State Your Case

Special guest Sean Jordan of All Fantasy Everything (https://headgum.com/all-fantasy-everything) joins us to talk about nightmare jack-in-the-boxes, snowball fights, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and CHISLIC.

Joe joins Sam to find out whether or not America 2.0 even DESERVES Hawaii after all the shit we put it through.

Katie of The Lunchroom Poll podcast (check it out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lunchroom-poll/id1099136404?mt=2 ) joins us to talk about the largest ball of twine in the world, small versions of huge things, and a horrific troll that lives under a storm grate.

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This week, Sam plays Lester Holt as Michiganders Ari and Ned argue over the inclusion of the Wolverine state into the union. yes we talk about faygo

Colin and Graham join Sam to discuss their home state of Maryland, and whether or not Old Bay seasoning is enough to balance out all the toxic lax bros from the state!

This week, Cathy joins us to talk about Montana, the home of a guy that built a resort because he read a book, the only known cryptid body, and just some delicious huckleberries.

IT'S A SCAVENGERS NETWORK TAKEOVER! Colin (of Journey Under 30, The Bad Pen Pal, and countless other podcasts) takes over State Your Case with help from Academy Outcasts's Morgan, Jordan and Lindsey Reed of Spooky Spouses, and other special guests as they decide on a few key state capitals!

I'M WAAAAAALLLKIN HEEEEEEAHHH.* *translated from New York-ese: Jon joins us this week to debate the merits of the Empire State, and to tell us about the horrific things in your drinking water!

Alex joins us to talk about Maine, the birthplace of Stephen King, the lobster roll, and countless demons and horrors that will sneak into your bed and steal your eyeballs while you sleep. Have fun!

Sam and guest Kyle talk butter sculpting, the horrors of committing a murder in the world's quietest place, hotdish, and the greatest practical joke in Minnesota: Lutefisk.

The state that gave us Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, and Patriots fans finally steps into the ring. Can guest Lena find enough good things about the Bay State to merit its inclusion into America 2.0?

We're willing to bet the only things you know about Arkansas come from the 30 second trailer for Ozarks that Hulu ran before you binge-watched season 5 of The Office again. Luckily, Matt was kind enough to tell us all about the Natural State!

Karlene joins us to talk about Nebraska, and Sam tells you why you should never go there unless you want to be murdered by haunted plywood.

Eugenio joins the podcast to talk to us for 45 minutes about hot chicken and whiskey, and then we spend the last 15 talking about sexy ghosts. This is a very serious travel podcast. 

This week, we head south to the Bayou State, Louisiana! Colin Parker of Journey Under 30 and The Scavengers Network joins us to find out whether NOLA is a no-go!

Trevor of Terminus Podcast joins us to chat Oklahoma, late-stage capitalism, Hugh Jackman, and fried fruit pies!

Actor, writer, YouTuber, streamer, comedian, and all-around amazing person Maggie Mae Fish joins us to debate the merits of the Golden State. Listen to find out Sam's Controversial Opinions on In-N-Out!

We're halfway done creating America 2.0, so what better time than now to talk about America's Horniest State (tm), Wyoming? Rine Kasckow joins us to talk about jackalopes, cowboys, and the world's worst frozen cocktail.

Live Science writer and Blue Check Mark On Twitter Haver Rafi Letzter joins the podcast to, um, try to defend New Jersey. Wish him luck. He'll need it.

This week, what does the Show Me State show us? Is it a world of wonder, or one of crippling disappointment? Lori joins us to defend her home state of Missouri, and Sam shares the story of the one time an Olympian got fed rat poison.

Oh my god you guys we found someone from Alaska. Lindsey joins the podcast to talk about bears, Spencer's Gifts, and Balto.

Aaron joins us to defend the Copper State and talk about the intriguing history of the chimichanga!

This week, Sarah joins Sam to defend the Sunshine State and discuss the feasibility of pie resumes and cover letters. #SaveTheKeyDeer

Nicolette Ward joins us to talk about the Hawkeye State, haunted grandfather clocks, and ice cream friends.

Sam and Kynan make a Potato Mistake.

It's another State Your Case HEAD TO HEAD! Will North Carolina or South Carolina prevail and join America 2.0? Or will guests Lucy Huber and Nat May pull the rug out from under our host once again?

Is Utah more than just Mormons, pretty rocks, and Karl Malone? Holly Flanagan of Shelly Has Opinions joins the show to attempt to convince us otherwise.

Is Lebron James cool enough to make up for the fact that Ohio cursed America with Skyline Chili? Bryan joins us to defend the Buckeye State!

State Your Case is BACK with a trip to America's Dairyland! Can Wisconsin cut the mustard, or will they curdle under the pressure? Also, more very good food jokes.

This week we return to the deep south to tackle Mississippi, and guest Camille attempts to convince Sam that Mississippi is more than just "Alabama, but Kind Of Worse".

Will America 2.0 cut states three weeks in a row? This week, Stevie joins us to defend her home state of Kentucky, we talk about chicken chains, and opine about how Pappy Van Winkle is for awful people who wear fedoras.

Indiana has corn and racing, but does it have anything else going for it? David Kern joins Sam to try and convince him of Indiana's merits. Can they imitate the sports movies they have inspired and pull the upset?

In State Your Case's first Head to Head, Vermont and New Hampshire duke it out to see who has what it takes to make it into America 2.0. Which state will receive the dubious honor of being the podcast's first state out?

Ray Rehberg joins host Sam Greszes as he attempts to argue why Pennsylvania should be admitted into the union even though they tried to kill Santa that one time.

So far, we're 6 for 6. Does the Ocean State have what it takes to make it 7 for 7? Sam is joined by Jonathan and Anna from the Hashtag Obsessed podcast as they debate whether or not anyone will even notice if we got rid of Rhode Island.

This week on State Your Case, Dave Rappoccio, creator of the Draw Play Comic and host of Intentional Sounding -- another great podcast that you should all listen to -- tries to secure Oregon a spot in America 2.0 by convincing Sam that there is more to Oregon than an edutainment game from the '90s.

This week on State Your Case: Is Georgia more than just OutKast and delicious peaches? And if not, does it deserve inclusion in America 2.0 anyway?

DID YOU KNOW: There is more to Colorado than mountains, South Park, and the Denver Broncos? I sure didn't! This week, we decide whether or not Colorado is worthy of induction into America 2.0.

State Your Case makes a foray into the Pacific Northwest! Will Washington State make it into America 2.0, or go the way of the Supersonics?

Rammer jammer yellowhammer -- what to do with Alabama? Real Journalist Guy Marcus Gilmer joins me to plead Alabama's case for a spot in America 2.0.

Introducing State Your Case, a podcast where we aim to create a newer, sleeker America by cutting out the states that aren't pulling their weight. Does Texas have what it takes to make it into America 2.0? Listen and find out!