MaxFunCon Podcast Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:03:38 +0000 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:03:38 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 en Comedy, interviews and talk from MaxFunCon, the annual Convocation of Awesome hosted by MaximumFun.org. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/9/3/0/4930d57d905777d816c3140a3186d450/MFC_upscale.png MaxFunCon Podcast Maximumfun.org no episodic no The official podcast of MaxFunConjesse@maximumfun.org MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 5: Stop Podcasting Yourself MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 5: Stop Podcasting Yourself Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:27:52 +0000 An episode of Stop Podcasting Yourself with guest Paul F. Tompkins. Dave and Graham from Stop Podcasting Yourself will be joining us for MaxFunCon 2011.

]]> An episode of Stop Podcasting Yourself with guest Paul F. Tompkins. Dave and Graham from Stop Podcasting Yourself will be joining us for MaxFunCon 2011.

]]> 02:03:40 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgAn episode of Stop Podcasting Yourself with guest Paul F. Tompkins. Dave and Graham from Stop Podcasting Yourself will be joining us for MaxFunCon 2011.jesse@maximumfun.orgAn episode of Stop Podcasting Yourself with guest Paul F. Tompkins. Dave and Graham from Stop Podcasting Yourself will be joining us for MaxFunCon 2011. MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 4: Marc Maron MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 4: Marc Maron Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:50:00 +0000 Marc Maron performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.

]]> Marc Maron performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.

]]> 37:41 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgMarc Maron performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.jesse@maximumfun.orgMarc Maron performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010. MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 3: Al Madrigal MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 3: Al Madrigal Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:24:00 +0000 Al Madrigal performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.

]]> Al Madrigal performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.

]]> 22:21 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgAl Madrigal performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.jesse@maximumfun.orgAl Madrigal performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010. MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 2: Maria Bamford MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 2: Maria Bamford Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:00:00 +0000 The hilarious Maria Bamford performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.

]]> The hilarious Maria Bamford performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.

]]> 19:04 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgThe hilarious Maria Bamford performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010.jesse@maximumfun.orgThe hilarious Maria Bamford performing standup at MaxFunCon 2010. MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 1: Jad Abumrad MaxFunCon 2010 Ep. 1: Jad Abumrad Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:16:08 +0000 Jad Abumrad gives the MaxFunCon audience some insight into how Radiolab is made. Jad explains some of the behind-the-scenes techniques used to make the information presented on his radio program sound like music.

]]> Jad Abumrad gives the MaxFunCon audience some insight into how Radiolab is made. Jad explains some of the behind-the-scenes techniques used to make the information presented on his radio program sound like music.

]]> 01:06:27 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgJad Abumrad gives the MaxFunCon audience some insight into how Radiolab is made. Jad explains some of the behind-the-scenes techniques used to make the information presented on his radio program sound like music.jesse@maximumfun.orgJad Abumrad gives the MaxFunCon audience some insight into how Radiolab is made. Jad explains some of the behind-the-scenes techniques used to make the information presented on his radio program sound like music. MaxFunCon 2011 MaxFunCon 2011 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:01:35 +0000 Tickets go on sale Black Friday at MaxFunCon.com.

]]> Tickets go on sale Black Friday at MaxFunCon.com.

]]> 01:04 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgTickets go on sale Black Friday at MaxFunCon.com.jesse@maximumfun.orgTickets go on sale Black Friday at MaxFunCon.com. A MaxFunCon Message A MaxFunCon Message Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:08:00 +0000 Tickets for MaxFunCon 2011 will go on sale on Black Friday, November 26th.

]]> Tickets for MaxFunCon 2011 will go on sale on Black Friday, November 26th.

]]> 54 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgTickets for MaxFunCon 2011 will go on sale on Black Friday, November 26th.jesse@maximumfun.orgTickets for MaxFunCon 2011 will go on sale on Black Friday, November 26th. Ep. 14: Julia Crookston Ep. 14: Julia Crookston Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:06:00 +0000 Chef Julia Crookston will be our in-house cooking instructor at MaxFunCon, and she'll be helping us make delicious zucchini pickles in her workshop. Her cooking tip for today: experiment with making your own salad dressing. It's easier than you think.

]]> Chef Julia Crookston will be our in-house cooking instructor at MaxFunCon, and she'll be helping us make delicious zucchini pickles in her workshop. Her cooking tip for today: experiment with making your own salad dressing. It's easier than you think.

]]> 21:55 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgChef Julia Crookston will be our in-house cooking instructor at MaxFunCon, and she'll be helping us make delicious zucchini pickles in her workshop. Her cooking tip for today: experiment with making your own salad dressing. It's easier than you think.jesse@maximumfun.orgChef Julia Crookston will be our in-house cooking instructor at MaxFunCon, and she'll be helping us make delicious zucchini pickles in her workshop. Her cooking tip for today: experiment with making your own salad dressing. It's easier than you think. Ep. 13: Elephant Larry Presents The Wow! Ep. 13: Elephant Larry Presents The Wow! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:31:00 +0000 Sketch group Elephant Larry offers this take on pre-movie entertainment.

]]> Sketch group Elephant Larry offers this take on pre-movie entertainment.

]]> 20:32 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgSketch group Elephant Larry offers this take on pre-movie entertainment.jesse@maximumfun.orgSketch group Elephant Larry offers this take on pre-movie entertainment. Ep. 12: Keep Moving Ep. 12: Keep Moving Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +0000 This week's podcast features Jesse's recent conversation with Merlin Mann about his forthcoming book Inbox Zero, the difference between thinking and doing, distractibility, and perceived barriers to doing work. In other words, how (and why) you should just keep moving.

]]> This week's podcast features Jesse's recent conversation with Merlin Mann about his forthcoming book Inbox Zero, the difference between thinking and doing, distractibility, and perceived barriers to doing work. In other words, how (and why) you should just keep moving.

]]> 43:16 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgThis week's podcast features Jesse's recent conversation with Merlin Mann about his forthcoming book Inbox Zero, the difference between thinking and doing, distractibility, and perceived barriers to doing work. In other words, how (and why) you should just keep moving.jesse@maximumfun.orgThis week's podcast features Jesse's recent conversation with Merlin Mann about his forthcoming book Inbox Zero, the difference between thinking and doing, distractibility, and perceived barriers to doing work. In other words, how (and why) you should just keep moving. Ep. 11: Merlin Mann Ep. 11: Merlin Mann Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:31:00 +0000 Merlin Mann shared his thoughts on creativity and producing creative work in a very popular talk at last year's MaxFunCon.

Maybe you couldn't make it in 2009. Well, you lucky duck, Merlin will be joining us again this year. In anticipation of next week's podcast, in which Jesse will be talking to him about his upcoming book, we're sharing the advice he gave at MaxFunCon 2009.

Merlin is great at breaking down the process of making art, or writing, or however you choose to be awesome and helping you think clearly about how you can stop stalling and just get started. So what are you waiting for?

]]> Merlin Mann shared his thoughts on creativity and producing creative work in a very popular talk at last year's MaxFunCon.

Maybe you couldn't make it in 2009. Well, you lucky duck, Merlin will be joining us again this year. In anticipation of next week's podcast, in which Jesse will be talking to him about his upcoming book, we're sharing the advice he gave at MaxFunCon 2009.

Merlin is great at breaking down the process of making art, or writing, or however you choose to be awesome and helping you think clearly about how you can stop stalling and just get started. So what are you waiting for?

]]> 26:23 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgMerlin Mann shared his thoughts on creativity and producing creative work in a very popular talk at last year's MaxFunCon. Maybe you couldn't make it in 2009. Well, you lucky duck, Merlin will be joining us again this year. In anticipation of next week's podcast, in which Jesse will be talking to him about his upcoming book, we're sharing the advice he gave at MaxFunCon 2009. Merlin is great at breaking down the process of making art, or writing, or however you choose to be awesome and helping you think clearly about how you can stop stalling and just get started. So what are you waiting for?jesse@maximumfun.orgMerlin Mann shared his thoughts on creativity and producing creative work in a very popular talk at last year's MaxFunCon. Maybe you couldn't make it in 2009. Well, you lucky duck, Merlin will be joining us again this year. In anticipation of next week's podcast, in which Jesse will be talking to him about his upcoming book, we're sharing the advice he gave at MaxFunCon 2009. Merlin is great at breaking down the process of making art, or writing, or however you choose to be awesome and helping you think clearly about how you can stop stalling and just get started. So what are you waiting for? Ep. 10: John Hodgman in Conversation with Merlin Mann Ep. 10: John Hodgman in Conversation with Merlin Mann Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:24:00 +0000 A few months ago, MaxFunster Merlin Mann (of 43 Folders and You Look Nice Today fame) conducted a live interview with MaxFunster John Hodgman (of Daily Show and Areas of My Expertise fame). Enjoy the conversation betwixt the two.

]]> A few months ago, MaxFunster Merlin Mann (of 43 Folders and You Look Nice Today fame) conducted a live interview with MaxFunster John Hodgman (of Daily Show and Areas of My Expertise fame). Enjoy the conversation betwixt the two.

]]> 01:00:05 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgA few months ago, MaxFunster Merlin Mann (of 43 Folders and You Look Nice Today fame) conducted a live interview with MaxFunster John Hodgman (of Daily Show and Areas of My Expertise fame). Enjoy the conversation betwixt the two.jesse@maximumfun.orgA few months ago, MaxFunster Merlin Mann (of 43 Folders and You Look Nice Today fame) conducted a live interview with MaxFunster John Hodgman (of Daily Show and Areas of My Expertise fame). Enjoy the conversation betwixt the two. Ep. 9: Andrew WK at WNYC Ep. 9: Andrew WK at WNYC Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:54:00 +0000 We guarantee the always epic Andrew WK will be ready to motivate and inspire you again at this year's MaxFunCon. Need to get pumped up now? Take a listen to his live interview and performance on an episode of The Sound of Young America taped at WNYC.

]]> We guarantee the always epic Andrew WK will be ready to motivate and inspire you again at this year's MaxFunCon. Need to get pumped up now? Take a listen to his live interview and performance on an episode of The Sound of Young America taped at WNYC.

]]> 19:17 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgWe guarantee the always epic Andrew WK will be ready to motivate and inspire you again at this year's MaxFunCon. Need to get pumped up now? Take a listen to his live interview and performance on an episode of The Sound of Young America taped at WNYC.jesse@maximumfun.orgWe guarantee the always epic Andrew WK will be ready to motivate and inspire you again at this year's MaxFunCon. Need to get pumped up now? Take a listen to his live interview and performance on an episode of The Sound of Young America taped at WNYC. Ep. 8: Al Madrigal - The Man of 81 Voices Ep. 8: Al Madrigal - The Man of 81 Voices Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:00:00 +0000 Al Madrigal is a super guy. He's hilarious is for one: You've probably seen him on Conan or on Craig Ferguson, he is Jury Award winner for Best Stand-Up Comedian at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival.
We've actually known Al since our college radio show days... and even then he was always helpful, friendly and all-around awesome. And that is the kind of folks we want to surround ourselves with at MaxFunCon. He was recently a guest on Jordan, Jesse Go! -here's a sneak of his standup as "Smiling Al Madrigal" will be joining at MaxfunCon.

]]> Al Madrigal is a super guy. He's hilarious is for one: You've probably seen him on Conan or on Craig Ferguson, he is Jury Award winner for Best Stand-Up Comedian at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival.We've actually known Al since our college radio show days... and even then he was always helpful, friendly and all-around awesome. And that is the kind of folks we want to surround ourselves with at MaxFunCon. He was recently a guest on Jordan, Jesse Go! -here's a sneak of his standup as "Smiling Al Madrigal" will be joining at MaxfunCon.

]]> 01:35:45 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgAl Madrigal is a super guy. He's hilarious is for one: You've probably seen him on Conan or on Craig Ferguson, he is Jury Award winner for Best Stand-Up Comedian at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival. We've actually known Al since our college radio show days... and even then he was always helpful, friendly and all-around awesome. And that is the kind of folks we want to surround ourselves with at MaxFunCon. He was recently a guest on Jordan, Jesse Go! -here's a sneak of his standup as "Smiling Al Madrigal" will be joining at MaxfunCon.jesse@maximumfun.orgAl Madrigal is a super guy. He's hilarious is for one: You've probably seen him on Conan or on Craig Ferguson, he is Jury Award winner for Best Stand-Up Comedian at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival. We've actually known Al since our college radio show days... and even then he was always helpful, friendly and all-around awesome. And that is the kind of folks we want to surround ourselves with at MaxFunCon. He was recently a guest on Jordan, Jesse Go! -here's a sneak of his standup as "Smiling Al Madrigal" will be joining at MaxfunCon. Ep. 7: Jonathan Coulton Ep. 7: Jonathan Coulton Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:26:00 +0000 Jonathan Coulton returns to perform at MaxFunCon after touring his new DVD/CD combo of live performances, it's called: BEST. CONCERT. EVER. If you've never heard his songs before then seriously: get ready to have a new favorite person in your life.]]> Jonathan Coulton returns to perform at MaxFunCon after touring his new DVD/CD combo of live performances, it's called: BEST. CONCERT. EVER. If you've never heard his songs before then seriously: get ready to have a new favorite person in your life.]]> 34:44 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgJonathan Coulton returns to perform at MaxFunCon after touring his new DVD/CD combo of live performances, it's called: BEST. CONCERT. EVER. If you've never heard his songs before then seriously: get ready to have a new favorite person in your life.jesse@maximumfun.orgJonathan Coulton returns to perform at MaxFunCon after touring his new DVD/CD combo of live performances, it's called: BEST. CONCERT. EVER. If you've never heard his songs before then seriously: get ready to have a new favorite person in your life. Ep. 6: Maria Bamford Ep. 6: Maria Bamford Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:51:00 +0000 The Bammer will be returning to MaxFunCon this year, but not only to perform: She will also be leading a standup comedy open-mic for comedians of all levels of skill, so if you've always wanted to give standup comedy a try- now's your chance!
]]> The Bammer will be returning to MaxFunCon this year, but not only to perform: She will also be leading a standup comedy open-mic for comedians of all levels of skill, so if you've always wanted to give standup comedy a try- now's your chance!]]> 36:57 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgThe Bammer will be returning to MaxFunCon this year, but not only to perform: She will also be leading a standup comedy open-mic for comedians of all levels of skill, so if you've always wanted to give standup comedy a try- now's your chance!jesse@maximumfun.orgThe Bammer will be returning to MaxFunCon this year, but not only to perform: She will also be leading a standup comedy open-mic for comedians of all levels of skill, so if you've always wanted to give standup comedy a try- now's your chance! Ep. 5: Marc Maron Ep. 5: Marc Maron Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:21:00 +0000 Marc Maron is one of our headliners at MaxFunCon 2010 and one of our favorite comedians ever. His very own podcast, WTF, remains the top ten on iTunes popularity because yeah: he is that good.
Here he is with Janeane Garofalo, an old friend & partner in crime in the alternative comedy scene of the 90's.
]]> Marc Maron is one of our headliners at MaxFunCon 2010 and one of our favorite comedians ever. His very own podcast, WTF, remains the top ten on iTunes popularity because yeah: he is that good. Here he is with Janeane Garofalo, an old friend & partner in crime in the alternative comedy scene of the 90's.]]> 41:04 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgMarc Maron is one of our headliners at MaxFunCon 2010 and one of our favorite comedians ever. His very own podcast, WTF, remains the top ten on iTunes popularity because yeah: he is that good. Here he is with Janeane Garofalo, an old friend & partner in crime in the alternative comedy scene of the 90's.jesse@maximumfun.orgMarc Maron is one of our headliners at MaxFunCon 2010 and one of our favorite comedians ever. His very own podcast, WTF, remains the top ten on iTunes popularity because yeah: he is that good. Here he is with Janeane Garofalo, an old friend & partner in crime in the alternative comedy scene of the 90's. Ep. 4: A Whitman's Sampler of Hilariousness Ep. 4: A Whitman's Sampler of Hilariousness Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000 ]]> 15:19 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgSome comedy from our pals Elephant Larry, Kasper Hauser and Clifford & Kidd. Catch them all at MaxFunCon 2010.jesse@maximumfun.orgSome comedy from our pals Elephant Larry, Kasper Hauser and Clifford & Kidd. Catch them all at MaxFunCon 2010. Ep. 3: Never Not Funny Ep. 3: Never Not Funny Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:29:00 +0000 ]]> 01:31:21 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgA live recording of Jimmy Pardo's Never Not Funny from MaxFunCon 2009, with guest Maria Bamford.jesse@maximumfun.orgA live recording of Jimmy Pardo's Never Not Funny from MaxFunCon 2009, with guest Maria Bamford. Ep. 2: John Hodgman Ep. 2: John Hodgman Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000 ]]> 29:13 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgFrom MaxFunCon 2009, Jonathan Coulton introduces keynote speaker: John Hodgman.jesse@maximumfun.orgFrom MaxFunCon 2009, Jonathan Coulton introduces keynote speaker: John Hodgman. Ep. 1: Hard & Phirm Ep. 1: Hard & Phirm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:00 +0000 ]]> 25:25 false full jesse@maximumfun.orgFrom MaxFunCon 2009, a live performance by the hilarious Hard N Phirm.jesse@maximumfun.orgFrom MaxFunCon 2009, a live performance by the hilarious Hard N Phirm.