Jordan, Jesse, GO!

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, Rachel Bloom, Jen Kirkman, and Tig Nataro!

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 for a limited time!!

Alison Becker (Parks and Rec, Control short film, A$$ Level music video) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about the key info that Jesse has cleared up on Twitter about the Mandalorian and the broader Star Wars universe, how to deal with having the same first and last name as a famous soccer player as both Alison and Jordan do, and the new 2020 mantra that everyone can use — possibly in many different ways — to help them be successful this year. Check Out: We’re coming to SF Sketchfest on Wednesday, January 15th at 8pm at the Punch Line Comedy Club with Tony Hale, Glynn Washington, and musician Pete Fields! Check out the music video Alison directed, A$$ Level! And if you’re in Southern California, go to Alison's show, Dream Role, on Wednesday at the Lyric Hyperion Theater!

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 podcast). Plus, Aimee Mann gives us a very special momentous occasion: a song about Jordan's cat Bug! (See the video here!)

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 [email protected] • And send in your nominees for the JJGo Best Of 2019! Time codes please!

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 Los Angeles, go see Ted and Aimee's Holiday Spectacular at Largo this week! Get tickets here!

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 MaximumFun.org/evan Action Item: have holiday questions? Send them in -- 206-984-4FUN or [email protected]

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 positivity to this tragedy, please consider joining MaxFun in donating to Homeless Youth, a SF charity that works hard to improve the lives of homeless kids in the Bay Area. Go to MaximumFun.org/evan Action Item: have holiday questions? Send them in -- 206-984-4FUN or [email protected]

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!

Benjamin Partridge (Beef and Dairy Network Podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the Q&A boss daddy at the book reading Jordan and Jesse went to this week, Benjamin's thorough washdown at WiSpa by an intense Korean man, and the worst British accents done by Americans.

Eliza Skinner (Cool Playlist podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the various activities Jesse planned for the kids this weekend, Eliza's hobby of knitting during American Horror Story, and the time Jordan unintentionally became a Barry Manilow fan. Action Item: send in flirty pictures of your pet for the JJGo Pet Contest! Post them with the hashtag #JJGoPet on Twitter or Instagram and win some cat shirts!

Stuart Wellington (The Flophouse) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's rigorous pre-show prep, Jordan's visit to one of the country's first weed restaurants, and the tragedy that killed Stuart's buzz the last time he was in Vegas which involved a surprise appearance by Bob Saget. Plus, listeners call in with their family substitutions for swear words.

Nellie McKay (Bagatelles EP) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Nellie's sweet old pup Bessie who joined everyone in the recording booth, Jordan's strategies for asking his upstairs neighbor about some particularly strange noises, and strategies for mowing your lawn. Plus, Nellie graces us all with a song! See Nellie on tour this fall/winter!

Rob Corddry (The Unicorn) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the hyperbolic news alert Jordan saw about Frankie Muniz going full tilt horny on main, Jesse's skeptical trip to the Pasadena Playhouse for a new rendition of Little Shop of Horrors, and what it's like to work with the incredibly intense actor Walton Goggins.

Rebekka Johnson (G.L.O.W., Mother of All Shows podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the quaint replacement words parents use instead of swearing when you're a kid, the time Rebekka got kicked out of church camp for doing acid, and Jordan's story about cocaine he teased last week. Plus, everyone tries to pinpoint exactly what "Crisco Girl" is. ACTION ITEM: What were your parents' swear word replacements? Call us 206-984-4FUN or email [email protected].

Alison Rosen (Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's run-in with a chatty squirrel in his yard and what squirrels at large may do to extract their revenge on his life, the complicated process Alison had to go through to evict a family of raccoons from her house, and how Jordan's meditative potato chip eating practice might kill him.

Helen Hong (Go Fact Yourself podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Helen's White Claw withdrawal and how it led to her boozy night at the Sound of Music Singalong at the Hollywood Bowl, Jesse's all-time favorite food and beverage luxury upgrade, and Jordan's truly epic quest to Bakersfield to fulfill his longtime dream of tubing down a river.

Kevin T. Porter (Good Christian Fun podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of what happens when artists that Kevin talks about on his podcast get in touch, Jesse's attempt at making a new adult friend, and the anachronism from It Chapter Two that set Jordan off.

Ify Nwadiwe (Who Shot Ya? podcast, Candy Dinner Podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's latest and greatest television appearance, and the dominating Simpsons trivia skill of Lori Beth Denberg (star of the Nickelodeon's 90's sketch show All That), and the filthy past of children's Youtube megastar Blippi.

Fan-favorite Chris Fairbanks (Do You Need a Ride? podcast, stand up comedy) joins Jordan and Jesse to celebrate their 600th episode and take calls from listeners about momentous occasions that have happened in their life since the show started. We hear from someone who had twins born two years apart, a true baseball hero, and a midwife who delivered her first baby in spectacular fashion. Happy 600 episodes, thanks for listening for all these years!!

Dave Ross (The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about Jordan's new strategy for keeping the stank out of his Comfycush Vans, Dave's time doing comedy on Warped Tour, and Jordan's perfect day at Universal Studios riding the new Jurassic Park ride and eating churros. Plus, Dave has a new comedy album out called The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex! Go to MaxFunStore.com to get your hands on some sweet Summer Boys of Summer Tour merch!

Scott Gairdner (Podcast: The Ride podcast) and Jason Sheridan (Podcast: The Ride podcast) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's recent oral surgery and the gentle manner in which his dentist scolds him, the intense tournament that Jason and Scott held on their theme park/entertainment podcast to determine the best fake rocks in the world, and the various strategies one might employ to revive a stressed-out hummingbird. Plus, Jordan launches a new plan to harness the power of the podcast audience. Go to MaxFunStore.com to get your hands on some sweet Summer Boys of Summer Tour merch!

Brea Grant (Reading Glasses podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Brea's recent work stint in Bulgaria, Jordan's firm stance on not eating flowers, and the surprisingly romantic story of Brea's friend who got pink eye from munching ass. Plus, we'd like to wish a very happy Anal August to everyone out there! Go to MaxFunStore.com to get your Summer Boys of Summer merch!

Live from Washington, D.C. and Austin, Texas -- it's PART THREE of The Summer Boys of Summer Tour with special guests Linda Holmes (Evvie Drake Starts Over), Glen Weldon (The Caped Crusade), Stephen Thompson (NPR's The Good Listener column), Rachel McElroy (Wonderful podcast) and Griffin McElroy (Wonderful podcast, My Brother, My Brother and Me podcast)! Couldn't make it to a live Summer Boys of Summer show? Grab a beach ball, a poster, or a challenge coin from MaxFunStore.com and feel like you did!

Steve Agee (Superstore, Guardians of the Galaxy) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's next-level napping achievements, Jordan's harrowing swim in the ocean, and Steve's recent trip to Catalina Island for a wedding. Plus, we find out what Lorenzo Lamas is up to these days!

Sam Riegel (Critical Role) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Sam's career as a professional D&D player, the gaps in everyone's nerd fandom, Sam's high school friendship with Sarah Michelle Gellar, and the underground rappers who might make good Marvel superheroes now that Mahershala Ali has opened the door as Blade. Plus, we tally some of the final numbers from the JJGo Calliseum and send the beloved segment off into the sunset! Come see us at the final Summer Boys of Summer show in Los Angeles on Wednesday at Angel City Brewery! We'll be joined by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger of the Doughboys, Allie Goertz from Everything is Coming Up Simpsons and a special opening set from the Story Break podcast. PLUS, BREAKING NEWS: we'll be screening a video of Aimee Mann's song about Jordan's cat!! The world premiere!

Live from Portland, New York, and Boston, it's PART TWO of The Summer Boys of Summer Tour with special guests Bill Oakley (The Simpsons, Bill Oakley's Fast Food Reviews), Syren Rayna (SyrenRayna.com), Ted Leo (The Art of Process), Manolo Moreno (Dr. Gameshow), Lamont Price (LamontPriceLive.com), and Stuart Wellington (The Flophouse). Get tickets to see THE FINAL SHOW of The Summer Boys of Summer Tour in Los Angeles with special guests Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger from the Doughboys podcast, music from Allie Goertz from Everything is Coming Up Simpsons, and an opening set from the brilliant Story Break podcast! JULY 24th at ANGEL CITY BREWERY!!

Jen Kirkman (Just Keep Livin'? on Netflix, Having Funlessness podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how each of them was shaken (both literally and emotionally) by the recent earthquakes in Southern California, the time Jesse and Jen ran into each other in the real world, and the actress who Jordan thinks could take the place of Nic Cage and Johnny Depp as America's lovable and artistic eccentrics. Jen is going on tour! Go see her live! And we are wrapping up the Summer Boys of Summer Tour in Los Angeles on July 24th! Special guests Mike Mitchell, Nick Wiger, and Allie Goertz! Plus a special performance by the Story Break podcast! Get your tickets now!! THE FINAL CALLISEUM If you are listening to this show on a boat and you are the captain or first mate, OR if you have had a true sexual experience at a Six Flags, OR if you have met the love of your life (and/or future spouse) on a plane LET US KNOW. Go to MaximumFun.org/call, email [email protected], or call us at 206-984-4FUN.

Live from Minneapolis and Chicago, it's part one of The Summer Boys of Summer Tour with special guests Bill Corbett (Rifftrax, Bill Corbett's Fun House podcast, Kevin Murphy (Rifftrax), Courtney Enlow (Trends Like These), and Colt Cabana (The Art of Wrestling podcast, Edinburgh Fringe Festival Show)! You can watch our Boston show from the tour in its entirety on our YouTube channel! Check it out here! Special thanks to the WBUR Cityspace for the amazing video production!

Xeni Jardin (Boing Boing) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how her fashion decisions have been impacted by her time in rural Utah, the new commercial with the phrase "she shed" that has Jordan worked up, and Jesse’s square van Craigslist fantasies. Plus, we find out just how many delightful Juggalos and slavs who are in the JJGo audience. We're on tour this week! Come see us in NYC (6/26), Boston (6/27), Washington D.C. (6/28), and Austin (6/29) on The Summer Boys of Summer Tour!

Lynda Barry (Making Comics) and Ken Jennings (Omnibus podcast) join Jordan and Jesse live on stage at MaxFunCon 2019 for a discussion of Lynda's farmhouse homestead, Jordan's recent experience seeing the new Godzilla movie, and the different types of Jeopardy champions. Plus, Lynda and Ken go head to head in a ridiculous game with some help from Dan Deacon. If you want to WATCH this episode, check out the video on YouTube!

Haley Mancini and Gina Ippolito (B.A.B.E. Squad Graphic Novel) join Jordan for a discussion of the brilliance of Simpsons shitposting, everyone's lovely (and fat) cats, and Jordan's recent brush with a hipster dad at the barbershop. Plus, they get into the origins of Haley and Gina's graphic novel, B.A.B.E. Squad, that just came out!

David Gborie (All Fantasy Everything) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how much drama everyone's mama is bringing to the table, the overwhelming popularity of juggalos in David's hometown, and the results of our previous JJGo Calliseum where we asked people if they have ever been to the restaurant Vij's in Vancouver, have a bad experience at a Blink-182 concert, or have seen Tony! Toni! Toné! in concert in an attempt to find and experience that only 15 members of our audience has had. Are you a Juggalo? Are you a Slavic person? Go to maximumfun.org/call or call 206-984-4FUN to enter this week's Calliseum!

Elizabeth Gilbert (City of Girls, Big Magic) joins Jesse and special guest co-host Nick Adams for a discussion of Jesse and Liz's recent trips to Mexico City and, more specifically, the lucha libre wrestling spectacular they each saw while visiting, Liz's glamorous new book City of Girls and the legendary showgirl she talked to while researching it, and everyone's take on one of Jesse's favorite fruits, the cherimoya. Plus Hang It Up, Keep It Up makes a triumphant return!

Baron Vaughn (The New Negroes) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's newest binging obsession, the professional application of Baron's theater and pratfall education, and the thrilling results of last week's JJGo Calliseum. Which had more listeners in its column -- karate in real life, interactions with the Buffy-verse, or cutting mold off of food and eating it? Tune in to find out! Weigh in on this week's JJGo Calliseum at maximumfun.org/call or 206-984-4FUN!

Liz Feldman (Dead to Me) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's big Mother's Day Energy and his early dinner with his mom and the ultimate stepdad Brad, the authenticity of the portrayal of Orange County in Liz's new Netflix show Dead to Me, and the amazing donut people in Jesse’s neighborhood. Plus, we get into the newly-named Jordan, Jesse, Go! Colosseum to see who is represented more in the audience -- people who have ridden three-wheeled motorcycles (or in a sidecar), people who have replica weapons from a film, or people who have had an encounter with a supernatural being! Give us a call or email if you want to stand up and be counted for this week's JJGo Coliseum -- 206-984-4FUN or [email protected]!

Beth Appel and Sarah Claspell (Everything is Rent podcast) join Jordan for an episode sans Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's birthday sweets hangover and the tea he's using to get through it, Sarah's trip to the Ren Faire earlier in the day, and the ways everyone's mom feels about their creative work. Plus, Jordan's gross malt beverage taste test segment returns!

Nick "Repeat" Adams (Tuca and Bertie, BoJack Horseman) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Nick and his son's growing Pokémon collecting, Jordan's work mixer at a public community center, and the kid who dabbed as Martin Luther King Jr. at Nick's kid's school. Plus, we get into a three-way audience poll this week! If you have ridden a three-wheeled motorcycle, owned a replica film weapon, or had direct contact with a creature from the afterlife let us know -- 206-984-4FUN or [email protected] -- pick one and weigh in!

Josh Gondelman (Dancing on a Weeknight, Desus and Mero) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of why Jesse is feeling like a big winner at the moment, the way Josh and Jordan go about finding petsitters when they're out of town, and the newest throuple to capture our heart. Plus, Josh's new album, Dancing on a Weeknight came out this week! If you live in LA, come see Josh on Thursday at Dynasty Typewriter! And grab your tickets for The Summer Boys of Summer Tour before they SELL THE F OUT!

Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas podcast, Vulture) makes an exciting entrance and joins Jordan and Jesse in discussing the difference between the swimming pools in West Hollywood and Burbank, Matt's Lyft nightmare on the way to the studio to record, and which classic monster is ready for their moment in the cultural spotlight. Plus, we reveal the results of the latest JJGo audience survey and find out about a costumed kink community that blows everyone's mind.

Emily Heller (Ice Thickeners, Baby Geniuses) and her dog Alan join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the tedious training exercises that Emily is running through to help with Alan's separation anxiety and the catchphrase it has birthed, everyone's preferred snack from the Costco menu, and Emily's new stand up special, Ice Thickeners, which is available for free on Youtube! Plus, we introduce a new competition in our quest to figure out the JJGo audience. Have you ever worn a costume on a non-Halloween date? Have you ever been on an elephant? Let us know -- 206-984-4FUN OR [email protected]. (Please pick one!)

Andrew Ti (Yo Is This Racist?) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of strategies to hoop various video games into prison, the phenomenon of Smurfs and Snorks, Andrew's affinity for camping videos on YouTube and the overwhelming response to last week's audience participation request. Thank you to all the new and upgrading members of Maximum Fun -- the Max Fun Drive was a huge success thanks to you!!

Aimee Mann (The Art of Process, Mental Illness album) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Hugh Jackman is playing Jesse’s dream role of Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man on Broadway, the bartender at Dave and Busters who recognized Jordan, and whether or not more people in the audience wore bowling shoes in everyday life than own a fez. Plus, Aimee talks about her new MaxFun podcast that she hosts with Ted Leo, The Art of Process. It's MaxFunDrive time and Aimee has an amazing new challenge reward if we meet our goal of 25,000 new and upgrading donors -- she's going to write a song about Jordan's cat, Bug! Donate so we can hear that song! Go to MaximumFun.org/Donate right now to support the show! And let us know if you've ever been on a submarine or if you've ever been in a cover band (and gotten paid) -- 206-984-4FUN or [email protected]!

Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development, Mr. Roboto VW Commercial) and John Roderick (The Long Winters, Friendly Fire) join Jordan and Jesse live on stage at The Punchline comedy club in San Francisco as part of the 2019 SF Sketchfest. They give away the infamous "Destroy the West" robot, play a game delving into the obscure corners of Reddit, and John Roderick pulls of a musical magic trick with the help of some very talented musicians in the audience. This special extra live episode is coming to you in celebration of the MaxFunDrive! This is the best time of year to support the MaxFun shows you love, including Jordan, Jesse, Go! Go to MaximumFun.org/Donate right now!

Riley Silverman (Troubled Waters, SYFY Fangrrls) joins Jordan and Jesse for our first MaxFunDrive episode of 2019! They get into Jordan's most recent attempt to retain his status as a fun guy, the bloodsport that is shopping at the Super King grocery store in Jesse's neighborhood, and whether or not the drug rug demographic is enough to best the people who own fezes. Plus, we unveil the amazing Jordan, Jesse, Go! pin that you can get during the Max Fun Drive and all the other cool stuff up for grabs this year. Go to MaximumFun.org/Donate right now to support the show! And let us know if you've ever worn bowling shoes in your every day life -- 206-984-4FUN or [email protected]!

Jon Daly (Jon Daly Kills It) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jesse has become famous to a some people at the flea market recently, Jordan has a new nickname he got from a dancing guy at a bar, and Jon's new music project which features him playing the saxophone. Plus, we reveal how many people in our audience have fezes! This week, let us know if you own a drug rug -- 206-984-4FUN or [email protected]!