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Morgan, who is good at killing monsters, gets a new gig and a new partner. You can check out the script of this episode here. 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 Hu…

What do you say to the residents of a planet facing imminent destruction? How do you convince them to leave their homes? Find out on this training tape intended for representatives of the Department of Frontier Affairs. This episode was originally released in 2017. Written by Hunter Norris and Christian Gridelli Featuring Lindsey Andersen, Brent We…

When Harcourt Fenton Mudd is sold to Wilbur the bounty hunter it seems as if Harry’s time were up. But when we’re shown multiple Mudd captures we’re led to believe that Mr. Mudd can escape anything. Does Harcourt have an ace up his sleeve? Will there be more disco music in Disco? Was there a Pulp Fiction character in this Short Trek? It’s the episo…

In our first anime/cartoon episode of this new show, we're diving fully into Teylor's first favorite: Sailor Moon! It's long been a staple of all of the sisters' lives, from sketchy dubs purchased online to second grade talent show performances, so it's about time we talk about it! Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas…

Ross and Carrie giggle for three days straight when they join the delightfully odd world of laughter yoga. Accompany them to a gibberish party, a laughter yoga phone meeting, and a laughter yoga concert. Extra points to anyone who can get through 10 minutes without giggling. Donate to support this investigation at https://maximumfun.org/donate And …

This week the team attempts to break the story of gaming’s beefiest boy: Duke Nukem!Av Will Campos, Freddie Wong, Matt Arnold

Welcome to Triple Click, a podcast about video games! On this debut episode, Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier introduce themselves and then talk a bit about the language of video games. With tons of people stuck inside and playing games these days, what kind of video game tropes are they learning? What have hardcore gamers learned to …

Our live show from this past summer, live at the Ryman Theater in Nashville! It’s a country western space opera, or, if you will: A Space Opry. Enjoy!Av Travis McElroy, Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy

We’re kicking things off this year with Billy West! You know him as the voice actor behind some really memorable animated characters from your childhood including Ren, Stimpy, and Doug Funnie on Doug. Plus, a number of voices on Futurama, including Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, Philip J. Fry, and many many more. This episode is such a delight and y…

Comedian Steve Agee joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of pickles, Tyrese. barbeque, and the mother of all vanity license plates.Av Steve Agee, Jordan Morris, Jesse Thorn

CROSSOVER ALERT: Dan McCoy from Max Fun institution The Flop House stops by to chat with us about Cult Classic Films, and which reigns supreme!Av Hal Lublin, Dan McCoy, Mark Gagliardi

The Album: James Brown: In the Jungle Groove (1986) This is the first of what will eventually be four episodes, released quarterly, that focus on the art of sampling. As Morgan explains in this episode, sampling isn’t simply a key aesthetic within pop music styles, especially hip-hop, it’s also an important way through which the past becomes presen…

It's taken nine years, but Dave Hill's Podcasting Incident has finally hit its 100th incredible episode thanks in no small part to several of you tuning in every week and being patient during an extended five year hiatus. To celebrate, take a trip down memory lane with Dave as he presents highlights from over the years featuring excerpts of intervi…

For millennia, mankind has searched for what could be universally considered the worst, yuckiest, most profane, most inscrutable condiment to ever exist, or ever would exist, forever and ever. We’re pleased to announce: The search is over. Suggested talking points: Joker Watch, Pennysweets, Flesh Bottle, A New Possum Kingdom, Briefcase Use Case, Hu…

Ellington Wells, Venk Potula, Amanda Brooke Perrin and Sharon Houston join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, are we pro- or anti-Taco Bell? Team Pro-Taco Bell Ellington Wells and Venk Potula Team Anti-Taco Bell Sharon Houston and Amanda Brooke Perrin This week, our contestants debate over Scrabble’s controversial new dictionary, give a …

Live from Cake Shop as part of NYC Podfest. It’s Gods of Egypt.Av Dan McCoy, Elliott Kalan, Stuart Wellington

Masquerade Parties! Orgies! Nicole Kidman! Kink! This episode is NSFW! The gang is joined by the wonderful Ben Mekler to discuss Eyes Wide Shut. Ify bestows Alonso with a new yuletide nickname. Plus, they try to cast themselves in their own I’m Not There-style biopic. And, as always, staff picks. In news, “Snyderheads” put up billboards at Comic Co…

This week on The Sound of Young America, two old friends, both of the show and of each other. We chat with each seperately, and in special blog-only bonus audio (below), we squash a long-simmering feud between them regarding cat care and a series of vicious attack ads. Jonathan Coulton is a comic singer-songwriter. For the past year, he's written a…

You’ve watched them tweet about it for months and talk about it on their own respective Maximum Fun podcasts – now the wait is finally over! I, Podius, the twelve episode limited-run series hosted by John Hodgman of the Judge John Hodgman show and Elliott Kalan of The Flop House podcast is here. Each week, John and Elliott will recap an episode of …

This week on The Jackie and Laurie Show, joke cruches, THIS is your raffle prize, and not a scroll to be studied. Recored LIVE at QED! Comic of the Week: Emily Walsh @walsh_e_walsh We have a website! Laurie made it! www.jackieandlaurieshow.com Buy Laurie’s new book Dead People Suck! http://amzn.to/2yNYF4Y Follow @jackiekashian and @anylaurie16 on T…

Comedian Fareeha Khan (MTV, Outcast: A Comedy Show For The Freaks) joins hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno to play listener-created games with callers! Games played: If Every Smile Was A Mile, Then Today We’re Running A Marathon, Josie’s Pocket, and Daily Tunes Outro theme cover by Michelle Tiesma This episode sponsored by: Sticker Mule – Get $10 …

Biz and Theresa explore the limits of our power as parents. Kids have pretty big ideas about what we can do and it’s a life lesson learned that we can’t take them to Ancient Egypt to dine with cats. But what about the more realistic needs and wishes we can’t meet, like that must have outfit, guitar lessons, or that birthday gift they really want? H…

Famous comedian Paul F. Tompkins returns to talk knock-off toys, award shows, refugees, and bachelor parties.Av Paul F. Tompkins, Graham Clark, Dave Shumka

Note from MaxFun: This episode was recorded on March 30, 2020 and mask laws have changed in certain cities since then. Be sure to check your local government's ordinances or the CDC for the most up-to-date recommendations about masks in your town. The COVID-19 outbreak has recently pushed masks and other protective equipment into the forefront of t…

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about FOOD DELIVERY! Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!Av Teresa McElroy, Travis McElroy

The nearly nonstop Max Fun Crossovers continue! Try out your best Mid-Atlantic accent for this chat with Danielle Radford (who you may have heard on the Max Fun podcast Tights and Fights or on Screen Junkies), who shows us the nefarious side of choir with surreptitious cigarettes and how a certain Little Woman can clarify your dreams… Hosted by Jan…

If you listen to this episode you don’t have to go to film school. Our guest this week is Daisy von Scherler Mayer. You may know her best for her “debut tour de force” Party Girl. She is a prolific television director who has worked on everything from Mad Men to Orange Is The New Black. The movie she has chosen to talk about this week is one of her…

After dealing a crippling blow to the Federated Alliance, the crew returns to the Zyxx Quadrant to search for a new mission. Nermut makes a purchase. Bargie makes a daring rescue. C-53 tells a bedtime story.Av Allie Kokesh, Winston Noel, Seth Lind, Alden Ford, Shane O'Connell, Jeremy Bent, Moujan Zolfaghari

Brea and Mallory help absolve guilt about reading for pleasure and review some pretty weird reading aids. Use the hashtag #ReadingGlasses to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Tote Bags Sponsor – SquareSpace Promo Clode – GLASSES Links – Reading Glasses Transcriptions on Gretta Read…

When characters from imagination and fantasy start arriving without a ship, it ruins bedtime for Deep Space Nine. But when llamas turn into bangers, the crew’s dreams turn into nightmares. Does Writer Salad make a filling meal? What’s Jake going to do with that baseball bat? Will Adam ever learn how to pronounce ‘denouement?’ It’s the drunken episo…

Love him or hate him, Tyler Perry is a force to be reckoned with. The entertainment mogul wrote his way out of homelessness, and now presides over a media empire, including the 330-acre lot bearing his name in Atlanta: Tyler Perry Studios. Jarrett and Tre’Vell get into why their fans of Perry, from his business acumen, the opportunities he’s create…

It’s going to get so nerdy! More than usual- this is going to be a 12 off the nerd scale so get ready! We’ve got The legendary Cymatic Bruce a VR Evangelist, DDR World Champion, Co Founder of Alt Space VR, and just a fabulous blerd! We are going to revisit some of our favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy movie epics like Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, The M…

This week Hal, Danielle, and Lindsey are joined by RJ City. He’s an actor, comedian and wrestling raconteur across the international scene. RJ is involved in a lot of different avenues of entertainment.That’s given him a lot versatility as a performer since he learns a lot from working with so many different audiences. But it’s also made him acutel…

This episode is SO MUCH FUN! Pete Holmes and Annabelle Gurwitch grace Go Fact Yourself with their wit, joy and, yes, abject frustration. And we learn fun facts about the performers. For example, Pete Holmes reveals that The New Yorker rejected his avocado cartoon, and calls into question the magazine’s editorial judgment. J. Keith reminds Annabelle…

Griffin’s favorite zen-like video game series! Rachel’s favorite therapeutic pastime! Griffin’s favorite method of live musical performance! Rachel’s favorite place to buy vegetables! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by Bo En and Augustus: https://open.spotify.com/track/5hs2nY40aeqM0mpP8SBOonAv Rachel McElroy, Griffin McElroy

In this episode, Andrew Reich and Ben Blacker interview Rob Schrab (The Sarah Silverman Program) regarding his dead pilot, Jetpackula. You’ll also listen to a live table read of Jetpackula, performed by some of today’s funniest comedic actors. For more Dead Pilot Society episodes, please subscribe to the podcast! Make sure to like us on Facebook, f…

Aliens: Does this film reflect on the past by portraying a frightening future? Or is this just a fun popcorn-chomping action flick? On today’s episode Adam, Ben, and John point their flamethrowers at the eggs of this 1986 thriller. Aliens is available on Amazon, HBO, YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, and iTunes The next film, Kelly’s Heroes, is available…

This week on The Jackie and Laurie Show Pauly Walnuts, the YouTube Bit, and Being on the Tiniest Panel. Comic of the Week: Dina Hashem @dinahashem_ We have a website! Laurie made it! www.jackieandlaurieshow.com Buy Laurie's new book Dead People Suck! http://amzn.to/2yNYF4Y Follow @jackiekashian and @anylaurie16 on Twitter!…

Griffin’s favorite practical shopping! Rachel’s favorite non-fiction piece! Griffin’s favorite benign digital distraction! Rachel’s favorite home away from home! Music: “Money Won’t Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoyaAv Rachel McElroy, Griffin McElroy

This week, we’ll welcome someone with a very special culinary contribution to the record-breaking episode – “Forgive and Regret.” With this episode The Simpsons officially surpassed “Gunsmoke” as the longest-running scripted American prime time television series. The episode features a very special apple pie recipe from Mona Simpson. In real life t…

It’s finals season for Rileigh, and it seems like sleep is one key part of life that she isn’t doing too great on. Not to mention curfews, party times, and how late we get to sleep in, the sisters all have some sleep habits they probably could do better on, so let’s try to get some rest, shall we? Subscribe on iTunes or RSS! Music: “Baby You Change…

When Capt. Lynne Lucero takes command of the USS. Cabot she’s ready to take the universe by ion-storm. But after an introductory round table meeting, she learns one of her science officers—Edward Larkin—may be less of a scientist and more of a ball of meat. Will Larkin’s Tribble theory help feed the hungry? Do we ever find out who’s dumb? Can we pl…

It’s our 100th episode, and we’re joined by a bevy of WorkJuice Players to determine once and for all which variety of M&M reigns supreme. We tried ’em all, so no stone is left unturned. Special thanks to SF Sketchfest, the SF Punch Line, and our amazing lineup of guests: Ben Acker Craig Cackowski Marc Evan Jackson Busy Philipps Annie Savage…

2019 has been a wild ride for Dave Hill's Podcasting Incident, so as a way to cap the year off and make up for the fact that we just couldn't get brand new content together, Dave and Chris present their favorite moments from Podcasting Incident, History Fluffer and So... You're Canadian, including appearances by Rory Culkin, Paul Myers, Heidi Brand…

Comedian Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero, book Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results, album Dancing on a Weeknight) joins hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno to play listener-created games with callers! Games played: Rick Bench, I, AI, and Childhood Nightmare/Dream Job Outro theme cover by Samuel Chipman from Austin, TX…

Hello Internet! This week’s Shmanners is all about TRIVIA NIGHTS! Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend! Transcript available hereAv Teresa McElroy, Travis McElroy

The team starts asking the real questions this week: why DID the chicken cross the road?Av Will Campos, Freddie Wong, Matt Arnold

Look behind you! It can’t be! She’s back! That’s right, the one and only Inkoo Kang has returned to the show to discuss Knives Out. We also talk about the movie soundtracks that have been burned in our brains. We have another ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’ And, of course, we’ve got staff picks. Staff Picks: Ify – The Crow Drea – Portrait…

This week on Sawbones, Justin and Dr. Sydnee blow metal rod through a guy’s brain and live to tell about it. He does too, which is more impressive, in retrospect. You can subscribe to their show right now on iTunes! Then tweet about or follow the show on Twitter (@Sawbones) so all your friends and family can be as horrified and entertained as you. …

Rosie Perez is one of the most fascinating people we’ve had on Bullseye. Straight up She’s had truly iconic roles in films like White Men Can’t Jump and Do The Right Thing, where she was introduced with an electrifying opening credits scene that is still talked about to this day. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in 1993’s Fearles…