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Troubled WatersSoftball vs ShenanigansThis week our friend Mary Houlihan and Ben Katzner join Dave for some fun in the sun as we say goodbye to summer! Ben Katzner would like to plug Troll Hole and Supple Harlot and recommends Mike Lester, Kelsey Cook, and Sam EvansMary Houlihan would like to plug her upcoming tour dates and recommends Dan PerlmanAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Teeny Tiny by Joey GreerFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and...
2025-09-1537 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Stankus The Rat, with Mike DruckerOn this week’s episode, we welcome comedian and writer, Mike Drucker, to chat about stackin’ damage, comics made by children, the Omegavese, his new book (Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games), and more!Jordan will be at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, June 7th and 8th!Jordan’s new Spider-Man’s comic is out now!Pre-order Jordan’s new Godzilla comic! Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah’ shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah’ mug!The Maximum Fun Boo...
2025-05-291h 19
Maximum Film!Episode #401: 'Thunderbolts*' with Jordan MorrisIt’s episode 401 and we’ve reassembled, now with Kevin Avery at the helm. Back in the guest chair is the familiar voice of Jordan Morris, Maximum Fun superstar and writer of TV and comics. And the movie is Thunderbolts* , the MCU’s little gang of misfits film that just might have what it takes to make you feel again.** Then we’ll have a movie quiz to test our memories of MCU Phases past.What’s GoodAlonso - “my first dump salad”Drea - WhatsApp + voicenotes = “friendship podcast”Jordan - The River Has Roots by Amal...
2025-05-091h 07
Troubled WatersKing vs RebelsThis week our friends Oscar Montoya and Mike Drucker join Dave for some garbled videogame tunes, Wario-ized celebrities, and videogame movie trivia. Mike Drucker would like to plug Good Game No Rematch and recommends Two Point MuseumOscar Montoya would like to plug Eurovangelists and Drag Her! and recommends Infinity NikkiAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Cotton Crown by The TubsFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and...
2025-04-0142 min
Go Fact YourselfJ. Keith quizzes hosts in MFD Spring BreakIt’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay.
2025-03-191h 19
Maximum Film!Drea and Alonso join MFD Spring BreakIt’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay
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2025-03-171h 19
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Jordan Morris in MFD Spring BreakIt’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian DuguayBecome a MaxFun member today or upgrad...
2025-03-171h 19
Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 120 - Billy WhizzbangIt's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/joinMike Shephard, Gemma Arrowsmith, Mike Wozniak, Tom Crowley, Gareth Gwynn and Linnea Sage join in this week as we learn all about Major Billy Whizzbang, the plucky bullock who served in World War 2. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com, Soundrangers/Pond5.com, Matteocurcio/Pond5.com and ClassicalMusicForMedia/Pond5.com, JamieAddison13240000660/Pond5.comMusic credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com:String Quartet in F Major Allegro/Maurice RavelVeterans Day/Francis WellsA Sad String Quartet/Traditional
2025-03-161h 08
Jordan, Jesse, GO!The City of Winners, with Mike GlazerOn this week's episode, we welcome back comedian Mike Glazer to chat about his new show (High in the Sky), his roller hockey career, the NoHo Arts District, and more!Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado this holiday season. Pre-order Jordan's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles comic to benefit Wildfire Relief Charity!Pre-order Jordan's Spider-man comic! Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah’ shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah’ mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram a...
2025-02-271h 33
Go Fact YourselfEp. 165: Paula Poundstone & Open Mike EagleIt’s an X-tra special brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself! **Come see us in SF Sketchfest in San Francisco! Sunday 1/19 at 4pm! Tickets at bit.ly/GFYSketchfestIn this episode…Guests:Paula Poundstone is a comedian who’s the creative voice behind the podcast “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone.” You can also find her on tour throughout the next few months. How does she have time to do so much? It turns out she has a lot of time on her hands thanks to some advice from a plumber. Open Mi...
2025-01-1757 minMaximum Film!Episode 385: "Hard Truths" with Kirby Howell-BaptisteWith a city in flames, four individuals come together to confront Hard Truths. Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“The Good Place”, “Killing Eve”) joins us from London to talk Mike Leigh’s latest film “Hard Truths”. Wildfires have claimed historic Hollywood landmarks. And movies that capture the locations they’re set in perfectly. What’s GoodAlonso - Watch Duty appDrea - An “adult Scholastic book fair”Kirby Howell-Baptiste - Tina Lifford’s book The Little Book of Big LiesKevin - KindnessITIDICHollywood landmarks destroyed by the firesAwards...
2025-01-171h 04
Maximum Film!Episode 382: Best of 2024!The end of the year is upon us and we’re here to talk about our favorite films of 2024 aka the BEST films of the year.What’s Good:Alonso - TCM New Year’s programmingDrea - More lookalike contestsIfy - Friends’ weddingPlugs! Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Bound hosted by Ify, December 28th at Vidiots in Los Angeles!Come see Holiday Hornyfest: Magic Mike XXL hosted by Ify, December 30th at Vidiots in Los Angeles!Have Yourself A Movie Li...
2024-12-271h 16
Maximum Film!Episode 381: "Nightbitch" with Mo PerkinsToday we are looking at the 2024 film, Nightbitch, directed by Marielle Heller, based on the 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder of the same name, starring Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, and beautiful pack of pooches. Plus we are looking at other films that portray motherhood in a more complicated light. Writer and director, Mo Perkins, joins us.What’s Good:Alonso - Going to Wawa for the first time!Mo - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroDrea - Being on BlueskyThis Week's ITIDICs:1. Even After ‘Kraven the H...
2024-12-201h 06
Maximum Film!Episode 380: “Queer” with H. Alan ScottToday we’re looking at the 2024 period drama, Queer, directed by Luca Guadagnino, starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, based on the 1985 novella by William S. Burroughs of the same name. Plus, we are looking at other straight action stars who have portrayed queer characters on screen. Senior Culture Writer for Newsweek, H. Alan Scott, joins us.What’s Good:Alonso - A City Full of Hawks by Stephen RebelloDrea - Slow Dance by Rainbow RowellH. Alan - HashbrownsIfy - Hating Spirit AirlinesThis Week...
2024-12-131h 14
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
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Enjoy Your Dumb Thing, with Mike BridenstineJordan Morris and Jesse Thorn are joined by comedian and author Mike Bridenstine who takes us on a journey through the Alt Comedy scene in Chicago's North Side.Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/jjgo.Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use JJGO for 30% off + Free Shipping. Come see Jordan Morris at the YALLWEST Book Festival in Santa Monica on May 3rd and 4th. Get your tickets to see Jordan here. And if you c...
2024-04-181h 19Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 108 - Beef Call UpdateIt's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/joinSammy Dobson, Mike Wozniak, Max Davis, Tom Crowley, Gemma Arrowsmith and Cameron Smith join in this week as we get an update about our weekly live quiz livestream, Beef Call. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.comMusic credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com:Mysteries Of The Forest/ Calm ShoresMusic by Podington Bear:“60s Quiz Show” “Climbing The Mountain” “Gizmo” “Pure Swell” “Bit Rio”
2024-03-2547 min
Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 142: Principle written by Open Mike Eagle (The New Negroes) & Mike Benner (Bob's Burgers) LIVE at The Elysian TheaterWe have a hilarious MAX FUN DRIVE episode for you! It's the table read for Principle written by Open Mike Eagle (The New Negroes) & Mike Benner (Bob's Burgers) recorded LIVE at THE ELYSIAN THEATER! Principle was sold to Comedy Central. It's about a rapper trying to change his life and image but keeps being pulled back into the gangster character that made him famous. This show should be on the list along with Atlanta and Dave of the great television hip hop comedy of the last decade but alas it never it never made it to air. It...
2024-03-2048 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 138: Anna Camp & Mike SchmidtYou might as well jump into this brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guest Co-host Niccole Thurman has appeared in shows like HBO’s “Jellystone” and “The Operation with Jordan Klepper” and has very particular criteria for her hotel rooms.Guests:Anna Camp is an actor, best known for her role in the Pitch Perfect movie series. She’ll tell us about some of her upcoming projects and the time that she helped out Morgan Freeman during a difficult moment behind the scenes. Mike Schmidt is a co...
2023-11-171h 13
Troubled WatersBridenstine vs CyclopsThis week, our friends Lizzy Cooperman and Matt Lieb join host Dave Holmes for a spooky good time with scary songs, Monster Mash trivia, and real and fake creature from folklore.Lizzy Cooperman would like to plug her tarot readings and her UCB show Tasting Menu and recommends The Power of Receiving by Amanda OwenMatt Lieb would like to plug Pod Yourself a Gun and recommends The Perfect Amount of Wrong by Mike Bridenstine and The Bitchuation RoomAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Catch the Friday Forty on November 10th...
2023-10-1655 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 133: Lisa Lampanelli & Will LeitchYour word is “trivia” on a brand new episode of Go F-A-C-T Yourself!In this episode…Sarah Rodenbaugh is a writer, actor and producer, whose new film, Hangman, is playing in festivals around the country. She steps in as guest co-host for this episode.Guests:Lisa Lampanelli is a retired comedian. Her 30-year career involved selling out Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall, numerous specials and so much more. She tells us about some of her biggest TV experiences, including “The Celebrity Apprentice” and the US version of “Taskmaster.” And she explains h...
2023-08-181h 12Go Fact YourselfEp. 127: Mike Pesca & Ellen AcuarioPrepare to be properly whelmed by a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Ellen Acuario is known by many for her fearless and biting commentary on TikTok. Her presence on the app was a result of wanting to provide the perspective that she didn’t have as a child. She carried this energy into her first children’s book BE YOU: The Adventures of Penguin and Panda. Plus: here about how she met Helen Hong many years ago!Mike Pesca is an award-winning journalist who hosts the popular news podcast “The Gist,” which publishes new epis...
2023-05-191h 08
Jordan, Jesse, GO!A 420 Celebration, with Mike Glazer and Mary Jane Gibson of "Weed + Grub"It's a Jordan, Jesse, GO! 420 extravaganza. This week we welcome Mike Glazer and Mary Jane Gibson of the Weed+Grub podcast and try some delicious 420 treats while talking about Mary Jane's time as a salmon fisherwoman and Mike's experience seeing Fred Durst do jazz.Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use JJGO for 30% off + Free Shipping. Pre-order Jordan's upcoming Archie Horror comic "Camp Pickens" at your local comic shop NOW with code APR231183! On shelves 6/21!
2023-04-201h 05
Troubled WatersWhitney vs NickThis week, Maggie Lalley and Greg Warren join host Dave Holmes for some Florida-themed diary entries, learn about the best (and worst) videogame movies, and Dave's favorite Marvel Snap heroes.Greg Warren would like to plug The Salesman on YouTube and recommends Mike Vecchione's The Attractives, also on YouTubeMaggie Lalley would like to plug Sex Witch the Musical and recommends Gabe Mollica's show SoloAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoo...
2023-04-1752 minGo Fact YourselfEp. 124: Bruce Vilanch & Josefina LópezThank you to all of our new, upgrading, and boosting MaxFun Members who contributed in the name of Go Fact Yourself! We’ll have more information on some special rewards YOU unlocked in this episode.Sing a song and survive at sea – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Bruce Vilanch is an Emmy award-winning comedy writer and game show icon. He’ll tell us about what may be his greatest achievement yet: writing a new musical with Dolly Parton. Bruce is also happy to celebrate his career low-lights as well. He’s got an u...
2023-04-071h 10
Tights and FightsEp. 343: Mike Eagle’s return to wrestlingThis episode is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you would like to help this show continue, you can become a MaxFun Member and set up a recurring monthly contribution for as little as $5 at maximumfun.org/join. You’ll earn great gifts including bonus episodes of Tights and FIghts!And if you’re already a member, consider boosting or upgrading your membership for as little as $1 more a month to help us reach our goal of more live shows this year.In honor of the #MaxFunDrive, it’s Mike Eagle’s return to Tights and Fights! ...
2023-03-301h 32Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 95 - Dafydd, Part 2It's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/joinMike Bubbins and Ed Gamble join in for the second part of this two-part saga. Eli Roberts. Chimps. Skullduggery.Stock media provided by Soundrangers/Pond5.comMusic credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com :Rune Dale / A Call From The WildSleeping Vines / I BelongTrevor Kowalski / Calm Above CloudsJojn Bjork / The Last Of Our KindLuella Gren / The Ghost Pirate ShipChristogger Moe Ditlevsen / Born SinisterStephan...
2023-03-2752 minBeef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 94 - Dafydd, Part 1It's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/joinMike Bubbins and Ed Gamble join in as we find out how Eli Roberts has been getting on with his chimpanzee security guards.Stock media provided by Soundrangers/Pond5.comMusic credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com :Rune Dale / A Call From The WildSleeping Vines / I BelongTrevor Kowalski / Calm Above CloudsAugust Wilhelmsson / Appeased SoundscapePhilip Ayers - Global Impact
2023-03-2048 min
Sleeping with CelebritiesHow to Build a Home Studio w/ Open Mike EagleOpen Mike Eagle is a rap artist with albums such as Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, Anime Trauma & Divorce, and his latest, A Tape Called Component System with the Auto Reverse. He is from Chicago but now lives in Los Angeles, where he has a studio built into his home, and another room that looks an awful lot like a studio where we talked to him from. Mike tells us about how to soundproof a room and hook up a condenser and interface and microphone. It is also a good idea to own a surge protector to protect yourself...
2023-03-0851 minMaximum Film!Episode 285: 'You People' with Kenice MobleyKenya Barris's new movie (co-written with co-star Jonah Hill) hit Netflix a few weeks back, and comedian Kenice Mobley joins the crew to talk about the film and give her take on which generations of Americans should consider watching it. X? Y? Z? All/none of the above? Listen and find out. Then you can listen to Kenice's new comedy album, Follow Up Question.Later on, Ify tries on a slightly different accent and we take a hotline letter about wasted potential.What's Good?Alonso - Sleuth on a secret streaming serviceDrea...
2023-02-171h 05Go Fact YourselfEp. 119: Mike Doughty & Ting LimYou’re on deep background for a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Mike Doughty is a singer-songwriter who’s written music as a solo artist and with the band “Ghost of Vroom.” He finds it easier to start songs than to finish them; so as an incentive to do better, he promised one new song a week for fans who support him on Patreon. He’ll tell us about that and why he would like exactly $35 for his work (sort of) appearing on “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.”Ting Lim is a Singaporean comedian based in Brisbane, A...
2023-01-201h 09Go Fact YourselfEp. 117: Mike Petriello & Abbi CrutchfieldCordon off the area, this an active trivia game show scene – on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Mike Petriello is a writer for MLB.com. He’s still buzzing from the fact that the baseball season happened – and that we got to see such a strong World Series match-up that included the sport’s newest villain. Mike will tell us how he’s made a career out of researching baseball statistics and analytics, and translating them into something that the average fan can understand. You can also hear Mike on the podcast “Ballpark Dimensions.”Abbi Crut...
2022-12-021h 14
Troubled WatersCameron Diaz vs BeadsOur pals Mike Castle and Margo Donohue join host Dave Holmes for some Thanksgiving carols, underwater civilization trivia, and defend truly indefensible side dishes.Margo Donohue would like to plug Filmed in Brooklyn and her podcasts Dorking Out, What A Creep, and Book vs Movie and recommends Reboot on HuluMike Castle would like to plug his podcast You Know What I Would Do and Misrepresented and recommends Filmed in Brooklyn and The Nike EffectAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend the app Landed Find...
2022-11-1553 min
Depresh Mode with John MoeOpen Mike Eagle, the Former Obfuscating Mike EagleIssues of depression and anxiety have been present in Open Mike Eagle's raps for a long time. His most played track on Spotify is "Ziggy Starfish (Anxiety Raps)" and it's from 2015. Mike has always been more prone to self-effacement and worry than to the boasting and swagger you might find in other hip-hop artists. But after a year that saw him lose his tv show, his touring income, his marriage, and his home, Mike became more open than ever before and hit record on all of it. His album, Anime, Trauma and Divorce, touches on his experiences and the p...
2022-07-2548 min
Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 83 - Banyan: The Defacening, Part 2 - The RefaceningIt's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/joinMike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Tom Crowley join in for the second part of this investigation into what happened when Michael Banyan removed his cow face.Music credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com :Erasmus Talbot / When Hope ReturnsHenrik Andersson / Wave BreakerRiverworn / Backing TracksRiverworn / No More LoungeRedeemin' / In the Hotel LoungeTraci Bryan / Electric MixChristoffer Moe Ditlevsen / Born Sinister
2022-05-0353 min
Dr. Gameshow85. Strategic KitschMaxFunDrive 2022!Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Manolo Math submitted by Ploki Sarken from Louisville, Kentucky, Well Wishes submitted by JJ van der Put from Spokane, Washington, and Dr. Chill Chill with rules by Erin Kisner from West Seattle, WashingtonCallers: Marty from Queens, New York; Micah from Columbus, Ohio; Mikal from Chicago, Illinois; Mike from Burlington, North Carolina; Michael (aka Max from MaxFunDrive aka MaxFunStore.com) from La Grange, Texas; Marissa from Cambridge, MassachusettsOutro theme by Dot Levine from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
2022-04-271h 25
Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 82 - Banyan: The Defacening, Part 1It's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/joinMike Wozniak and Henry Paker join in as we find out about an attempt to remove Michael Banyan's cow face.Stock media provided by Soundrangers/Pond5.comMusic credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com :Erasmus Talbot / When Hope ReturnsFredrick Ekstom / Close CombatJohn Bjork / A Moment To MyselfRiverworn / Backing Tracks
2022-04-2550 minMaximum Film!Episode 234: A Double Dose of Van Peebles with Michael Jai WhiteMelvin Van Peebles' SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG was a monumental moment for Black cinema and a gamechanger for cinema as a whole. Not only are we joined by the great Michael Jai White, whose BLACK DYNAMITE was a direct descendant of SWEETBACK, but his friend Mario Van Peebles (son of Melvin, and star of BAADASSSSS!, which tells the story of the making of today's film) pops in to drop some wisdom on us!Then, we play a quiz about the celebrity children of celebrity parents.What's Good :Alonso: OmsomDrea: Finishing taxes early
2022-02-251h 04Maximum Film!'Single All the Way' with Riley SilvermanSince we’re smack dab in the middle of the Christmas season, it’s time to get cozy, hang out with friends, and watch some Christmas movies. Which is exactly what we’re doing! We have our old pal on the show, comedian and writer for Troubled Waters, Riley Silverman. And she’s joining us to talk about the new queer Christmas movie, ‘Single All the Way.’ Plus, we have an important update on the upcoming Céline Dion-inspired film, ‘Aline.’ We answer a call on the ‘Hotline’ about non-Christmas movies we watch every year. We’ve got another installment of the ‘Chr...
2021-12-171h 08Maximum Film!Getting Groovy with ‘Last Night in Soho’YEAH BABY YEAH! We’re traveling back to the “Swinging Sixties” to talk about ‘Last Night in Soho.’ We also discuss the career of Edgar Wright and compare this film to the others in his oeuvre. We answer a question on our ‘Hotline’ regarding movies that made us uncomfortable while watching. We’ve got another edition of the ‘Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’In news, Adam McKay discusses his break with Will Ferrell, there’s going to be a new ‘Magic Mike,’ and a lot of people are talking about ‘House of Gucci.’Maximum Film is s...
2021-12-031h 01
One Bad MotherEpisode 431: Don't Freak Out, But I Don't Like Reading! with Max GreenfieldCan we just take a moment to celebrate our guest? New Girl's Max Greenfield joins Biz to talk about his new anti-reading (?) book, I Don't Want To Read This Book! Plus, Biz is thankful.Get your copy of I Don't Want To Read This Book by Max Greenfield and Mike Lowery wherever books are sold. Follow Max on Twitter @iamgreenfield.Check out Theresa’s book! It Feels Good To Be Yourself is available now wherever books are sold.Our book You’re Doing A Great Job!: 100 Ways You’re Winning at Parenting! is availa...
2021-11-2549 minOne Bad MotherEpisode 414: What Does It Mean To Be A Young Adult? Besides Knowing Everything? with Martin WilsonIt's a better and brighter world for LGBTQ teens, and even better if you're a reader! YA author Martin Wilson joins Biz to discuss the excellent winners and nominees of this year's Lambda Literary Awards. Plus, Biz lets it rip... again!Get your copies of Martin Wilson's YA books on his website or wherever books are sold. Martin's Lambda Award Recommendations:Camp by LC Rosen Sasha Masha by Agnes Borinsky The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson Flamer by Mike...
2021-07-221h 12
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 minDepresh Mode with John MoeOpen Mike Eagle, the Former Obfuscating Mike EagleIssues of depression and anxiety have been present in Open Mike Eagle's raps for a long time. His most played track on Spotify is "Ziggy Starfish (Anxiety Raps)" and it's from 2015. Mike has always been more prone to self-effacement and worry than to the boasting and swagger you might find in other hip-hop artists. But after a year that saw him lose his tv show, his touring income, his marriage, and his home, Mike became more open than ever before and hit record on all of it. His album, Anime, Trauma and Divorce, touches on his experiences and the p...
2021-04-1248 min
Heat RocksMF DOOM Special with Dante RossThis week marks the 17th anniversary of Madvillainy and we invited A&R man and producer Dante Ross to discuss working with KMD, Dumile's move from Zev Love X to MF DOOM, and the stories behind the production of Mr. Hood and Black Bastards. Buckle up, we go deep on this one. Rest in power, VillainMore on Dante RossDante on NPR's Mic CheckCheck out Dante's legendary discographyTwitter | InstagramMore on DOOMALL CAPS: The Legacy of MF DOOM, Rap’s Greatest Supervillain (Mancunion)The Wondrous Rhymes of MF DOOM (The New...
2021-03-251h 06Go Fact YourselfEp. 72: Freddie Wong & Erin FoleyWe’re down 40-Love, but we’re gonna turn this prison escape around! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Freddie Wong is a filmmaker and host of the podcast “Story Break” right here on the Maximum Fun Network. If you haven’t heard it, Freddie and the rest of the panel improvise silly stories for movies. That includes sequels for movies series like Star Wars and Boss Baby. What’s their secret for such creative ideas? It all starts with the basic understanding that every creative idea is stupid on some level. You can also hear Fred...
2020-12-251h 15
Heat RocksWu-Tang Clan SpecialIn honor of GZA's birthday and the release of multiple members' solo debut albums, we're recutting and remastering our episodes on the Wu-Tang Clan. If you like what you hear, please listen to the full conversations in the archives! Show Tracklisting:Open Mike Eagle (ODB's Return to the 36 Chambers)DamageShimmy Shimmy YaIntroBaby C'monBrooklyn ZooThelonius Monk: Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-AreCuttin' HeadzBrooklyn ZooGoin' DownDrunk Game (Sweet Sugar Pie)Hippa To Da HoppaDavid Ma (GZA's Liquid Swords)I Gotcha BackLiquid SwordsGZA: Come Do MeSwordsmanShadowboxin'Liquid SwordsWillie Mitchell: Groovin'Liquid SwordsCannonball Adderly: AriesGoldAnn Peebles: Trouble, Heartaches, & S...
2020-08-2054 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 649: From Mouse to Man with Mike MitchellMike Mitchell (Doughboys podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the classic movies Mitch has been watching during the pandemic, Jordan's visit to a nutritionist that took him on a search for an apolitical bean, and Jesse's struggle to resist his natural NPR tendencies to get into birding.
2020-08-121h 17Beef And Dairy Network#maxfundrive Extra Episode - Ask A VetMAXFUNDRIVE link: maximumfun.org/joinBecause it's #maxfundrive, here's an extra episode made up of recordings of the "Ask A Vet" section from our live shows recorded in 2019.Thanks to Mike Wozniak.
2020-07-2921 minBeef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 61 - International Beef LibraryMAXFUNDRIVE link: maximumfun.org/joinWe're joined by Gareth Gwynn, Mike Wozniak, Gemma Arrowsmith, Tom Crowley, Tim Bick, Pernille Haaland and Linnea Sage as we find out about the latest goings on at the International Beef Library.Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
2020-07-2050 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 53: Gareth Reynolds & Ali SpagnolaSlackers of the world unite! Fire up your flux capacitors! "Go Fact Yourself" has trivia that spans the timeline this week! Gareth Reynolds is best known as one of the hosts of "The Dollop." It’s a podcast that shares stories from U.S. history in a fun and engaging way. That includes some less savory information -- like the details about George Washington’s teeth. Gareth will also tell us personal stories, including what it was like to be a writer for "Arrested Development" and how he first met his cat, Jose. Gareth’s new comedy record...
2020-02-071h 07
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 617: Live from Los Angeles with Nick Wiger, Mike Mitchell, and Allie GoertzNick Wiger, Mike Mitchell (Doughboys Podcast), and Allie Goertz (Round Springfield podcast) join Jordan and Jesse on stage at the Angel City Brewery in a very hot room in downtown Los Angeles for the final show of the Summer Boys of Summer Tour. Jesse drops a Hang It Up, Keep It Up and Allie sings a few great songs, and Nick and Mitch play the final round of Erotic Novel, Grindcore Song, or Some Shit We Made Up. (With a special surprise appearance by Ben Harrison (The Greatest Generation podcast). Plus, Aimee Mann gives us a very special momentous oc...
2019-12-311h 19
Go Fact YourselfEp. 46: Quinn Cummings & Greg BehrendtWhether you’re in the mood to surf some waves or binge some TV, this episode of Go Fact Yourself is for you! As an actor, Quinn Cummings saw success at an early age. She was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film The Goodbye Girl. It was a great experience, but one that put a bit of a strain on her relationship with her mother… and her hair. She’ll explain. Quinn can be heard on the podcast "Quinn Cummings Gives Bad Advice". Like Quinn, Greg Behrendt also has experience giving others...
2019-10-181h 12
Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 51 - Live At The European Barn Doors And Gates ExpoDave Cribb, Mike Wozniak, Nadia Kamil and Mike Bubbins join us for this live episode, recorded at this year's European Barn Doors And Gates Expo. By Benjamin Partridge, Dave Cribb, Mike Wozniak, Nadia Kamil and Mike Bubbins.
2019-09-2336 min
The Art of Process with Aimee Mann and Ted LeoEp. 16 - Open Mike Eagle “What if Somebody Knocked Down the Pyramids?”Ep. 16 - Open Mike Eagle “What if Somebody Knocked Down the Pyramids?” Hello, hello! This week, we sat with the great Open Mike Eagle, to talk rap, comedy, architecture, and mental health for touring musicians! I first met Mike a few years ago, when Aimee and I, along with Mike, were guests on a PAUL F. TOMPKINS show in Los Angeles, and we had such an amazing time hanging and talking with him at the show, that we stayed in touch. Now, I assumed that Mike knew Paul in the way that we comedy-adjacent musicians ALL kn...
2019-09-0958 min
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
Pop RocketEp. 221 - The New Negroes & Black Sketch ComedyThis week Wynter and Karen chat with Ellington Wells, a comedian and writer on Comedy Central’s brand new sketch show The New Negroes with Open Mike Eagle and Baron Vaughn. The panel takes a look at how black sketch comedy has involved and Wells tell us what Robert Townsend TV special inspired Vaughn to create a show with a similar sensibility. All Abouts Wynter: No Good Nick Karen: Season 4 of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Ellington: Britney's Gram podcast special episode That's My Jam Ellington: Ava Max - Sweet But Psycho Gu...
2019-04-2000 min
Heat RocksOpen Mike Eagle on Ol Dirty Bastard's "Return to the 36 Chambers" (1995)The Album: Ol Dirty Bastard: Return to the 36 Chambers (1995) "Ain't no father to his style." That's how Ol Dirty Bastard was introduced to the world on 1993's Enter the 36 Chambers by hip-hop's posse supreme, the Wu Tang Clan. At the time, we got an inkling of ODB's eccentricity but on that first Wu album, so overloaded with personalities, it was hard to pluck him out of the stream and think "he might be the Clan's most memorable talent" but two years later, sandwiched between a stream of solo efforts by Method Man, the GZA, Raekwon and Ghostface, ODB p...
2019-01-1748 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 564: Candy Please with Nick Wiger and Mike MitchellMike Mitchell and Nick Wiger (Doughboys, I Love You America, Love,) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the three distinct phases of the frozen yogurt craze that has swept America for the last two decades, the idea that really hard, poorly designed video games based on popular franchises hurt children's self esteem in the 80's and 90's, and the importance of context when discussing swimming prowess or showering with others. Plus, everyone brainstorms some ideas for 2019 slogans that will get us pumped up to take on the new year. Make sure to vote for your favorite! And co...
2019-01-011h 31Pop RocketPop Rocket Ep. 204 From Dafoe’s Van Gogh to Hayek’s Frida: A Look at Hollywood’s Attempt to Make Art about ArtistsHow right, but mostly how wrong, does Hollywood get it when it comes to capturing artists in film? Margaret Wappler asks these very questions of her esteemed panel. And this, the panel is comprised of LA Times staff writer Carolina Miranda, who covers visual arts, culture and architecture, media scholar and TV critic Sarah Kessler--filling in for her under-the-weather wife Karen Tongson--and Cal Arts professor and visual artist David P Earle, who is better known to Pop Rocket listeners as father to Silas and husband to our very own Margaret Wappler. From Mike Leigh's Mr. Turner to Anton...
2018-12-1500 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 561: Film of Protection with Open Mike EagleOpen Mike Eagle (Tights and Fights, What Happens When I Try to Relax album) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Mike's popularity on the Hip Hop Heads Reddit despite his lack of face tattoos, why Jesse went big and bought a signature Ricky Henderson batting glove on eBay, and how Mike found himself in an actual professional wrestling match after a Twitter feud with a rapping wrestler.
2018-12-111h 26Pop RocketPop Rocket Ep. 197 Halloween & the Horror We Love**Note: Next week the panel will cast their votes to award--or not--The Pop Rocket Seal of Approval. You still have an opportunity to influence the panelists. If you want your voice to be heard, literally, call the Pop Rocket hotline and make a case for the person you want to win, and why. Call: (530) 237-4108** Jamie Lee Curtis is smashing box office records, and the Pop Rocket panel APPROVES. In this episode, Guy, Wynter, Karen, and Margaret share their favorite scares, from new shows like The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix and the CW's Charmed, to the...
2018-10-2700 min
BubbleEpisode 8: Die HardThe gang plans a party. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit https://maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it. CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: Tawny Newsome, Vanessa Ramos, Maureen Price, John Hodgman, Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Griffin McElroy, John Roderick, Emily Heller, Mark Gagliardi, Ian Wolterstorff, Andy Secunda, and Lisa Loeb. OFF-MIC: Written & Created...
2018-08-0133 min
BubbleEpisode 7: ShareablesThe gang visits a new locale. Also, a flashback. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit https://maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it. CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: John Ross Bowie, David Gborie, Brea Grant, Helen Hong, Adam Lisagor, Aparna Nancherla, and Kyle Kinane OFF-MIC: Created by Jordan Morris. Executive Produced by Jordan Morris...
2018-07-2528 min
BubbleEpisode 6: Into the BrushThe gang ventures out of Fairhaven. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it. CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: Xeni Jardin, Helen Hong, Martin Starr, Ian Wolterstorff, and Kyle Kinane OFF-MIC: Written & Created by Jordan Morris. Executive Produced by Jordan Morris, Nick Adams, and Jesse Thorn. Produced by Julia Sm...
2018-07-1827 min
BubbleEpisode 5: Nothing TrivialMorgan, Annie, and Mitch try relaxing down at the pub. It doesn't work. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it. CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: Steve Agee, Rob Corddry, Judy Greer, Emily Heller, David Gborie, Renee Colvert, and Kyle Kinane OFF-MIC: Created by Jordan Morris. Executive Produced by Jordan Mor...
2018-07-1129 min
BubbleEpisode 4: Home BrewVan starts brewing his own beer and men with beards take notice. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it. CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Mark Gagliardi, Janet Varney, Taylor Orci, Danielle Radford OFF-MIC: Created by Jordan Morris. Executive Prod...
2018-07-0426 min
BubbleEpisode 3: The Dark DistrictMorgan and Annie move on up. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it. CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: John Hodgman, Janie Haddad, Paul F Tompkins, Mark Gagliardi, Danielle Radford, Tom Scharpling, Martin Starr OFF-MIC: Created by Jordan Morris. Executive Produced by Jordan Morris, Nick Adam...
2018-06-2727 min
Feminist Frequency Radio31: Catching Pancakes With Special Guest Open Mike Eagle#31 Catching Pancakes With Special Guest Open Mike Eagle
On this week’s episode, Anita and Ebony chop it up with hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle, who you may remember from one of Anita’s JoCo Cruise interviews. Topics include Mike’s E3 experience, sexism in games and in sports journalism, how professional wrestling has changed, the uncomfortable horror of TV’s The Handmaid’s Tale, and more!
Segment Timestamps:
00: Greetings and Introductions
3:20 pop culture news: “Everything Is Love,” can you pirate something that’s streaming?
8:30 Anita’s cab ride and Kanye’s latest
2018-06-2056 min
BubbleEpisode 2: Three StarsMorgan and Mitch work on their personal and professional brands. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it. CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: Bill Corbett, Mark Gagliardi, Tawny Newsome, Vanessa Ramos, Maureen Price, Humphrey Ker, Danielle Radford, Arnie Niekamp OFF-MIC: Written & Created by Jordan Morris. Executive Produced by Jordan Morris, Nick Adams, and Jesse Thorn. Produced by Julia Smith. Directed by Eric Martin. Editing and sou...
2018-06-2031 min
BubbleEpisode 1: HuntrsMorgan, who is good at killing monsters, gets a new gig and a new partner. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it! CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: Kimmy Gatewood, Martin Starr, Judy Greer, Xeni Jardin, Rob Huebel, Kyle Kinane, Taylor Orci, Mark Gagliardi, Eric Martin, Tawny Newsome, Ma...
2018-06-1337 min
BubbleComing June 13: Bubble, a scripted podcast from MaximumFun.orgWelcome to Fairhaven, the setting for Bubble, the first scripted podcast from MaximumFun.org. Starring Alison Becker (Parks and Recreation), Keith Powell (30 Rock), Cristela Alonzo (Cristela), Eliza Skinner (The Late Late Show) and Mike Mitchell (Love). Narrated by Tavi Gevinson, and featuring literally too many people to list. Coming June 13th.
2018-05-3003 min
Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 33 - Redeeming Eli, Part 3The final part of our Redeeming Eli mini-series. "Is he talced?" By Benjamin Partridge and Mike Bubbins. Thanks to Tom Crowley. #maxfundrive maximumfun.org/donate Music credit: Oh Holy Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-04-0640 min
Heat RocksBrother Ali on Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life"Guest: Brother Ali The album: Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life (1976) As part of the two week MaxFun Drive, we wanted to save two of our best shows to share with you. This first week, it's rapper Brother Ali, a long time MaxFun favorite, and he picked one of the greatest albums of all time: Stevie Wonder's majestic Songs in the Key of Life, recorded when the artist was still in his 20s(!). Brother Ali, of course, has his own string of modern classics, including Shadows on the Sun (2003), The Undisputed Truth (2007) and most recently, last year's...
2018-04-0549 min
The Dork ForestProfessional Wrestling is a JOY to Open Mike Eagle - Ep. 454We dive off the third rope into a couple of Open Mike Eagle’s (@Mike_Eagle) favorite wrestlers. I learn a LITTLE bit more about wrestling. He’s got a new album out (Brick Body Kids Still Daydream) and a wrestling pod (it looks so SILLY and great http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/tights-and-fights rivalling, perhaps the genre itsveryself. #jococruise Enjoy. Donate to The Dork Forest at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com 13:00 famous Ref! 15:30 Sensational Sheri “Sexy Boy” … a rendition. 46:00 Independent Wrestling the – Kenny Omega My album “I Am Not the Hero of This Story” available on Amazon, iTunes and...
2018-03-1359 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 494: Live from Angel City Brewery with Elliott Kalan and Open Mike EagleJordan and Jesse are joined live on stage from the Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles by Elliot Kalan from The Flophouse podcast and Open Mike Eagle from the Tights and Fights podcast. Plus, bonus stand up sets from Riley Silverman and Danielle Radford.
2017-08-211h 57
Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 22 – Michael “Frank” Franklinson Mike Wilmot and Mike Wozniak join in for this episode which features an interview with Canadian entrepreneur Michael “Frank” Franklinson, who has invented a new way to combine beef and dairy. By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Wilmot and Mike Wozniak. Thanks to Mark Turetsky. Music: “Den” “Alphabet Soup” “Relinquish” Podington Bear soundofpicture.com Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
2017-04-2423 min
Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 21 - The Church Of EliEd Gamble, Mike Bubbins and John Rutledge join in for this episode which features an interview with Phillip Seastram, formerly of the Food Standards Agency, and Eli Roberts, who has started a new venture. By Benjamin Partridge, Ed Gamble, Mike Bubbins and John Rutledge. It’s the MaxFunDrive pledge drive! To support to the podcast, visit www.maximumfun.org/donate. Music: “Waves Of Intensity” “Light Touch” “Pink Gradient” Podington Bear soundofpicture.com Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
2017-03-2044 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 465: Dorm Frosted with Mike SchmidtComedian Mike Schmidt joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of everyone's hairstyle history, Mike's mom's criminal past, and Jordan's run in with Ru Paul at work.
2017-01-301h 07Pop RocketSuper Dumb ComediesThis week, the gang tries to get rid of some of the anxiety surrounding this week's election by discussing their favorite dumb comedies. They discuss everything from Judd Apatow to the demise of Adam Sandler, whether physical comedy can be smart, and why so many comedies are tied to “The College Experience”. Guy proposes a theory to explain why Troop Beverly Hills has a longer shelf life than Down And Out In Beverly Hills and Wynter talks about why she loves Mike Judge. That’s My Jam: Margaret Wappler - At Last and Unsatisfied
2016-11-0900 min
The Jackie and Laurie ShowOur Worst One YetThe third and final chapter in Jackie and Laurie's adventure in New York City! They chat about sitting in the corner of The Stand, doing 4 sets per night, and hey everybody it's Mike Finial! Comic of the Week: Ophira Eisenberg @OphiraE Follow @jackiekashian and @anylaurie16 on Twitter! Follow the show! @JackieandLaurie
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2016-08-1553 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 437: Ghost Pie with Mike EagleRapper Open Mike Eagle joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of everyone's favorite pies, Jordan's upcoming trip to Alaska, Jeff Goldblum's attractiveness and Jesse's growing VHS collection.
2016-07-181h 46
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 418: The Naughtiest Nurse with Mike MitchellMike Mitchell from the Birthday Boys joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Mike's favorite gizmos, Mike's life in Quincy Massachusetts, and the best kind of french fry. Plus, Jesse opens a package of dollar bin comics sent in by a fan.
2016-03-071h 20
Troubled WatersEp 60: Risk! SwitcherooIt's Maximum Fun's #GreatSwitcheroo, so Kevin Allison from the RISK! podcast takes over hosting duties this week and is joined by New York-based comics Myka Foxx, Judah Friedlander, Dave Hill and Jenny Jaffe.
Plugs and recommendations: Myka Foxx is on social media as @MykaFox and wants to plug her podcast This Week in Jackin' which is over with our pals at the Cave Comedy Radio podcasting network.
Judah Friedlander wants to plug his new book If The Raindrops United. He's on Twitter as @JudahWorldChamp and you can find more info about his live dates etc...
2015-10-1550 min
Wham Bam Pow with Cameron EspositoEpisode 111 - Lady to Lady Switcheroo! Romancing the StoneOn this very special episode, the ladies of Lady to Lady (Tess Barker, Barbara Gray, and [past guest panelist] Brandie Posey) are taking over hosting duties in honor of The Great Switcheroo! I bet you never thought you'd hear so much Magic Mike XXL chat on a Wham Bam Pow, huh? Plus, we give you a review of the 1984 action/romance flick Romancing the Stone!
2015-10-0850 min
Baby GeniusesMike Hollingsworth/James Austin JohnsonHello Babies! We're back in the studio and you know what? We missed you! This week, Emily shares her epic recycling battle! Lisa shares her (possibly) pickle-related anxiety! We've got a new update in this week's Chunch chat! Animator and cool dude Mike Hollingsworth joins us to discuss the Berners St Hoax in Wiki of the Week! Then, he shares some amazing Looney Tunes facts! Expert Polk Stark stops by to talk Bone Shakin' Earthquaking, Honky Tonk HooDoo, Folk Magic! This man knows more about haint suckin' then any 10 other people put together! Thanks for stopping by!
2015-07-061h 29
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 352: That Vape Life with Mike RoyceTelevision producer and writer Mike Royce joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's new lifestyle, Guy Fieri's restaurant in New York, and Star Trek movies.
2014-11-241h 15
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 348: Yucky Alvin with Tim Kalpakis and Mike MitchellTim Kalpakis and Mike Mitchell from the sketch group The Birthday Boys join Jordan and Jesse for a discussiobn of childhood fears, In Living Color, and Jesse's newest license plate sighting.
2014-10-261h 23
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 321: Wood Work with Mike SchmidtMike Schmidt joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's experience at a faerie hunt in Griffith Park, Jesse's feelings about changing in front of strangers, and their upcoming trip to the LA Kiss arena football game.
2014-04-141h 14
Baby GeniusesMike Lawrence / Jared LoganThe Babies. Are. BACK. Emily and Lisa are so excited to be together again, and swap some stories of their new digs in LA and Manhattan, respectively. Comedian Mike Lawrence joins to talk about his thoughts on GLEE, and genealogy expert Richard Kennedy Windsor (Jared Logan) reveals some things you never thought about with your family trees.
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2013-07-181h 14
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 241: Ides of October with Mike PescaNPR correspondent Mike Pesca stops by to join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jewish baseball, overwhelming heat, ironic bigotry, and buildings that used to be banks.
2012-09-191h 08
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn (donors-only feed)Ray Romano & Mike Royce / AV ClubRay Romano and Mike Royce are the co-creators of Men Of A Certain Age, a funny and dramatic show about staring down the barrel of one's fifth decade. Find out how the show is a reflection of both hit sitcom writers' own lives. Plus great new picks from the AV Club.
2011-05-2258 minBullseye with Jesse Thorn (donors-only feed)Mike Birbiglia / God's Pottery / AV Club at TIFFMike Birbiglia on his one-man show Sleepwalk With Me, which is the basis for his new book. Plus, SERIOUS lessons on morality from God's Pottery and the AV Club suggest films from the recent Toronoto International Film Festival.
2010-10-1259 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 145: Megashark with Mike PhirmanSinger Mike Phirman joins Jesse and Jordan to discuss millipede attacks, rage hazes, and more.
2010-09-131h 27
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 142: The Power Exchange with Mike SchmidtGuest Mike Schmidt, from The 40-Year-Old Boy podcast, joins Jesse and Jordan to talk about high school friends, under-appreciated films and more.
2010-08-171h 43
MaxFunMarathonMaxFunMarathon Ep. 14: Mike SchmidtAs a celebration of ten years of The Sound of Young America and the end of our 2010 pledge drive, we hosted an eight-hour MaxFunMarathon. Mike Schmidt joins Jesse, Jordan, and Dave in the 8th hour. Highlights include: Schmidt's retirement from stand up; Jesse's racism; and hiding in bathtubs.
2010-07-2919 minBullseye with Jesse Thorn (donors-only feed)Rian Johnson & Mike ClattenburgGuest Mike Clattenburg is the creator of the hilarious cult comedy series Trailer Park Boys, and Rian Johnson is the man behind the teen noir Brick. His new film The Brothers Bloom is being released on DVD.
2009-09-2059 minBullseye with Jesse Thorn (donors-only feed)Documentary maker Gary Hustwit & author Mike SacksThis week we look inside. Inside comedy writing with Mike Sacks and his new book about comedy writers, and inside the objects in our everyday lives, with Gary Hustwit and his design documentary Objectified.
2009-09-0459 minBullseye with Jesse Thorn (donors-only feed)Rian Johnson & Mike ClattenburgThis week on The Sound of Young America, guests Mike Clattenburg, the creator of the hilarious cult comedy series Trailer Park Boys, and Rian Johnson, the man behind the teen noir Brick. His new film is The Brothers Bloom.
2009-05-1059 minBullseye with Jesse Thorn (donors-only feed)Mike Birbiglia & Scott McCloudGuests Mike Birbiglia and Scott McCloud. Mike Birbiglia is a comedian whose new one-man show is titled Sleepwalk With Me. Scott McCloud is the author of Understanding Comics. His new collection is titled Zot! 1987 - 1997.
2009-01-1059 min