Jordan, Jesse Go!

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 jjgo@maximumfun.org!

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! If one of your D&D campaigns (or Warhammer or Vampire: The Masquerade) has gotten too hot for the tabletop, let us know!! Email us or send a voice memo to jjgo@maximumfun.org or call us at 206-984-4FUN!

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.