International Waters

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Top to Bottom vs The Bureau Oct 01, 2020

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This week, our contestants are quizzed on movies turning 40, talk about Lovecraft monsters and villages in Wales, and try their best to figure out who "You Oughta Know" is about.

Chanel Ali would like to plug her album Chanel No. 1 and Apocalypse Untreated and recommends (safely) watching live comedy.

David Rees would like to plug Election Profit Makers and Dicktown on FXX and recommends watching the Nardwuar interview with Big K.R.I.T

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends you read Shuggie Bain

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

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

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Kardashians vs Princess Bride Sep 15, 2020

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This week, our contestants are quizzed on autumnal traditions around the world, learn about upbeat songs that are secretly bummers, and listen to some iconic sound effects.

Broti Gupta would like to plug her newsletter and recommends the MasterChef Jr. clip where the kid says "rusticity"

Josh Gondelman would like to plug Desus & Mero and his podcast Make My Day and recommends friend of the show Jamie Loftus' podcast My Year In Mensa

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Josh Gondelman's book Nice Try and Broti's substack

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 Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

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Adopting Cats vs Virtual Accessibility Sep 01, 2020

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Maggie Mae Fish and Melissa Darch argue over the most pressing issues of the day. This time, it's Adopting Cats vs Virtual Accessibility

This week, our contestants talk about some weird college memories, take a Dolly Parton quiz, and learn through limericks.

Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends donating to give our unhoused neighbors food and water.

Maggie Mae Fish would like to plug her comedic film analyses and recommends Princess Weeke's YouTube channel.

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Pacific Ocean Blues by Dennis Wilson

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.

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TikTok vs Resigning Cat Aug 17, 2020

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Luke Null and Emily Duke argue over the week's most pressing issues, this time, it's TikTok vs Resigning Cat.

This week, our contestants pitch some long-awaited sequels, learn about the history of the internet, and find out if it really is cake.

Luke Null would like to plug his hard seltzer reviews and Guitar Comic and recommends Alone

Emily Duke would like to plug Melodramatic Teen Universe and recommends Sam Jay's 3 In The Morning

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug the musical Star Struck

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.

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The Woman King vs Hobo Dogs Aug 03, 2020

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We are in the middle of our annual #MaxFunDrive! If you like what we do, and are in a good financial spot, please consider becoming a member of the network and supporting our show.

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It's a MaxFun Crossover with Dave Shumka of Stop Podcasting Yourself and James Arthur of Minority Korner arguing over the important issues of the day. It's The Woman King vs Hobo Dogs. This week, our contestants renovate Disneyland attractions, learn about a few fake podcasts, and give old plays the Clueless treatment.

James Arthur would like to plug Minority Korner here on MaxFun, his Zoom dance classes, and In Good Company and recommends Hot Trash with D'Arcy Drollinger

Dave Shumka would like to plug Stop Podcasting Yourself and This Sounds Serious

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends you read Michael Brooks' work

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.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwaters

Game Shows vs Aussie Man Jul 16, 2020

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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.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwaters

Houseplants vs Bees Jul 02, 2020

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Keith Kingbay and Vanessa Gritton argue over the important issues of the day, it's the Barcelona Orchestra playing for an audience of houseplants vs the return of the bee!

This week, our guests talk about some wild celebrity encounters, improvise some lyrics to movie theme songs, and play a very special round, courtesy of Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's.

Keith Kingbay would like to plug New Player Has Joined and recommends donating to Black Girl Hockey Club

Vanessa Gritton would like to plug El Rey Nation and Kicking and Screaming and recommends @drbriangilmore on Instagram.

And special thanks to Kathy Valentine! Please pick up her new memoir, All I Ever Wanted for more wild stories!

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.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwaters

Smiles vs Nacho Jun 16, 2020

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Aminatou Sow and Steve Hernandez argue over the most important topics of the day. It's @blackmensmiling vs Nacho Vidal.

This week, our contestants talk about their favorite comfort foods, listen to a few protest songs, and punch up our favorite dad jokes.

Steve Hernandez would like to plug Views from the Vista, Who's Your God, and The Male Gaze and would like to plug @inthistogether_la on Instagram

Aminatou Sow would like to plug her upcoming book, Big Friendship and would like to plug donating to your local bail fund.

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Dave on FX

Please consider donating to these organizations!

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.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwaters

Quarantine Bras vs Bisexual Goose Jun 04, 2020

Show notes

Jasika Nicole and Addie Weyrich argue over the important issues, it's Quarantine Bras vs. Bisexual Goose.

Team Quarantine Bras

Jasika Nicole

Team Bisexual Goose

Addie Weyrich

This week, our guests try and guess fake Disney characters, give some motivational speeches and tell us some embarrassing high school stories

Jasika Nicole would like to plug her Instagram @Jasikaistrycurious and recommends Project Q.

Addie Weyrich would like to plug reading and writing and recommends Avatar the Last Airbender and Jenson Titus

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Dave on FX

We here at Troubled Waters recommend you donate to bail funds, the ActBlue megafunds, Black Table Arts, and Reclaim the Block. You can find a massive list of various other places that can use your donation HERE

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.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwaters

JOANN Fabrics vs Walks May 15, 2020

Show notes

Maddy Myers and Kirk Hamilton of the new MaxFun podcast Triple Click argue over the most pressing issues of the day. It's JOANN Fabrics vs Walking!

Team JOANN

Maddy Myers

Team Walks

Kirk Hamilton

This week, our contestants settle some celebrity feuds, come up with some Home Alone-esque traps, and talk about some of the weirdest arguments they've been a part of.

Kirk Hamilton would like to plug Triple Click, Strong Songs, and recommends the Cowboy Bebop music video reunion

Maddy Myers would like to plug her music, Triple Click, and The Mutant Ages and recommends The Infinite Today by Sarah Mirk

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug the Bright Light Bright Light remix of So Queer

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.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwaters

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