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Today I heard an ad for The World's First GPT Divorce Lawyer and, folks, Hemingway could never

Time is running out to draft your dream slate for the MaxFun mini-Movies Fantasy League at Vulture! (You can join all the way up through mid-December, but your options get thinner as the movies get released, so get in on it before 10/1 to get all your top picks)

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Vulture’s Movies Fantasy League

Fancy yourself a film buff? Do you agonize over your Oscar predictions? Time to put your reputation to the test. Vulture’s Movies Fantasy League is back!

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Danny Baruela @dannybaruela.bsky.social · 19h

it's the beefer

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 20h

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shares how she knew “Never Have I Ever” would be a hit! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Allan Havey To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @Maximum Fun @LAist 📸: M.C. Valada

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Judge John Hodgman @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social · 19h

We are obsessed with Sad Charles

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ZyxxCon II: The Wrath of Con @zyxxcon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What's better than geeking out about Mission to Zyxx? Geeking out about Mission to Zyxx while supporting two awesome charities! The Council of Zyxxcon will be donating 100% of sales from tickets and merch to The Bad Review Fund and The Trevor Project. Link to tickets in bio!

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IVstudios @ivstudios.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you're a fan of Mission to Zyxx, then you'll be excited to know that in just a few short weeks the second ever Zyxx Con will be held in in Brooklyn, NY! Me and a bunch of other cool artists have contributed illustrations for some fun swag. Get info and tickets at bit.ly/zyxxcon2 #MissionToZyxx

Nermut Bundaloy engaged in some sort of activity. What activity you ask? Well, you'll have to attend Zyxx Con to find that out, baby!

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries @nerdmysteries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Jaws changed the world of movies, ushering in the idea of a “blockbuster” release but what about the ride that would come over a decade later? Well let’s just say if you listened to the Action Park episode then you might know how this goes maximumfun.org/episodes/sec...

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Zoom In Realization

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Knight @lateknightblogger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

open.spotify.com/episode/22fE... This week's episode hit me particularly hard as a person who chose to go no contact for my own well being. Absolutely worth a listen, thank you @johnmoe.bsky.social for this amazing episode of @depreshmode.bsky.social

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Gabrielle Moss On Midlife Plot Twists and Just Not Talking To Your Mom Anymore

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John-Luke Roberts @jlukeroberts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is hilarious. I am one of two people nominated for best host, and the other person is Louis Theroux. It's done by public vote. Vote for me! We can do this!

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Julia Is Waving, Not Drowning @booktweeting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

the most recent mini-episode* of @flophousepodcast.com is completely delightful; the hosts answer a bunch of "Top Three" questions posed by listeners, and it's like the chillest afternoon on Bluesky without any of the pancakes/waffles arguments * >1 hour www.flophousepodcast.com/2026/09/fh-m...

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FH Mini 159 – Clearing the Floppet

Does that pun work? Like docket? Like “clearing the docket” over on our friends’ show Judge John Hodgman? Anywhoooo. Stu leads this mini where we name our “Top Three’s” and…

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MaxFunHQ @maximumfun.org · 28/09/2026

How's your Great British Bake Off fantasy team faring? It's still early days if you haven't drafted yet... Copy this official score sheet, customize it for your league, and it will auto-update when Mike posts scores. Even works if you join after the season starts! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Week 0 - The Draft (Great British Bake Off) | Maximum Fun

There’s 12 new bakers (and a new judge!) in the tent, so it’s time for us to choose our teams for the season.

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Depresh Mode with John Moe @depreshmode.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Gabrielle Moss is on today's episode to talk about the treks through Nepal, and red convertibles that you don't need to experience a midlife crisis. Sometimes it's about reflecting, reconnecting with those you can, and letting go of those you can't. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

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Judge John Hodgman @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thanks to the fine people at @offermanwoodshop.bsky.social, we have our new gavel! Check out our exclusive, John Hodgman POV as he unboxes our gavel just for our YouTube: youtu.be/bFoOActe2Tw?...

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Unboxing Our New Gavel!

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MaxFunHQ @maximumfun.org · 28/09/2026

October 4 is coming soon, and MaxFun meetups are scheduled all over the world (well, all over the US, but there's one in Canada and one in France, and that's pretty cool). Just added: New York City!

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Depresh Mode with John Moe @depreshmode.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Monday's episode features Gaby Moss, one of the authors of the new book The Midlife Plot Twist: How to Reboot Your Life Without Burning It Down Even If You Really, Really Want To. She talks with us about depression, ADHD, plans for a train ride, and the eventual decision to call it off.

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Let's Learn Everything! @llepodcast.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What do bird watching apps remind you of? 🤔 Catch more birds on episode 113 of Let's Learn Everything! You may also discover some new organs along the way!

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The Flop House Podcast @flophousepodcast.com · 25/09/2026

On tomorrow's new mini, we name our "top 3" in a wide variety of listener-submitted topics! flophousepodcast.com

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Anil Dash @anildash.com · 25/09/2026

thank you to beloved friends @jessethorn.bsky.social & @hodgman.bsky.social for the shoutout; I am always grateful to remain synonymous with the pursuit of delicious mangoes. youtu.be/WrusimJ74Y8?...

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Docket: New Gavel!

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Maximum Film! @maximumfilmpodcast.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What a blast to have hilarious musical improv comedians Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino with us this week to talk about THE MUSICAL! We even had some actually pretty genius movie ideas for comedies with a noir twist. #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

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Maddy Myers 🏳️‍🌈 @midimyers.com · 24/09/2026

if you want my full spoiler thoughts on insomniac's wolverine, or you just want to know the spoilers for some reason, we did a mini spoiler section on this week's episode of Triple Click maximumfun.org/episodes/tri...

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Fire Emblem, Wolverine, and Control Resonant (with Lucy James) | Maximum Fun

Jason’s on assignment, so Kirk and Maddy are joined by guest host Lucy James of the lookingfor.game newsletter and the FPS podcast! They share some early impressions of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave…

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 24/09/2026

You may notice a distinct lack of Dimitry Pompée this week, which we’ve tried to make up for by adding @worldvishawn.bsky.social in his place! We talk about his new Eurovision gig with the CBC and some of the most abysmal performances in ESC’s history. Check it out: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

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Episode 137: (Some of) The Worst Performances in Eurovision

The Eurovangelists are joined by the CBC’s own Worldvishawn to talk about some of the worst showings ever in the ESC.

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Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I will be hosting the Alameda edition of @maximumfun.org meetup day on October 4th. You can host one too, just pick a place and send HQ an email. And Bay Area, come say hi! maximumfun.org/maxfun-meetu...

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MaxFun Meetup Day returns Sunday, October 4! | Maximum Fun

MaxFun Meetup Day returns Sunday, October 4!

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MaxFunHQ @maximumfun.org · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow is today! The future is now! REJOICE ▶️ maximumfun.org/episodes/sle...

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Depresh Mode with John Moe @depreshmode.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In equine related mental health news, the folks, mini-horses, and donkeys over at UC Davis have been working on a program that's trying to not just see how human interactions with animals can help, but also how the animals themselves feel (they prefer neck scratches) www.ucdavis.edu/news/just-th...

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Just 3 Minutes with Miniature Horses and Donkeys Improved Teens’ Mood

When we treat animals better, we feel better, indicates a new study from the UC Davis Green Care Lab with mini horses, donkeys and teens.

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MaxFunHQ @maximumfun.org · 23/09/2026

Happy 600 to We Got This!

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Go Fact Yourself podcast @gofactyourpod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Mink Stole surprisea Roz Hernandez! Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten & Helen Hong Guests: Roz Hernandez & Dana Gould Experts: Mink Stole & Lou Wagner To listen to the full episode find us at gofactyourpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! @maximumfun.org @laist.com @wbez.org

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries @nerdmysteries.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

1 out of 1 @saintelove.bsky.social agree that we make a perfect roadtrip companion

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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries @nerdmysteries.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A special episode this week everyone as we are joined by writer, comedian and Garfield aficionado @joeytainment.bsky.social to talk about his new book, Garfield, and Motel Six (they'll leave the lights on for ya). maximumfun.org/episodes/sec...

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Garfield: What I Like Most About Tuesday (It's Not Monday)

ALT: Garfield: What I Like Most About Tuesday (It's Not Monday)

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn @bullseye.maximumfun.org · 22/09/2026

Bullseye's next guest needs no introduction: David Letterman! The legend of late night television talks about the Late Show, about his triumphs and failures, and his TV show: "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction" on Netflix. buff.ly/auCPfPu

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John Moe @johnmoe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Really interesting episode this week about a psychiatry professor who experienced a profound mental health crisis while pregnant, resulting in a suicide attempt, an in-patient stay, electroconvulsive therapy, and better health. Along the way, an indictment of how the healthcare system fails women.

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Dr. Gameshow @drgameshow.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ep 203 with Michelle Gold: maximumfun.org/episodes/dr-...

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elliottkalan.bsky.social @elliottkalan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to our @flophousepodcast.com show in Louisville on Friday night! It was the highlight of the week! (Well...the second highlight AFTER seeing Iron Maiden on Thursday.) We hope to do more Flop House live shows in 2027 as we approach our 20th anniversary, so stay tuned!

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MaxFunHQ @maximumfun.org · 18/09/2026

Today I love Los Angeles because I was locked out of the office waiting for someone to let me in and a lady walked by with a high-volume bubble machine at 9:30 a.m. in the morning

Two people walking past Donut Friend in a cloud of tiny bubbles

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Feeling Seen @feelingseen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Michael B. Jordan is the next action star: Discuss. From our latest episode with action director (and @a4epodcast.bsky.social co-host) Liam O'Donnell! youtu.be/ZvLk9uk32d0

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Is Michael B. Jordan the Next Great Action Star?

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Levi Stahl @levistahl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In this episode a listener calls in to tell about accidentally eating a bee (with details about its taste!) and Jordan tells about a HS classmate whose thing was eating bees to show off. That’s the kind of thing that’s kept me listening every week for 15 years now.

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Maximum Film! @maximumfilmpodcast.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We have Hollywood Reporter Critic @ajhan.bsky.social back with us to discuss the witchery, dessert preferences and, yes, grimoires, of PRACTICAL MAGIC 2. Then we have a movie quiz about films with two sisters! #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

A graphic shows a screenshot from Zoom of four smiling faces in their respective Zoom windows. Text on the screen reads episode 472, practical magic 2 with Angie Han.

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MaxFunHQ @maximumfun.org · 18/09/2026

A sidequest awaits you in the MaxFun Studio maxfunstudio.com

MaxFunHQ office interior. There is a big pillar and a chair in the foreground on front of two couches and a small vocal booth. The stairs up to the studio are brightly lit by cold blue outside light.

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Judge John Hodgman @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What happens to someone when they're deported? Judge @hodgman.bsky.social and Bailiff @jessethorn.bsky.social share their visit to Tijuana & how it affected their understanding of the good work done by the people at @alotrolado-org.bsky.social. If you feel moved, please donate at: www.alotrolado.org

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MaxFunHQ @maximumfun.org · 18/09/2026

The best thing posted in the work Slack this year and it's not close

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Depresh Mode with John Moe @depreshmode.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Monday's episode will feature Dr. Kara Zivin, who is a researcher and professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan. While pregnant with her son 15 years ago (now in high school, doing great), she experienced a profound depression that turned suicidal, and some memories are spotty at best.

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