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Storms of Outrage & Summer Jam Jul 17, 2015

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The team share their first videogame experiences, debate what should be done with offensive culture (and shoddy critique) and Guy picks his official Summer Jam 2015.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Rihanna’s BBHMM Video & Summer Reads Jul 10, 2015

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We share our own hot-takes on Rihanna’s new Bitch Better Have My Money video. Is it about race? Is it about feminism? Is it awesome? Plus we share our best summer reads and Wynter celebrates the songs that she claims are bringing oral sex back.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

UnReal, Vince Staples and Jumping the Shark Jul 04, 2015

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Jesse Thorn guests on an episode in which we decide which celebs will narrate our autobiographies, call out the elements of pop culture we think have jumped the shark and discover which member of the team is secretly into pool porn.

With Oliver Wang, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and Jesse Thorn.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Do I Sound Gay? Jun 27, 2015

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The gang marvel at the young Patrick Swayze, discuss which characters in Game of Thrones are better at game of throning, share their reactions to the new Pixar movie, Inside Out and go deep, talking about the new David Thorpe documentary Do I Sound Gay? Plus handies and brain orgasms!

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

OITNB, Rachel Dolezal & Jurassic World Jun 20, 2015

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The gang share their fantasy contract riders, discuss the Rachel Dolezal debacle and take a team fieldtrip to see Jurassic World.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun

Women’s World Cup & #ThatGamingCism Jun 12, 2015

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MaxFun boss Jesse Thorn drops by for a #ThatCism update focussing on the lack of diversity in computer games characters. Plus the team share their favorite movies, TV shows or songs about their hometowns.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler, Guy Branum and Jesse Thorn. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Official Summer Jams 2015 Search Committee Jun 06, 2015

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The team are excited about Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover, the TV show Cucumber and the FIFA corruption investigation. But all that’s just a warm-up for Guy’s Official 2015 Summer Jam Search Committee.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Online Dating & Silicon Valley with Megan Koester May 30, 2015

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Comedian Megan Koester joins the team to talk about the pros and cons of online dating, nuanced portrayal of ethnicity in Silicon Valley and our own dream Pop Rocket guests.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Megan Koester and host Guy Branum.

Produced by Colin Anderson and Jennifer Marmor for MaximumFun.org

Summer Blockbusters & Vodka May 23, 2015

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The team review Age of Ultron, Mad Max: Fury Road and Pitch Perfect 2. Plus The Mad Men Finale, Jams and Vodka.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum.

Produced by Colin Anderson & Jennifer Marmor for MaximumFun.org.

Wiki Spice, Yam Lube & Cancelled TV May 18, 2015

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Which Spice Girl would each of the team be? Plus, why Oliver’s all about basketball at the moment, which cancelled TV shows are we sad about and which have already overstayed their welcome and Wynter reveals her 5th and 6th quadrants!

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum.

Produced by Colin Anderson and Lindsay Pavlas for MaximumFun.org

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