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The Trial of Necromancy, Part III The trial continues and the competitors must decide who to trust and who to dispatch. But with the numbers of survivors dwindles, the number of zombies increases, forcing some of the wizards to quite literally confront their past actions. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode:  "VIII", "Skin Writhes Anxious", and "Chewing Devil Grass" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Fireball" and "Night Sky" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm;  "Grande Vista" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/; “If You Can't be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; and Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/. Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

This week, we're joined by comedian Chris Fairbanks for a conversation about model trains, Alf, bungee jumping, and much more. *Follow Chris on Instagram. *Follow Do You Need a Ride? Podcast on Instagram.  *Listen to Do You Need a Ride?  *Get updates on Chris' upcoming shows, music, and more here. *Get tix to Judge John Hodgman: NIGHT COURT on May 15 at Dynasty Typewriter here. *Grab tix to Judge John Hodgman: NIGHT COURT on June 11 at Coolidge Corner here. *Grab a signed copy of Jordan's new Baby Garfied #3 comic. Available June 10. *Check out more Amazing Spiderman content from Jordan. *Order Jordan's new Web of Venom comic. *Check out Jordan's comic Predator: Bloodshed. * Order Jordan's new Predator comic: Black, White & Blood! * Order Jordan's new Venom comic! * Donate to Al Otro Lado. * Purchase signed copies of *Youth Group* and *Bubble* from Mission: Comics And Art!   ~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~ Get  Bronto Dino-Merch! Get our ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug! The Maximum Fun Bookshop! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On. Follow producer, Jordan Kauwling, on Instagram. Thank you to engineer Gabe Mara! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinjjgo

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: give an author a second chance. Plus, they test out Briarwick candles, and give tips for when you space out during audiobooks. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book!   Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinBriarwick Candles   Books Mentioned -  Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman The Perilous Deep by Karl Bell Cloud Nine by Fearne Hill Halo by E.M. Lindsey Love Him Desperate by E.M. Lindsey White Cat Black Dog by Kelly Link The Panopticon by Jenni Fagan Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Veteran game designer Nels Anderson joins the show to talk about his latest game, Generation Exile, which didn't reach the audience he was hoping to reach. Nels talks about the development challenges, what he thinks went wrong, and what's next for his company, Sonderlust Studios. One More Thing: Kirk: Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple) Maddy: Couples Therapy (Paramount+) Jason: London Calling (Patrick Radden Keefe) Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick

It's nearly time for the Grand Final, and whether you're watching or not this year, we wanted to celebrate songs that conjure up the feeling of pan-European unity and joy that Eurovision truly represents. Inspired by a listener postcard, we go through a playlist of songs that have something to say about the world, or about Eurovision itself. Jeremy's a man in a hamster wheel, Dimitry risks it all to give Portugal douze points, and Oscar picks a song because he feels good.  Read our song guide for this year's contest on Pop Heist: https://popheist.com/eurovision-2026-song-guide Read The Eurovision 2026 Boycott Explained on Pop Heist Send the EBU an email re: your concerns about their Eurovision decisions: info@eurovision.tv List of 2026 alternative viewing options & watch parties (send more if you have them!) This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5DSdZqdp8JgNZlVz8EAvPV Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelists Eurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

We're back after a very exciting period away with SO MUCH NEWS. Ella and Alexis saw each other IRL, Ella met Crumb, Cricket, Millie and Maud and Alexis has a very special announcement that pertains to this week's Comfort Creature.  We also met ALL of our MaxFun Membership Goals! Thank you ALL so much -- as ever, you're our really comforting creatures! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

Given that she's the voice of one of the most iconic bad bitches in entertainment history — Pam Poovey from the long-running and groundbreaking ARCHER — it's no surprise that Amber Nash felt seen by another bad bitch of media. Granted, she might not be the first no-nonsense professional woman that comes to mind. But Lorna Cole, Renee Russo's character in LETHAL WEAPON 3, was the first feeling seen pick that Amber came up with, and the more she examined the pick, the righter it felt. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new horror film OBSESSION and its star, Inde Navarette. Listen to Amber's show right here on Maximum Fun! RePhrasing: An Archer ReWatch Podcast More about Vavianna Vardot at Dad's Garage in ATL Jordan's conversations with Bridget Everett on Feeling Seen and Bullseye Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

Griffin's favorite special professional fashion wear! Rachel's favorite little step forward for feminism! Music: “Money Won't Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwonderful

Hold on to your zippers, space friends, because this is the installment you've been waiting for. That's right, it's the part where the ol' Derfster finally gets lucky! And then yes, gets quite unlucky, over and over again. But those are just details! Let's focus on the smooching and canoodling! And wait, what's this? Are Shae and GOOD_E partaking in the bacchanal!? If you want to find out, don't touch that nipple-shaped dial. Created by: Jeremy Bent Alden Ford Allie Kokesh Seth Lind Winston Noel Shane O'Connell Justin Tyler Moujan Zolfaghari Edited by Seth Lind and Alden Ford  Sound design and mix by Shane O'Connell Theme song composed by Brendan Ryan, performed by Brendan Ryan, Shane O'Connell, Adam Minkoff and Jay Faires The Young Old Derf Chronicles is a proud member of the Maximum Fun Network. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to quickly support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinzyxxSupport at higher levels/more shows: https://maximumfun.org/joinThanks so much!

We play “Tobor the Robot, meet Niela the Alien” Submitted by Luke McNeil from Quincy, Massachusetts; “Hyperlocal Tourism Board” Submitted by Noah Levine from Philly, Pennsylvania “We, Wee, or Whee!” Submitted by Jimmy Denman from Porter, Maine on this episode of Dr. Gameshow Supported by: Zocdoc! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/GAMESHOW MaxFun members! http://www.maximumfun.org/joingameshow $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free! Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz ) Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge ( bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao ( conradtao.com | insta: @conradtao ) Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

What's the best lane on the highway? WE GOT THIS. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwgt

This week, the show is almost undone by an Alexa! But the podcast prevails, and as a reward, we learn Laurie's (@anylaurie16) bunions have returned with a vengeance! She's been self-consciously wearing some off-brand Crocs to ease her pain. Jackie (@Jackiekashian) is largely offended that Laurie is denying herself name-brand Crocs. Laurie also confesses her lack of a palate, a fact Jackie admits she already knows, simply by seeing any food she's ever eaten or described...Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on The Jackie and Laurie YouTube channel!   Comic of the Week: Alexa Loftus @alexajloftus   Become a MaxFun Member for benefits and other great pods: https://href.li/?https://maximumfun.org/donate   Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieandLaurie   Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jackie_Kashian   See Laurie on tour: https://lauriekilmartin.com/tour-dates   See Jackie on tour: https://jackiekashian.com/tour-dates Watch 'Lauries special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3zWwgPA   Watch Laurie's special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3NpHlMo   Watch 'Jackies special “Looking Back” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZfwWvgMT70   Follow Laurie on social media: @anylaurie16   Follow Jackie on social media: @jackiekashian   Recorded and Produced by Kyle Clark : @kyleclarkisrad   Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinjackielaurie

A live in-person performance of Sleeping with Celebrities? At a real theater, the Bayfront Theater,  with lights and guests and an audience? At 5pm in the afternoon? Believe it because it happened. We ventured to the home of Rice-a-Roni, San Francisco to join comedy geniuses from all over at the SF Sketchfest. Hear actor John DiMaggio reveal the secrets of voiceover in a mellow voice that he's not used to using. Catch a rundown of warm springs with actor, comic, and memoirist Moshe Kasher. Tune into beautiful tunes from musical guest Meredith Edgar, who even covers Metallica in a duet with our host John Moe. John's daughter Margaret joins us onstage to try to fall asleep during the show - see if she succeeds. The show was taped in January and if you couldn't be there, well, you're here now. Meredith Edgar's album Melancholy Baby. You can find her music on BandCamp @MeredithEdgarMusic. Instagram @MosheKasher @TheJohnDimaggio @MeredithEdgarMusic Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?  Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org. Follow the Show on: Instagram @sleepwcelebs Twitter @SleepWithCelebs TikTok @SleepWithCelebs John is on Twitter @johnmoe. John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. Join | Maximum Fun If you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.  Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinsleeping

This week we watched the scariest space movie since that one about alien, the 1997 sci-fi horror film Event Horizon about a spaceship that goes to the worst place ever. Tune in next week when our movie will be... Predator. ----- Come to the Ice House in Pasadena on May 21st to see Matt Lieb do stand up. Tickets here!  You should read Predator: Bloodshed! Also get Baby Garfield comic by Jordan Morris, out on June 10th. Pre-order for a signed copy. bit.ly/coolgarf See Jordan at these events near you! May 29-31 GalaxyCon in Nashville June 6-7 Toronto Art Festival Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinfreewithads

In what may be our most requested episode of all time, Dr. Sydnee addresses the hantavirus outbreak in the headlines, looks at its history and evaluates just how badly the U.S. is handling the situation. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

It turns out the McElroy family organization is the exact opposite of the Mafia in that we are known for being real goofs and also owe favors to a lot of people. But we still have lots of advice you can't refuse about suspicious frozen desserts, responsible accent work, and baby wookies. Suggested talking points: Kit Fisto's Best Friend, All Roads Lead to Sling Blade, Can't Be Mad at Me I Said I Was Ignorant, Oops! We Bought a Mafia, They Call Me Creamy Pet First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinmbmbam

I'm pretty sure you've been in this situation: you're in a group setting of consequence and importance. Maybe it's at work, maybe in school, but something is on the line. In that place are people different from you. They're of a different race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and you begin to worry about how you are being perceived. Are you an individual in everyone's eyes or are they seeing you for the group you represent? Does your behavior match the stereotype that exists for people like you in the eyes of these other folks? Claude Steele, distinguished social psychologist, calls this churn in his new book, Churn: The Tension That Divides Us and How to Overcome It. He says it can have an effect on your mental health, particular in the areas of depression and anxiety. Steele explains the fascinating research and experiments that led him to explore the idea of churn and offers ideas on how to stop feeling it and establish yourself as an individual. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh

Max Fun Drive 2026 is over, and normally we'd be back to our "one full ep one mini" schedule, but we had too many good guests lined up, so you're getting another maxi this week AND next. That's why they call us Peaches. (Editor's note: there's no particularly good reason we're called The Peaches.) First up, our pal/amazing movie director/special effects wizard Steven Kostanski joins us to discuss a movie he kinda liked: RETURN TO SILENT HILL. Will the rest of us agree? Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Wikipedia page for Return to Silent Hill Recommended in this episode: Dan: Body Double (1984) Stu: Cure (1997) Elliott: House of the Devil (2009) Steve Kostanski: The Last Detail (1973) Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinflop

For a relaxing time, make it Still Buffering time. This week on the show, we're looking back on Lost in Translation. Is it a beautiful meditation on loneliness, and a vivid love letter to Japan? Yes. But does it hold up under the modern microscope? Let's discuss.    Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinbuffering

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the life and cons of entertainer, producer, and entrepreneur TEXAS GUINAN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!   First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners

What's RUNWAY like in 2026? THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 takes that question pretty seriously. We've got film critic (and former 2000s-era abused NYC assistant) Katie Walsh with us to talk about the fashion, the journalism, the nostalgia, and the cerulean of it all. What's Good Alonso - Family Movie Night Menus by Leonard and Jessie Maltin  Drea - mom volunteering with for movie causes  Katie - Hudson Williams (and Connor Storrie) at the Met Gala Kevin - The Traitors UK (and The Celebrity Traitors UK S2 casting) ITIDIC The Academy Has Banned AI from Winning Oscars for Acting/Writing Netflix Sets Greta Gerwig's Narnia Film for Wide Release, Long Theatrical Window Staff Picks Alonso - Into the Woods Drea - Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come Katie - Tuner Kevin - All About Eve This episode was edited by Gabe Mara. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

It's all about the 90s – but not the 1990s; this episode of Go Fact Yourself is all about experts over the AGE of 90! Plus, a special update from one of them about what happened as a result of appearing on our show! In this episode: Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky and Aparna Nancherla  from episode 180. Tim Russ and Amber Nelson from episode 170. Walter Koenig and Danielle Koenig from episode 57. Alonso Durlade and Blair Socci from episode 152. Bill Kurtis and Sarah Spain from episode 44. With Guest Experts: Shani Wallis: Legendary singer and actor who's appeared in dozens of film and stage productions – including the 1968 Oscar-winning Best Picture Oliver! Jack Moran: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant in WWII.  Paul Dooley: Writer and actor with a decades-long career, including playing dads in Breaking Away and Sixteen Candles – and one of the creators of ”The Electric Company.”  John Ullinskey: WWII veteran who served aboard the USS Arikara and participated in the D-Day invasion and the Battle of Okinawa. Hosts:  J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Credits: The MaxFun Drive is over, but it's always a good time to go to maximumfun.org/joingofact to support this show and get monthly bonus episodes. Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell. Additional editing by Valerie Moffat. Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joingofact

This week, we're joined by comedian Clare O'Kane for a conversation about old-school message boards, haunted clothing, Disneyland  and much more. Thank you to all of our new, boosting and upgrading members! New Max Fun Drive content coming soon... *Follow Clare on Instagram. *Get updates on Clare's upcoming shows, music, and more at her website. *Listen to Quorators Podcast.  *Get tix to Judge John Hodgman: NIGHT COURT on May 15 at Dynasty Typewriter here.  *Grab tix to Judge John Hodgman: NIGHT COURT on June 11 at Coolidge Corner here.  *Catch Jordan at the Oakland ComicCon on May 9th and 10th.  *Grab a signed copy of Jordan's new Baby Garfied #3 comic. Available June 10.  *Check out more Amazing Spiderman content from Jordan. *Order Jordan's new Web of Venom comic. *Check out Jordan's comic Predator: Bloodshed. * Order Jordan's new Predator comic: Black, White & Blood! * Order Jordan's new Venom comic! * Donate to Al Otro Lado. * Purchase signed copies of *Youth Group* and *Bubble* from Mission: Comics And Art!   ~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~ Get  Bronto Dino-Merch! Get our ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug! The Maximum Fun Bookshop! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On. Follow producer, Jordan Kauwling, on Instagram. Thank you to engineer Gabe Mara! Visit factormeals.com/jjgo50off and use code jjgo50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details) Visit AuraFrames.com. For a limited time, listeners can get 25 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with code GO. Terms and conditions apply. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinjjgo

Brea and Mallory talk about the pros and cons of multitasking while reading. Plus they test out popular home walking pad, and interview author Mike Chen! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSES GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinAsimov's MagazineMike ChenThe Photonic Effect by Mike ChenWalking Pad   Books Mentioned -  Enshitiffication by Cory Doctorow Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather FawcettWe Could Be…Bowie and His Heroes by Tom HaglerThe Third Period Comeback by E.K. Johnston Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy descend on the planet Carcosa to talk about Saros, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from the developers of Returnal. They talk about the game's difficulty, the ballet of bullets, and why it feels so good to play. One More Thing: Kirk: Steam Controller Maddy: Secrets of the Bees (National Geographic / Hulu) Jason: Like This, But Funnier (Hallie Cantor) Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick

Rachel's favorite punkish sibling-duo musical artist! Griffin's favorite punkish sibling-duo musical artist! Music: “Money Won't Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwonderful

What's the best scouting activity? WE GOT THIS. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwgt

This week on the show the ladies are in fine form as they chat about their week in comedy. Jackie (@jackiekashian) is considering adding balaclavas to her merch menu. Seems like a future proof product. Jackie also tries to be pro-Laurie (@anylaurie16) and it comes of feeling more creepy than supportive. Plus, if you join the choir it makes the mass shorter, and at a three hour Armenian mass, you're always looking for ways to tighten up. Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on The Jackie and Laurie YouTube channel!   Comic of the Week: Michelle Sui @michellesuicomedy   Become a MaxFun Member for benefits and other great pods: https://href.li/?https://maximumfun.org/donate   Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieandLaurie   Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jackie_Kashian   See Laurie on tour: https://lauriekilmartin.com/tour-dates   See Jackie on tour: https://jackiekashian.com/tour-dates Watch 'Lauries special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3zWwgPA   Watch Laurie's special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3NpHlMo   Watch 'Jackies special “Looking Back” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZfwWvgMT70   Follow Laurie on social media: @anylaurie16   Follow Jackie on social media: @jackiekashian   Recorded and Produced by Kyle Clark : @kyleclarkisrad   Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinjackielaurie

Ellen lets the sand cat out of the bag. We discuss dangerously approaching Hey Arnold, refusal to poop on unfamiliar toilets, blood gushers, a myth of dirty underwear, Cat Premium, and so much more. Works Cited: “The Carnivores of West Africa” - Donovan Reginald Rosevear, 1974. Page 396 “Mammalian ear specializations in arid habitats: structural and functional evidence from sand cat (Felis margarita)” - G. T. Huang et al, Journal of Comparative Physiology A, June 2002 “Sand cat in Iran - present status, distribution and conservation challenges” - Taher Ghadirian et al., CATnews (newsletter of the IUCN's Cat Specialist Group), 2016 "Sand Cat" - International Society of Endangered Cats (ISEC) Canada “Home ranges of African sand cats (Felis margarita margarita)” - Alexander Sliwa et al., Journal of Arid Environments, March 2023 “Isabelline” - Paul Anthony Jones, HaggardHawks.com IUCN Red List: Sand Cat (Felis margarita) "DOMESTIC X SAND CAT AND PALLAS'S CAT HYBRIDS" - Sarah Hartwell, messybeast.com Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinjustthezoo

After all the listener support, it's only fair we give back! “We” meaning Dr. Sydnee is giving back to the listeners by answering their medical questions! Can hanging upside-down cause lasting damage? Are hangnails random or is it part of my life choices? Why did the black plague end? Does flexing my calves strengthen my bladder? And how many living cells are in poop? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

We're back to our true, nasty, sunglass-wearing selves! We're getting down and dirty with advice about knockin' bowls, chilli-themed ska bands, dark side nuggies, and all-around bad boy energy! Suggested talking points: Eat Your Parents Money, Searching for Beans, Dad-Dash the Grogu Fries, Was One of Your Parents Passive Voice First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinmbmbam

Week 2 of the maxfundrive, and we're delving into the ai fears of the future via the new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. You know what ai couldn't make? This specific podcast. And we definitely consume less water, like we're always dehydrated, we're a net positive water producer by how rarely we remember to drink water. (We is probably just Teylor, but he more than does his part)   Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinbuffering

The things that happened when you were young, especially the really painful things, can easily and often carry into adulthood. For documentarian, former high-powered executive, and actual Mister Rogers neighbor Benjamin Wagner, an adult life of terrible stress and substance use issues wasn't really going to be solved until he understood more about the ripple effects of his parents' divorce and a severe assault that occurred at an early age. To learn more about that connection and similar issues that other people face all the time, Benjamin teamed up with his brother Christopher to create Friends and Neighbors, a documentary now available on PBS, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime. In this conversation, we dig into the trauma, the effects, and how to figure out how you got to where you are and where you're headed. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh

Here's a taste of our trivia showdown with Ellen Weatherford, Austin Taylor, and Annie Savage. Find the full video here! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwgt

Here's a taste of our trivia showdown with Emily Fleming, Jordan Morris, and Craig Cackowski. Find the full video here! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwgt

We close out Max Fun Drive 2026 with some true pain. Stuart's proclaimed "least favorite movie," 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS, a supposed "sexy romcom" that's actually a melange of unfunny shenanigans, poisonous attitudes, nothing that resembles actual human behavior, and (trigger warning) some unacknowledged sexual assault. It's... a lot. But at least it led to a funny episode -- like a flower, blooming from a pile of shit. One last time for 2026 -- the Max Fun Drive is literally what keeps this show going. If you love listening and want to support creators, please consider becoming a member (or upgrading/boosting) at maximumfun.org/join! Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Wikipedia page for 40 Days and 40 Nights Recommended in this episode: Dan: Strange Brew (1983) Stu: Primate (2025) Elliott: Losing Ground (1982) Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinflop

MaxFunDrive is almost over! Don't wait – ensure the future of this show at MaximumFun.org/joinmaxfilm Jaafar Jackson (son of Jermaine) dances his slouch-socked feet off in Antoine Fuqua's new Michael Jackson biopic. And we have no less a personage than Tre'vell Anderson here to help us figure out how to feel about what was left in and what was left out. Then we'll talk about some biopics that really work for us. What's Good Alonso - Hitchcockian Thrillers by Stephen Rebello Drea - costumed bar crawl Tre'vell - grand opening of Maroon in Las Vegas Kevin - Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears by Michael Schulman ITIDIC 20% of Netflix Watch Hours are Book Adaptations…and the Bump Goes Both Ways VHS Has Made a Comeback, and LA is the Epicenter Staff Picks Drea - All That Jazz Alonso - Hokum Tre'vell - Hidden Figures Kevin - Apollo 13 This episode was edited by Gabe Mara. Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

You have to eat. We know this. But when depression is flaring, it's really hard to even get to the kitchen, let alone make something tasty and good for you. Don't worry. Our Depresh Meals episode has expert ideas for just that situation from Food & Wine's Kat Kinsman and The Sporkful podcast host Dan Pashman. To hear the full episode, become a member of Maximum Fun for as little as $5 a month. You get access to all the bonus content by all Max Fun shows ever! maximumfun.org/join Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines   Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh

We're wrapping up the Max Fun Drive 2026 with our friends Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, and Elliott Kalan of The Flop House to chat about mushroom coffee, dynamic divas, and legendary NY destinations.  *Follow The Flop House Podcast on Instagram. *Check out Jordan Morris on The Flop House Podcast.  *Watch Jordan, Jesse, Go! Live stream replays on the Maximum Fun You Tube channel. *Check out what's new on Bullseye with Jesse Thorn. *Check out more Amazing Spiderman content from Jordan. *Order Jordan's new Web of Venom comic. *Check out Jordan's comic Predator: Bloodshed. * Order Jordan's new Predator comic: Black, White & Blood! * Order Jordan's new Venom comic! * Donate to Al Otro Lado. * Purchase signed copies of *Youth Group* and *Bubble* from Mission: Comics And Art!   ~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~ Get  Bronto Dino-Merch! Get our ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug! The Maximum Fun Bookshop! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On. Follow producer, Jordan Kauwling, on Instagram. Thank you to engineer Gabe Mara!   Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinjjgo

Here's a taste of our trivia showdown with John Hodgman and Danielle Radford Find the full video on our YouTube Channel. Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinwgt

KLAXON! KLAXON! It's the MaxFunDrive!  The best time of year for you to become a Maximum Fun member! Memberships start at just $5 a month, which gives you access to our entire library of bonus content. And for just $10 a month, you can get JJHo AD FREE! Join NOW at maximumfun.org/join! Whether you are a brand new member, current member upgrading, or longtime member at whichever level where you feel comfortable, THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO KEEP JJHO GOING! Lex brings the case against his wife, Lauren. Lauren is serious about getting her steps in - even during the frigid East Coast winter. When it's too cold to walk outside, Lauren gets her steps inside the house. Even though there's a treadmill in their finished basement! The problem is, she's driving Lex - AND their kids - nuts! Who's right, and who's wrong? It's your last chance to get all of your HEATED RIVALRIES and disputes for Rachel Reid (GAME CHANGERS, HEATED RIVALRY)! Are romance novels as valid an art form as other fiction? What is the best romantasy series? What is the WORST romantasy series? Which romantic trope is too played out? Submit all of your romance adjacent cases to maximumfun.org/jjho or email hodgman@maximumfun.org. Thanks to reddit user u/Melvillean for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here!

Alden and Seth are here to entertain you during the FINAL week of the MaxFunDrive. Hear about all the amazing STUFF you can get for supporting our show and MaxFun – including a brand new BONUS episode, a new and instantly ICONIC Young Old Derf keychain, a shout out on our LIVESTREAM this Friday, and way more. Happy MaxFunDrive! Quickly support us at the $5 level: https://maximumfun.org/joinzyxxSupport at higher levels/more shows: https://maximumfun.org/joinJoin us for an end-of-drive LIVESTREAM this Friday May 1, 2026 at 6PM PT, 9PM ET: https://www.youtube.com/missiontozyxxThanks so much!

Supported by: MaxFunDrive 2026! https://maximumfun.org/join/ $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free! Don't forget all the gifts/perks this MaxFunDrive season! We play "Dr. Errands" Submitted by Iso Setel from Montreal, Quebec, Canada; "We, Wee, or Whee!" Submitted by Jimmy Denman from Porter, Maine; "Dr. Sandwich Poet" Submitted by Cory Ruchlin from Montreal, Quebec, Canada on today's episode of dr. gameshow Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz ) Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge ( bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao ( conradtao.com | insta: @conradtao ) Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

Comedian Charlie Demers returns to talk booksmaxxing, eye doctors, and live wrestling. And it's week 2 of MaxFunDrive 2026! Please support the show at maximumfun.org/joinspypod. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.

KLAXON! KLAXON! It's the MaxFunDrive! Join us now at maximumfun.org/joinjjho! And if you are already a member, THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO KEEP JJHO GOING! It's the middle of the MaxFunDrive! Have you heard our bonus episode for this year? The J Squad asked the audience for their favorite snacks that they might go for when they have "the munchies." What are you reaching for at the corner store at 2am? What concoctions are you putting together with whatever you can find in the pantry? Then, we tried them! Popcorn and mix-ins, Crunchie Munchies, and PEANUT BUTTER MUNCHIES! What was actually good? What was a nightmare? What was too gross even to try? The only way to listen is in the MaxFun Bonus Content feed. Already a member? Check the feed! Not a member yet? Here's a taste. For the full episode, join MaxFun now at maximumfun.org/joinjjho at just $5/month! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here!

Happy Max Fun Drive! Here's a teaser for the finale of our extra-long episode of Podcast, Movie, Movie Podcast (PMMP) all about the finale 5 episodes  of Alex, Inc. To unlock the full episode visit maximumfun.org/join.  Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinjjgo

We're in the swing of Max Fun Drive 2026, and for "Dan's pick" of our 3 special MFD episodes, he's taking us back to 2002 when the internet felt new and we were all logging on to FEARDOTCOM, or -- more accurately -- feardotcom.com (just listen to the episode). Join us as we surf the fear-web! MAX FUN DRIVE literally keeps this show going. If you love listening and think it's worth supporting creators, please consider becoming a sustaining member (or upgrading/boosting) at maximumfun.org/join! Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Wikipedia page for Feardotcom Recommended in this episode: Dan: Gumby: the Movie (1995) Stu: Mother Mary (2026) Elliott: The Ghost Goes West (1935) Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop

Happy MaxFunDrive 2026! We wanted to share a short clip from this year's bonus content to help give an idea of what's on offer if you become a member. We had a blast chatting with Janet Varney, and if you like what you hear you can you can go to MaximumFun.Org/Join to get access to the full thing, plus TONS of other bonus content from the last 16 years we've been on the network. We're celebrating through May 1st with bonus goals and daily livestreams on YouTube, so follow us there and on Instagram, or check our website to stay up to date on everything we have planned! Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinmbmbam

KLAXON! KLAXON! It's the MaxFunDrive!  The best time of year for you to become a Maximum Fun member! Memberships start at just $5 a month, which gives you access to our entire library of bonus content. Our special MFD bonus episode this year is "Judge John Hodgman Gets the Munchies!" We tried some of our audience's favorite, if not creative and shocking, munchies. But, if we get 350 NEW members by the end of Friday, 4/24, John, Jesse, and Jennifer will eat one munchie that was too scary for us to contemplate: A Peanut Butter and Spicy Tuna sandwich. Join us now at maximumfun.org/joinjjho! And if you are already a member, THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO KEEP JJHO GOING! Blair and Kristen love to go camping in all of Utah's national parks. Blair will only use his special canvas tent. Kristen says his tent is lovely but it's too cumbersome. She wants to add a lightweight nylon tent to the rotation. But Blair says NO to nylon! He says it's his tent or he's going to TAKE A HIKE! Who's right? Who's wrong? Have a dispute that you can't settle? Are you a hockey lover, a book-tok lover, or just…a lover in general? We are gathering your most HEATED Rivalries slash disputes for a very special upcoming episode with guest Rachel Reid, author of Heated Rivalry and the book series the tv show is based on. We'll pass judgment on everything from hockey etiquette to your favorite literary smut (said with support and affection)! Submit your cases directly to the court at: maximumfun.org/jjho Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here!

Happy MaxFunDrive 2026! To celebrate the launch of the drive we're dropping a little teaser for this year's bonus episode here in the feed for everyone. If you like what you hear, you can become a member to get access to the full episode, plus all the other bonus content we've posted over the years, including some not-yet aired live episodes! You can become a member at MaximumFun.Org/Join We'll be celebrating for the next two weeks with bonus goals and daily livestreams on YouTube, so follow us there and on Instagram. or check our website to stay up to date on everything we have planned! Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz