On this week’s episode we welcome back comedian, Chris Fairbanks ( Do You Need A Ride? ), to chat about selling knives and meat, car dealership nativity scenes, trading art for surgery, and so much more! See Chris Fairbanks on tour in your city! Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado this holiday season. Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug! The Maximum Fun Bookshop! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 875
On this week’s episode we welcome comedian, Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), to chat about the Pasadena DooDah Parade, favorite souvenirs, San Francisco legends, and so much more! Get Greg’s new album Purple Shasta Raccoon ! See Greg’s New Year’s Eve show this year at the Punchline in San Francisco on December 31st (Plus album taping)! Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug! The Maximum Fun Bookshop! Follow the podcast on Instagram and sen...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 874
On this week’s episode, we welcome Jon Glover and Marisa Pinson , hosts of On Brand with Jon and Marisa , to chat about The Grid (on IFC), soda sexualities, getting banned from nice subreddits, and more! Follow On Brand on instagram ! Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Check out Jesse’s thrifted clothing store, Put This On . Go see Free With Ads and Judge John Hodgman LIVE at SF Sk...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 873
On this week’s episode, we welcome comedian and podcaster, Carolina Hildago ( No Dogs In Space ), to chat about fan weddings, not driving in Los Angeles, the adorable Axolotl, and more! Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Check out Jesse’s thrifted clothing store, Put This On . Go see Free With Ads and Judge John Hodgman LIVE at SF Sketchfest! Come see Judge John Hodgman: Road Court...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 872
On this week’s episode, we welcome actor Courtney James Clark (Jurassic World), to chat about dinosaur teeth, entry-level ballet, unconventional gardening tips, and more! Check out more of Courtney! This week's sponsors are Wildgrain: Are you ready to bring all your favorite carbs right to your doorstep? For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/JJGO to start your subscription. That’s Wildgrain...
Nov 21, 2024•59 min•Ep. 871
On this bonus episode of JJGo, we come to you live from Revenge Of in Los Angeles during their Comic Creator's Block Party this year, featuring comics legend, Brian Michael Bendis , as well as writer and podcaster, Elliott Kalan . There’s also a superhero smelling contest! Visit Revenge of in Los Angeles and grab some comics or play pinball! Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Get y...
Nov 19, 2024•50 min•Ep. 870
On this week’s episode, we welcome back comedian and writer Eliza Skinner to chat about the joy of ceramics, craft root beer, the color wheel, and so much more! Eliza’s Etsy shop! This week's sponsor is Stitchfix: That’s Wildgrain.com/JJGO, or you can use promo code JJGO at checkout Make style easy—get started today at Stitch Fix dot com slash JJGO. That’s Stitch Fix dot com slash JJGO. Stichfix.com/JJGO Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug! Fo...
Nov 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 869
On this week’s podcast, we welcome back podcaster and voice actor, Hal Lublin ( We Got This , Tights and Fights ), to chat about clown business, Icing, vehicles in the home, cheesesteak preferences, and more! Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Check out Jesse’s thrifted clothing store, Put This On . Jordan Morris will be at the Berkeley Public Library on Saturday, November 9th, sig...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 868
On this week’s podcast, we welcome back writer and podcast host, Bridger Winegar ( I Said No Gifts ), to chat about game shows, loud music, different eras of Jessica Chastain, and so much more! Be sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! See a live Jordan, Jesse, Go! FOR FREE in Los Angeles at Revenge Of, on November 2nd as part of the Comic Creators Block Party. We go on at 3pm! Jordan Mor...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 867
On this week’s episode, we welcome actor and improvisor, Omar Najam (Critical Role, Desi Quest , Riverdale Season Six: The Podcast ), to chat about rival DnD groups, niche subreddits, Spielberg cinematography, and so much more! This week's sponsors are Wildgrain and Stichfix: Are you ready to bring all your favorite carbs right to your doorstep? For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/JJGO to...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 866
This week, we welcome writer and Gremlins: The Wild Batch EP, Brendan Hay , to chat about capybaras, the dentistry museum, unpleasant t-shirt ideas and more! Check out GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH on MAX, streaming now! Listen to Jesse’s interview with André 3000. Watch Jesse’s interview with director, Barry Sonnenfeld. Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See Jordan at Heavy Manners Comics Fair on October 12th. Come see Jud...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 865
This week, we welcome back comedian and director, Emily Maya Mills , to chat about film festival swag, nerf guns, growing up with hippie parents, and so much more. Check out The Frogtown Show in Los Angeles. Check out Wrap Party, a comedy shorts screening night in Los Angeles. Listen to Jesse’s interview with André 3000. Watch Jesse’s interview with director, Barry Sonnenfeld. Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See Jor...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 864
This week, we welcome back podcaster and improviser Matt Apodaca ( Get Played ) to chat about wedding prep, life post-The Slap, Babe Ruth, new types of drinks, and so much more! This week's episode is brought to you by Stitch Fix: Make style easy—get started today at Stitch Fix dot com slash JJGO. That’s S titch Fix dot com slash JJGO . Support Get Played on Patreon! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See Jordan at L.A...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 863
This week, we welcome back comedian Kyle Kinane to chat about Gilman in Berkeley, roadie culture, office stuff, textured fruits, his new special, Dirt Nap, and so much more. See Kyle Kinane in your town! Watch Kyle’s new special, Dirt Nap! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See Jordan at L.A. Comic Con on October 4th & 5th!) and Heavy Manners Comics Fair on October 12th. Come see Judge John Hodgman: Road Court live...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 862
This week, we welcome back comedian and podcaster, Marc Maron (WTF) , to chat about jorts, regional superstars, road trips, getting high with clowns, his new album, From Bleak To Dark (on vinyl courtesy of Craft Recordings!), and so much more. Latest Marc Maron tour dates! Get From Bleak To Dark via Craft Recordings! This week’s sponsor, Wildgrain: For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/ JJGO to start your subscrip...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 861
This week, we welcome comedian, writer, and actor Jenny Yang (The Brothers Sun), to chat about their favorite tropes, competitive hangs, the time she fought Michelle Yeoh on tv, and so much more! See everything Jenny Yang . Make style easy—get started today at Stitch Fix dot com slash JJGO . That’s Stitch Fix dot com slash JJGO . Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See Jordan at Baltimore Comic-Con, September 20th - 22n...
Sep 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 860
This week, we welcome comic and tv writer Cody Ziglar (Futurama, She-Hulk, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Deadpool, Goobers) to chat about the joys of convention culture, we compare Waffle House versus Cook Out versus Bojangles, and so much more! Pre-order Cody's original comic, Goobers. Visit bit.ly/run4mar to help Caitlin raise money while running a half-marathon for children’s Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 859
This week, we welcome comic artist Liz Climo (Life in the Present) to chat about working on The Simpsons, we play a Larry June guessing game, chat impressing children, hear some capybara updates, and so much more. Get Liz’s new book, Life in the Present . Listen to Larry June . Visit bit.ly/run4mar to help Caitlin raise money while running a half-marathon for children’s Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 858
This week, we welcome fellow Maximum Fun podcast hosts, Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin (of Secretly incredibly Fascinating ), to chat about krill, the beach in Planet of the Apes, Las Vegas restaurants, Eiffel 65, and more! For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box of Wildgrain - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/ JJGO to start your subscription. You heard me - free Croissants in every box - and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain dot com sla...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 857
This week, we welcome comedian/podcaster Lucé Tomlin-Brenner ( It’s Always Halloween ) to chat about video stores and collecting VHS tapes, trunk or treat, balloon sculptors, and more! Plus Jordan gives everyone in the studio a gift from Comic-Con! Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at Stitch Fix dot com slash stitchfix.com/JJGO . That’s Stitch Fix dot com slash stitchfix.com/JJGO . Stitch Fix dot com slash stitchfix.com/JJGO. Visit bit.ly/run4mar to help Caitlin rai...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 856
This week, we welcome comedian/podcaster Vince Averill ( We Watch Wrestling ), to chat about dog park raids, cat allergy medication, capybaras, excess bagels, and more! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! Jordan will be at GalaxyCon August 17th & 18th in San Jose. Come see Jordan on August 24th in Los Angeles at 826 Fest (Free!). Come see Judge John Hodgman: Road Court live in a town near you! Jesse and John will be...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 855
On this bonus episode, Jordan Morris chats with In Defense of Ska’s Aaron Carnes at Wild Sisters Bookstore in Sacramento promoting his new graphic novel, Youth Group. Get your copy of Youth Group from Wild Sisters Bookstore . Pre-order your copy of the Expanded Edition of In Defense of Ska . Listen to the In Defense of Ska podcast . Follow Aaron Carnes . Check out Wild Sisters Bookstore ....
Aug 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 854
This week we welcome comedian/writer/podcaster, Emily Fleming (@Midnight, Free With Ads, Good Mythical Morning), to chat about Twisters, brat summer, mom and Hollywood hunk names, office candy, and more! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! On August 2nd, See him in SF at Book Passage at 5:30pm . Come see Judge John Hodgman: Road Court live in a town near you! Jesse and John will be all over the country so don't miss you...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 853
This week we bid former JJGo producer and comedian, Matt Lieb , farewell and chat with him about wearing shorts, play a boat-based game, discuss nu-metal band members, Jesse talks about his appearance in the Costco Connection magazine, and more! Ready to take action? Visit SolarSlice.com and buy a Slice on Kickstarter today. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener world, one Slice at a time. That's SolarSlice.com . Don't just offset your carbon footprint – build a brighter future! Follow the p...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 852
This week we welcome writer, musician, and performer Allie Goertz to talk about her new Nine Inch Nails cover album (Peeled Back), Jesse shares his experience attending Anime Expo, they discuss musical instruments with cranks, and more! For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box of Wildgrain - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/JJGO to start your subscription. That’s Wildgrain.com/JJGO , or you can use promo code JJGO at checkout. Style that makes you fee...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 851
This week we welcome writer and podcast Aisha Harris ( Pop Culture Happy Hour ) for a conversation about hot takes, Jurassic Park, and the world’s fastest ‘Etch A Sketch’ artist. Visit SolarSlice.com and buy a Slice on Kickstarter today. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener world, one Slice at a time. Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See him at the OC Book Fair on July 13th, or see him in Sacramento at the Wild Sisters Book Company July 19, or see his panel at SD Comic Co...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 850
This week we welcome back writer, comedian, and amateur roller skating enthusiast Kimberly Clark to JJGo and engage in a civil conversation about laser tag, swim caps, and mall baptisms. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/jjgo50 and use code jjgo50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See him at the OC Book Fair on July 13th, or see him in Sacramento at the Wild Sisters Book Company July 19, or see his panel at SD Comic Con on July ...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 849
This week we are joined by Connor Ratliff and Patrick Cotnoir who have a documentary called I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story that is sweeping the nation. We talk about Air Buddies, Snow Buddies, Space Buddies, Super Buddies, Spooky Buddies, Treasure Buddies, Santa Buddies, and more! Watch I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story here! Patrick did a live read of The Phantom Menace at Dynasty Typewriter and you can check that out here. Listen to Connor's new podcast Tiny Dinos ....
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 848
This week Jordan and Jesse welcome Maximum Fun producer extraordinaire Christian Dueñas , host of the brand new podcast Primer , for a conversation about talking dog movies, Zardoz, and city pop (a genre of music). Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at stitchfix.com/JJGO . Listen to Christian's new podcast Primer , wherever you get your podcasts! Give us 5 stars and a review on the Apple Podcast Store! Join Maximumfun.org/join and listen to JJGo's new bonus episode o...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 847
This week we welcome comedian and host of Fake the Nation Negin Farsad to the podcast to talk about music festivals, Post Malone's hardness, and Summer Boi mushroom frolicking. Give us 5 stars and a review on the Apple Podcast Store! Join Maximumfun.org/join and listen to JJGo's new bonus episode of Gracie's Game Gauntlet where they talk about the video game Shaq Fu and the movie Kazaam. Want to purchase Jordan's new graphic novel Youth Group but need to be convinced first? Not to worry! You can...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 846
