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TALES FROM THE CLOUD SEA | An Improvised Comedy Adventure for Kids18 Letting Loose on Lightbulb Island đĄ Featuring Amber NashA visit from Captain Squidhand's twin brother leads to serious booty envy and a quest to the Lightbulb Forest, where the trees aren't the only thing getting dimmer.This episode was brought to you by Jasper and Frankie from Los Angeles. Thanks, Jasper and Frankie!Amelia was played by Megan LeahyArthur was played by Karen CassadyDad, Captain Squidhand, Officer Sabrina, Squiggles and Pocket Squiggle were played by Travis SharpJanice, Dobbins, Hubbins, and Mama Hubbins were played by Amanda Lee WilliamsJoe...
2026-02-0451 min
Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 187: Guy TextâšWritten by Aaron Brownstein & Simon GanzEpisode 187: Guy TextWritten by Aaron Brownstein & Simon Ganz This monthâs dead pilot is Guy Text, written by Aaron Brownstein and Simon Ganz, whose credits include Santa Clarita Diet, Beavis and ButtHead, and About a Boy. âFour geriatric millennial friends struggle with what it means to be sensitive, thoughtful, emotionally available modern men. Itâs a fast paced and funny pilot that youâll really enjoy.This episode launches a special two-month experiment on Dead Pilots Society. Two pilots built around the same premiseâmale group text threadsâlanded on Andrewâs rada...
2025-12-1845 min
Reading GlassesEp 436 - Most Anticipated for November & December + THE LIBRARIANS!Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -IngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmoreGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fm
2025-11-0659 minReading GlassesEp 435 - Human Monsters + Alma Katsu!Brea and Mallory recommend horror novels with human monsters for Halloween! Plus they interview Glasser favorite Alma Katsu about her new book FIEND. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESIngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo...
2025-10-3049 min
Triple ClickEA Goes Private And We Play Ghost of YĆteiKirk, Jason, and Maddy convene to talk about the big news of the week â Electronic Arts going private as part of a $55 billion leveraged buyout â and what it could mean for the people involved. Then they talk about Ghost of Yotei, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive and an open-world samurai game about exploring feudal Japan and killing ronin with a sword. It's fun! One More Thing:Kirk: Baby StepsMaddy: Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)Jason: One Battle After Another (2025)LINKS:âHow Private Equity Destroys the Companies You Depend Onâ - The Cul...
2025-10-021h 09Reading GlassesEp 424 - Honk Honk - Reading Really Long BooksBrea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a honker! Plus, they offer advice about attending specialty book events, and recommend books that feature loving friends and family! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org...
2025-08-1436 min
E Pluribus MottoEpisode 13: Wisconsin - âForwardâJanet Varney and John Hodgman are ready to yell, âOn Wisconsin!â And no, thatâs not the official state motto. The actual one is MUCH more boring.But thereâs still so much to love about Wisconsin; that includes a lot of really lovely history, landmarks and accents. Plus, whatâs a conversation about Wisconsin without a lot of cheese chatter?Episode cover art provided by:Shaleigh SugdenLaura SwisherMegan HauserProduced by Julian Burrell.Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.Find E Plur...
2025-08-051h 20Reading GlassesEp 422 - Books for Every Mood!Brea and Mallory recommend books for every mood. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinNo Pressure Book Journal!www.booksbymood.comThe Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-GarciaBooks Mentioned -...
2025-07-3152 min
E Pluribus MottoMinnesota - âL'etoile du NordâJanet Varney and John Hodgman are ready to dive into some lakes! And what better place to do that than the state with more than 10,000 of them?Thatâs right, the next stop is Minnesota. Itâs got a shiny new state flag and seal thatâs ready for a proper review. Plus, we are so, so excited to showcase our very first FRENCH state motto!Episode cover art provided by:John MoeMegan SorensonAllison KellyProduced by Julian Burrell.Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laur...
2025-07-221h 17
Dr. Gameshow157. Certified Freak AwardsHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: We All HATE Robots submitted by Katie Kennedy from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Loafâs Famous Friends submitted by Mackenzie Romenesko from South St. Paul, Minnesota, and White Elephant submitted by Michael Miller from Phoenix, ArizonaCallers: Aaron from St. Paul, Minnesota; Rob from Covington, Louisiana; Justine & Michael from Ames, Iowa; Dustin from Hartsville, South Carolina; Paul from Little Rock, Arkansas; Irene from Medford, MassachusettsOutro theme by Megan Myers from Raleigh, North CarolinaManolo's new cartoon, Starcreeper, is available at...
2024-12-251h 02
Dr. Gameshow154. Blessing In DisguiseHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Top 10 Manolo Bosses submitted by Micah DeWitt from Gresham, Oregon, See You Later! In A While! submitted by Miranda Martini from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Hangout Babies submitted by Lewis Powell from Buffalo, New YorkCallers: Kyla & Lunar from Freedom, Maine; Liz from Seattle, Washington; Ro from Chicago, Illinois; Taylor from Chicago, Illinois; Kristen, Keegan, & Alice from Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin; Jennifer from Murphysboro, IllinoisOutro theme by Megan Myers from Raleigh, North CarolinaManolo's comic book, Supportive #1, is available...
2024-11-1456 min
Maximum Film!Episode 368: 'My Old Ass' with Marissa FlaxbartAn 18 year old scores a phone number...for herself at 39. That's the soft sci-fi hook of Megan Park's second movie, a coming of age story that is very much of this era, even if it has its eyes on the future. All that and a discussion of best and worst older/younger character casting choices. Plus, big life news from Producer Marissa, who joins in as an all-episode guest this time around.Whatâs GoodAlonso - Agatha All AlongDrea - Moo Dang the baby pygmy hippo in ThailandMarissa - English Teacher
2024-09-201h 05
Troubled WatersChaos vs SeacrestOur friends Megan Sass and Mike Cabellon join Dave for some celebrity/toy biopics, an "It" musical, and critique some bad dishes. Mike Cabellon would like to plug TV Chef Fantasy League and recommends Artisan LA JewelryMegan Sass would like to plug Recolonizers and recommends Kinky ComedyAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend Van Gogh by MetteFind us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura S...
2024-09-1649 min
TV Chef Fantasy LeagueWeek 2 - A Sad Dog In The Rain (MasterChef: Generations)The contestants cook aged foods, and we reference both Jennifer Coolidge AND Megan Mullally.You can support the show by visiting maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
2024-07-1552 min
Depresh Mode with John MoeAdvice on Mental Health in the Workplace with Megan DelpThe hierarchies, politics, and constant stress of the average job situation can be a lot to manage for anyone. If you add a mental health issue to contend with on top of all that, it can get downright fraught. Megan Delp is a therapist and the Director of Workplace Mental Health for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Sheâs here to field some questions, including several from listeners, about your rights, how to spot your allies, and how to take care of yourself at your job.Thank you to all our listeners who support the sho...
2024-04-2245 minReading GlassesEp 345 - The State of the Readers - Reading One PercentersBrea and Mallory discuss the state of reading today, plus give advice on talking about spicy reads and recommend translated books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Miracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESEarth Breezewww.earthbreeze.com/GLASSESÂ Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack c...
2024-02-0846 minDepresh Mode with John MoeEmpathy, Compassion, and Trying To Read the News with Megan DevineThere is a lot to grieve in the world right now. We can look to the horrific events in the Middle East. We can look to other hot spots around the world where there is no shortage of death and suffering. We can look closer to home at the pandemic that took over a million American lives. Do we take it on with full deep empathy? Do we get overwhelmed by the magnitude and tune out entirely? Megan Devine, a therapist, author, and podcast host, says the human mind wasnât designed to deal with all that our modern wo...
2024-01-2944 min
Dr. Gameshow116. Treasure MapHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Musical Scavenger Hunt submitted by Alex Perry from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, Scary Letters submitted by Robin Applegate from Flagstaff, Arizona, and Dr. Silly Mouth Sounds submitted by Megan Wancura from Amherst, MassachusettsCallers: Kyle from Minneapolis, Minnesota; Marissa from Cincinnati, Ohio; Jay from Chicago, Illinois; Ro from Chicago, Ilinois; Isaac from Lexington, Kentucky; Kylie from Los Angeles, CaliforniaOutro theme by Brady Brown from Stillwater, OklahomaThis episode sponsored by: Â Every Plate - Go to everyplate.com/p...
2023-06-1458 min
Dr. Gameshow115. DoubtfiredHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: In My Hometown submitted by Jacob McNutt from Nathrop, Colorado, Dr. Silly Mouth Sounds submitted by Megan Wancura from Amherst, Massachusetts, and Dr. Stateshow submitted by Justin Friello from Schenectady, New YorkCallers: RJ from Arvada, Colorado; Sally from Portland, Oregon; Megan & Adrian from Amherst, Massachusetts; Ben from Tempe, Arizona; Liz & Matt from Somerville, MassachusettsÂ
2023-06-011h 03
FANTILove the Artist, Meh the WorkHave you ever liked an artist for who they are, but not necessarily for what they bring to the table? In this weekâs minisode, Treâvell and jarrett discuss artists they love but feel meh about their art.Mentioned in this episode Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Oprah, Jennifer HudsonOur Sponsors This WeekWild GrainHave more meals with family and friends this year, with Wildgrain! The first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. For a limited time, can get $30 off the first box...
2023-02-0913 min
Apartment 29A98: The Main EventTea: Apricot Chamomile from The Tea of the Month Club
Podcast: Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Book: On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
Things we can't stop thinking about: TV shows and foxes
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Tea: www.amazingclubs.com/tea_01.html
Podcast: www.maximumfun.org/podcasts/sawbones
Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/59088370-on-rotation
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Emily in Paris -- www.netflix.com/gb/title/81037371
The Circle -- www.netflix.com/gb/title/81044551...
2023-01-2636 min
Tiny VictoriesThe Neck MassageThings You Should Stop Worrying About This WeekThe French mayor whoâs fighting Mont Blanc hikersWhy Megan Thee Stallion tweeted âAnnabelle bitch you OVERâSpanish raveâsWhy young people in China are injecting themselves with COVID on purpose.Mentioned in This EpisodeAshley SharpThis episode is sponsored byâŠDipsea StoriesDiscover stories about second-chance romances, adventurous vacation flings, and hot and heavy hookups.Dipsea also has soothing Sleep Stories, Wellness Sessions and sexy stories you can read. Radica...
2023-01-1615 minDepresh Mode with John MoeHoliday Survival for People With Complicated MindsItâs that time of year when tv commercials and store decorations implore you to feel merry and jolly (words we only use this time of year). And if you do feel that way without any complications or nuance, well, good on ya. But for people who live with depression, anxiety, problematic stress reactions, this season can be a real minefield.Weâre joined this week by two therapists who are also friends of the show.Dr. Ksera Dyette talks about strategy come holiday time and how to protect yourself from toxic or problematic family memb...
2022-12-1950 minMaximum Film!Episode 274: 'She Said' & TwitIDIC with Katie WalshTravel back in time to everyoneâs favorite year, 2016, as the true story of reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantorâs exposĂ© of Harvey Weinstein unfolds before your eyes. Plus, we go from movie news to news movies as we take a look back at the year in Film Twitter and then rip some movie plots from the headlines. And a Christmas Movie Minute!Whatâs Good?Alonso - Christmas Past by Brian EarlDrea - Lisa Eldridge lipstick in Skyscraper RoseKatie - RRR at the AeroIfy - Christmas decorationsStaff...
2022-12-021h 07FANTIBarbz, Carbz & TrumpstersPlus, itâs PSL (pumpkin spice latte) season. Treâvell is wary of anything pumpkin flavored, but theyâve agreed to an on-air taste test w/ jarrett, trying out a couple of the seasonal menu items from Starbucks. Tune into the show for their verdict.DIS/Honorable Mentions JH:HM: keith boykin for his latest book QuittingHM: brittany luse, (for colored nerds), newly on itâs been a minuteHM: tabitha brownâs latest book, Cooking from the SpiritTAHM: Ryan Mitchell new host of Log...
2022-10-201h 00FANTIDaytime Talk Is the New Black (ft. Shar Jossell & Ryan Mitchell)Pass the PopcornGrio Opinion: Why Are So Many Black People bothered by the new Black majorette squad at USC?The panel digs into why Black Twitter feels a way about The University of Southern Californiaâs new majorette squad, The Cardinal Divas.Daytime TV Shows discussedThe Jennifer Hudson Show,KaramoSherriTamron Hall Show Daytime TV Clips featured in the episodeJennifer Hudson singingKaramo body positivity messageDIS/Honorable Mentions jh
2022-09-291h 04
Dr. Gameshow91. Is It Humid?Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Manolo's Alphabet Soup submitted by Paul Dickson from New Orleans, Louisiana, I Am the Tenth Dentist submitted by Anthony Winder from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Snake or Chicken submitted by Noah Levine from Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCallers: Hayley from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Matt from Broomall, Pennsylvania; Evan from Minneapolis, Minnesota; Justin from Tacoma, Washington; Cadie, Marni, Griffin, Lauren, and Rick from Cleveland, Ohio; Natalie from Springdale, ArkansasOutro theme by Megan Myers from Raleigh, North CarolinaThis episode sponsored by: Â
2022-07-131h 10
One Bad MotherEpisode 446: Never Give Up! Or, Maybe Give Up, with Megan HanlonIn the great words of Corey Hart, "Never surrender." Or in the great words of Cheap Trick, "Surrender." Biz is joined by writer Megan Hanlon to discuss the uncommon strength of giving up. Plus, the water isn't fine for Biz.Read Megan Hanlon's Mutha Magazine pieces "The Unknowable Weight of Origin" and "The Strength of Surrender." Visit her blog Sugar Pig at sugar-pig.blogspot.com. Follow Megan on Twitter @sugarpigblog. Check out Crazy Good Turns, the podcast Megan produces, wherever pods are casted.The kids books Megan mentioned are A Tiny Itsy Bitsy Gift of...
2022-03-1759 min
Feminist Frequency RadioFFR 195: Jenniferâs Body with special guest Jordan CrucchiolaWritten by Diablo Cody, directed by Karyn Kusama, and starring Megan Fox, Jenniferâs Body is the next in our series featuring women filmmakers. The film struggled to find an audience in 2009, but has earned a reappraisal in recent years. Itâs new to Anita and Ebony, but luckily weâre joined by writer, producer, podcast host, returning FFR guest, and notably, âAmericaâs Foremost Scholar on Jenniferâs Bodyâ, Jordan Crucchiola. Opinions are strong and varied so buckle in for a lively discussion. And if youâre a Patron (or want to become one) visit Patreon.com/femfreq for a Patron exc...
2022-03-161h 08
Troubled WatersPig Heart vs BarbieThis week, Megan Sass and Zach Zimmerman join host Dave Holmes for some iconic intros, Golden Girls trivia, and 2022's performance review. Megan Sass would like to plug her work on Pause Me Not and recommends James III  and WordleZach Zimmerman would like to plug his upcoming book and recommends Matthew Broussard's comedyAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends CODAFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Sw...
2022-01-1859 min
Dr. Gameshow77. We Killed That BitHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: No Such Thing As A Perfect Name submitted by Liz Mustard from Seattle, Washington, Minor Superpowers submitted by Sally Giles from Portland, Oregon, and A Cap of the Tip with rules by Caveen Datta from Chapel Hill, North CarolinaCallers: Alistair from Bath, England; Sara from Chicago, Illinois; Amy from Bremerton, Washington; Â Carol from Los Angeles, California; Charlie from Brooklyn, New York; Aaron from Marshfield, MassachusettsOutro theme by Megan Myers from Raleigh, North CarolinaThis episode sponsored by: Â ...
2022-01-121h 12FANTIJussie SmollettEpisode Summary:Â The long-awaited Jussie Smollett episode is here, and Treâvell and Jarrett dig into the complex and complicado of the sticky situation. Treâvell and Jarrett unpack the emotional turmoil they experienced while reporting on the story as well as the turmoil the recent verdict has surfaced. And, to make the discussion even more surprising, Treâvell and Jarrett moved the Black History Is Happening Everyday segment to the top of the discussion, inviting âThe Beauty Presidentâsâ Director Whitney Skauge and Star Terence Smith to talk about their latest short documentary, which details Terence Smith running...
2021-12-1652 min
Dr. Gameshow75. BRIGHT EYES MODEHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Make It Be Honky-Tonk submitted by Chelsea Quilling from Boulder, Colorado, Row, Row, Row Your Bot submitted by Tice Rust from Reston, Virginia, and Name That Movie submitted by Kassie Gale from Rogers, ArkansasCallers: Megan from Brooklyn, New York; Thom from Condeau, France; Ness & Aster from  Clovis, California; Sloan from Durham, North Carolina; Joe from Minnetonka, Minnesota; Andrea & Scott from Richardson, TexasOutro theme cover by Brady Brown from Stillwater, OklahomaThis episode sponsored by: Green Ch...
2021-12-151h 14Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 78: Megan Gailey (Conan) and Aaron Burdette (Man Seeking Woman) Interview (Everything's Under Control After Show)Have you listened to the table read of Everythingâs Under Control written by Megan Gailey (Conan) and Aaron Burdette (Man Seeking Woman)? If not, get on that! This episode is the After Show! In it, Andrew sits down with Megan and Aaron to talk about the development of their brilliant and heartwarming pilot. They open up about their experience dealing with grandparents who suffered from Alzheimerâs, working with legendary late television producer Jamie Tarses, the fantasy that comes with an âIf come dealâ, and a story about the longest network pass of all time. Enjoy it and thanks for...
2021-09-301h 00Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 77: Everything's Under Control written by Megan Gailey (Conan) and Aaron Burdette (Man Seeking Woman)This monthâs pilot is a real doozy! Itâs called Everythingâs Under Control written by Megan Gailey (Conan) and Aaron Burdette (Man Seeking Woman). It centers around a working-class Midwestern family who are just barely keeping it together  when their grandmother develops Alzheimerâs. It was developed during the 2019-2020 pilot season. It was set up at ABC Network with the late Jamie Tarses and ABC Studios attached to produce. Everythingâs Under Control stars Megan Gailey, Patricia Richardson (Home Improvement) as Gail, Suzanne Cryer (Silicon Valley) as Beth, Joshua Malina (The West Wing) as Darryl, Jake No...
2021-09-2354 minFANTILil Nas X is the MomentListener FeedbackShout out to the FANTI fam. You all ask us the best questions, including this weekâs: When it comes to job hunting with personal ethics and values in mind, should I continue to hold out and work for companies truly committed to dismantling white supremacy and patriarchy even if it means struggling to make ends meet?DIS/Honorable Mentions HM: Disney Plus releases Sparkshorts Twenty Something directed by Pixarâs rising animator Aphton Corbin.HM: Director Zach Parrish releases the romantic animated short Us Again about an elder interr...
2021-09-2359 min
Dr. Gameshow67. Twisted Trickery (and Whimsy)Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers via Zoom!Games played: Mouth Smashed submitted by Pat OâNeill from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Well, There's Your Problem submitted by Robin Applegate from Flagstaff, Arizona, and Top 3 submitted by Miya SaitoCallers: Anastasia, Elizabeth, James, and Ruby (the hamster) from San Francisco, California; Quinn from Sammamish, Washington; DB from Louisville, Colorado; Zeta from Cambridge, Massachusetts; Robin from Flagstaff, Arizona; Alice from Los Angeles, California; Jake from Chicago, Illinois; Lauren from Waterloo, Iowa; Cameron from Raleigh, North Carolina; Gwen & Elena (Gwelena) from Baltimore, Maryland; Maddie fr...
2021-08-251h 16Depresh Mode with John MoeHow to Express Concern About Someoneâs Mental Health and When to Shut Up About ItItâs tricky. Thatâs what we found when we set out to answer a question we get a lot: âHow do I approach a loved one who Iâm worried about in terms of mental health?â Obviously, you want to let them know you care but you want to express the depth of your concern. You donât want to scare them away and make them less likely to seek help. So whereâs the line?According to Quanah Walker, of MakeItOK.org and Director of Behavioral Health at HealthPartners, it starts with knowing the person youâre talking...
2021-08-1640 minFANTINo Cis-sies Allowed (ft. Da'Shaun Harrison)This week, TreâVell takes advantage of Cis-Jarrettâs absence to have an in-depth conversation with author DaâShaun Harrison, whom they interviewed for their article What Does It Really Mean to Be Non-Binary? earlier in the year. FANTI listeners already know that Gender Is a Scam, so why is it that trans and non-binary people still buy into the construct? This is one of many issues TreâVell and DaâShaun grapple with this week. If you enjoy their DaâShaunâs insight, show your support by pre-ordering their book: Belly of the Beast: The Politics of...
2021-07-2951 minDepresh Mode with John MoeGrief Feels Like Youâre Losing Your Mind. But ARE You?When a loved one dies, the world can become chaos. Everything has changed. The way you drive a car, the way food tastes, the way you even talk to people can feel different and wrong and weird. It feels like you are - for lack of a better term - going crazy. How far apart are grief and mental illness? The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual), the standard reference for mental illness, says that if youâre still messed up from grief six months after the death of your person, you have something called Prolonged Grief Disorder.Fo...
2021-06-2149 min
Heat RocksCelebrating Lil' Kim's "Hard Core" (1996)This week, Oliver and Morgan are discussing Lil' Kim's debut studio record "Hard Core" which is turning 25 years old this year. We get into Lil' Kim's role in Bad Boy and Junior M.A.F.I.A., the effect she had on the Megan Thee Stallions and Cardi B's of today, and what made this record so unforgettable.More on Hard CoreA timely reminder that Lil Kimâs âHard Coreâ is still the greatest rap record of all time (NME)Biggie's reference track for Queen BitchHow Lilâ Kimâs âHard Coreâ Changed Rap (The Ringer)Show Trackli...
2021-06-1850 min
Heat RocksMegan Pattison on Teena Marie's "It Must Be Magic" (1981)DJ and record collector Megan Pattison AKA DJ Mamabear sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Teena Marie's It Must Be Magic. They get into Teena's growth as an artist and producer, the growing rift between her and Motown Records, and how roller skating was the best way to get into new musicMore on Megan PattisonCheck out DJ Mamabear's mixes on DublabSweaterfunk on SoundCloudInstagram | TwitterMore on Teena MarieTeena Marie: An Accidental Hero to Fellow Artists (The Wrap)Teena on American BandstandShow Tracklisting (all songs...
2021-03-1849 min
Dr. Gameshow52. Content Warning: Hot DogHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers via Zoom!Games played: Unmix The Word, Hey, You Should Listen To This Podcast, and Dr. TimesaverCallers: Andrew & Carla from Hallowell, Maine; Claire (and Dennis the greyhound) from Dublin, Ireland; Megan & Cam from Raleigh, North Carolina; Rod from Paris, France; Lorna from Chicago, Illinois; Maura from Ann Arbor, Michigan; Bea from Nashville, Tennessee; David from Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Ellie, Ani, and Michael from Bloomington, Minnesota; Hadley from Bloomington, Indiana; Candace from Valencia, Spain; Ryan & Koji from Brooklyn, New YorkOutro theme by...
2021-02-101h 23
Troubled WatersComfort vs TrekRing in the new year with Tom DeTrinis and Megan Sass in a special GOOD VIBES ONLY episode. Megan and Tom are quizzed on upcoming Disney projects, musicals, and pitch some new calendar photoshoot ideas.Tom DeTrinis would like to plug Making Friends and recommends Jack Plotnick's Disney videosMegan Sass would like to plug her music and recommends Mary Neely's Twitter musicalsAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends Ben Smith's InstagramFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodCall us on the official Troubled Wate...
2021-01-0153 min
Dr. Gameshow48. A Bird, a Bike, and a Bunny BoyHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers via Zoom!Games played: Kitchen Sphinx, Dr. News Alert, and Dr. Dark DynamicsCallers: Sam from Austin, Texas; Bill & Devo (the bird) from French Creek, New York; BobDoesThings from Brooklyn, New York; Jay Frosting from Los Angeles, California; Roxanne from Louisville, Kentucky; Alexi from Washington, DC; Katya from New Jersey; Bunny Boy; Maegan & Silas from Madison, Wisconsin; Kristen from Cary, North Carolina; Chloé from London, England; Whitney from Warrensburg, MissouriOutro theme by Megan Myers from Raleigh, North CarolinaThis episode s...
2020-12-161h 32FANTITurning the Spotlight on the Shade Room (ft. Michael Blackmon)This week, Treâvell and Jarrett are joined by BuzzFeed culture reporter Micheal Blackmon who shares his thoughts on The Shade Roomâthe insanely popular Instagram-based gossip platform that even Barack Obama knows of!But with the platform trafficking in anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment a lot more folks have been asking, âIs The Shade Room Too Toxic To Function?âBut first...Pass the PopcornLove in the time of Lady Rona. Tre'vell and Jarrett discuss wedding protocol during a pandemic. DIS/Honorable MentionsThis week, Jarrett has an honorable mention fo...
2020-10-151h 00
Heat RocksSyreeta Gates on Cardi B's "Invasion of Privacy" (2018)When Cardi B dropped her first single Bodak Yellow back in the summer of 2017, it was a bit of a slow burn. It spent a few months moving around in the charts, but eventually became a number one single and one of the biggest hits of her career. She quickly followed up with a few more singles "I Like It" and "Bartier Cardi" which showed her versatility as a rapper, incorporating wildly different genres of music like trap, Latin boogaloo, and R&B. Cardi was hungry and made it clear through her honest lyrics and fiery delivery....
2020-09-1751 minFANTIMy Brother's Keeper, or Nah (ft. Seth Brundle and Dr. Charles HF Davis)This week, Treâvell and Jarrett are joined by Seth Brundle and Dr. Charles HF Davis for an honest and open discussion about the myriad of ways cishet Black men are failing the Black community. This should go without saying but let's just say it: We LOVE Black men. We love the resilience, the vulnerability, the joy in spite of a country that seeks to harm, the righteous anger, the creativity and all of the good-good that goes along with being a Black man in America and beyond!ButâŠThere's...
2020-08-2756 minFANTIProud to Be a Black and Jewish American (ft. Soraya McDonald)This week, Treâvell and Jarrett are joined by culture critic and Pulitzer Prize nominee Soraya McDonald to gain her perspective on the intersections of identity. What does it mean to be Jewish and Black in America? Whose stories are accepted as the default representation of an ethnic group? We'll examine the various ways the social construct of race operate within the Jewish faith. But first...T(ea!) Time:In a new segment, Tre'vell takes us on their journey to discovering more about themselves and the world through therapy. DIS/Hon...
2020-08-131h 01
Judge John HodgmanRight of Shirts RefusalLana brings the case against her husband, Daniel. On their next family vacation, Lana wants her family of four to wear matching t-shirts. Daniel and the kids are opposed! Who's right? Who's wrong?Thank you to Megan Hodgkiss for naming this weekâs case! To suggest a title for a future episode, follow Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.
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2020-05-1352 min
FANTITyler Perry and the MCU: Madea Cinematic UniversePass the PopcornThis week, Jarrett found inspiration in a tweet from Matt Lucas featuring a clip of the now-classic fight between Good Day New York anchor Jim Ryan and field reporter Dick Oliver from 2001.DIS/Honorable Mentions The hairdresser and the 4-yr-oldMegan Thee StallionElizabeth WarrenLena Waitheâs new show TwentiesGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgInstagram:@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (TreâVell)Twitter:@FANTIpodcast...
2020-03-121h 10
Switchblade SistersâThe Texas Chainsaw Massacreâ with Writer Megan AmramWhat a great way to start off the New Year. Writer Megan Amram (The Good Place, Parks and Rec) joins April to discuss the monumental classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Megan and April explore the idea of objectifying the human body in an interesting and meaningful way. Plus Megan talks about the moral approach in her scripts for the way characterâs make decisions. And it should be noted that this entire interview was conducted with Megan shrouded in her own The Texas Chainsaw Massacre blanket. You can watch NBCâs The Good Place on Thursday nights. And...
2020-01-0944 min
Switchblade Sisters'12 Monkeys' with 'Sadie' Director Megan GriffithsThis week we have the director of the new drama Sadie, Seattle's own Megan Griffiths. The genre film that she has chosen to discuss is Terry Gilliam's weirdo time travel movie 12 Monkeys. Megan and April really get into the ins and outs of working in independent cinema; from the casting to achieving control on set. Megan discusses how she and Terry Gilliam have the similarity of not working within the Hollywood system; Gilliam living in London while Megan lives in Seattle. She elaborates on her new movie Sadie and shooting in a trailer park with Melanie Lynskey. April and she...
2018-10-1157 min
Judge John HodgmanRemodel BehaviorCrystal brings the case against her husband Todd. She likes to do projects around their house. But she complains that when she's about halfway through a project, Todd tends to voice strong opinions that start to change the direction. She would like him to let her carry out her original vision, but Todd thinks that this is part of the process. Who's right? Who's wrong? Thank you to Megan Hodgkiss for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, like Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.
2018-10-0450 min
Pop RocketPop Rocket Ep. 168: On the Couch w/ Megan Auster-RosenThis week, Karen Tongson and Margaret Wappler are joined by clinical psychologist and actress Megan Auster-Rosen to discuss therapy in film and television shows. Margaret Wappler is all about High Maintenance on HBO and the showâs weed dealer/confidant The Guy. Megan is all about Parkland student, Emma Gonzalez and her six minutes of silence, dedicated to the victims of the shooting at Stoneland Douglas High School. Karen is all about the NBC drama, Rise, even though it falls into some unfortunate tropes of the white man passing over the qualified woman of color for the job.
2018-03-291h 00
Judge John HodgmanPlanted EvidenceMax files suit against his mother, Mercedes. When Mercedes sees a plant she likes out in the world, she takes a clipping home to plant in her garden. Max says this is stealing but Mercedes disagrees. She thinks plants in public spaces are fair game! Who's right? Who's wrong? Thank you to Alex Callard & Megan Hodgkiss for suggesting this week's title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.
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2017-09-2045 min
Baby GeniusesMegan Gailey / Dan KleinHello babies! Â Emily has a fantasy about telling a skater off and shares a new piece of fan art inspired jewelry. Lisa is disgusted and intrigued by a stranger/new friend. On Chunch Chat, we are now months into a Chunch drought. We have some fun consolation Martha news. On Wiki of the Week, we read the WIkipedia Page for âVirgin Boy Egg,â a delicacy from Dongyang, China. These eggs are boiled in- you guessed it - boy urine! We welcome Megan Gailey, who is a lifetime fan of the Indianapolis Colts. On Expert Hour, we ar...
2017-05-291h 21
Judge John HodgmanLive From the London Podcast Festival"Pleading the Fifth" and Swift Justice taped in front of a live audience at the London Podcast Festival at King's Place. We also hear from Dan Schreiber and Anna Ptaszynski, from QI and the No Such Thing as a Fish podcast, with a dispute regarding fact-finding for their own show. Plus, music from Emmy the Great! Thank you to Megan Hodgkiss for suggesting this week's title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.
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2017-05-0337 min
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 listeners, to...
2017-03-2455 min
Judge John HodgmanIn-lawful GatheringReuben brings the case against his wife, Megan. They live in a small neighborhood near several family members. They have dinner with the extended family five nights a week, with family members rotating cooking responsibilities. Reuben wants to opt out of the family dinner co-op but Megan likes the arrangement. It's the first week of the #MaxFunDrive 2017! Judge John Hodgman is supported in huge part by your donations. You can become a Maximum Fun member at MaximumFun.org/donate. Thank you to Rich Davis for suggesting this week's title! To suggest a title for a...
2017-03-2356 min
Judge John HodgmanAre We Fair Yet?Jeff brings the case against his girlfriend, Megan. When they go on road trips, Megan thinks they need to equally split driving responsibilities, even though she doesnât enjoy driving. Jeff is happy to drive long distances, and doesnât think splitting is necessary. With Guest Bailiff Jean Grae! Thank you to Ryan Byers for suggesting this week's title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put a call for submissions.
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2016-11-2348 min
The Jackie and Laurie ShowI Count The 80's as One YearThis week Jackie and Laurie chat about comedy as art, Tim Allen really does LOVE tools, and there is even some light eugenics talk! Plus they remind you that if you don't listen, they don't exist! Comic of the Week: Megan Koester @bornferal Follow @jackiekashian and @anylaurie16 on Twitter! Follow the show! @JackieandLaurie
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2016-09-2600 min
Troubled WatersEp 57: Vice Vs. The Biggest Problem in the UniverseMaddox, Robin Higgins, Megan Koester and Josh Androsky join Dave Holmes as Vice Magazine takes on The Biggest Problem in the Universe, in a pop culture battle royal.
Written by Asterios Kokkinos with Justine Barron. MaximumFun.org
2015-09-0245 min
Pop RocketOnline Dating & Silicon Valley with Megan KoesterComedian Megan Koester joins the team to talk about the pros and cons of online dating, nuanced portrayal of ethnicity in Silicon Valley and our own dream Pop Rocket guests.
With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Megan Koester and host Guy Branum.
Produced by Colin Anderson and Jennifer Marmor for MaximumFun.org
2015-05-311h 10
Troubled WatersEp 44: Discourse is DeadJemaine Clement, Guy Branum and Megan Koester join Dave Holmes for Sleeping Tapes, Vampires and Antipodean #FirstWorldProblems. Written by Sarah Morgan and Asterios Kokkinos. MaximumFun.org
2015-02-1541 min
Baby GeniusesMegan Amram / John MilhiserBonjour mon bebes, this week's guest is author and Parks & Rec writer Megan Amram!!! She talks to us about her love of crossword puzzles and her multiple forms of synesthesia. Then, dinner party expert Dustin Dumps gives us the dos and don'ts of hosting your own soirée. Plus: Presidential pets! And some HUGE announcements!
Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Megan Amram
John Milhiser
2014-08-191h 20
The Flop HouseThe Flop House: Episode #108 - Passion Play0:00 - 0:33 - Introduction and theme.0:34 - 35:10 - At least Passion Play is the first Megan Fox movie that's not bad BECAUSE of Megan Fox. That's gotta be worth something, right?35:11 - 38:26 - Final judgments38:27 - 55:05 - Flop House Movie Mailbag55:06 - 59:24 - The sad bastards recommend. 59:25 - 1:00:27 - Goodbyes, theme, and outtakes.
2012-08-191h 00