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Updated 17/03/2025
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Updated 14/07/2021
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Updated 24/05/2019
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Updated weekly
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Updated 09/01/2018
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Updated 13/10/2024

16/02/2023

Cyrus Cohen on 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

Throughout the much-lauded, jam-packed runtime of EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, Stephanie Hsu shapeshifts from depressed, suffering Joy Wang to countless iterations of the fabulous big-bad Jobu Tupaki. But the flashy confidence of Jobu Tupaki might be a misdirect from the pain she's feeling -- Joy's pain. Cyrus Cohen, film critic and programmer for NewFest, gets into it with Jordan on this week's episode. Then, one quick thing about Jordan's recent Morning Edition appearance. *** With Jordan Crucchiola and Cyrus Cohen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

16/02/2023

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53 min
15/08/2024

Justin Simien on 'Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One'

When writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People, Haunted Mansion) first saw William Greaves' groundbreaking 1968 film, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. He was mad. Not about the film's avant-garde style (part fiction, part documentary, part performance art) but about the fact that he hadn't seen it sooner -- it might've saved him a lot of trouble as he found his way in a challenging, second-guessing industry. Now Justin is introducing more people to the contributions to cinema made by Black creatives like Greaves, through his series Hollywood Black, now streaming from MGM+. Then Jordan has one quick thing about Brandy and other stars lighting up the late-summer/early-fall horror slate. *** With Jordan Crucchiola and Justin Simien Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

15/08/2024

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55 min
16/07/2020

Game Shows vs Aussie Man

We are kicking off #MaxFunDrive this week so if you like what we do, please consider supporting our show! Just head on over to maximumfun.org/join/ and become a member. And if you aren't in a position to support financially, we still love ya! Doug Benson and Doug Mellard of the new podcast Wide World of Dougs argue over the most important issues of the day. It's Music Week on The Price is Right vs Aussie Man fighting off a snake going 70mph. This week, our contestants give some movie recommendations, learn about fake Netflix series, and pitch a few Quibi-esque at home movie remakes. Doug Mellard would like to plug his upcoming album Fart Safari 3: Fart Hard with a Vengeance and recommends My Morning Jacket's My Waterfall II Doug Benson would like to plug Wide World of Dougs and recommends Carmen Lynch's Vertically Obese And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug This Time with Alan Partridge Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook. Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the show Don’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.com Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Google Hangouts and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

16/07/2020

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59 min
02/05/2024

89: Bethanie Murguia and Wagnificent

Why did three Vizslas cross the road? Tune in for the punchline! This week we're joined by writer and illustrator Bethanie Murguia. She tells us all about her new graphic novel Wagnificent as well as warming our hearts with tales about her three Vizslas Thunder, Luna and Cosmos. Also Persey, busy playing the nosey neighbour, has passed a torch to Cricket... Wagnificent: The Adventures of Thunder and Sage comes out July 23rd and you can pre-order now at https://www.aquapup.com/ Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/PFVQXgMYWBReminder: Reminder: Read Book One of Redwall with us by May 12th!

02/05/2024

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57 min
23/02/2023

Francesca Maldonado on 'Tank Girl'

Director and production designer (and former child actor) Francesca Maldonado shares how Rebecca (aka Tank Girl) from 1995's TANK GIRL was formative in her life, and offers perspectives on Hot Girl Representation, Valley Girl pride, and what's missing from movies now and in the past. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an upcoming Amazon series called Class of '07. *** With Jordan Crucchiola and Francesca Maldonado Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

23/02/2023

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51 min
25/03/2024

Mall-lite 8: PacSun (4) vs Bath and Body Works (1)

We're finally here, folks. It's the Mall-lite 8. We're doing things a bit different for these matchups. We're going though the histories of each store and talking about our own memories attached to the stores in each matchup. First up, it's PacSun and Bath and Body Works. PacSun has been picking up a lot of steam during our matchups and it's now going up against a titan of mall stores. We talk about what PacSun brings to the table, our experience with the store and their relationship with The Met. Bath and Body Works was the first seed in the I'm Just Looking region and one of the favorites to win the bracket. We get into some of the more memorable scents, the subreddit community, and that iconic gingham. Wanna get involved? Find us on social media @maxfunhq and participate in our mall polls! But be quick, because votes close in 24 hours. Find the March Malldness bracket here: maximumfun.org/march-malldness-brackets/

25/03/2024

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34 min
20/06/2019

'Night Tide' with 'Gas Food Lodging' Director Allison Anders

Allison Anders is an award-winning screenwriter, film and television director who was born in Kentucky and raised in LA. She attended film school at UCLA, where she co-directed the 1987 feature film Border Radio. Her first solo feature film, starring Fairuza Balk and Ione Skye, Gas Food Lodging premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1992, and earned her Independent Spirit Award Nominations for Best Director and Best Screenplay. She went on to write and direct the feature films Mi vida loca, Grace of My Heart, and Sugar Town, as well as Things Behind the Sun, for which she won a Peabody award. She’s directed episodes of Sex and the City, Orange Is the New Black, Southland, Riverdale, Murder in the First and recently Sorry for Your Loss. The movie that Allison has chosen to discuss is a deep cut, but a good one. It's the moody, horror, thriller Night Tide. Allison discusses her early fascination with the film and how it keeps re-emerging in her life. She elaborates on the beginning of her career, and how it really spawned from deeply stalking Wim Wenders. Allison talks at length about the move from independent features to directing television. And she has an amazing story of helping Harry Dean Stanton cultivate his character on Paris, Texas with a poem she wrote after having a catatonic episode. If you haven't seen any of Allison's films, Gas Food Lodging is a great place to start. And go watch Night Tide too, while you're at it. With Katie Walsh and Allison Anders. You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us at switchbladesisters@maximumfun.org. Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

20/06/2019

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55 min
23/05/2017

CIPYD 94: Mike Primavera and Formosan Mountain Dogs

Hello everyone! We made it! We're back from Portland and we're revving and ready to tell ya about all the dogs we met on our own personal Oregon trail. Renee's got Formosan Mountain dogs in this week's Mutt Minute. Plus, we have the hilarious Mike Primavera of Twitter fame and The Chive telling us how he'll hop a fence to pet a dog! Grab a Golden Retriever and tune in!

23/05/2017

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41 min
07/01/2016

Rocky Horror Casting, Roddenberry Floppies, Longer Tweets, Oregon Occupation

Hey there Cool Kid, thanks for stopping in! Some casting on the Rocky Horror remake has been announced, but Brent and Travis have their own dream casting in mind! A whole lot of text has been recovered from Gene Roddenbery's floppy disks. Twitter is toying with the idea of allowing for 10,000 character tweets! It's been met with mixed opinions, including our two hosts. The big story this week, a group of ranchers/protesters have taken control of a set of federal buildings in Oregon. And finally, in the Wi-Five of the Week, an inspiring tale of not letting disability stop you from doing what you love! Enjoy!

07/01/2016

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55 min
17/08/2022

Episode 468: Birth Stories Are a Part of the Larger Story, with Linda Villarosa

How much harder could birthing be? Try adding the toxic stress of being a black woman in America. Biz is joined by author Linda Villarosa to discuss hands in car doors, the weathering of microaggressions, and her new book, "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation." Plus, Biz was alone. Get your copy of Linda Villarosa's "Under the Skin" wherever books are sold. Visit Linda's website at LindaVillarosa.com. Follow Linda on Twitter @lindavillarosa. Check out Theresa’s book! It Feels Good To Be Yourself is available now wherever books are sold. Our book You’re Doing A Great Job!: 100 Ways You’re Winning at Parenting! is available wherever books are sold. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. This week, we're sponsored by Better Help. Go to BetterHelp.com/BADMOTHER to get 10% off your first month. Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you’re leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron. Subscribe to One Bad Mother in Apple Podcasts Join our mailing list Join the amazing community that is our private One Bad Mother Facebook group Follow One Bad Mother on Twitter Follow Biz on Twitter Like us on Facebook! Get a OBM tee, tank, baby onesie, magnet or bumper sticker from the MaxFunStore You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org. Show Music Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans Mental Health Resources: Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.com Dr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.com BLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.org The Postpartum Support International Warmline - 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline - 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP) Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and number 1-800-273-8255 and there is a chat option on the website. Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being. USA text 741741 Canada text 686868 UK text 85258 Website: https://www.crisistextline.org National Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. https://www.rainn.org National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/help/ Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you. Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

17/08/2022

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53 min

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