Grimms' Fairy Tales, and how one might please a living meteor. Plus, Gabe tells us about his new animated LGBTQ comedy action spy show on Netflix, Q-Force!Check out pay-what-you-can remote music lessons from Jesse's friend and ukulele teacher, Lonnie!And check out Jordan on the Go Fact Yourself! podcast this week!ACTION ITEM: If you have a story about a role playing game that took a sexy turn, let us...
2020-04-211h 08Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 632: The Holodeck Tapes with Scott SimpsonScott Simpson (You Look Nice Today: California King podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the games Scott's family have invented during the virus lockdown, the misconception around how many erogenous zones men have, and a hypothesis for why the later Star Trek series aren't as horny as the original. Plus, Jordan gets inspired to make an extra special Anal August proclamation to get us all through these difficult times.Action Item: We are still looking for horny D&D stories! If one of your D&D campaigns (or Warhammer or Vampire: The Masquerade) has g...
2020-04-141h 00Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 631: Horny Nation with Emily V. GordonEmily V. Gordon (Little America on AppleTV+, Staying In podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how everyone's relationships with their pets have evolved, what Jesse should do with the giant salami his mom sent him, and Jordan's newest neighborhood mystery involving a dog named Hash Brown. Plus, Jesse shaved his beard!!Action Item: Have you ever played erotic D&D? Heard of a D&D game getting horny? Let us know! 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org!
2020-04-081h 17
Go Fact YourselfEp. 55.5: Best of BaseballThe 2020 MLB season is in question, but we’re happy to celebrate baseball on Go Fact Yourself! There have been a lot of contestants who have chosen baseball as their areas of expertise; we’ve quizzed folks like comedy legend Fred Willard, voice actor Phil Lamarr and Maximum Fun founder Jesse Thorn -- and more! We decided to put some of the best segments in one convenient episode. Along the way, we’ve got a murderer’s row of outstanding experts including World Series play-by-play broadcasters, world-class historians and world champion players. Let’s play ball!...
2020-04-0359 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 616: Fart Positive with Dino ArchieDino Archie (I've Changed album) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's newest idea to combine two of the show's interests -- celebrity alcohol and Walton Goggins, Jesse and Jordan's friend Nick in college who lived a psychotic minimalist lifestyle, and how undignified it is to make a sea lion dance to an outdated Beyonce song for his supper. Action Items: • Send in your Walt Goggins celebrity alcohol jingles! 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org • And send in your nominees for the JJGo Best Of 2019! Time codes please!
2019-12-241h 13
Go Fact YourselfEp. 50: Jesse Thorn & Kelly HuIt’s the 50th episode of Go Fact Yourself! And we’ve got a t-shirt! To help us celebrate, we’ve brought on Maximum Fun founder, Jesse Thorn. These days, MaxFun is known for dozens of quality podcasts. But in Jesse’s early days, he recorded the talk show that would become "Bullseye" in his apartment. The humble beginnings helped him learn a lot about interviewing great guests… and about the value of a good suit. In addition to “Bullseye,” you can hear Jesse on the podcasts "Jordan Jesse Go!" and "Judge John Hodgman." Jesse’s opponent for t...
2019-12-201h 11
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 613: Cage-Free Sword with Cristela AlonzoCristela Alonzo (Music to My Years ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Cristela's performance at the legendary country western venue in Bakersfield Buck Owen's Crystal Palace, the conflicting emotions that come with having a crush on an actor or actress who turns out to be problematic, and Cristela's diabolical revenge on her loud neighbors. Plus, Cristela has a great new book out! Get it here! Join MaxFun in donating to Homeless Youth, on behalf of Jesse's friend, Evan. Go to MaximumFun.org/evan Action Item: have holiday questions? Send them in...
2019-12-031h 15
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 612: Functional Ribbon with Sierra Katow Sierra Katow (Stay Podsitive Podcast, Earth to Ned on Disney+) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jesse likes hearing about the notes of certain bottles of liquor and wine even though he doesn't drink, the recent beverage-shaming Jordan experienced at work, and Sierra's fancy jacket and the various ribbons attached to it. Plus, Jesse takes a few minutes at the end of the show to give a moving tribute to a childhood friend who overdosed last week. If you want to help bring some positivity to this tragedy, please consider joining MaxFun in donating t...
2019-11-261h 01
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 605: Thunderturtled with Rebekka JohnsonRebekka Johnson (G.L.O.W., Mother of All Shows podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the quaint replacement words parents use instead of swearing when you're a kid, the time Rebekka got kicked out of church camp for doing acid, and Jordan's story about cocaine he teased last week. Plus, everyone tries to pinpoint exactly what "Crisco Girl" is. ACTION ITEM: What were your parents' swear word replacements? Call us 206-984-4FUN or email jjgo@maximumfun.org.
2019-10-081h 20
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 592: Australian Boyfriend with Jen KirkmanJen Kirkman (Just Keep Livin'? on Netflix, Having Funlessness podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how each of them was shaken (both literally and emotionally) by the recent earthquakes in Southern California, the time Jesse and Jen ran into each other in the real world, and the actress who Jordan thinks could take the place of Nic Cage and Johnny Depp as America's lovable and artistic eccentrics. Jen is going on tour! Go see her live! And we are wrapping up the Summer Boys of Summer Tour in Los Angeles on July 24t...
2019-07-091h 41
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 587: Drop-A-Papa with David GborieDavid Gborie (All Fantasy Everything) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how much drama everyone's mama is bringing to the table, the overwhelming popularity of juggalos in David's hometown, and the results of our previous JJGo Calliseum where we asked people if they have ever been to the restaurant Vij's in Vancouver, have a bad experience at a Blink-182 concert, or have seen Tony! Toni! Toné! in concert in an attempt to find and experience that only 15 members of our audience has had. Are you a Juggalo? Are you a Slavic person? Go to maximumfun.or...
2019-06-041h 24
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 585: Knife and Dagger Work with Baron VaughnBaron Vaughn (The New Negroes) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's newest binging obsession, the professional application of Baron's theater and pratfall education, and the thrilling results of last week's JJGo Calliseum. Which had more listeners in its column -- karate in real life, interactions with the Buffy-verse, or cutting mold off of food and eating it? Tune in to find out! Weigh in on this week's JJGo Calliseum at maximumfun.org/call or 206-984-4FUN!
2019-05-211h 18
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 584: Bing Bang Boo with Liz FeldmanLiz Feldman (Dead to Me) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's big Mother's Day Energy and his early dinner with his mom and the ultimate stepdad Brad, the authenticity of the portrayal of Orange County in Liz's new Netflix show Dead to Me, and the amazing donut people in Jesse’s neighborhood. Plus, we get into the newly-named Jordan, Jesse, Go! Colosseum to see who is represented more in the audience -- people who have ridden three-wheeled motorcycles (or in a sidecar), people who have replica weapons from a film, or people who have had...
2019-05-141h 13
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 582: Girth Life Balance with Nick AdamsNick "Repeat" Adams (Tuca and Bertie, BoJack Horseman) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Nick and his son's growing Pokémon collecting, Jordan's work mixer at a public community center, and the kid who dabbed as Martin Luther King Jr. at Nick's kid's school. Plus, we get into a three-way audience poll this week! If you have ridden a three-wheeled motorcycle, owned a replica film weapon, or had direct contact with a creature from the afterlife let us know -- 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org -- pick one and weigh in!
2019-04-301h 19
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 579: I'm Not Listening with Emily HellerEmily Heller (Ice Thickeners, Baby Geniuses) and her dog Alan join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the tedious training exercises that Emily is running through to help with Alan's separation anxiety and the catchphrase it has birthed, everyone's preferred snack from the Costco menu, and Emily's new stand up special, Ice Thickeners, which is available for free on Youtube! Plus, we introduce a new competition in our quest to figure out the JJGo audience. Have you ever worn a costume on a non-Halloween date? Have you ever been on an elephant? Let us know -- 206-984-4FUN...
2019-04-091h 36
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 577: Dry Sub with Aimee MannAimee Mann (The Art of Process, Mental Illness album) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Hugh Jackman is playing Jesse’s dream role of Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man on Broadway, the bartender at Dave and Busters who recognized Jordan, and whether or not more people in the audience wore bowling shoes in everyday life than own a fez. Plus, Aimee talks about her new MaxFun podcast that she hosts with Ted Leo, The Art of Process. It's MaxFunDrive time and Aimee has an amazing new challenge reward if we meet our goal of 2...
2019-03-261h 30
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 576: Live at SF Sketchfest with Tony Hale and John RoderickTony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development, Mr. Roboto VW Commercial) and John Roderick (The Long Winters, Friendly Fire) join Jordan and Jesse live on stage at The Punchline comedy club in San Francisco as part of the 2019 SF Sketchfest. They give away the infamous "Destroy the West" robot, play a game delving into the obscure corners of Reddit, and John Roderick pulls of a musical magic trick with the help of some very talented musicians in the audience. This special extra live episode is coming to you in celebration of the MaxFunDrive! This is the best time of...
2019-03-221h 18
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 575: False Grandma with Riley SilvermanRiley Silverman (Troubled Waters, SYFY Fangrrls) joins Jordan and Jesse for our first MaxFunDrive episode of 2019! They get into Jordan's most recent attempt to retain his status as a fun guy, the bloodsport that is shopping at the Super King grocery store in Jesse's neighborhood, and whether or not the drug rug demographic is enough to best the people who own fezes. Plus, we unveil the amazing Jordan, Jesse, Go! pin that you can get during the Max Fun Drive and all the other cool stuff up for grabs this year. Go to MaximumFun.org/Donate right now to s...
2019-03-191h 35
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 574: Soul Guitar with Jon DalyJon Daly (Jon Daly Kills It) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jesse has become famous to a some people at the flea market recently, Jordan has a new nickname he got from a dancing guy at a bar, and Jon's new music project which features him playing the saxophone. Plus, we reveal how many people in our audience have fezes! This week, let us know if you own a drug rug -- 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org!
2019-03-121h 25
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 573: Friend Fiction with Moujan ZolfaghariMoujan Zolfaghari (Mission to Zyxx) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the cats, Pancake and Zen,who she is cat-sitting for at the moment and their complex family situation, the new genre of fanfiction where you just write stories where you are friends with the people in pop culture you want to hang out with, and the improv or sketch show that everyone saw that opened their mind to the idea that comedy can be elevated or artful or cool. Plus, we reveal how many people in our audience are named Bronson! This week we w...
2019-03-051h 15
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 572: I'm Doing My Best with Matt BraungerMatt Braunger (Finally Live in Portland) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Matt's character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the possible sexual darkness during the active years of the Beatles, and the results of the poll from last week pitting Jeopardy contestants against people named Dabney. Plus, Matt has new comedy special which he recorded in a former porn theater in his hometown of Portland, OR -- Finally Live in Portland. Action Item: if your name is Bronson, let us know! Give us a call at 206-984-4FUN or email us at jjgo@maximumfun.or...
2019-02-261h 21
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 571: Clear Head, Empty Balls, Can't Lose with Greg FitzsimmonsGreg Fitzsimmons (Childish Podcast, Fitzdog Radio) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jordan may be in a relationship with his weed store after a special text on Valentine's Day, the sonnet Jesse wrote about this relationship with Theresa in college, and Greg's new parenting podcast with Alison Rosen, Childish. Plus, we ask a VERY important question: do we have more listeners of Jordan, Jesse, Go! named Dabney or who have been on Jeopardy? Please call or write to tell us -- 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org.
2019-02-191h 10
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 566: Who's Munching Whom with Alison BeckerAlison Becker (Parks and Recreation, Bubble, other stuff) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the international school in Switzerland where Alison went to high school with kids of oil magnates and oligarchs, the uncomfortable time Jordan and his family had during the extended cunnilingus scene in Mary Queen of Scots when they saw it together over the holidays, and the tricky task of buying your mom a gift and what everyone got their moms for Christmas. Get your SF Sketchfest tickets now! • Judge John Hodgman is on Friday at 7pm at the Castro The...
2019-01-151h 12
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 541: Odin's Petulant Sons with MC Paul BarmanMC Paul Barman joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about the gargantuan rainstick Jesse nearly purchased at the Eagle Rock Goodwill, the highs and the lows of the La Brea Tar Pits, and Paul's new album (((echo chamber))). Plus, the guys get a momentous occasion call so exciting they consider ending the segment. Check out Paul's album here! And don't forget, BUBBLE is still going strong - listen to episode SIX now! Subscribe to BUBBLE on iTunes! Or use this feed for your other podcatcher needs: https://maximumfun.org/feeds/bubble...
2018-07-241h 19
Heat RocksJesse Thorn on The Coup's "Steal This Album" (1998)The Album: The Coup: Steal This Album (1998) Jesse Thorn, host of Bullseye and the MaximumFun podfather, has long been one of our biggest fans and we were delighted to have him come in to talk about one of his favorite albums: The Coup's stellar 1998 Steal This Album. The Coup, by then made up of Boots Riley and DJ Pam the Funkstress, had already established a reputation as one of hip-hop's most outspoken and unapologetically radical groups out there. Their 1993 debut, Kill My Landlord was a revelation. 1994's Genocide and Juice catapulted them onto the national stage. But b...
2018-07-1958 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 540: Ghost Klumps with Janie Haddad TompkinsActress and bon vivant Janie Haddad Tompkins joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jordan's happy place is tubing on a river even though he's never been, Jesse's daddy-daughter trip to Daiso, the Japanese Dollar Fifty Store, and Janie's plan to use speed bumps and a ghost story as a marketing technique. Plus, they get into Janie's great work on BUBBLE. Episode five is out now and they're going to be doing a panel at San Diego Comic Con this week! Get your San Diego Comic Con BUBBLE tickets here! Listen to BUBBLE today! Episode Five...
2018-07-171h 30
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 539: Big Dad Energy with Janine BritoComedian, TV writer, and BUBBLE writer Janine Brito joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of everyone's go-to sleepover movie rentals, the tale of how Janine used the Nextdoor app to keep a surprisingly valuable tortoise from being sold on the black market, and Jesse's need for Janine's (and listeners') boat expertise. Plus, Jordan coins a new summer mindset! Get your San Diego Comic Con BUBBLE tickets here! Listen to BUBBLE today! Episode Four is out now! Subscribe on iTunes! Or use this feed for your other podcatcher needs: https://maximumfun.org/feeds/bubble.xm...
2018-07-101h 12
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 538: Shrekspositive with Steve AgeeActor, comedian, and photographer Steve Agee joins Jordan and Jesse to discuss Jesse's ultimate businessman power move of flying to San Francisco for lunch, Jordan's arsenal of activities that keep his fear of being bored on a plane at bay, and Jesse's experience finding the power within himself after learning how to take a nap. Also: Steve is in an upcoming episode of BUBBLE! Listen to BUBBLE today! Episode Three is out now! Subscribe on iTunes! Or use this feed for your other podcatcher needs: https://maximumfun.org/feeds/bubble.xml
2018-07-031h 16
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 537: Saving My Meat for Marriage with Cristela AlonzoComedian, voice actress, and one of the stars of BUBBLE Cristela Alonzo joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Cristela's Disneyland rider when she does voice over for Disney, the streaming commercials that viscerally upset Jordan and Jesse, and the role that the United States Post Office played in Jesse cementing his manhood. Plus, Jordan debuts a new nickname he got from a chill dude friend of a friend named Rich. LISTEN TO BUBBLE! Episode Two is out now! Subscribe on iTunes! Or use this feed for your other podcatcher needs: https://ma...
2018-06-261h 12
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 536: Fan Noises with Nick AdamsNick "Repeat" Adams joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about what memes and gifs they can create to push their new scripted sci-fi comedy podcast BUBBLE to the top of the iTunes charts, Nick's advocacy for putting a large statue or totem pole in or around your house to mark your territory, and Jesse's incredible Lyft miscommunication that left him criss-crossing Los Angeles for hours. Listen to the first episode of BUBBLE now! Subscribe on iTunes and get it to the top of those charts! Or use this feed for your other podcatcher ne...
2018-06-191h 12
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 535: Daddy Thicc with Eliza SkinnerFan favorite Eliza Skinner joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of not only the abundance of confederate monuments in Eliza's hometown of Richmond, but also the thriving art community; the evocative fish dick hand motion from The Shape of Water; Annette Bening's power move during a film Q&A; and Eliza's key role in MaxFun's new scripted sci-fi comedy podcast BUBBLE. Subscribe to Bubble today! Apple iTunes Bubble on MaximumFun.Org Feed for other podcatchers: https://maximumfun.org/feeds/bubble.xml Check out the trailer now! An...
2018-06-121h 17
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 534: Pop Tart with Helen HongComedian and podcaster Helen Hong joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Helen's recent trip to Adana, Turkey for a USO tour, the buttwashing toilet that Jesse has in his very own home, and the generous gift Helen recently received consisting of a bag of high tech dildos. Plus, we discuss the newly-announced sci-fi comedy podcast BUBBLE created by Jordan and produced by Maximum Fun!! Subscribe! Apple iTunes Bubble on MaximumFun.Org Feed for other podcatchers: https://maximumfun.org/feeds/bubble.xml Check out the trailer now! ...
2018-06-051h 11
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 525: Hairy Teen Stanton with Griffin McElroyGriffin McElroy joins Jordan and Jesse for a very special MaxFunDrive episode! They get deep into adolescent confusions like when you should start shaving and the undiscussed phenomena of bumps under your nipples, the majesty and the fear that the Grand Canyon inspires, and the mystery behind the vampiric existence of Count from Sesame Street. If you want to be a part of the amazing group of people who support Jordan, Jesse, Go! head over to MaximumFun.org/Donate! Now is the best time to join or upgrade!
2018-04-031h 52
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 519: Fancy Name with Helen Hong and Rachael CantuComedian, actress, and host of MaximumFun.org's comedy quiz show Go Fact Yourself joins Jordan and Jesse as they take a break from their usual topic and have a nice chat about Helen's experience working with Sir Patrick Stewart, the creative peaks and valleys of Seth MacFarland's career, and Jordan's controversial opinion of a canonical sci-fi movie. Plus, musician Rachael Cantu joins in for Momentous Occasions and plays a song from her new album.
2018-02-201h 32
Judge John HodgmanBonus Episode: Jesse Thorn Interviews John Hodgman for BullseyeJudge John Hodgman sat down with Bailiff Jesse Thorn for NPR's Bullseye to discuss his newest book Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches. The interview won't air for another few days but we are delighted to share an extended version with our JJHo listeners now. We hope you enjoy it! You can catch Bullseye With Jesse Thorn every week on MaximumFun.org, or wherever you download podcasts. Vacationland is available in stores now. Visit bit.ly/painfulbeaches for more information.
Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!
2017-11-031h 00
Jordan, Jesse, GO!EP. 473: Don't Dunham Your Ephron with Guy BranumGuy Branum joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Guy's new TruTV show Talk Show the Game Show, parenting while taking marijuana, and Jesse's trip to see a World Baseball Classic Championship game. Plus, Guy explains the scandal at the gay softball world series. It's MaxFunDrive! Thank you to everyone who supports the show! To get involved go to MaximumFun.Org/Donate!
2017-03-271h 46
Pop RocketBonus! Jesse Thorn Interviews GuyThis week we have a bonus Pop Rocket episode for all of you Rocketeers! Jesse Thorn, our boss and creator of Pop Rocket, interviewed Guy for Pop Rocket's sister show Bullseye with Jesse Thorn about his new truTV show Talk Show the Game Show. Although the Bullseye interview won't air for a couple of weeks, Jesse wanted to release this episode to you, our beloved listeners, as a thank you for your continued support. As I'm sure you know by now, it is the MaxFun Drive, the 2 weeks out of the year where we ask you, our...
2017-03-2400 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 472: Work the Anchor with Amber Nash and Sarah MorganActress Amber Nash, Pam from Archer, joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of her experience working on a cruise ship and drinking at the crew bar below deck, Jesse's crush on Pam from Archer, and Jesse's daughter's book called Grace Knows Everything. Plus, Sarah Morgan joins in for Momentous Occasions! It's MaxFunDrive time! Go to Maximumfun.Org/Donate to be a part of it all! Check out all of the cool stuff you can get by becoming a donor!
2017-03-201h 44
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 471: Midnight Party with Paul ProvenzaStand up comic and filmmaker Paul Provenza joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the spectrum of pet adoption difficulty, stand ups you like to see sputter a bit on stage, and Jesse's daughter Grace's very important upcoming social engagement. Go to MaximumFun.org/JJGoBigHat for all of the information you need to win a real $1000 to support your lifelong learning by wearing a big hat. And check out the new stand up documentary that Paul is featured in alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Garry Shandling, and Sarah Silverman, Dying Laughing.
2017-03-131h 17Pop RocketDebut Novels and Documentaries with Jade Chang, Jesse Thorn, and April WolfeMargaret takes over hosting duties this week in a special supersized episode of Pop Rocket! She's joined by author Jade Chang, LA Weekly film critic April Wolfe, and host of Pop Rocket’s sister show Bullseye, Jesse Thorn to talk about documentaries! Plus, Margaret talks to Jade about her new book, The Wangs vs. The World. Jesse talks about the Golden State Warriors, April has a few words to say on The Handmaiden, and Margaret reviews the Anthony Weiner documentary. With Margaret Wappler and guests, Jesse Thorn, Jade Chang, and April Wolfe Produced by Christian Du...
2016-10-0600 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 420: You Gotta Nugget That with Josie LongJosie Long, England's number one celebrity, joins Jordan and Jesse for the second week of MaxFunDrive 2016. Jordan's local Shakey's Pizza Parlor has upped their game, Josie loves eating in America, and Jesse's son Simon has an ambitious new project.
Plus, Jordan has a new incentive to add to the list of MaxFunDrive bonuses for new and upgrading donors! Go to MaximumFun.org/Donate to support the shows you love.
2016-03-211h 43
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 419: Anals of History with Nick AdamsNick "Repeat" Adams joins Jordan and Jesse for an extra special MaxFunDrive edition of the show. Biggest episode ever some might say. From startling revelations to tips on getting a hat on a cat, this one has it all.
It's MaxFunDrive 2016! Go to MaximumFun.org/Donate to support the shows you love and get some cool stuff!
2016-03-141h 36Pop RocketUnReal, Vince Staples and Jumping the SharkJesse Thorn guests on an episode in which we decide which celebs will narrate our autobiographies, call out the elements of pop culture we think have jumped the shark and discover which member of the team is secretly into pool porn.
With Oliver Wang, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and Jesse Thorn.
Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
2015-07-0400 minPop RocketWomen’s World Cup & #ThatGamingCismMaxFun boss Jesse Thorn drops by for a #ThatCism update focussing on the lack of diversity in computer games characters. Plus the team share their favorite movies, TV shows or songs about their hometowns.
With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler, Guy Branum and Jesse Thorn. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
2015-06-1200 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 369: Punk Rock Brunch with Nick AdamsNick "Repeat" Adams joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, Jordan's run-in with some rockabilly ladies, and Jesse's friend Alice from photography class.
And it's MaxFunDrive time! Go to MaximumFun.org/Donate to support the show!
If we reach our stretch goal of 2500 new or upgrading members, Jordan and Jesse will buy a boat on Craigslist and record a show from the middle of the MacArthur Park lake. #jjgogrosslake
2015-03-231h 49Pop RocketKendrick Lamar, #ThatCism & MaxFunDriveJesse Thorn drops by to explore American racism in his beloved signature segment, #ThatCism. Plus, Guy’s got an actual Jam! With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Jesse Thorn and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
2015-03-2000 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 368: Upgrade to Blast with Alison RosenAlison Rosen joins Jordan and Jesse for an extra long pledge drive episode! They discuss Alison's podcast in the news, medical marijuana options, and Jordan's reaction to changing dish soaps. Plus Christian joins everyone for momentous occasions!
It's MaxFunDrive 2015! Go to MaximumFun.org/donate to get in on it!
2015-03-162h 02
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 343: Clearing the Pipes with Eliza Skinner and Jesse JoyceComedians Eliza Skinner and Jesse Joyce join Jordan for a discussion of hipster stores, the new Liam Neeson movie, and Disney theme parks.
2014-09-221h 23
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 333: Baby Unstein with Linda HolmesNPR host and writer Linda Holmes joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the Quaker religion, the Television Critics Association, and social clubs for adults.
Action item: send in JJGo and MaximumFun merchandise ideas!
2014-07-141h 19
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 318: Our Own Little Kiss with Chris FairbanksComedian Chris Fairbanks joins Jordan and Jesse for a very special MaxFunDrive episode and a discussion of arena football, Chris' career as a funny dancer, and Jordan's sister's upcoming wedding.
Be a part of the MaxFunDrive! Go to www.maximumfun.org/donate.
2014-03-241h 18
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 317: Human Onion with Justin McElroyPodcaster Justin McElroy joins Jordan and Jesse in a MaxFun podcast mashup for a discussion of remote recording, Miami sightseeing, and the amazing power of onions. Plus, it's the pledge drive! Go to MaximumFun.org/donate to get involved!
2014-03-171h 22
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 256: Podcast Pregnant with J. Keith van StraatenJ. Keith van Straaten joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's experience at Gay Comic-Con (BentCon), baseball card collecting, their experiences in 2012, and new themes for 2013.
Action item: Suggest a theme for 2013! Email jjgo@maximumfun.org or call 206-984-4FUN.
2012-12-311h 29
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 43: Jesse and IraAfter recording an interview for The Sound of Young America, Ira Glass wanted to ask Jesse a couple questions on tape about JJGo.
2007-11-0711 min