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The Met Gala, First Albums & Superhero Movies May 10, 2015

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Reunited, the gang judge the dresses from the Met Gala and discuss which actresses the industry might consider “hot enough to get a Hemsworth”. Plus Wynter shares her home rental strategy.

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

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Bruce Jenner, Jeffrey Jay & Mad Men May 03, 2015

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Comedian Jeffrey Jay joins the team to talk about Bruce Jenner’s 20/20 interview and why it’s the single most important trans event we’ve seen. Plus we hear which what person’s involvement guarantees that each of our panel will see a film.

Hosted by Guy Branum with Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and guest Jeffrey Jay.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Wikileaks, Montage of Heck & Grey’s Anatomy Apr 26, 2015

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How damaged was Ben Affleck by the revelation he tried to keep his slave-owner heritage quiet? And did Wikileaks go too far in sharing such personal details about Sony’s Amy Pascal?

With Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler, Guy Branum and special guest, Karen Tongson.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org.

Game of Thrones, P-22 & Bad News Bears Apr 16, 2015

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Game of Thrones is back so we talk about “learning to Cersei”, ask whether a TV show can ever have enough incest and get into the wonders of sexposition. Plus we name the pieces of culture we initially disliked but then came to love.

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

Mad Men, Gay Anthems & Madonna Does Stand-Up Apr 11, 2015

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Karen Tongson (USC Professor of English and Gender Studies) joins the team this week to talk Mad Men and the entropy of the patriarchy, classic movies that we should have seen but haven’t and watching The Slap as “Norm-Porn”.

With Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler, Guy Branum and special guest, Karen Tongson.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Trevor Noah, Tidal & Going Clear Apr 04, 2015

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Is it fair to hold the new Daily Show host to task for tweets he made before getting the job? What’s the lure of Scientology and is HBO’s new documentary any good?

Plus some of the planet’s biggest music stars have launched a streaming service, will any of the Pop Rocket team be signing up?

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

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Monica Lewinsky, Mission Impossible 5 & SxSWi Mar 24, 2015

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Guy and Margaret are both all about Monica Lewinsky’s recent TED presentation, Wynter’s been at South by Southwest Interactive and Oliver thinks you should listen to the new Earl Sweatshirt album.

Plus it’s the last week of the MaxFunDrive and we’ve got some Pop Rocket bonus offers to encourage you to donate.

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

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Kendrick Lamar, #ThatCism & MaxFunDrive Mar 20, 2015

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Jesse Thorn drops by to explore American racism in his beloved signature segment, #ThatCism. Plus, Guy’s got an actual Jam! With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Jesse Thorn and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

New Music, Inappropriate Movies & Kimmy Schmidt Mar 11, 2015

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We share our first inappropriate movie experiences, chat Grey Gardens, frat racism and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Plus Wynter ranks the Hemsworth Brothers and Margaret takes us through a discussion of where we’re all going to discover new music.

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

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Broad City, Fresh Off The Boat & #TheDress Mar 04, 2015

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Hate-watching Downton Abby, Wynter’s favorite new live-stream video app and #TheDress, plus Broad City and Fresh Off the Boat are making us all lol hard.

We’re missing Guy this week so will just say it here: Oh hey there, listener!

With Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and guest-host Oliver Wang.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

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