Jordan, Jesse, GO!

Charlie Jane Anders (Victories Greater Than Death novel, Our Opinions Are Correct podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the friendship potential of various kaiju, the shocking but serene photo Jesse stumbled upon on Twitter while he was searching for Ichiro Suzuki highlights, and Little Ceasar's cult status as the ultimate sex symbol. PLUS, Charlie Jane has an amazing new novel out called Victories Greater Than Death!Have you had a karate or other martial arts-related Momentous Occasion? Call us at 206-984-4FUN or email a voice memo to [email protected]!Get Charlie Jane's amazing novel Victories Greater Than Death!

Kevin T. Porter (Good Christian Fun podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's big move to Pasadena and the recommendations Kevin has from living there for years, the themed parties Kevin has thrown to entice people to hang out on his side of town, and Jordan's newfound love for breakfast burritos. Tell us the secrets you thought you would take to your grave! Call us at 206-984-4FUN or email a voice memo to [email protected]!

Kate Willett (Dirtbag Anthropology on Audible, Reply Guys podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the differences and similarities between right-wing and left-wing basement boys, the reply guys that Jesse attracted with a recent viral baseball tweet, the adorable kittens (Arthur and Pearl) Kate adopted during the pandemic, and what it was like for Kate to interview her father about masculinity for her new Audible exclusive book, Dirtbag Anthropology. Plus, Jordan sends the Bubble pre-order acknowledgments into turbo mode! Listen to Kate's book Dirtbag Anthropology on Audible!

Elliott Kalan (The Flophouse podcast, MST3K on Netflix, Maniac of New York comic) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the beautiful segmented urban worms in Elliot's garage, what his experience of being a contestant on Jeopardy recently, a new one-man show about MOMSTANK. And this week Jesse has turned the tables to quiz Jordan and Elliott!Plus, Elliott has a great new slasher horror comic out called Maniac of New York! Check out BUBBLE on Goodreads and click "Want to read!"

Jamelle Bouie (The New York Times) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jamelle's connoisseurship of the many Highlander sequels (and the impressive proliferation of the series in general), Jesse's fondness for Dad Cinema and a beautiful but boring sci-fi movie, and the Tom Clancy and John Grisham books everyone read when they were young library nerds. Plus, Jamelle weighs in on exactly what side of the Wario Sauce debate he comes down on.

Jenny Jaffe (Rugrats reboot!, Monster High reboot!) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jordan is still haunted by a poster he saw in The Little Things, the hardbound "first edition" of The Illiad the student gives Jennifer Lopez in The Boy Next Door, and the true makeup of Wario sauce. Plus, Jordan quizzes the hell out of Jenny and Jesse.

Christopher Hastings (Rude Tales of Magic podcast, many awesome comics) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's recent chonky three-wick candle disappointment, how Howard the Duck factors into a Marvel character Chris helped create named Gwenpool, and the story of how Chris's Pomeranian named Commissioner Gordon fought for the title of New York's Cutest Dog (and a million dollars).Check out Rude Tales of Magic!

Jahara James (Twitch Streamer, Crush It Queens podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about what's it's like to destroy Calamity Ganon in Zelda Breath of the Wild because ALL THREE people on this week's show have accomplished that very task, pop culture from childhood that doesn't seem like it actually existed, and mini-fridges for your skincare products.

Rhea Butcher (Pull Yourself Up By Your Bootleg Album, Three Swings Podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the hottest movie take Jordan has ever heard, the rich aficionados who keep kaiju action figure makers in business, and the sandwich Jesse wants named after him at the deli that names sandwiches after NPR hosts. Get Rhea's new album Pull Yourself Up By Your Bootleg!

Carlye Wisel (theme park journalist, Very Amusing podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion about Jordan's latest targeted Instagram ads, Jesse's major video game accomplishment of beating Zelda, and Carlye's latest quarantine gambit - learning to play chess. Plus, we take some calls from an old friend that could change the show forever.

Guy Branum (Talk Show the Game Show) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about how the true test of big strong action stars is a movie where they try to raise children, the recent sea shanty crazy on the internet, and the new remake of Jesse's favorite show All Creatures Great and Small. Plus listeners call in to their own segments we've never done on the show.Watch Guy's Talk Show the Game Show on HBO Max!!

Joel Kim Booster (Urgent Care podcast, History of Swear Words on Netflix) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's status as the bad boy of the Culver City Plunge, the cat-centric side quests in the new Final Fantasy remake, how it feels when your therapist gets a ring light, and the dubious, fever-dreamlike filmography of Burt Reynolds. Follow Joel Kim Booster on Twitter!Action Item: Call us with a response to a question we haven't asked! 206-984-4FUN!

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!

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.

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.

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 Netflix show Warrior Nun that was a huge success on Netflix this summer! Check it out!

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 Winter and Friday the 13th with Derek Mears – the actor who plays Jason! Check it out!

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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 podcast Reading Glasses!• Watch Brea's movie, 12 Hour Shift!• Get Brea's graphic novel, Mary!• Get Mallory's book, The Lady From The Black Lagoon!

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.

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 shows combined. Get Alicia's new book – "SO YOU'RE A LITTLE SAD, SO WHAT? Nice Things to Say to Yourself on Bad Days and Other Essays"

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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 celebrity guests – is out now! Watch it on Disney+!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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 Galifianakis movie.It's the last week of MaxFunDrive 2020! Thank you to all who have supported Maximum Fun this year – monetarily or otherwise. We couldn't do our shows without you!Watch the MaxFunDrive Finale Show on Friday!

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 of the Max Fun shows!

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!

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 and to thank the people who help keep all of our shows going. To check it out, go to MaximumFun.org/join

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.

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!

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 – check it out.

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!

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 support of Black Lives Matter. If you can, please consider giving to these great organizations –https://www.naacpldf.org/https://blacklivesmatter.com/

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 story about a role playing game that took a sexy turn, let us know – give us a call at 206-984-4FUN or email us at [email protected]!