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Song Exploder

Hrishikesh Hirway

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Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.
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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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Judge John Hodgman

John Hodgman and Maximum Fun

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John Hodgman's Today in the Past podcast is now The Judge John Hodgman Podcast. Have your pressing issues decided by Famous Minor Television Personality John Hodgman, Certified Judge. If you'd like John Hodgman to solve your pressing issue, simply email it, along with your phone number, to hodgman@maximumfun.org. THAT IS ALL.
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Welcome to Oh No, Ross and Carrie, the show where we don’t just report on fringe science, spirituality, and claims of the paranormal, but take part ourselves. Follow us as we join religions, undergo alternative treatments, seek out the paranormal, and always find the humor in life's biggest mysteries. We show up - so you don’t have to.
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Free advice from three of the world's most qualified, most related experts: Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy. For one-half to three-quarters of an hour every Monday, we tell people how to live their lives, because we're obviously doing such a great job of it so far.
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The Flop House

MaximumFun, Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan

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The Flop House is a comedy podcast devoted to the worst in recent film. Your hosts (Elliott Kalan, Dan McCoy, and Stuart Wellington) watch a questionable film, then engage in an unscripted discussion about the movie's shortcomings and occasional delights, while never being afraid of a pointless, silly digression or two hundred.
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A comedy podcast about motherhood and how unnatural it sometimes is. We aren't all magical vessels! Join us every week as we deal with the thrills and embarrassments of motherhood and strive for less judging, and more laughing.
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Troubled Waters is the pop culture quiz show where comedians disagree to disagree. Twice a month, Dave will stoke pointless arguments between two teams of comedians and make them compete against each other in order to settle their meaningless debates once and for all. Winner takes home the right to be right.
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Attitudes!

Erin Gibson & Bryan Safi

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A pop culture comedy podcast hosted by Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi who cover LGBTQ+ and gender issues of the moment with both hilarity and healthy doses of absurdity. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
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What is the dumbest show you can imagine? This award-winning show may be dumber. It has no content. No format. Yet it's going on ten years of delighting hundreds of thousands of people. It's been an iTunes editors choice, and Rolling Stone picked it as one of the world's best comedy podcasts. It's light in the dark, comfort in the cold and a penguin in the pants (long story). Join hosts Jesse Thorn (NPR's Bullseye) and Jordan Morris (Comedy Central's @Midnight) and a celebrity guest on a rau ...
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Lady to Lady

Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

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Comedians Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker host this hilarious and raw weekly show in which they invite a fourth notable guest to play sleepover games, answer advice and delve into ridiculous tangents. After 500+ episodes, these lifelong friends know a thing or two about comedy and riffing on everything from pop culture to fitness, life hacks, and lady problems. The podcast often features the best in female and queer comic voices. Past guests include Nicole Byer, Jodie Sweetin, Laci ...
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A movie podcast that isn't just a bunch of straight white dudes. Comedian Ify Nwadiwe is joined by film producer Drea Clark and film critic Alonso Duralde for a fast, funny, flight through film. Maximum Film! is news, reviews and in-depth insight, beamed directly into your ears every week.
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We finally got our pal Matt Singer, author of the wonderful book Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever, on the show to talk about the team who defined movie criticism for a generation. Also Dan leads a silly Siskel & Ebert related half-game. Catch us LIVE in Boston! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FLOP at Manscaped…
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The most fun-filled adventure in RISK! history is coming! This October, we're inviting RISK! fans to join us (Kevin and JC) in Portugal for a story-worthy celebration of our 15th Anniversary. Find out all about it in this announcement and at Risk-Show.com/Portugal • Come to Portugal for RISK!'s 15th Anniversary in October 2024: risk-show.com/portug…
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David Leitch, the director of Atomic Blonde, Bullet Train, and Hobbs & Shaw, got his Hollywood start as a stunt man. Now he’s coming full circle, making an action/comedy/romance about that stunt life, with a pair of Oscar-nominated Barbenheimer love interests at the center. And we’ve got filmmaker April Wright, director of Stuntwomen: The Untold St…
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Coming in for a bro-hug! No, scratch that. Coming in for a hug-hug! Mark Pagán, host of the Other Men Need Help podcast, joins Biz to talk about the films of Sofia Coppola, sunsetting shows, and the limits of masculinity. Listen to Other Men Need Help wherever fine pods are cast. Learn more by visiting www.OtherMenNeedHelp.com. Go to MaximumFun.org…
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This week Jordan and Jesse welcome back Arnie Niekamp of Jackbox Games and Hello from the Magic Tavern for a conversation about Street Fighter The Movie The Game, great movie novelizations, and much more! Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at stitchfix.com/JJGO. Get 30% off your first order, plus free shipping today at …
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Bryan's reading of Susan Orlean's On Animals leads us down a rabbit hole where we break down the difference between donkeys, mules, hinnies, and jennies. Erin takes us behind-the-scenes of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA organizations and reveals why two of their current reigning winners suddenly resigned. Bryan tells us how the Boy Scouts of Americ…
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the fortieth episode of our third season, Michael Martin, Jolenta Greenberg, Omri Navot and Sam Mullins share tales of embarrassments, large and small. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow …
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This week, our friends Daniel Van Kirk and Jenn Harris join Dave for some cat actor trivia, musical word clouds, and Met Gala fashion critiques. Daniel Van Kirk would like to plug Rose Gold and recommends The Offer Jenn Harris would like to plug She's Clean and recommends Oh, Mary! And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitt…
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The Flaming Lips formed in Oklahoma City in 1983. Over the last four decades, they’ve put out 16 albums. In 1999, they put out their album The Soft Bulletin, and that brought them a new level of success. And then, in 2002, they followed it up with Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, which was their biggest album to date. Pitchfork named it one of the …
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Cutting donuts in half: Yes or no? The answer is tearing a family apart! Steven and sister-in-law Jess say there is nothing worse than a box of donut pieces. Joanna and brother-in-law Owen say that no one should be compelled to eat an entire donut! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follo…
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Ellie Hino (@elliehino) joins the ladies to talk about Ellie’s son and what kids are into, Ellie’s new album and an interesting movie pitch Brandie overheard. They then play That’s So Random and answer a lady problem about losing a friend after getting pregnant! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: …
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Kerri Kenney-Silver and Peter S. Kim share stories about moms of kids and kids of moms. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop…
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Sounds like the woke left is once again out here ruining comedy, and we’re part of the problem! We just don’t care about sitcoms like Ever-Sheldon, or Ur-Sheldon, or even Un-Sheldon. We’re too busy helping our friends reclaim their scent-based cults and getting into surprisingly heated debates about what makes the perfect walking stick. Suggested t…
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We were so happy when we learned that Linda Holmes was a fan of the show, and even HAPPIER to get her on an episode! Were we equally happy to watch Baby Geniuses? Well... you know... You can't always be happy all the time. Once you learn that, then YOU will be the true baby genius. This is the FINAL WEEKEND you can watch our SPEED 2 live show, VOD,…
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Luca Guadagnino’s latest film (and biggest to date) has been the talk of cinema circles since its release. Whether it’s causing a thirst for threesomes, a craving for churros, or a burning desire to pick up a racket, folks have been talking about it, and now we are too, with help from LAFCA President and critic Robert Abele! Then we’ll hear a lot m…
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Do you think you're a bad dad? Don't. Thanos is out there throwing his kid off a cliff to gain an Infinity Stone. Glenn Boozan, author of There Are Dads Way Worse Than You, returns to talk thread walls and bobbins, shutting down the braggarts, and the difference between (fictional) bad dads and bad guys who are dads. Get your copy of There Are Dads…
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This week Jordan and Jesse welcome comedian Todd Glass back to the pod to talk about The Mask, Son Of The Mask, and his fabulous new live comedy event Todd Glass: The Event Of A Lifetime. Go see Jordan's co-author of "Youth Group" Bowen McCurdy at the Toronto Comics Art Festival! Also, pre-order a copy of Youth Group right away! Right now, Nuts.com…
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Bryan saw Challengers over the weekend and loved Zendaya's tennis choreography. Erin watched The Idea of You and breaks down the awkward banter and sex scenes. Bryan breaks the news about French drag queen Minima Geste being selected to be one of the torch carriers in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Erin tells us about the Comstock Law being repealed tha…
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To celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, we’ve gathered a couple of classic sweet stories about moms. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-…
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Is a square-shaped pizza considered pizza? Which part of Madison is the "east side" and which is "north?" Answers to these questions and more on this episode of Judge John Hodgman! LIVE IN MADISON! With Mr. Minion Shorts himself, Rob Thomas of the Capital Times! We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Inst…
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Ashley Storrie (@ashleystorrie) joins the ladies to talk about her show Dinosaur, how British tv differs from American and writing fan fiction. They then talk about Ashley’s wishlist for listing America, Ashley then answers some questions and they give advice about how to deal with burnout in the entertainment industry! Have a lady problem that nee…
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Ross and Carrie discuss the remote viewing panel at Contact in the Desert, a UFO conference in the socal desert. With Alan Steinfeld at the helm, this group of non-naval gazers discuss the history of the Stargate Project and their own methods for internally “viewing” a remote location or object. Then, Alan and Ross run their own tests, with impress…
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In a collaboration of medical fads and brands, Dr. Sydnee and Justin dive into the confusing MLM called Plexus. The company started as a seller of the Breast Chek [sic] Kit but has since branched out into wellness and weight management products that it encourages its Ambassadors to recruit others to sell. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https:/…
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Rita Plush and Todd Shaffer share stories about learning the hard way. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our story…
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Today's episode is all about pet care! Whether your pet is a water-happy scorpion or a Sonic the Hedgehog skateboard, we'll teach your animal companion how to jump-rope correctly, get into a fight, and steal from their employer using arcade tickets. Suggested talking points: Chewable Matrix Pill, Plausible Ticket Deniability, Dougie and Stinky Whee…
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Inspired by his recent trip with Dan to catch The Ambulance at a local rep screening (part of the Ridiculous/Sublime series programmed by our old pal Cristina) Stuart runs through a brief installment of Missed That Movie (tm) before leading a discussion of the works of low-middle-budget maestro Larry Cohen, he of the grabby premise and wild perform…
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Writer/director (and Chicago native) Minhal Baig’s newest film centers around Malik and Eric, two young kids going through the things young kids go through, with the added complications of life in the Cabrini Green housing projects of the ‘90s. Robert Daniels (another Chicagoan) is here to help us talk through it. Then, a Hall of Excellence update …
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Will it ever end?! The demands. Not the podcast. Though it is ending. Judge John Hodgman producer Jennifer Marmor joins Biz to talk about sparkling water synchronicity, the finite limits of parental patience, and keeping the Woo alive. Go to MaximumFun.org/join to support One Bad Mother in its final year! Share a personal or commercial message on t…
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This week stand up comedian Sierra Katow joins Jordan and Jesse for a conversation about dentistry, tinkerbell wine moms, and Betty Boop. Listen or better yet PURCHASE Sierra's new stand up album "Funt" Amp up your hiring performance with ZipRecruiter — and find the best fast. See why 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality cand…
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The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Music Traffico from Carlo Rustichelli's score to Divorzio All'Italiana and Una Braveta, from his score to Amici Miei. Tema Grottesco from Giovanni Fusco's score to L'avventura. Gloving it from Moondog. Musica Bionda from the score to The Sweet Body of Deborah The Peter Thomas Sound Orchest…
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Bryan is fresh from Florida sharing the hottest merch from Key West, and Erin is in the middle of Canadian gang territory with Toyota Corollas parking in her driveway. Bryan rips Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III for not thinking drag shows are appropriate for children, resulting in an "audit" of past programming and cancellations of other …
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the thirty-ninth episode of our third season, Chrissy Swanson, Michael Oatman, Ethan Ullman and Gregor Wynnyczuk share stories at our live show at the Linda Theater in Albany, NY • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time do…
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This week Richard Sarvate and Kevin Casey White join Dave Holmes for very long titles to the Planet of the Apes franchise, bird call competitions, and LGBTQIA+ trivia in comics. Richard Sarvate would like to plug his album They're Gonna Know and recommends Drug Church and Paul Morrissey's Ice Cream vs Everything Kevin Casey White would like to plug…
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One of the songs I keep coming back to is “Mohabbat” by Arooj Aftab. It’s really special to me. I listen to it all the time. I’ve been listening to it so often that I wanted to revisit Arooj's episode about it. In the time since the episode has come out, she has released a collaborative album with Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily called Love In Exile…
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Should Dorin have to join her pianist husband at his post-concert meet and greets? He says yes! She says she feels awkward! Who's right? Who's wrong? Here is a video of Hsiang playing "Serpent's Kiss" by William Bolcom. We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman. Thanks to reddit u…
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Caitlin Peluffo (@caitlinpeluffo) joins the ladies to talk about Caitlin’s new special, playing piano, and how planning a wedding sucks. They also talk about tipping, the play Inside the Lady and answer a lady problem about packing for a trip! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomedy@gmail.com or, bett…
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You may have seen some celebrities or influencers on social media getting something called a Vampire Facial. It's exactly what it sounds like: blood spread on the face like a cream mask. But why would anyone do this unless it's supposed to do something for the skin? Dr. Sydnee and Justin draw out where this trend came from and its questionable bene…
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Stories about finding missing personal items and parts. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our storytelling classes…
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We've annexed the town of Chicago, our real dad, into TravNation! And we're answering all of the Wind Chime City's most pressing questions about fencing champions, Zamboni safety, and what Toad sounds like. Suggested talking points: Child’s Hat Bag, I Feel So Flammable, Dr Blade the Sword Genius, Giant Ice Tank, Enjoy your Half a Vasectomy Palestin…
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What is the secret to Argylle?!? Is the CAT the spy? Did Taylor Swift write it?!? Is it the obvious twist that Dan guessed after a moment of thought having only seen the trailer?!? Is it that it doesn't work at all as a movie, but at least it's not as relentlessly boring as a lot of Flop House topics?!? It's definitely at least two of those things!…
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Studio Ghibli’s GKIDS has a new film out about a little girl who just wants her mom to cook her a really specific dinner. If that sounds like not quite enough for a movie to be about, then you haven’t seen CHICKEN FOR LINDA! We’ve got returning guest, film critic Carlos Aguilar, on to join the conversation, and we’re even pitching some childhood me…
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Recycling coffee cups? Genius! Throwing plastic in the trash? Fail! Reusing your washable jar for your daily latte? Brain Blast! Debi Derryberry, musician and voice actor behind Jimmy Neutron, joins Biz to talk green living, using silly voices to teach tough lessons, and saving the orangutans with music. Listen to Debi's new kids album Gotta Go Gre…
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This week we got comedian and retro lunchbox collector Liz Miele in the studio talking about the card game Skip-Bo, Jurassic Park movies, and so much more. Go see Liz Miele do stand up at a club near you! Come see Jordan Morris at the YALLWEST Book Festival in Santa Monica on May 3rd and 4th. Get your tickets to see Jordan here. And if you can't ma…
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Erin has arrived in Canada, eh! Hear her journey of navigating her Vancouver-adjacent AirBNB with no furniture and a non-functioning double oven. Bryan is in New York and has a tale of a Broccolini-filled dinner experience with a gaggle of gay lawyers chatting next to him. Erin showcases Nike's skimpy Team USA uniform kits for this summer's Olympic…
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Mara Wilson and Kelly MacFarland share experiences from their formative years. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take o…
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Expert Witness Paul Scheer weighs in: Should Thaddeus invest in new equipment to keep his cold plunge icy? Kelsey says it's not practical! Who's right? Who's wrong? Paul Scheer's book JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA is available for pre-order wherever you get books! And don't miss his podcast HOW DID THIS GET MADE! We are on TikTok and YouTube! Foll…
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Liz Miele (@lizmiele) joins the ladies to talk about Liz’s new special, channeling her parents in her jokes and a mishap in Tess’s pilates class. They play This or That and answer a lady problem about a husband that won't stop smoking cigars. Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomedy@gmail.com or, bette…
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