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Maximum Fun is a worker-owned network of artist-owned shows supported--directly--by you. Support your favorite shows at maximumfun.org/join.
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To close out the finale of the Sam Saga, we're throwing it back to @troubledpod.bsky.social producer and Primer host @buttsonabutt.bsky.social!
January 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Alana, we see you and respect you and we hope your wrath is never turned against us. Here's @gabemara.bsky.social and Buggy with the details of our admiration!
January 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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I'm sure you already know what creosote is, Edward. And @swishswish.bsky.social has that scent on lock.
January 5, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Grab a cold drink and learn all about Debi, compliments of (and from) @gabemara.bsky.social!
January 2, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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It might seem a little corny, but we've got another overly-specific compliment for Sam! This time, delivered by Kira!
December 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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You're one-of-a-kind, Elizabeth! You take care of what you've got. And Senior Producer @swishswish.bsky.social is here to make sure that YOU know that WE know it.
December 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Reading Glasses is in the New York Times!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/a...

And here's a link to the ep they recommend (they picked a great one!): maximumfun.org/episodes/rea...
Screenshot from the NY Times article linked above Screenshot from the Reading Glasses section of the NY Times article linked above
December 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Morgan, you don't mess around. You're here for serious business, and @julianburrell.bsky.social appreciates it.
December 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Incredible showing from Gregory. Honestly, I'm not sure where @molski.bsky.social can go from here.
December 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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This one's for you, Jacob. Or maybe: "This one's for you, Big Guy"? We'll let @gabemara.bsky.social and Buggy decide.
December 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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We're still getting settled but wanted to give you a look at our new studio. Thanks to everyone who participated in our moving sale (closes today, so last chance: maximumfun.org/movingday)! We're so excited to have this nice space and as you can hear, hosts who record here are pumped about it, too!
December 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Catherine, you're a risk-taker. We see you. And @buttsonabutt.bsky.social is here to recognize you.
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase an overly-specific compliment from a MaxFun staff member! Don't wait, head to maximumfun.org/movingday!
December 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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This short story could use some tightening up
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December 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Whitney, this is for you. From Kira. (That's it, that's the whole message.)

Time's running out for you to nab an overly-specific compliment of your own, so head to maximumfun.org/movingday by Friday!
December 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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We're going on a long journey with Sam, But fortunately, they've been here before, and they're a pro.

December 19 is the last day for you to get an overly-specific compliment from MaxFun staff! Head to maximumfun.org/movingday and don't miss it.
December 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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office blessed by the homie Buggy (and his assistant, @gabemara.bsky.social)
A little black and white dog with a hot pink sweatshirt sits in Gabe's lap while Gabe does producer stuff
December 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Brandon, I hope you can hear this because this one's for you!

Time's almost up for you to get an overly-specific compliment! Head to maximumfun.org/movingday by December 19!
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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J. Jonah Jameson clenches a cigar between his teeth, shakes a fist, and seethes (caption) "I WANT PICTURES OF JESSE THOM!"
December 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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What members-only BoCo is behind the doors of Days 10 and 11?
It's Weekend Dracula, Nintendo Wayne's World, Space TV, and Mail TV!

Find all this and more in the BoCo feed that has all network content (if you need help setting that up, go to maximumfun.org/howtoboco)

Thanks for your support!
Image: Cover art for Dead Pilots Society Text: “Weekend Dracula (MaxFunDrive 2017)” Enjoy the goofiest Dead Pilots Society episode ever: the infamous “Weekend Dracula” script that Paul F. Thompkins challenged Steve Agee to write in a weekend. Featuring Paul F. Tompkins, Steve Agee, Andy Richter, Busy Philipps, Mark McConville. Image: Cover art for Jordan, Jesse, Go! Text: “Gracie's Game Gauntlet: Wayne's World on NES and SNES” Originally released in 2024 Jordan Morris and Jesse Thorn play and review Jesse's daughter Gracie's top 5 favorite video games. On today's episode, the Wayne's World video games for Nintendo and Super Nintendo. Image: Cover art for Greatest Trek Text: “I’m Gonna Hit Space Raw (Pilot Season: Space Above & Beyond)” Originally released in 2024 In their ‘Pilot Season’ BoCo eps, hosts Benjamin Ahr Harrison and Adam Pranica review pilots of sci-fi series—like this one! Space: Above and Beyond! Find out if this 1995 space series about alien invaders holds up 10 years later! Oh god no it’s 20 years later, ok I have to go lay down. Image: Cover art for Secretly Incredibly Fascinating Text: “The Inspectors Inspectors: Episode 1: “Crackin’ Cards”” Originally released in 2024 It turns out there's a recent CBS crime drama, produced and funded by the United States Postal Service, for educating teens. On The Inspectors Inspectors, Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin (co-hosts of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating) recap the first episode of The Inspectors. (And there are more where this came from!
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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December 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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We also do gift memberships! So if you need something to put down on a wish list because your great aunt always asks you for one, here's the link: maximumfun.org/giftcard

You'll have a lovely list of BoCo to try out, since we're re-releasing eps like these every day until the 25th!
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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If you're not a member yet, you can become one now (or anytime of year!) for $5 / month at maximumfun.org/join. You'll immediately get access to all of the BoCo!
Image: Cover art of Sound Heap Text: Sound Heap x Beef & Dairy Network x Diary Of A Tiny CEO Crossover (Non-Canonical) Originally released in 2024 Tiny CEO, Tommy Starling - the most successful entrepreneur in the world who's under three inches tall - speaks to the founder of the Beef & Dairy Network about the B&D's WWII origins and how upsetting it is to talk to someone who's three inches tall. Image: Cover art of Go Fact Yourself Text: “Clint McElroy & Ella McLeod (#McsFunDrive)” Originally released in 2024 Hosts J.Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong quiz special guests and fellow MaxFun hosts, Clint McElroy and Ella McLeod, about the magic of music in a variety of settings. An image of the Shmanners cover art. Text: "Memes" Originally released in 2023. Husband and wife team Teresa and Travis McElroy are joined by the Meme Librarian, Amanda Brennan, who is here to teach us about the history and etiquette of memes! An image of the TV Chef Fantasy League cover art. Text: “Interview with Bill Oakley (‘The Gordon Ramsay of Fast Food’)” Originally released in March 2025. Hosts Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, and Ify Nwadiwe talk to Bill Oakley (Emmy-winning Simpsons showrunner) about the best condiments, the dark side of Trader Joe’s, and how to become a food influencer.
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Members, if you're already subscribed to the Bonus Content feed with all network BoCo, you'll see that we're highlighting fan fave BoCo this month!

If you haven't set up your feed, it's easy! Just follow the directions in the last slide.

Let's see what's behind some of the doors we've opened...
Text: “A December to Be Member! Bonus Content recs for MaxFun members!” An image of an advent calendar with days 1 through 25 in little squares. Squares 1-4 have podcast cover art instead of numbers. More text at the bottom says “Need to set up your Bonus Content? Check out our pinned post to learn how!" Image: Cover art for Comfort Creatures Text: “Blair Preston: The Human Zoo” Originally released in 2024 Blair Preston AKA Alexis's dad joins Alexis and Ella McLeod for this very special episode! Blair has some fantastic stories including getting bugs to the Smithsonian, sitting in a pit of rattlesnakes, and his police encounters with a raccoon! We hope you enjoy! Image: Cover art for Bullseye with Jesse Thorn Text: “Hey What’s Your Job?” Host Jesse Thorn talks with eight Bullseye listeners with one thing in common: they have a cool job! Hear from robe makers, dark matter scientists, electricians, media archaeologists and more! Haven’t set up your BoCo yet? 1. Go to maximumfun.org/manage and enter the email address associated with your membership. 2. Find the email from MaxFun and click the Magic Link to get to your Membership Dashboard. 3. Tap the button in your Dashboard that says “Bonus Content.” (You may have to scroll.) 4. Copy the link to your (non-blurry) personal RSS feed and then paste it into your app. Or if you’re on your phone, tap the app’s button if you see it.
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Today, @gabemara.bsky.social has an overly-specific compliment for Alexandra! Game recognize game. Gabe recognize game.

If you'd like an overly-specific compliment from a MaxFun staff member, our Moving Day sale ends 12/19, so head to maximumfun.org/movingday to grab one while you can.
December 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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But wait, there's one more bit of Bonus Content behind door number 5! It's @johnmoe.bsky.social of @sleepwithcelebs.bsky.social here to help you nighttime phone scrollers get to sleep tonight.
Image: Sleeping with Celebrities cover art Text: “John Moe Just Counts to 500” Originally released Nov 2023 Look, sometimes you just need someone to count the sheep for you so you can go to sleep already. Host John Moe is here to lull you sleep with numbers. Slide 3: Haven’t set up your BoCo yet? 1. Go to maximumfun.org/manage and enter the email address associated with your membership. 2. Find the email from MaxFun and click the Magic Link to get to your Membership Dashboard. 3. Tap the button in your Dashboard that says “Bonus Content.” (You may have to scroll.) 4. Copy the link to your (non-blurry) personal RSS feed and then paste it into your app. Or if you’re on your phone, tap the app’s button if you see it.
December 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM