Podcast
E Pluribus Motto
Hosted by John Hodgman and Janet Varney · EN
Listening to E Pluribus Motto is like taking a road trip with friends Janet Varney and John Hodgman. In each episode, they spotlight one state and chat about its motto, bird, beverages, songs, and–occasionally–muffins. Plus, you'll hear from residents and guests whose lives or work have been inspired by that state. This podcast is a celebration of regional culture and an homage to the love we all seem to have for the place we call home. Pack your snacks and jump on in!
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Episode 22: California - “Eureka”
Apr 1401:18:10Tap to summarizeProspector Janet Varney and John Hodgman are ready to talk about all the GOLD in them thar hills! That’s right; the show is back on the west coast, to spotlight California; everything from gold, bears, and even a cryptid or two. In fact, California is on its way to having an official cryptid– Big Foot. But this is a monster that other states may feel a stronger claim to, even if the legislation is completely pushed through. But no matter how that shakes out, let’s appreciate that amazing motto. Whether you’ve just pulled a shiny nugget or you’re just feeling good, it sure is fun to shout, “Eureka!” Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info. Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
Transcribe →Episode 21: Puerto Rico - “Joannes est nomen ejus”
Mar 3101:02:43Tap to summarizeIt’s season 3 of E Pluribus Motto! Janet Varney and John Hodgman are back with a brand new collection of states and their mottos, iconography, animals, and so much more. Our first state of this season… isn’t a state at all! It’s the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, birthplace of legends like Rita Moreno, Ricky Martin and Bad Bunny, whose INCREDIBLE Superbowl performance showcased the island’s rich culture. Puerto Rico is also home to adorable frogs, delicious cuisine and one of the most iconic cryptids of all time: The Chupacabra. Season three is starting off with a bang. Sorry, season three is starting off with una explosión. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info. Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
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E Pluribus Motto Season 3 begins March 31st!
Mar 1200:03:17Tap to summarizeSeason 3 of E Pluribus Motto begins March 31st with Puerto Rico! After that, expect new episodes of the show every other Tuesday. Here's the full schedule: March 31: Puerto Rico April: 14: California April 20: MaxFun Drive! May 12: New Hampshire May 26: Alabama June 9: Florida June 23: Nebraska July 7: Washington July 21: Ohio August 4: Michigan August 18: North Dakota If you'd like to get involved in the show with everything from emails, voice notes and bulletin boards, just go to maximumfun.org/mottos-info. Plus, you can follow us instagram and tiktok Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
Transcribe →E Pluribus Motto LIVE at SF Sketchfest!
Dec 2300:01:40Tap to summarizeCan't wait for Season 3 of E Pluribus Motto? Neither can we!And the first stop of the next season of the show will be Janet and John recording a LIVE episode of the show at SF Sketchfest.They'll be giving the spotlight to the state of California, talking all about mottos, symbols, cryptids and more. And they'll be joined by Adam Savage, of "Mythbusters" fame!Tickets are available now. We hope we'll see you there. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
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Episode 20: Nevada - “All for our Country”
Nov 1101:30:31Tap to summarizeJanet Varney and John Hodgman are ready for the season finale of the podcast! And where better to visit than a state full of slot machines, deserts, ghost towns and cryptids (possibly): Nevada!There’s so much to get into here, including Janet doing her best to get through the pronunciation of said state and John recounting a heroic tale that involves a slot machine that Peter Dinklage graced with his voice.All of this and so much more including the last cryptid of the season (awwwwwww). It’s time for the Silver State to receive the spotlight!Produced by Julian Burrell.Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.Find E Pluribus Motto on Instagram and TikTok.And send us a voice memo, message or photo about an upcoming state to Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org. You can also leave a voice message for us at speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
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Episode 19: Washington D.C. - “Justicia Omnibus”
Oct 2801:30:51Tap to summarizeJanet Varney and John Hodgman celebrate the first non-state and non-commonwealth in the brief history of the podcast: The capital of the United States, Washington D.C.And if there’s one problem with the perception of D.C., it’s a failure to understand that it’s a real city with a lot of cool people who call it home. We try to push beyond the monuments and motorcade and make sure to highlight that.Plus we give a shoutout to everything from D.C.’s role in the straight-edge punk movement, the cryptids that (supposedly) roam its streets, and just what it means to be a mason. Plus, this place has a really cute official bird.Cover Art Photos provided by:Russell BurrellAlejandrina BurrellShaadee AhmadniaMarissa SerafiniProduced by Julian Burrell.Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.Find E Pluribus Motto on Instagram and TikTok.And send us a voice memo, message or photo about an upcoming state to Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org. You can also leave a voice message for us at speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
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Episode 18: Pennsylvania - “Virtue, liberty and independence”
Oct 1401:40:22Tap to summarizeJanet Varney and John Hodgman have arrived in the keystone state! First order of business: What on Earth is a keystone anyway?If nothing else, it’s one of the many things that Pennsylvania uses to identify itself as. Its other symbols include (but are not limited to) Benjamin Franklin, hoagies, the liberty bell, Rocky and so much more. And we’ve gotten tons of Pennsylvanians from far and wide to tell us why they love to call this commonwealth home. Episode cover art provided by:Dana JonesElizabeth YuPayton HotzGreg PriceClair O’HanlonProduced by Julian Burrell.Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.Find E Pluribus Motto on Instagram and TikTok.And send us a voice memo, message or photo about an upcoming state to Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org. You can also leave a voice message for us at speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
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