Cristela Alonzo ( To Be Continued Podcast , Music to My Years memoir ) and Eliza Skinner ( Cool Playlist podcast , Outbreakdown podcast ) join Jordan for a discussion of Cristela's new status as a bellionaire in Animal Crossing, Eliza's very real canceling at the merciless hands of Iggy Azaelia stans, and the matching space suits Cristela and her brothers have....
Danielle Radford ( Tights and Fights podcast ) and Andy Wood ( Probably Science podcast ) join Jordan for a discussion of the state of professional wrestling during the pandemic, Andy's childhood as a "Snake Guy" and a tragic tale from Jordan's high school reunion Facebook page. Plus, we keep tradition alive and sample some summer alcoholic beverages! And, though JJGo is a silly nonsense podcast, we want to acknowledge and support the brave protests continuing across the country this week in sup...
Chad Quandt ( New Netflix Series Wizards: Tales of Arcadia , Goosebuds podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's achievable goals to accomplish during quarantine, Chad's rubric for the horniest Star Trek series, and the truth behind the time Jose Canseco said he would sell his thumb on Twitter. Check out Jordan on Chad's Goosebuds podcast!...
Dave Shumka and Graham Clark ( Stop Podcasting Yourself ) join us for the MaxFun crossover event of the year for a discussion of Jesse's daughter's new preoccupation with Scooby-Doo, Graham's newest beard paintings, and public officials that may or may not listen to everyone's shows. Plus, we listen to more Walton Goggins Spirits songs and Jesse brings a surprise!
Myq Kaplan (A.K.A . comedy album) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about the mild-mannered kids that Jordan and Jesse were friends with as children who had violent hobbies, the comic book that Myq has been reading since the very first issue, and Jordan's lonely dentist. Plus, Myq has a new stand up comedy album - listen to it here ! Also! Jesse has declared this week "Tell People About JJGo Week!" So tell some friends about the show or let us know why you like listening on social media – use #JJGo...
Helen Hong ( Go Fact Yourself podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about Jesse's new meatloaf technique, the animal ranch with a Hollywood giraffe that Helen used to work at, and Jordan's favorite meditative activity that he has refrained from during the pandemic. Plus, we listen to some more Walton Goggins spirits songs and Jordan has a big announcement about Bubble!
John Hodgman ( Judge John Hodgman podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse in an episode recorded before the pandemic for a deep dive on magnet fishing, a report from Jordan about his foray into the Nextdoor app, and the creation live on air of a brand new subreddit about John's favorite sport: extinct hockey. Plus, we listen to some stunning Walton Goggins Vodka songs! Check out John's Extinct Hockey subreddit!...
Gabe Liedman ( Brooklyn 99 , Pen15 , Q-Force ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's quarantine shrimp eating, the fever dreams that are Grimms' Fairy Tales, and how one might please a living meteor. Plus, Gabe tells us about his new animated LGBTQ comedy action spy show on Netflix, Q-Force ! Check out pay-what-you-can remote music lessons from Jesse's friend and ukulele teacher, Lonnie! And check out Jordan on the Go Fact Yourself! podcast this week! ACTION ITEM: If you have a sto...
Scott Simpson ( You Look Nice Today: California King podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the games Scott's family have invented during the virus lockdown, the misconception around how many erogenous zones men have, and a hypothesis for why the later Star Trek series aren't as horny as the original. Plus, Jordan gets inspired to make an extra special Anal August proclamation to get us all through these difficult times. Action Item: We are still looking for horny D&D stories! ...
Emily V. Gordon ( Little America on AppleTV+ , Staying In podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how everyone's relationships with their pets have evolved, what Jesse should do with the giant salami his mom sent him, and Jordan's newest neighborhood mystery involving a dog named Hash Brown. Plus, Jesse shaved his beard!! Action Item : Have you ever played erotic D&D? Heard of a D&D game getting horny? Let us know! 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org !...
Danielle Koenig ( Star vs. the Forces of Evil ) joins Jordan and Jesse in an episode recorded before the pandemic hit for a discussion of the pet portrait Jesse got from a 9-year-old girl at the flea market, the cozy mystery book with the curious cover that Jordan saw at the library, and the soothing quality of a Law and Order episode.
Elliott Kalan ( The Flop House podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a remote record from everyone's home for a discussion of how the greatest dishonor in America is for Al Pacino to play you in a movie, the bonhomie Jesse felt with the other men in the class he had to take before he got his vasectomy, and the specific hierarchy of compilation movie soundtracks. Plus, Jesse almost went full Mr. Clean with his most recent self-haircut....
Tre'vell Anderson ( FANTI podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the mystery brewing at Jordan's aquatics center, the uniting quality of the books everyone read growing up, and the innovative technique Tre'vell used in the past to drink Kool-Aid. Plus, Tre'vell's new podcast, FANTI , is getting rave reviews from Linda Holmes! Check it out!
Julia Prescott ( Round Springfield Podcast ) and Ify Nwadiwe ( Who Shot Ya? podcast ) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the incredible pager sighting that Jesse saw at the flea market, the complex Disney cast member hierarchy that Ify and Julia have both experienced, and Jordan's heartbreaking news about the Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville at Universal Citywalk. MaxFunDrive is coming up quick! Get ready for bonus content and special episodes!...
Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal ( Good Mythical Morning , The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek novel ) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's toilet clogging hack that put him at risk for an embarrassing grocery store run-in, the time Rhett and Link cold read fan fiction about themselves on air, and how they tackled the project of writing their first novel -- The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek . • Check out Rhett and Link's novel! • Listen to Rhett and LInk's podcast, Ear Biscuits ! • Watch Jor...
Sarah Morgan ( The Fear podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Sarah's first experience eating a funnel cake (and her favorite kinds of batter), Jesse's update concerning his status as the King of Drugs, and the unique texture of the British mints Sarah brought for everyone to try. Plus, there's a new character in the British person doing a funky American accent category!
Helen Zaltzman ( The Allusionist podcast , Answer Me This! podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the stress of interacting with actors in character at theme parks, the ways in which Costco has changed since Jordan has been there last, and Helen's missed opportunity to find out about David Bowie's crank. Action Item: which "happiest place on earth" should Jordan visit this week: Costco or Disneyland?...
John August ( Scriptnotes podcast , Arlo Finch book series ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's recent premium cable hotel movie viewing of Q the Winged Serpent, Jesse's time-wasting trip to the Southwest Museum, and the time John almost got into a fistfight in a Broadway theater. Check out John's Arlo Finch book series!...
Andy Kindler and J. Elvis Weinstein ( Thought Spiral podcast ) join Jordan and Jesse for a truly wild episode with a cavalcade of characters and a discussion of the best and worst mints from everyone's childhood, Jordan's recent squirrel sighting, and terrifying movies that parents let children watch.
Maria Bamford ( Weakness is the Brand , What’s Your Ailment? ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the many and various temp jobs that everyone has had throughout their career, the many ways that Home Depot workers avoid helping people, and future careers that everyone can see themselves pivoting towards. Maria has a new stand up special called Weakness is the Brand !! And a new show on the Topics platform called What’s Your Ailment? where she talks to fascinating people like Tom Arnold, ...
Live from SF Sketchfest 2020 at the Punch Line comedy club in San Francisco, Jordan and Jesse are joined on stage by Tony Hale and Glynn Washington with music from Pete Fields and a special guest appearance by Nnekay Fitzclarke ! Go see Tony perform in Wakey, Wakey at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco -- Jan 23 - Feb 16!...
Dan Deacon ( Mystic Familiar brand new album , Gliss Riffer album ) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about a potential opportunity focused on nap-based fetishes, the phenomenon of enjoying a song by an artist you don’t think you like, and Dan’s yellow elf hat that he bought for his banana-themed Mardi Gras crew. Plus, we listen to some fantastic Walton Goggins vodka jingles sent in by listeners! Dan has a new album coming out and he's going on tour! Don't miss out! ROLL 'EM IN 2020 – Get the shirt...
Alison Becker ( Parks and Rec , Control short film , A$$ Level music video ) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about the key info that Jesse has cleared up on Twitter about the Mandalorian and the broader Star Wars universe, how to deal with having the same first and last name as a famous soccer player as both Alison and Jordan do, and the new 2020 mantra that everyone can use — possibly in many different ways — to help them be successful this year. Check Out: We’re coming to SF Sketchfest on Wedne...
Nick 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 p...
Dino Archie ( I've Changed album ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's newest idea to combine two of the show's interests -- celebrity alcohol and Walton Goggins, Jesse and Jordan's friend Nick in college who lived a psychotic minimalist lifestyle, and how undignified it is to make a sea lion dance to an outdated Beyonce song for his supper. Action Items: • Send in your Walt Goggins celebrity alcohol jingles! 206-984-4FUN or jjgo@maximumfun.org • And send in your nominees for the...
Jimmy Pardo ( Never Not Funny podcast , Jimmy's Records and Tapes ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the things that people emailed to Ellen when Jordan was in charge of checking the Ellen Show email address, the things about Jimmy's long-running podcast that he would change if he could, and Jesse's upcoming appointment at the American Girl doll store. Plus, a rundown of the greatest things on the internet recently!...
Ted Leo ( The Art of Process Podcast , The Hanged Man album ) and Aimee Mann ( The Art of Process Podcast , Mental Illness album ) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Aimee has been watching All Creatures Great and Small and Jesse is pumped, Aimee's and Ted's melancholic approach to making Christmas music, the lesser-known Christmas song about a donkey that has a special place in Ted's heart. Plus, Ted and Aimee help out with some holiday quandaries sent in by listeners. If you are in ...
Cristela Alonzo ( Music to My Years ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Cristela's performance at the legendary country western venue in Bakersfield Buck Owen's Crystal Palace, the conflicting emotions that come with having a crush on an actor or actress who turns out to be problematic, and Cristela's diabolical revenge on her loud neighbors. Plus, Cristela has a great new book out! Get it here! Join MaxFun in donating to Homeless Youth, on behalf of Jesse's friend, Evan. Go to MaximumF...
Sierra Katow ( Stay Podsitive Podcast , Earth to Ned on Disney+) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jesse likes hearing about the notes of certain bottles of liquor and wine even though he doesn't drink, the recent beverage-shaming Jordan experienced at work, and Sierra's fancy jacket and the various ribbons attached to it. Plus, Jesse takes a few minutes at the end of the show to give a moving tribute to a childhood friend who overdosed last week. If you want to help bring some posi...
The legendary Patrick Warburton ( @PaddyWarbucks ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's latest travel woes, Patrick's deep affinity for Vancouver, and the amazing pets people sent in for the JJGoPet contest! Plus, Patrick talks about WorldVision, the incredible humanitarian organization he works with and the amazing work they're doing in developing countries. Check it out and maybe buy a family a goat for the holidays and change their life!...
