Alison Becker ( Parks and Rec ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the dramatic and high-pressure video requests Alison has gotten since she joined Cameo, a quiz game from Jordan to see who can guess the going rate of a variety of celebrities on Cameo, and a vital deliberation of the 2021 Power Slogan that we'll no doubt need to help us get through this upcoming year. Check out Alison on Cameo and get a fun message if you want!...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 670
Blaine Capatch ( Nerd Poker Podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Boba Fett's real voice, a shocking manger scene that Jordan saw on one of his bullshit walks, and how the current toy landscape for kids is basically a surveillance state. Plus, Blaine lets us in on his go-to singing hologram to reference in bits.
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 669
Ben Harrison ( Greatest Generation podcast , Friendly Fire podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a Walton Noggins celebration! They talk Free Willy sequels, Star Trek horniness, and of course, nog. Ben makes three Noggins cocktails on air and gives us his pick for the official Jordan, Jesse, Go! Walton Noggins drink....
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 668
David Hayter ( Warrior Nun on Netflix , voice of King Shark on The Flash and Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid ) joins Jordan and Jesse to fill out our King Shark Voiceover Actor Hat Trick! They talk about the extreme toll that playing King Shark takes on David's voice, how a gorgeous spinning back kick landed David in some trouble at a Yakuza bar in Japan, and a recent news story that makes everyone rethink their conception of Santa and his powers. Plus, David is a writer/producer on the new Netf...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 667
Jonah Ray ( Let Me Watch Your Movie with You podcast , MST3K on Netflix ) joins Jesse and Jordan for this lightly cursed episode to talk about why horror movies are actually comforting these days, the magical appeal of Huell Howser and what might happen if he was meeting Pokemon, and the power of buffalo sauce to transform any food. Jonah has a new podcast where he watches movies with the people who made them! Each episode is like a next-level commentary track! He watched Bill and Ted with Alex ...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 666
Tawny Newsome ( Space Force , Yo! Is This Racist? podcast , Material Flats album ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of what it's like living in the Mojave Desert, the hard pivots marketing teams have had to pull off during the pandemic, and how Tawny's dad trusts Dr. Faucci, but still wants to beat him up. Plus, Tawny recorded an album during the pandemic and Jordan throws down a new holiday-themed drink gauntlet! Check out Tawny and Bethany's awesome new album, Material Flats !!...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 665
Broadcasting legend Tom Scharpling ( The Best Show , Double Threat ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jordan has developed a taste for three dollar pear, Tom's targeted ads on Instagram for donut shops and Halloween masks, and Tom's piping hot take of how C-3PO is a worse Star Wars character than even Jar Jar Binks....
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 664
Cody Ziglar ( She-Hulk on D+ , The Dark Weeb podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the lesser-known sodas from the south like Cheer Wine, the titillating hashtag Jordan saw being used on the Antiques Roadshow, and the jarring ebb and flow of action in Attack on Titan, an anime that features naked crank-less giants eating people. Plus, we hear from some postal workers and someone who took his RPG game to the next level....
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 663
Cristela Alonzo ( Music to My Years memoir , To Be Continued podcast ), joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jordan is doubting his creativity because of his milquetoast dreams, Cristela's quest to correct some misinformation about the Biden dogs, and the dubious existence of die-hard Aerosmith fans.
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 662
Brea Grant ( 12 Hour Shift movie , Mary graphic novel ) and Mallory O'Meara ( The Lady From the Black Lagoon book ) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how everyone spent the most powerful Halloween of all time, how Elvira will not sign autographs unless she is in character, and the drive-in porno theater in Brea's hometown. Plus, Jesse helps everyone out with some Twizzler Q&A and Jordan officially declares a pro-furry position for the show! • Listen to Brea and Mallory's MaxFun podca...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 661
Blaire Erskine ( Twitter / Video / Superstar ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's exhilarating run through the resurrected Target Husk, the lawless Christian nightclub for teens Blaire used to go to growing up, and the genderbending papal protest organization called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence that one of Jesse's childhood mentors was a member of....
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 660
Alicia Tobin ( Retail Nightmares podcast, "So You're A Little Sad, So What?" book) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the intolerable soundtracks at retail jobs that play on a loop and haunt you for decades, the notoriously awful customer that spawned Alicia's Retail Nightmares podcast, and the Scandinavian gummy store by Jordan's house that is inexplicably THRIVING in the pandemic. Plus, we ignite a race to start a Rizzoli & Isles recap podcast that will eclipse all of our other sho...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 659
David Rees and Jon Kimball ( Election Profit Makers podcast ) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the tamest political scandal of all time, Jesse's big missed opportunity on LinkedIn, and the Big League Chew swallow club that David and John had in 8th grade. Plus, Jordan makes his long-awaited debut on Instagram and only has eyes for John Dickerson. Listen to David and Jon's podcast Election Profit Makers!...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 658
Freddie Wong ( Story Break podcast , RocketJump ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the government-sanctioned glory holes in Vancouver, James Cameron's deal with the devil at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, and Freddie's run as a professional Guitar Hero champion.
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 657
Maddy Myers ( Triple Click podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the backlash to Peter Dinklage's voiceover work in the Destiny video game, the obstacles in the way of Jesse doing cosplay, brick trading, and how hard it is to play a video game and be engaging on a live stream. Check out Triple Click , MaximumFun's own video game podcast with Maddy!...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 656
Steve Agee ( The Suicide Squad 2 , Superstore ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of what it was like being King Shark in the new Suicide Squad movie, Jesse's disappointing experience at a Harlem Globetrotters game in the past, and Jordan's brief run-in with Joan Osborne in his youth. The Bubble graphic novel is available for pre-order! Check with your local indie bookstore or get it on Amazon !...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 655
Nick Wiger ( How Did This Get Played podcast , Doughboys podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the many different types of sexy Waluigi on the internet, Zelda Breath of the Wild blood moons, and the Pokemon ruse that Jesse is running on his son. Plus, Nick wrote on Earth to Ned with Jordan! Check it out on Disney+! And check out the preview for the new Bubble graphic novel!...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 654
Eliza Skinner ( Earth to Ned on Disney+ , Regarding My Lovers comedy special ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the pet sharks Eliza got from Walmart in college, how Jesse cooked an egg on his front porch this weekend, and the magical puppet moments that happened on the Jim Henson puppet talk show Eliza and Jordan worked on together. Check out Eliza's great new comedy special, Regarding My Lovers ! Watch Earth to Ned – a hilarious talk show with Jim Henson alien puppets and amazing cel...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 653
Rob Kutner ( The Daily Show , Conan , and his new show Gander ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse’s new unlikely love for pluots, how Rob’s son’s Minecraft skills might be his ticket to a Lambo, and Jordan’s ethics quandary around joining a Punk Rock Dad Facebook Group. Plus, Rob has a new topical comedy show with big funny names in it, (like Lewis Black, Rachel Dratch, Adam Goldberg) called Gander! Check it out!...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 652
Dave Schilling ( Full Court Chat podcast , The New Yorker ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Los Angeles's newest billboard lawyer Sweet James (and his sex dungeon), how the main job of a WWE writer is to get fired, and some groundbreaking ideas for filling the stands at crowdless sporting events. Plus, Jordan has a Hunk Update. Read Dave's article in The New Yorker !...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 651
Michelle Biloon ( Permanent Hat comedy special ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Michelle's job as a ride operator at Camp Snoopy theme park in the Mall of America, how Gritty is the scrapple of mascots, and a new brilliant business idea to pair a grownup corn dog truck with the likeness of Walton Goggins. Listen to Michelle's new comedy special Permanent Hat on A Special Thing Records!...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 650
Mike Mitchell ( Doughboys podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the classic movies Mitch has been watching during the pandemic, Jordan's visit to a nutritionist that took him on a search for an apolitical bean, and Jesse's struggle to resist his natural NPR tendencies to get into birding.
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 649
Janet Varney ( The JV Club podcast ) for a discussion of Janet's favorite Arizona regional attraction – Biosphere 2, Jordan's plan to use his cat to spice up Zoom calls, and Jesse's thirty-minute quarantine entertainment window. Plus, we're joined by an actual elected official listener – Mayor Will Cauthen from Cramerton, North Carolina who tells us about what makes his small town special – from the Frolf on Goat Island to the origins of khaki and a famous heist that got turned into a Zach Galif...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 648
Justin McElroy ( My Brother, My Brother and Me ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the other meaning of CBT (cock and ball torture), Justin's favorite quarantine drinks (White Claw + Vodka = Clawdka), and Jordan's new kitchen accent to help spice up his quarantine cooking (a portable island he can set stuff on). It's the Max Fun Drive! We are so thankful to everyone who helps support the show! If you donate at the $10 level you unlock the ability to buy as many pins as you want from all...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 647
Elliott Kalan ( The Flop House podcast ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Elliott’s childhood friend who had two tv’s next to each other, Jordan's shame around emptying his car trash, and the astonishing woman Jesse saw at his favorite Arco in Bakersfield. It's MaxFunDrive time! Thanks to all who support the show!
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 646
Nick Adams ( Black-ish , Bojack Horseman ) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about Nick's quarantine binge-watch of classic NBC Fall Lineup promos, the back ally deal Jesse pulled off to feed his kids' Pokemon card fervor, and Jordan's struggle being introduced to friends' kids as an adult who knows about video games. It's the first week of the 2020 Max Fun Drive. We're doing all kinds of fun stuff – live streams for charity, bonus episodes, etc. – to celebrate the incredible Maximum Fun community ...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 645
Alison Rosen ( Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of why Alison's ideal celebrity neighbor is Mandy Patinkin, Jesse's Big Kid Movie Night getting ruined by Tron, and Jordan's top three animal butts. Plus, Jesse remembers his dad. Read Jesse's Dad's lovely obituary in the SF Chronicle here....
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 644
Chris Fairbanks ( Rescue Cactus Stand Up Special ) and Sarah Claspell ( Everything is Rent podcast , Asian AF Comedy ) join Jordan for a discussion of Jordan's evolving relationship with Lord of the Rings , the turnip "stalk" market in Sarah's quarantine obsession Animal Crossing , and the ghost portal Chris opened in his apartment. Watch Chris's new stand up special, Rescue Cactus , here! Try to spot the JJGo shirt in the audience!...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 643
Baron Vaughn ( Call & Response with Open Mike Eagle , The Great Debate on Syfy ) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the wild delivery-only pop up restaurants in Jordan's neighborhood, Baron's impressive rendition of Fagin from Oliver! the musical, and the ways we might be able to get a street named after the show. Plus, Baron tells us about his exciting new streaming show with Open Mike Eagle, Call & Response , which is streaming NOW. It's thoughtful, important, and hilarious – c...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 642
Judy Greer ( Into the Dark: Good Boy on Hulu ) joins us to talk about the matching pajamas Judy and her dog co-star wear in her new movie, the fake blood workflow on a horror movie set, and Jesse's powerful aversion to circus performers who are sexy. Plus, everyone contemplates trying to change the meaning of the word "acrimonious." Weigh in on Facebook! And Watch Judy's new horror-comedy, Into the Dark: Good Boy on Hulu! See those matching pj's!...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 641
