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International Waters

International Waters is a pop culture comedy quiz show set adrift on the lawless seas. Join host Dave Holmes and competing teams of world-famous comedians from the US, UK, and beyond in a hilarious and lively competition that's part panel show, part trivia challenge, and part international incident.

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This week, our buddies James and Elyse Willems join us for the annual International Halloween Special! We get into creepy cryptids, scary stories, and terrifying tunes.Elyse Willems would like to plug the Halloween videogame and 30 Morbid Minutes and recommends Canadian candiesJames Willems would like to plug Absolute Chad and Answer for It and recommends votingChristian would like to plug March Malldness and PrimerAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky Find us on Instagram! Call us on the International Waters hotline 323-435-3017Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFun HQ in Downtown LA, and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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It All Sounds Like Radiohead (James Willems / Elyse Willems)

This week, our buddies Dan Wilbur and Alexander Bennett join Dave Holmes for some songs around the campfire, odd stories from the US and UK, and the spookiest haunted houses imaginableDan Wilbur would like to plug Hillbilly Allegedly and recommends Sky DaddyAlexander Bennett would like to plug I Can't Stand the Man, Myself and Born Yesterday and recommends Matt EwinsAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky and would like to plug the TRL Reunion and recommends Divine live at the HaciendaFind us on Instagram! Call us on the International Waters hotline 323-435-3017Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFun HQ in Downtown LA, and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Existential Weirdness (Dan Wilbur / Alexander Bennett)

This week our pals Caleb Zeringue and Athena Kugblenu join Dave Holmes for Tim Curry/ Dolly Parton lyrics, Ig Nobel studies, and weirdo US and UK stories.Caleb Zeringue would like to plug The Drillmaster and his upcoming live dates and recommends Boots Athena Kugblenu would like to plug her books, and recommends Heiresses by Miranda Kaufmann,And finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram! Call us on the International Waters hotline 323-435-3017Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFun HQ in Downtown LA, and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Soft Top Energy (Athena Kugblenu / Caleb Zeringue)

This week our friends Rosie Knight and Joey Greer AKA Joe Greer join Dave Holmes AKA Daib Holmes for recalled items, Olivia Rodrigo songs, and a news roundup from the UK and US.
Joey Greer would like to plug Teeny Tiny and The Warm Up Guy and recommends Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Rosie Knight would like to plug X-Ray Vision and recommends LA Taco and doing nice things for your neighbors
And finally Dave is on Bluesky!
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Gull Control (Joey Greer / Rosie Knight)

This week, our friends Hay Beacon and Charlotte McDonnell join host Dave for lost Uber items, stories of the weird in the US and UK, and a new crop of clips to add to the International Waters Notable Sound and Film Warehouse
Charlotte McDonnell would like to plug What's All This Then and recommends Be Gay Solve Crimes
Hay Beacon would like to plug No Contact and recommends Kylie Vincent
And finally Dave is on Bluesky!
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Long Baby (Hay Beacon / Charlotte McDonnell)

This week, our friends Holly Burn and Derek Sheen join us for epic poems, weird jingles, and shady headlines.
Derek Sheen would like to plug Unrelatable and recommends Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep and Joe Dombrowski
Holly Burn would like to plug Dream House and recommends Barry Castagnola
And finally Dave is on Bluesky!
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No Homer (Holly Burn / Derek Sheen)

This week, our friends Ellory Smith and Matt Kirshen join us for confirmed time traveling, Odyssey needle drops, and grammatical pet peeves.
Ellory Smith would like to plug her upcoming dates and recommends avoiding cyclosporiasis
Matt Kirshen would like to plug Probably Science and recommends Deadloch and Rosehaven
And finally Dave is on Bluesky! 
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The Pigness Of It All (Matt Kirshen / Ellory Smith)

This week, our friends Ben Paddon and Edy Modica join Dave for some World Cup tourism, Doctor Who spinoffs, and a poem to send off Keir Starmer
Edy Modica would like to plug I'm Just Like You (And It Sucks) and recommends Honey Pluton
Ben Paddon would like to plug Jump Leads and recommends Friz Frizzle
And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to plug Balkan Treat Box
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Three Heavens and Six Hells (Edy Modica / Ben Paddon

This week, our friends Amir Dean (Lady Bushra) and Jamel Johnson join Dave for some Pride/World Cup anthems. historic LA landmarks, and the final season of our countries.
Jamel Johnson would like to plug his new album Mid-Range and recommends The Junkyard Band
Amir Dean (Lady Bushra) would like to plug his comedy special and his website and recommends Misty Chance
And finally Dave is on Bluesky!
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He's Got a Coma (Jamel Johnson / Amir Dean)

This week, our friends Gareth Gwynn and Josh Gondelman join Dave for some seagull voice acting, cryptid PR training, and barber shop themed cocktails.
Josh Gondelman would like to plug The Nightly from Hatch, his stand up special Positive Reinforcement, and his Substack and would like to recommend I Want to Burn This Place Down by Maris Kreizman
Gareth Gwynn would like to plug I'm So Not Over It and his Edinburgh Fringe show Cyril and recommends Sound Heap here on Maximum Fun.
And finally Dave is on Bluesky!
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The Blue Stuff (Josh Gondelman / Gareth Gwynn)

This week, our friends Mike Castle and Chris Martin join us for our inaugural IW Notable Sound and Film Warehouse discussion, foodstuff advertising, and name doppelgängers.
Mike Castle would like to plug Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness and Misrepresented and recommends polite smiling.
Chris Martin would like to plug Ain't It Footy and his live dates and recommends Percy Pigs
And finally Dave is on Bluesky!
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We Improvised This Podcast (Chris Martin / Mike Castle)

The IW gang meet up for the inaugural Cultural Exchange! We all watched the US and UK versions of the same show, this time it's Are You Being Served (UK) and Beane's of Boston (US). We talk about what we liked, what we hated, and what could have been if Beane's ended up going to series. 
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SNEAK PEEK: The International Waters Cultural Exchange 01 (Are You Being Served? / Beane's of Boston)

This week, our friends Myq Kaplan and Ed Morrish join us for new national anthems, bear suit crimes, and sexy condiments. 
Ed Morrish would like to plug Sound Heap and recommends John-Luke Roberts in Edinburgh and The Square Ball
Myq Kaplan would like to plug Broccoli and Ice Cream, his new special Rini, and his upcoming live dates and recommends Nikki Glaser's new special and Jo Firestone's upcoming book
And finally Dave is on Bluesky! 
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Mayo of Justice (Myq Kaplan / Ed Morrish)

Happy MaxFunDrive! To celebrate, we're dropping our pilot episode of International Waters 2.0 with Allan McLeod and Jordan Adika! If you like what we do, please consider becoming a member of Maximum Fun! 
Jordan Adika would like to plug Sad Boyz and his YouTube channel and recommends Lateral with Tom Scott
Allan McLeod would like to plug Walkin' About and Pluribus and recommends Absolute Batman
And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Train Dreams
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BONUS: Little Red Vervet (Allan McLeod / Jordan Adika)

It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters.
In this episode, we have host Dave Holmes and International Waters writer Riley Silverman dishing on what makes a good IW guest, versus a... not-good one. Plus, the Jimmy Pardo of it all.
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Edited by Christian Dueñas and Produced by Laura Swisher and Hannah Muroz for Maximum Fun.
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Casters on Casters: Dave Holmes and Riley Silverman

This week, our friends Libby Watson and Steven Ray Morris join Dave for some songs about the Moon, weird children's television programs, and strange social media posts.
Libby Watson would like to plug What's All This Then and recommends World Shin Kicking Championships 
Steven Ray Morris would like to plug See Jurassic Right and Keanan and Lakin Give You Déjà Vu and recommends Minorities in Shark Sciences
And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend people dropping things on their feet while while they have a harmonica in their mouth.
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Vinegar is the Best Food (Libby Watson / Steven Ray Morris)

Welcome to International Waters 2.0! We're kicking things off with our old friends Siobhan Thompson and Jeremy Bent. We get into some sea shanties, Eurovision talk (obviously!) and make some new rules for the bathroom.
Jeremy Bent would like to plug Eurovangelists and The Young Old Derf Chronicles and recommends Pluribus and Slow Horses
Siobhan Thompson would like to plug Dimension 20, Denouement, and The Greatest Treasure in the World and recommends Last One Laughing
And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Bad Husband by Trashcan Sinatras
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Solid State Towel (Jeremy Bent / Siobhan Thompson)

Yes you read that right, we are bringing back International Waters! We'll have a full episode ready for you soon, but for now enjoy this sneak peek at a future episode with Jordan Adika and Allan McLeod! 
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International Waters 2.0 Sneak Peek!

Well hello! We are still hard at work on Troubled Waters but in the meantime we thought it'd be fun to share one of our old faves from way back in the International Waters days. Take a trip down memory lane with Helen Hong, Nick Rutherford, Jameela Jamil, and Romesh Ranganathan
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ENCORE - More Than an Uncle

It's finally here. For MaxFunDrive 2025, we promised to make the Troubled Waters North Hollywood Special. Did we know what it was when we said that? Not at all! We're Walkin' About North Hollywood and talking about our favorite landmarks, architecture, weirdo stories, and hey maybe there's even a love connection! Thank you for supporting MaxFun! Christian Dueñas would like to plug MaxFun and The Stacks and recommends Lonely People with Power by Deafheaven and The Bearlympics at The EagleRiley Silverman would like to plug Horror Not Hate and recommends The Joy Who Lived And finally Dave is on Bluesky and would like recommend Summer Farewells By AnriFind us on Instagram  
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The NoHo Special!

We are unlocking an episode from the BoCo archives this week! If you want to hear even more bonus content, go and head on over to maximumfun.org/joinOur friends and former writers for International Waters, Jordan Morris and Sarah Morgan join Dave for a throwback episode where we play some of our favorite IW games from back in the day!
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UNLOCKED: Troubled Waters x International Waters Throwback Special

This week, we are replaying some of our favorite holiday segments from previous Troubled Waters eps. Featuring Alison Rosen, Jacob Givens, Mike Castle, Joey Greer, Des Bishop, Joel Stein, Danielle Perez, Jessica Sele, Drennon Davis, and Shawn Carter! If you liked these segments, check out the full episodes in our archives!  Stay tuned to the very end for a quick announcement and we will see you in the new year! Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join 
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A Very Troubled Waters Holiday Special

This week, our friends Devan Joseph and Noah Friedman of No Such Thing join Dave for some holiday rebuses, terribly named carols, and awful Christmas presents. Noah Friedman would like to plug No Such Thing and recommends Broken Homes and Gardens by Michael HurleyDevan Joseph would also like to plug No Such Thing and recommends No Easy FixAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on InstagramWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join "Adeste Fideles (Shorter)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Camera vs T Shirt

MaxFun Crossover Alert! Our friends Amber Nash and Dimitry Pompée join Dave for distorted music trivia, strange Trader Joe's foodstuffs, and trivial confessions at the Thanksgiving table!Amber Nash would like to plug RePhrasing: An Archer ReWatch Podcast and recommends Amy Sedaris on InstagramDimitry Pompée would like to plug Eurovangelists and recommends Old Dog New TricksAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on InstagramWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Wet Bag vs Red Claw

This week, our friends Jenny Zigrino and Caleb Zeringue join Dave for some Taylor Swift chord progressions, alien trivia, and Dr Seuss/Decemberists lyricismCaleb Zeringue would like to plug his upcoming tour dates and Luigi the Musical and recommends Gianmarco SoresiJenny Zigrino would like to plug her upcoming tour dates and Jen-Z and recommends Caitlin PeluffoAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on InstagramWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Women vs Women

This week, our friends Teri Gamble and Anastasia Washington join us for our annual Troubled Waters Halloween Spooktacular! Teri Gamble would like to plug Horror X and Horror Movie Survival Guide and recommends I Know What You NeedAnastasia Washington would like to plug Gaslighter and recommends Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story and Harriet Tubman Demon SlayerAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on InstagramWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Romero vs Osgood

This week our friends Jack Lawler and Douglas Widick join Dave for Time Warping, gangster/social media star names, and wrestler movie star trivia. Jack Lawler would like to plug The Daily Friday and recommends Could Be The MoveDouglas Widick would like to plug Paperclip and recommends Taylor Janney-RovinAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky! Find us on InstagramWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Lapture vs Rapture

This week our friend Mary Houlihan and Ben Katzner join Dave for some fun in the sun as we say goodbye to summer! Ben Katzner would like to plug Troll Hole and Supple Harlot and recommends Mike Lester, Kelsey Cook, and Sam EvansMary Houlihan would like to plug her upcoming tour dates and recommends Dan PerlmanAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Teeny Tiny by Joey GreerFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join"Royal Coupling" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Softball vs Shenanigans

This week, our friends Jordan Morris and Meghan Fitzmartin join Dave for Riverdale musicals, New Yorker cartoon captioning, and some good ol fashioned comic book knowledge bidding.Meghan Fitzmartin would like to plug Mary Sue and recommends Marian Heretic, both out October 8thJordan Morris would like to plug Predator Black White and Blood 4, Venom 252, and recommends Celebrity Family FeudAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky! Find us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Reed Richards vs Mr. Mxyzptlk

This week, our friends Mary Kate Wiles vs Sean Persaud join Dave for some comic strip theme songs, film adaptations, and memorable quotes from Agnes van Rhijn. Mary Kate Wiles would like to plug Shipwrecked Comedy and The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals and recommends Blue PrinceSean Persaud would like to plug The Librarians: The Next Chapter and also recommends Blue PrinceAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend @pk_late_bloomerFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Cowabunga vs Make Haste

This week, our friends Denise Winkelman and Bobby Dolan join Dave for some half hearted apologies, body swapped trivia, and Weird Al polka covers.Bobby Dolan would like to plug Could Be The Move and recommends @fauxtivational_speakerDenise Winkelman would like to plug Bougie on a Budget and recommends Lioness on Paramount+And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Jimmy and StiggsFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Alaska vs Martha

This week, our MaxFun friends Tom Lum and Christian Duguay join Dave for lesser known Superman/Fantastic Four cohorts, Oasis and Green Day song trivia, and Pixar sequel pitches.Tom Lum would like to plug Let's Learn Everything and Our Findings and recommends A Guide to Making Friends in the Fourth Dimension Christian Duguay would like to plug Valley Heat and his upcoming live show at Largo and recommends Jennifer Coolidge in The White Lotus And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Brenda DicksonFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Wild Ol' Woman vs World Ol' Games

During the 2025 MaxFunDrive, we promised yall if we reach our support stretch goal, we'd make a special D&D episode! Well, we reached that goal and got right to work. Join Dave Holmes, Riley Silverman, John-Luke Roberts, producer Christian, and special guest Austin Taylor of Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries on a rip roaring musical adventure! DM'd by Riley Silverman, recorded remotely over Zoom and in Los Angeles at MaxFun HQ and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join "Ascending the Vale" "Brain Dance" "Crowd Hammer" "Marty Gots A Plan" "Myst" "New Hero in Town" Spy Glass" and "Transition One" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Dicey Waters: A Troubled Waters Special

This week, our MaxFun friends Katie Goldin and John Moe join Dave for some Pixar films, custom popcorn buckets, and Muppet music triviaKatie Goldin would like to plug Secretly Incredibly Fascinating and Creature Feature and recommends Pants John Moe would like to plug Depresh Mode, Sleeping with Celebrities, his band Math Emergency, and his upcoming class at The Loft and recommends Elderberry Wine by WednesdayAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Bird Boy vs Weird Al

This week, our MaxFun friends Helen Hong and Kevin Avery join Dave for Nintendo trivia, LGBTQ+ anthems, and Sesame Street pitches.Helen Hong would like to plug Go Fact Yourself and Belly Laughs FestivalKevin Avery would like to plug Maximum Film and The Great North and recommends Kara MorganAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Cow Copter vs Cruise Corn

This week, our friends Teri Gamble and Jessica Lynn Verdi join Dave for TV spinoff trivia, improvised song sequels, and movie sequel bidding wars.Teri Gamble would like to plug Horror Movie Survival Guide and Horror X and recommends Today in Gay Jessica Lynn Verdi would like to plug Mission Log: The Orville and recommends Naming Your Little Geek and Amanda TroopAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Gollum vs Jan Brady

This week, our guests Shanna Christmas and Mangesh Hattikudur join Dave Holmes for some songs about women in interesting places, cornfield horror flicks, and Sanrio character trivia.Shanna Christmas would like to plug her upcoming special Highly Intelligent and her monthly comedy show and recommends The Comedy ReviewersMangesh Hattikudur would like to plug Part Time Genius and recommends From Ted to TomAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Shaq Poo vs Rizzy Shakespeare

This week, our guests Riley Silverman and Amy Spalding join Dave Holmes for some cubic trivia, wordcloud karaoke, and tax write off justifications. Riley Silverman would like to plug Tales From The Vortex and recommends The Joy Who LivedAmy Spalding would like to plug On Her Terms and recommends Cover Story by Celia LaskeyAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Pete Zias Find us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Weezer vs Sappho

This week our friends Oscar Montoya and Mike Drucker join Dave for some garbled videogame tunes, Wario-ized celebrities, and videogame movie trivia. Mike Drucker would like to plug Good Game No Rematch and recommends Two Point MuseumOscar Montoya would like to plug Eurovangelists and Drag Her! and recommends Infinity NikkiAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Cotton Crown by The TubsFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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King vs Rebels

For MaxFunDrive 2025 we thought it'd be fun to release an older piece of bonus content from behind the paywall! Enjoy! 
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UNLOCKED: Troubled Waters x Secretly Incredibly Fascinating BoCo 2023

Here's a little sneak peek at this year's bonus content! It's a Motivational Speeches special, featuring a ton of MaxFun favorites!   If you'd like to hear the rest, go on over to maximumfun.org/join  and become a member TODAY! It's the MaxFunDrive, the one time of year where your dollar goes the furthest! Get great gifts and support the shows you love! 
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MaxFunDrive 2025 Bonus Preview!

It's MaxFunDrive time again!!! If you like Troubled Waters and want to support the show, become a member of Maximum Fun! You can join for as low as $5/month and get access to some great bonus content from us and every show on Maximum Fun! This week, MaxFun hosts Allan McLeod and Dimitry Pompee join Dave for some celebrity name bidding, Shrek recasting, and Irish town names.Dimitry Pompee would like to plug Curses! Be@rBrick and Eurovangelists and recommends Our Ancestors Were MessyAllan McLeod would like to plug Walkin' About and The Threesome and recommends The Sloppy Boys And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Beyond the GatesFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Pasadena vs Luxembourg

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay.
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BONUS: Dave Holmes hosts MFD Spring Break

This week, our friends Daniel Van Kirk and Brian Konowal join Dave for some acceptance speeches, celebrity/veggie combos, and songs about winning and losing.Brian Konowal would like to plug 1923 season 2 and recommends Starling Street and the podcast Guardians of the PalaxyDaniel Van Kirk would like to plug his upcoming tour dates, his special Rose Gold, his podcast The Midnight Air, and the movie Wine Club and recommends Squid Game Season 2Dave is on Bluesky and would like to recommend Beyond the GatesFind us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPod. And we’re on Bluesky now too!Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Ne Zha 2 vs Hackman

This week our friends Erin Judge and Jenny Chalikian join Dave for some motivational speeches, Sparks songs vs This American Life episodes, and twin/vampire trivia.Erin Judge would like to plug Romantic Comedy at the Ripped Bodice and Queens of the Dead and recommends Tomas Matos  Jenny Chalikian would also like to plug Romantic Comedy at the Ripped Bodice and recommends Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPod. And we're on Bluesky now too! Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Aliens vs Vampires

This week our friends Zabeth Russell and Mel Stephens join Dave for some celebrity portmanteaus, Robbie Williams weirdo lyrics, and some dystopian airlines. Mel Stephens would like to plug Overshare Comedy and recommends the concept of Daniel Van KirkZabeth Russell would like to plug Community Cookbook Roundup and Fiasco at the Elysian and recommends Chicken NuggetDave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Peens vs Jeans

We weren't able to record the show this week because of the ongoing LA wildfires, but we made a clip show for yall with some of our favorite segments with fellow MaxFun hosts! Featuring our pals Manolo Moreno, Renee Colvert, Ella McLeod, Tom Lum, Brenda Snell, Jackie Kashian, Dimitry Pompee, and Katie Goldin! Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Oops All MaxFunsters!

Happy New Year! Our friends  Danielle Koenig and Ben Paddon join Dave for some 2023/2024 trivia, music turning 25 years old, and give a year-in-review  for 2025. Ben Paddon would like to plug Good Chaotic and Jump Leads and recommends Stitches in TimeDanielle Koenig would like to plug How To Survive with Danielle and Kristine and recommends Go Fact YourselfDave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Cheese Heist vs Marine-Grade Polymer

This week our friends Jacob Givens and Des Bishop join Dave for our annual Troubled Waters Holiday Spectacular! We get into Muppets Christmas Carol, Hallmark Christmas movies, and do our best to pretend to like some very bad gifts.Jacob Givens would like to plug his podcast Waterproof RecordsDes Bishop would like to plug his upcoming live dates and his podcast Berner Phone and recommends Down with Tech by Nathan Macintosh and Brave by Raanna HershbergDave is on Bluesky!Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls B" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Fire vs Tree

This week, our friends Matthew Broussard and Gregory Lay join Dave for some word cloud singing, Zucc puns, and Tickle Me Elmo trivia. Matthew Broussard would like to plug his special Hyperbolic and recommends 3Blue1BrownGregory Lay would like to plug Greg in LA and recommends Tom Sibley's SubstackDave is on Bluesky! Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join 
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Bear Claw vs Moo Deng

This week our pals Chris Grace and Jordan Morris join Dave for some mundane Thanksgiving revelations, learn about some colorful characters, and hear a few new turkey noises.Jordan Morris would like to plug Free With Ads, Jordan Jesse Go, and Youth Group and recommends Family Time by Thien PhamChris Grace would like to plug  Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson and Sardines recommends I Saw The TV GlowDave would like to recommend Dulling the Horns by Wild PinkFind us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Sub vs Squibb

This week, our pals Danielle Radford and Allen Strickland Williams join Dave for some real and fake villainous books, motivational speeches, and punny biopics.Allen Strickland Williams would like to plug his new album Ran Through and recommends No Name by Jack WhiteDanielle Radford would like to plug Goblin Mode and her Dropout appearances and recommends The Bell Witches by Lindsey Kelk Dave would like to recommend Dulling the Horns by Wild PinkFind us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join 
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Mariah vs Skye Riley

This week, our MaxFun pals Oscar Montoya and Mallory O'Meara join Dave for spooky movie pitches, sexy monster lingerie, and music about ghosts and butts. Oscar Montoya would like to plug Eurovangelists and recommends Brain Damage, Frankenhooker, and Basket CaseMallory O'Meara would like to plug Reading Glasses and the upcoming books Daughter of Daring and The No-Pressure Book Journal. Mallory recommends Brea Grant's short film MLM Dave would like to recommend  Jimmy and StiggsFind us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Predator vs Candyman

This week, our MaxFun pals Steven Ray Morris and Brenda Snell join Dave for some witchy trivia, bootleg zoo animals, and Mandy Moore appreciation. Steven Ray Morris would like to plug See Jurassic Right and Jordan, Jesse, Go, and recommends  Video Visions at VideotequeBrenda Snell would like to plug Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries and recommends Ann Reardon's YouTube channelDave would like to recommend The Camp 100 by Simon DoonanFind us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Letterboxd vs Pocketpair

Our friends Megan Sass and Mike Cabellon join Dave for some celebrity/toy biopics, an "It" musical, and critique some bad dishes. Mike Cabellon would like to plug TV Chef Fantasy League and recommends Artisan LA JewelryMegan Sass would like to plug Recolonizers and recommends Kinky ComedyAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend Van Gogh by MetteFind us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Chaos vs Seacrest

This week, it's another MaxFun crossover! Dimitry Pompee of Eurovangelists and Katie Goldin of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating join Dave for some ChatGPT reviews, fake locations roll call, and a list of things you can and cannot touch.Katie would like to plug Secretly Incredibly Fascinating and Creature Feature and recommends Dane Pavitt's bird dino soundsDimitry would like to plug Eurovangelists and recommends Here We GoAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and Danielle Radford, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Head of Whale vs No Email

MAXFUN CROSSOVER ALERT!  Our MaxFun friends Ella Hubber and Alex Schmidt join Dave for drag queen/marijuana strain trivia, back to school movie "facts" and songs about dogs and summer.Alex Schmidt would like to plug Secretly Incredibly Fascinating and SIF LIVE in London and recommends David SquiresElla Hubber would like to plug Let's Learn Everything and Unstoppable and recommends Tom Lum's video about carbon datingAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and Danielle Radford, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Cat Quest vs Hubrits

Laura Merli and Chris Duffy join Dave for some motivational speeches, trivia on movies based on books, and twisted up songs.Laura Merli would like to plug Belly Slappin' Fun and recommends Cora BoraChris Duffy would like to plug Let's Hang Out and recommends Liz GlazerAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend I'm In Love (Subaru)Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and Danielle Radford, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Wienermobile vs Cocaine Sharks

Bethany Hall and George Motz join Dave for some chef trivia, musical athletes, and long gaps between sequels.Bethany Hall would like to plug About Those Miscarriages I Had and Other Messes I've Made and recommends BlueyGeorge Motz would like to plug Hamburger America and recommends his kid's crossword puzzlesAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Find us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and Danielle Radford, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Near Beer vs Drool

This week, our friends Emily Catalano and Jen Kober join Dave for some Legend of Zelda wordplay, Chappell Roan trivia, and strange summer festivals from around the world.Emily Catalano would like to plug HEY and recommends Godzilla Minus OneJen Kober would like to plug No Flies on Me and recommends BitchAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend FlamerFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Shout out Valerie Moffat for her work on this episode!Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Kitchen Beds vs Tonys

This week our friends Christian Dueñas and Casey O'Brien join Dave Holmes for some made up lyrics, international cover song trivia, and pop city wordplay.Christian Dueñas would like to plug Primer and Troubled Waters here on Maximum Fun and recommends The People's JokerCasey O'Brien would like to plug 14 Stories in a Bathroom and recommends Primer And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend Outstanding: A Comedy RevolutionFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Shout out Valerie Moffat for her work on this episode! Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Alamo vs Alam-no

This week, our friends Jim O'Heir and Greg Levine of the podcast Parks and Recollection join host Dave Holmes for some graduation speeches, mockumentary trivia, and TV show recap podcasts.Greg Levine would like to plug Parks and Recollection and recommends Selling SunsetJim O'Heir would like to plug  Parks and Recollection and his upcoming book Welcome to PawneeAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmesFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Sherman vs Sherpa

This week, our friends Daniel Van Kirk and Jenn Harris join Dave for some cat actor trivia, musical word clouds, and Met Gala fashion critiques. Daniel Van Kirk would like to plug Rose Gold and recommends The OfferJenn Harris would like to plug She's Clean and recommends Oh, Mary!And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmesFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Soldier vs Reindeer

This week Richard Sarvate and Kevin Casey White join Dave Holmes for very long titles to the Planet of the Apes franchise, bird call competitions, and LGBTQIA+ trivia in comics. Richard Sarvate would like to plug his album They're Gonna Know and recommends Drug Church and Paul Morrissey's Ice Cream vs EverythingKevin Casey White would like to plug his album Harangue and recommends IdlesAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend Fiddlehead Fern CafeFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Phish vs Lobster

This week, Ellie Hino and Jupiter Zirkua join host Dave Holmes for some romcom wordplay, horror comedy trivia, and motivational speechesEllie Hino would like to plug her debut album Soft Bones and recommends Troll HoleJupiter Zirkua would like to plug their album Ganymede Gives Up The Ghost and recommends Teddy Hold On and the Gabey LucasAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Skins vs Shourtney

It’s MaxFunDrive, folks! If you like Troubled Waters and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of Maximum Fun for as low as $5/month and get access to some great bonus content from us and all of the shows on Maximum Fun!This week, fellow MaxFun hosts Ben Harrison and Christian Duguay join host Dave Holmes for some Ghostbusters music trivia, real and fake Godzilla monsters, and Pixar movie wordplay. And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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LeVar vs Martha

It's MaxFunDrive! Here is a sneak peek at our bonus content: a special throwback episode with Jordan Morris and Sarah Morgan!   If you wanna listen to the whole thing and support Troubled Waters and Maximum Fun, go to maximumfun.org/join and become a member! 
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MaxFunDrive 2024 BoCo Sneak Peek!

It's MaxFunDrive, folks! If you like Troubled Waters and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of Maximum Fun for as low as $5/month and get access to some great bonus content from us and all of the shows on Maximum Fun!This week, fellow MaxFun hosts Brenda Snell and Jackie Kashian join Dave Holmes to learn what U2 have been up to since leaving The Sphere, some word cloud singing, and the Chuck E Cheese extended universe.Brenda Snell would like to plug Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries and Wheel of Scoob and recommends Mechaton by Wells ThompsonJackie Kashian would like to plug The Jackie and Laurie Show, her standup specials and recommends all of Maria Bamford's recent projectsAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Sally vs Helle

This week, our friends Cailin Peluffo and Ashley Ray learn about the weird world of Dune and Doonesbury, box office flops, and give strange acceptance speeches.Caitlin Peluffo would like to plug her album Dirty Bird and recommends Nobody Presents Greg Stone and Before He Was Super by Steven Rogers Ashley Ray would like to plug her album Ice Cream Money and her podcast TV, I Say and recommends Household Name by Niles AbstonAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend All of Us StrangersFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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HGTV vs Peacock

Our friends from the new MaxFun podcast Sound Heap, John-Luke Roberts and Eleanor Morton join Dave Holmes for some garbled Elton John tunes, niche podcast pitches, and fake reality tv show.John-Luke Roberts  would like to plug Sound Heap, now on Maximum Fun and recommends the podcast Poetry Unbound Eleanor Morton would like to plug her show Haunted House and recommends Sound HeapAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend Tartovski by BodegaFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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T-Plane vs Prince Sweat

This week, our MaxFun friends Ella McLeod and Jeremy Bent join host Dave Holmes for discontinued snack talk, EGOT trivia, and motiviational speechesJeremy Bent would like to plug Eurovangelists and recommends The Overstory by Richard PowersElla McLeod would like to plug Comfort Creatures and her books Rapunzella and The Map That Led to You and recommends Ordinary UnhappinessAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend Beautiful SongFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Epizempic vs Smelton

This week, our friends Tom Lum and Adam Cayton-Holland join host Dave Holmes for some self-help tips, musical trivia, and Steamboat Willie's insane behavior.Tom Lum would like to plug Let's Learn Everything here on MaxFun and recommends Answer in ProgressAdam Cayton-Holland would like to plug his comedy special Wallpaper and recommends Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthyAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend Tartovski by BodegaFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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YouTube vs Taylor Swift

This week we ring in the new year with Andie Main and Josh Gondelman. They give the year 2024 a performance review, create a new Word of the Year, give each other pep talks for cringeworthy moments of the past year.Andie Main would like to plug her album Rocky Mountain Bi and her podcast Recovering with Andie Main and recommends Ben Roy's Hyena and Adam Cayton Holland's  WallpaperJosh Gondelman would like to plug his upcoming tour dates and his weekly pep talk newsletter and recommends Kenny Deforest's Don't You Know Who I Am?And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend All of Us StrangersFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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January vs March

This week, our friends Jessica Sele and Shawn Carter join host Dave Holmes for our annual holiday special!Jessica Sele would like to plug her album Weird Vibes and you can check out her live dates and recommends Jimmy MarbleShawn Carter would like to plug his album Boston to Bristol and his comedy club Blue Ridge Comedy Club and recommends Milo and the Not So Scary Day After All by Matt BedellAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Dave would like to recommend All of Us StrangersFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join Music used:"Jingle Bells" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Four Christmases vs Serendipity

This week, our friends Danny Tamberelli and Katelyn Detweiler join host Dave Holmes for some Garfield trivia, musical wordclouds, and 100 years of Disney.Danny Tamberelli would like to plug The First Date Prophecy and recommends Good Burger 2Katelyn Detweiler would like to plug Road Trip Rewind and recommends Water Underground by Real Estate And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Find us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Dogs vs Authenticity

This week, our friends Brian Fernandes and Leah Rudick join host Dave Holmes for some Loony Tunes rebuses, Thanksgiving confessions, and try and remember what movies were released during the SAG-AFTRA strike.Brian Fernandes would like to plug Ghost Town's recent episodes on Chateau MarmontLeah Rudick would like to plug her special Spiraling and recommends Festif AmaroAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Catch Dave on Pluto TV 90's throwback channel on December 5th . Dave would like to plug Dirtbag, Massachusetts by Isaac FitzgeraldFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Taters vs Crisp

This week, our friends Kristine Kimmel and Graham Kay join host Dave Holmes for some Taylor Swift clothing trivia, cuffing season debates, and celebrity ScorpiosKristine Kimmel would like to plug How to Survive and recommends the podcast Valley HeatGraham Kay would like to plug his show Pete and Me at New York Comedy Festival and recommends Django GoldAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Catch the Friday Forty on November 10th! Find us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Swizzler vs Brotebook

This week, our friends Lizzy Cooperman and Matt Lieb join host Dave Holmes for a spooky good time with scary songs, Monster Mash trivia, and real and fake creature from folklore.Lizzy Cooperman would like to plug her tarot readings and her UCB show Tasting Menu and recommends The Power of Receiving by Amanda OwenMatt Lieb would like to plug Pod Yourself a Gun and recommends The Perfect Amount of Wrong by Mike Bridenstine and The Bitchuation RoomAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Catch the Friday Forty on November 10th! Dave would like to recommend Holy Smokes by Matt SucichFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Bridenstine vs Cyclops

This week, our friends Laser the Boy and Gabe Mollica join host Dave Holmes for some pumpkin spice products, motivational speeches, and fall-related trivia.Laser the Boy would like to plug Teaching A Robot to Love and recommends Amy SpaldingGabe Mollica would like to plug Solo: A Show About Friendship and recommends Pete and Me by Graham KayAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend the Landed appFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Ranch vs Bench

This week, our friends Casey O'Brien and Glenn Boozan join host Dave Holmes for some terrible relationship advice, spooky song lyrics, and lesser-known Mortal Kombat kombatants.Glenn Boozan would like to plug There Are Moms Way Worse Than You and the upcoming sequel There Are Dads Way Worse Than You and recommends Return of the Obra DinnCasey O'Brien would like to plug the podcasts Farthouse and That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast and I Saw What You Did and recommends The History of the Minnesota VikingsAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend Desolation Center and I Could Not Believe It: The 1979 Teenage Diaries of Sean DelearFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Guts vs Random

This week, our friends Alexis Preston and Alex Steed join host Dave Holmes for some Dusty Springfield trivia, animals named after celebrities, and a truly unhinged ranking of foodstuffs.Alexis Preston would like to plug Comfort Creatures here on MaxFun and recommends Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeAlex Steed would like to plug You Are Good and their upcoming live shows and recommends Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus and Silence by Julie KlausnerAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Che vs Nessie

This week, Glen Tickle and Caitlin Cook join Dave Holmes for some strike-proof trivia, Sinead O'Connor covers, and tequila!Glen Tickle would like to plug his special Glen Tickle Against The World Crime League and recommends Eric Smith's Jagged Little Pill: The NovelCaitlin Cook would like to plug The Writing On The Stall and the studio album and recommends Alex Edelman's Just for Us and Edinburgh Fringe FestAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend Daniel Ellsworth Find us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Buckaroo vs Swifties

This week, John Moe and Liz Barrett join host Dave Holmes to talk about the best ways to beat the heat this summer, learn some weird fun facts about our favorite food mascots, and try their best to make the most boring things sound exciting. John Moe would like to plug Sleeping with Celebrities and Depresh Mode here on Maximum Fun and his book The Hilarious World of Depression and recommends Edi Patterson on The Righteous GemstonesLiz Barrett would like to plug her album Gettin' By and recommends Maria Bamford's upcoming book Sure, I'll Join Your CultAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend Pete Zia on InstagramFind us on Twitter and Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Lana vs Gerry

This week, our friends Dan McCoy and Jessica Lynn Verdi join Dave for some Barbie puns, surprise toys and bombs, and  learn more than they ever wanted to learn about the Fall Out Boy "We Didn't Start the Fire" cover song.Dan McCoy would like to plug The Flop House and recommends The Museum of Nostalgia Jessica Lynn Verdi would like to plug her podcasts on JLV Podcasts, including Podcast of the Rings and No 2 Gays About It and recommends Naming Your Little GeekAnd finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to recommend The She Series Book, featuring essays by Riley Silverman! Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join 
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Barbie vs Oppenheimer

This week, Emma Arnold and Greg Barris join Dave Holmes for some fun in the sun! We hear some summer blockbuster limericks, secretly bummer summer songs, and give some good old fashion motivational speechesEmma Arnold would like to plug her album Myself and Yes Please and recommends Brad WentzelGreg Barris would like to plug  his album Deep Healings and his podcast Deep Healing And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/joinMusic used:"Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Barbie House vs Human Meat

This week, Rachel Green and Kale Hills join Dave Holmes for a very special Pride-themed episode of Troubled Waters! We learn about real and fake corporate Pride products, new queer horror anthems, and musical word associations.Rachel Green would like to plug The Boss Bitch Show, her appearance on The Other Two, and recommends TitaniqueKale Hills would like to plug PONY at UCB and recommends Dating GaymeAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to plug the app LandedFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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RuPaul vs Sexy Fox

This week, Cat Alvarado and Heather Brooker join Dave for some foodstuffs karaoke, advice for the graduating class of 2023 and songs about friends and/or family. Cat Alvarado would like to plug her album Off-White and recommends Tom McClainHeather Brooker would like to plug her stand up dates and the Brooker Family Popcast and recommends Reality Life with Kate CaseyAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join Music used:"honey jam" by massobeats
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Tooter vs Tony

This week, our friends Manolo Moreno and Matt McCarthy join host Dave Holmes for some writerly trivia, corporate biopics, and songs about moms.Manolo Moreno would like to plug Dr. Gameshow and recommends Club VideoMatt McCarthy would like to plug his TIkTok, We Watch Wrestling, and Watch It, and recommends Going Up by Sara SchaeferAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join Music used:"Windswept" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Willie vs Pete

This week, our friends Sarah Lane and Luke Mones join Dave for some James Gunn music picks,  Pedro Pascal limericks, and the weirdest food merch out there.Sarah Lane would like to plug Daily Tech News Show and Have Such A Good Day and recommends Ear HustleLuke Mones would like to plug Happening In My Head and recommends Here's the ScenarioAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like to plug Attitudes  Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Cat vs Pie

This week, Maggie Lalley and Greg Warren join host Dave Holmes for some Florida-themed diary entries, learn about the best (and worst) videogame movies, and Dave's favorite Marvel Snap heroes.Greg Warren would like to plug The Salesman on YouTube and recommends Mike Vecchione's The Attractives, also on YouTubeMaggie Lalley would like to plug  Sex Witch the Musical and recommends Gabe Mollica's show SoloAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Whitney vs Nick

If you like Troubled Waters and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of Maximum Fun for as low as $5/month!  We have new bonus content and it’s your chance to get some awesome pledge gifts!This week, Alison Rosen and Myq Kaplan join host Dave Holmes for some comedy/horror rebuses, advice for monsters, and learn about 100th episodes for our 100th episode! Thanks for hanging with us! Alison Rosen would like to plug Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend and her YouTube page and recommends The Sloppy BoysMyq Kaplan would like to plug his album Live in Between Albums and his Substack newsletter and recommends Zach Sherwin's The Crossword Show and Liz GlazerAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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100 Trips vs 100 Genies

Here's a special sneak peek at this year's bonus content. It's a special crossover episode with the folks over at Secretly Incredibly Fascinating. If you want to listen to the rest of the episode, all of our past BoCo, become a member of Maximum Fun!   maximumfun.org/join
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BoCo 2023 Preview! Troubled Waters/Secretly Incredibly Fascinating Crossover

Tom Merritt and Jeffrey Elizabeth Copeland join host Dave Holmes for some stories of betrayal and luck, Stephen King anagrams, and learn about movie sequels.Jeffrey Elizabeth Copeland would like to plug BlackOut Comedy and recommends Ain't No Mo' on BroadwayTom Merritt would like to plug  Daily Tech News Show and Cord Killers and recommends The Tech JawnAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. He would like to recommend the game show Rodeo Drive (again)Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Moon Time vs Jackie

Laser the Boy and Jordan Morris join host Dave Holmes for some strange emo/sitcom song titles,  horror comic punnery, and Nick Kroll/Rick Rolls.Laser the Boy would like to plug Overreacting and Teaching a Robot to Love and recommends Amy Spalding's For Her Consideration Jordan Morris would like to plug Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe of Horrors and recommends YellowjacketsAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. He would like to recommend the game show Rodeo Drive Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Doll vs Rebel

This week, Billy Procida and Jeff Dwoskin join host Dave Holmes for some cartoon theme song trivia, Michelle Pfeiffer love, and ant-based punnery. Billy Procida would like to plug his podcast Manwhore and his discord and recommends the podcast Beautiful/AnonymousJeff Dwoskin would like to plug Classic Conversations and recommends the podcast Behind the Bits And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. He would like to recommend Ding-A-Dong by Teach-InFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join 
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C vs Rust

This week, Eric Silver and Amanda McLoughlin join host Dave Holmes for some mushroom-based trivia, the hardest movie game we've probably ever played, and motivational speeches!Amanda McLoughlin would like to plug Multitude Productions and her podcasts Spirits and Join the Party and recommends Wow If TrueEric Silver would also like to plug Multitude Productions and Join the Party and his podcast Games and Feelings and recommends the reporting on Open Game License for D&DAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. He would like to recommend Life on Delay by John HendricksonFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Fraud vs Asthma

This week, Joz Norris and Chase O'Donnell join Dave Holmes for some trippy Minecraft poetry, celebrity memoir trivia, and a year end review for 2023. Joz Norris would like to plug The Dream Factory on BBC Sounds and his show Blink and recommends TW's own John-Luke Robert's breakdown of Infinite Jest Chase O'Donnell would like to plug her album People Pleaser and recommends Ticket to ParadiseAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Duff vs de Armas

This week, Cristen Conger and Emily Rose Jacobson join host Dave Holmes for some songs about the new year, 2022/21 trivia, and try and come up with a better Word of the Year.Cristen Conger would like to plug Unladylike and recommends Bitch SeshEmily Rose Jacobson would like to plug Mass Effect Adventum and recommends FearHQ's upcoming horror shortsAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join
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Stoners vs Cavill

Andrew Tavin and Caroline Cotter join Dave Holmes for our annual Troubled Waters Holiday Special! We discuss Christmas songs of past, present, and future, get quizzed on Santa Claus movies, and pretend to love some thoughtful but terrible gifts.Andrew Tavin would like to plug That's So Tavin, Sound Snackz, and House of House and recommends the podcast Chapter SurfingCaroline Cotter would like to plug Stinkers and recommends Alyssa Limperis' No Bad DaysAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join Music used  "Deck the Halls B" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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