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972 Episodes
This week, we're joined by comedian Kimberly Clark for a conversation about perpetual soup, Comics Leashed and Unleashed, sousaphones, and so much more.
Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026
This week, we’re joined by public radio host and journalist Kai Ryssdal for a conversation about referee culture, iguana inflation, Wile E. Coyote rules and regulations, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026
This week, we’re joined by comic artist and writer Sina M Grace for a conversation about Disney influencers, breakfast preferences, licking a banana slug, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026
This week, we’re joined by comedian Chris Fairbanks for a conversation about model trains, Alf, bungee jumping, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026
This week, we’re joined by comedian Clare O'Kane for a conversation about old-school message boards, haunted clothing, Disneyland and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026
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.
Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026
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.
Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026
This week, we’re ringing in the annual Max Fun Drive with special guest Griffin McElroy for a conversation about The Hobbit, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and much more. Become a member today at maximumfun.org/join.
Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026
It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, Jordan, Jesse, Go! hosts Jesse Thorn and Jordan Morris sit down with Stop Podcasting Yourself hosts Dave Shumka and Graham Clark to talk about the best films of 2008, abandoned bits, and how they keep things fresh on a long-running show. If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited and Produced by Jordan Kauwling for Maximum Fun.
Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026
This week, we’re joined by comic actor Jon Daly for a conversation about Fallout, hitchhiking in New Zealand, The Costco Rizzler, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026
This week, we’re joined by comedian Steve Hernandez for a conversation on junk journaling, Christian clowns, car-buying, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026
This week, we’re joined by comedy legend Jimmy Pardo for a conversation about autograph culture, carpooling with Juan Jamón, prank calling Woody Allen, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026
This week, we've got a jumbo-sized mailbag episode! Jordan, Jesse and engineer Daniel Speer chat about gas station heroin, flight rates to Abu Dhabi, and Jesse finally learns the chords to a classic Danny DeVito standard.
Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Kenice Mobley back to the show to chat with us about her favorite bevs, cuck chairs, ancient hogs, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Eliza Skinner back to the show to chat with us about car culture, weird neighbors, Garfield, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian and TV Chef Fantasy League host Sierra Katow to the show to chat with us about college reunions, Ludacris, cheese, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome Fallout's Johnny Pemberton to the show to chat with us about Vincent Price, manifesting his ghoul arm, how to score free hot water at a coffee shop, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome Mission to Zyxx's Jeremy Bent to the show to chat with us about EuroVision, wisdom teeth, Kentucky landmarks, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome writer-comedian Jonathan Braylock shark battles, US presidents, how many angels are in the Bible, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Eddie Pepitone to the show to chat with us about outsmarting his inner sexy saboteur, his air fryer french-fried potato skills, doing sketch comedy in a sex dungeon, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome cartoonist and comic artist Mimi Pond to the show to chat with us about the Mitford Sisters, her Costco habits, going blonde the day after September 11th, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Erin Cholakian, to the show to chat with us about the wide, fast streets of Santa Clarita, being a Six Flags kid, Jimmy Angel: Teen Idol and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome comic book legend, Brian Bendis, to the show to chat with us about getting older, landing his dream job, the shift in comic culture, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Greg Proops to the show to chat with us about celebrity golf tournaments, California mastodons, being a part of the Star Wars Universe, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026
Happy New Year! On today’s episode, we welcome host and podcaster, Claire Lim, to the show to chat with us about convention culture, Arnold Schwarzenegger comedies, and the rise of late 80s/early 90s SoCalsploitation films, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Myq Kaplan to the show to chat with us about Tom Jones, veganism, and his ability to fill-in for Taylor Swift at a moment’s notice!
Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome the hugely talented comedian, author and actor Aparna Nancherla to the show to chat with us about Etsy witch curses, Christmas movies, experiencing childlike wonder at Costco, and so much more.
Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian, musician and actual theoretical physicist Brian Wecht to the show to chat with us about a sequel to an all-timer newspaper comic, name some cars, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome friend of the show Allie Goertz to chat about a good coat nap, a new lap cat, why Downtown LA is like 1940s Manhattan, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Solomon Georgio to the show to go absolutely hamnuts in a conversation about Sailor Moon energy drinks, nipple concerns, Tyra’s hot ice cream, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome writer and co-host of One Song Podcast, Diallo Riddle, to the show to chat with us about the Dark Pinocchio Universe, the Beach Boys, which Real Housewife is his fave, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome Flopsters Dan McCoy and Elliott Kalan (Sorry, Stu!) from The Flop House to the show to chat with us about Italian Brainrot memes, Jumbo’s Clown Room, fruit-on-non-fruit dessert crimes, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome PUP guitarist Steve Sladkowski to the show to chat with us about upgrading to that tour bus life, a look behind the curtain on NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts, what it takes to become a Kentucky Colonel, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome back Lucé Tomlin-Brenner to chat about haunted houses, animatronic snakes, dating in the punk community, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome comic writer Meghan Fitzmartin to the show to chat with us about her new comic Mary Sue, life on a boat, the best in British grease food, Nightwing’s bodacious buttocks, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome back comedian and *Peacemaker* star Steve Agee to chat about the series, his time as a Cowboy Camper for Christ, the Noah's Ark Experience, his Jamie Lee Curtis trauma, and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome back comic and television writer, Cody Ziglar, to chat about canonically thicc superheroes, travel tips in 2025, being a good sleeper, and so much more.
Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025
On today’s episode, we welcome back acclaimed author, Mary Roach, to chat about her new book (Replaceable You, out now!), finger chili, ectoplasm IRL, super clean pigs, and so much more.
Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome back comedian, Josh Gondelman, to chat about his new special (Positive Reinforcement), gundam dogs, news from t-shirts, the Stankus Test, and so much more!
Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome voice actor, Holly Chou (Jubilee from X-Men '97), to chat about naughty nickelodeons, voice acting efforts, giant water bottles, and so much more.
Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome back comedian and writer, Eliza Skinner, to chat about being well ventilated, rockabilly people versus swing people, CarJitsu, bumper sticker dissonance, and so much!
Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome Less Than Jake’s Chris DeMakes to chat about airport showers, Labubu and squishmallow lore, his podcast (Chris DeMakes A Podcast), and so much more.
Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome comedian, actor, and podcaster, Dulcé Sloan, to chat about public access television, coloring books, her podcast (Chasing K-Dramas), seeing Earth from space, and more!
Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome podcaster and filmmaker, Kelly Nugent (Teen Creeps), to chat about cots of fornication, haunted dolls, Heathcliff cartoons, and more!
Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome actor and filmmaker, Brian Michael Smith (9-1-1: Lonestar), to chat motorcycles, meat sweats, looking awesome on camera, and more!
Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025
On this week’s episode, journalist and podcaster, Sam Sanders (The Sam Sanders Show, Vibe Check), is back to chat about melted tubas, tote bag types, Erykah Badu, and so much more!
Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome actor and comedian, Flula Borg (Pitch Perfect 2, The Suicide Squad), to chat about old snacks, Killer Instinct characters, amish mercantiles, his new album with Go Banana Go! (Slippery When Peeled), and more!
Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025
On this week’s episode, comedian and writer, Riley Silverman (Doctor Who, Star Wars), is back to chat about teaching D&D to children, giving comic books away, competitive swimming, and more!
Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025
On this week’s episode, author and comedian, Tamara Yajia, is here to chat her new book (Cry For Me Argentina), Anime Expo, favorite animals, and more!
Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome comedian/writer, Atsuko Okatsuka, to chat about staying positive, the Donner Party, her new Hulu special (Father), and so much more!
Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025
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