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Podcast: Jordan, Jesse, Go!: Ep 28: Life Improvements
Posted Tue, 06/26/2007 - 08:29 by Jesse Thorn
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Jordan, Jesse, Go! 
In this week's Jordan Jesse GO!, we do we what we usually do: Talk about things Jordan's doing wrong in life.
Introduction
Jesse and Jordan are in the middle of a Wild West shootout. They talk a lot about Mortal Kombat, and a little bit about Jordan playing videogames in the nude.
Clothing
40 year-olds dressing like 16 year-olds, estate sales put on by the living, and "dilfs" - Could LA be the worst place in the world? Also, Jesse gives Jordan some fashion advice.
Music
We take a look at Jordan's iPod, and discuss "Dude-know-it-alls".
Plugs
Help bring the Sound of Young America to your local public radio station.
Listener Calls
Lots of listener calls this week: Thanks JJ Go!, Jesse gets lied to, Army of Darkness doesn't suck, a sad call, and peeing in Staples vs. graduating high school.
Outro
It's a doozy.
ACTION ITEMS
*Let's say Jordan ever wanted to wear a pair of shoes...which should he wear?
*Give us your thoughts on the topic of "dude-know-it-alls".
*Give us your thoughts on the topic of "dude-know-it-alls".
CONTINUING ACTION ITEMS:
* Do you have a dispute Judge John Hodgman can solve on a future broadcast? Email it to us! Put Judge John in the subject line.
* Have personal questions for Jesse and Jordan? Call 206-984-4FUN and tell us what they are!
* Would you like to play Would You Rather with us on a future episode? Email us or give us a call at 206-984-4FUN.
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Podcast: Jordan, Jesse GO!: Ep 27: Sadcast.
Posted Tue, 06/19/2007 - 12:49 by Jesse Thorn
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On this week's Jordan Jesse GO!, we bring you down for an inordinate amount of time.
Introduction
Jesse and Jordan eat Tofu Cuties while recording the introduction to a radio show.
Eyebrows
Jesse finds out why he wasn't invited to the LA NPR Party, and Jordan sacrifices his dignity (and Jesse's respect) for female intimacy.
DVD Extras
Jordan confesses his love of watching DVD extras, despite their dubious quality.
Rap Concerts
A caller's first rap concert experience, and Jesse divulges a little known fact about 38-year old black women.
Laundry
In an effort to squelch his rampant miserliness and squalor, Jordan dabbles in decadence with Fluff n' Fold.
Woofie
Jesse discusses his dying dog for 18 minutes on a comedy podcast, thereby ruining the show and your week.
Norse Folk Songs
Will Jordan's skilled singing of Norse folk songs break up JJ GO for good?
Outro
Jesse and Jordan sign off without adding much of anything.
ACTION ITEMS
* If you're aware of any worthwhile DVD Extras, call in and let us know!
LISTENER SONG
CONTINUING ACTION ITEMS:
* Review the show on iTunes.
* Do you have a dispute Judge John Hodgman can solve on a future broadcast? Email it to us! Put Judge John in the subject line.
* Have personal questions for Jesse and Jordan? Call 206-984-4FUN and tell us what they are!
* Would you like to play Would You Rather with us on a future episode? Email us or give us a call at 206-984-4FUN.
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Our theme music: "Love You" by The Free Design, courtesy of The Free Design and Light in the Attic Records
Podcast: Jordan, Jesse GO!: Ep. 26: Mostly John Mayer
Posted Mon, 06/11/2007 - 16:43 by Jesse Thorn
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In this week's Jordan Jesse GO!, we show some love to the people of this great country.
Introduction
Jesse and Jordan are on a tram in Zurich, Switzerland. They discuss Jordan's trip to Canada to see the creation of a new skateboarding game. Jesse confesses to being an anti-skateboard bigot.
Important Moments
Jesse and Jordan discuss the prom, and particularly the unfortunate trend towards neckties with tuxedoes. Also, we hear some important moments from listeners' lives.
John Mayer
We talk with Jordan's little sister, a student at UC Santa Barbara, about John Mayer (and Ben Folds). Later on, Jesse gets excited when the topic of Keak da Sneak came up.
Phones Burning Up
Jesse and Jordan respond to listener pitches for new shows to follow up their impending meltdown, and other phone calls.
Outro
We reveal the results of LaBouf v. Boof. Etc.
ACTION ITEMS
* If you know any Norse folk songs, call in and sing them.
LISTENER SONG
"The Flag" by iPL from "The Catalyst"
CONTINUING ACTION ITEMS:
* Review the show on iTunes.
* Do you have a dispute Judge John Hodgman can solve on a future broadcast? Email it to us! Put Judge John in the subject line.
* Have personal questions for Jesse and Jordan? Call 206-984-4FUN and tell us what they are!
* Would you like to play Would You Rather with us on a future episode? Email us or give us a call at 206-984-4FUN.
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Our theme music: "Love You" by The Free Design, courtesy of The Free Design and Light in the Attic Records
Podcast: Jordan, Jesse Go!: Ep 25: Listener Appreciation Week
Posted Mon, 06/04/2007 - 14:55 by Jesse Thorn
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Jordan, Jesse, Go!
In this week's Jordan Jesse GO!, we show some love to the people of this great country.
Introduction
Jesse and Jordan are visiting a butcher shop. They run through a few personal questions from the forum.
Jim's Not Home
Some more personal questions, and a discussion of who Jim Real, The Master of Would You Rather's roommate was in college.
Montreal
We give a listener some important advice on moving to French Canada.
Simmering Tension
A listener touches a nerve -- and offers the possibility of real headphones for Jesse's little dog woofie.
Important Life Moments
A number of listeners call in with important moments in their lives.
LaBouf v. Boof
Listeners share their opinions on the continuing battle between Shia LaBouf and Boof Bonser. Then National Public Radio's Mike Pesca offers his analysis.
Outro
We kinda rap stuff up.
ACTION ITEMS
* Pitch us a project! Jesse and Jordan are clearly on the verge of breaking up, so pick one of us and offer us a new job.
LISTENER SONG
"Extreme Croquet" by CCCC featuring Wade Word
CONTINUING ACTION ITEMS:
* Review the show on iTunes.
* Do you have a dispute Judge John Hodgman can solve on a future broadcast? Email it to us! Put Judge John in the subject line.
* Have personal questions for Jesse and Jordan? Call 206-984-4FUN and tell us what they are!
* Would you like to play Would You Rather with us on a future episode? Email us or give us a call at 206-984-4FUN.
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Our theme music: "Love You" by The Free Design, courtesy of The Free Design and Light in the Attic Records
Podcast: Jordan, Jesse GO! Eps. 24 & 24A: Mike Schmidt Party
Posted Sun, 05/27/2007 - 18:04 by Jesse Thorn
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Jordan, Jesse, Go!
This week's Jordan, Jesse GO! is split into two portions for your enjoyment.
Introduction
Jesse, Jordan and comedian Mike Schmidt are in a subway car. Their lives have changed recently -- Mike is no longer on the Never Not Funny podcast, Jordan went to Hawaii, Jesse got a dog and an El Camino.
Real Princesses
Discussion of My Little Pony.
Gym Stories
Mike tells us about the most horrible things that have happened at his gym.
Fights & Fighting
Mike tells us why he spent so much of his life getting in fights. Jesse talks about how he avoided them, except for the time he got punched in the face for no reason.
Outro
Discussion of a new face-off: Shia LaBouf vs. Boof Bonser
Ep 24 A
Star Wars
Jordan attended the Star Wars convention in LA, and has some thoughts. Jesse thinks there was a whole show he used to watch as a very small child about the Ewoks, but he can't remember.
Life's Funniest Moments
Mike discusses what it's like to write for a home video clip show, including a discussion of the stuff you cannot say on the WGN Superstation.
ACTION ITEMS
* Shia LaBouf or Boof Bonser?
LISTENER SONG
"Hot Tubbin'" by Ashkon
CONTINUING ACTION ITEMS:
* Review the show on iTunes.
* Do you have a dispute Judge John Hodgman can solve on a future broadcast? Email it to us! Put Judge John in the subject line.
* Have personal questions for Jesse and Jordan? Call 206-984-4FUN and tell us what they are!
* Would you like to play Would You Rather with us on a future episode? Email us or give us a call at 206-984-4FUN.
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Podcast: Jordan, Jesse GO! Ep. 23: You're the reason that daddy left.
Posted Sun, 05/13/2007 - 17:00 by Jesse Thorn
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In this week's Jordan Jesse GO!, we discuss vacations and more.
Introduction
Jesse and Jordan are kick-starting summer at the beach! Rutger Hauer called in sick, so please send us a get well card or picture for him. Also: Jordan's slang update.
Eros
Jesse and Jordan discuss the bumper sticker that listener SmartBunny designed. Jordan is concerned that everything devolves into eroticism.
Short Hair, Long Hair
A surprisingly emotional discussion of long and short hair.
Movies and So On
Jesse saw The TV Set, and really enjoyed it. Jordan saw Spiderman 3. Also, a listener calls in with a harrowing tale.
Pledge Break
May first through fifteenth is the MaxFun Drive. Donate.
Drinking Game
The final game is here on the forum. We want you to host one and report back.
Lyme Disease
A listener calls in because he thinks he might have Lyme disease. Turns out he totally does.
Outro
We hear a few more big moments calls.
ACTION ITEMS
* Donate to support MaximumFun.org
* Send us something nice for Rutger Hauer -- like a get well soon card.
* Host a JJGo drinking party.
* Send us something nice for Rutger Hauer -- like a get well soon card.
* Host a JJGo drinking party.
LISTENER SONG
"Yr Polish Uncle" by The Reid Paley Trio from Approximate Hellhound
CONTINUING ACTION ITEMS:
* Review the show on iTunes.
* Do you have a dispute Judge John Hodgman can solve on a future broadcast? Email it to us! Put Judge John in the subject line.
* Have personal questions for Jesse and Jordan? Call 206-984-4FUN and tell us what they are!
* Would you like to play Would You Rather with us on a future episode? Email us or give us a call at 206-984-4FUN.
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Good times!
Posted Sun, 05/13/2007 - 15:02 by Jesse Thorn
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As you can see, Jordan Morris, "Boy Detective," met Nathan Fillion, hero to nerds everywhere.
A commenter asked for the story, and Jordan is standing right behind me, so here's the story:
"For my job we went to do a behind the scenes segment on Fillion's now-cancelled (right?) show Drive. I was a huge fan and as nervous about meeting him as I have been about anyone. He's a star through and through. Funny, warm, everything you'd want a star should be. Hopefully this man becomes more famous."
Podcast: Jordan, Jesse GO! Ep. 22: Florida Gators & Hawaiian Penguins
Posted Mon, 05/07/2007 - 09:13 by Jesse Thorn
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Jordan, Jesse, Go!
In this week's Jordan Jesse GO!, we discuss vacations and more.
Introduction
Jesse and Jordan are in a Scottish forest. They discuss the fact that Jesse forgot Jordan's birthday (and cannot name the birthdays of close family members). They also discuss the Fry Daddy.
Great Story
Jordan discusses the meanest he's ever been to someone at work.
Jordan Sings
Jordan performs "Hot Cross Buns."
Vacation Spots
We follow up on last week's discussion of vacation spots. Disneyworld, Disneyland, and Papaya King are discussed. Jordan talks about his upcoming working vacation in Hawaii, where he will meet a real penguin.
Pledge Break
May first through fifteenth is the MaxFun Drive. Donate.
Drinking Game
Listeners call in with some JJGo drinking game rules. We resolve to create an official game here on the forum.
Outro
A caller calls in -- he has just graduated college after 12 years.
ACTION ITEMS
* Donate to support MaximumFun.org
* What's a time you were mean to someone? What was a job or relationship that brought out the worst in you?
* What does one do when on vacation by oneself (besides masturbating in your hotel room)?
* Do you have questions for Rutger Hauer? What should we do with Rutger?
* What's a time you were mean to someone? What was a job or relationship that brought out the worst in you?
* What does one do when on vacation by oneself (besides masturbating in your hotel room)?
* Do you have questions for Rutger Hauer? What should we do with Rutger?
LISTENER SONG
"Tied to a Million Things" by The Pale Pacific from Urgency
CONTINUING ACTION ITEMS:
* Review the show on iTunes.
* Do you have a dispute Judge John Hodgman can solve on a future broadcast? Email it to us! Put Judge John in the subject line.
* Have personal questions for Jesse and Jordan? Call 206-984-4FUN and tell us what they are!
* Would you like to play Would You Rather with us on a future episode? Email us or give us a call at 206-984-4FUN.
Call 206-984-4FUN to share your thoughts on these ACTION ITEMS.
Our theme music: "Love You" by The Free Design, courtesy of The Free Design and Light in the Attic Records
The Sound of Young America and Jordan Jesse GO! are supported in part by Project Breakout!
Pledge Drive Update
Posted Sun, 05/06/2007 - 20:22 by Jesse Thorn
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Wow!
Our first-ever MaximumFun.org pledge drive is going really fantastically well. We're giving away a bunch of prizes, including t-shirts, hobo illustrations, a copy of SkyMaul and a copy of The Areas of My Expertise, and a DVD box set of Get Smart. We're also getting lots of listeners stepping up and becoming supporters of maximumfun.org. And, of course, they'll all get Maximum Fun Packs in the mail, with their own Maximum Fun Club cards and more.
So far we've had (by my count) 34 new pledges -- most of which are monthly commitments. I want to thank the following folks for supporting the show thus far:
Sarah Z, Kyle H, Margaret H, David B, Craig S, Edward M, Mike D, Jeff M, Ayesha M, Marylee R, Reena R, David S, Guan Y, Tim A, Mark M, Scott S, Justin Z, Tom S, Brian S, Adam L, Nicholas L, Adam K, Chris F, Elias G, Matt A, Maryam M, Kristen S, Neal S, Elisabeth C, Zack S, Carol M, David L, Mason P, Daniel S, William R, Keren K, Rachel L, Charles F, Alex T, Ben W, Derek H, Joseph C, Aaron M & Linus B.
Not yet a donor? You still have time. I'm absolutely committed to keeping this drive to two weeks, but there's still a full week left.
If you haven't yet given, what's holding you back? Just haven't pulled the trigger yet?
Pledge Drive: 5/1 - 5/15 (Inclusive)
Posted Tue, 05/01/2007 - 20:01 by Jesse Thorn
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The College Years 
Preamble
It's officially been one year since The Sound of Young America and MaximumFun.org starting accepting donations. In that time, dozens of listeners have stepped up to the plate to support our programming (and blogging). Your support has allowed me to expand our offerings, buy some new equipment and quit my day job (though I still spend too much time on contract work).
In celebration of a year of donation-supported content, we're having a good old-fashioned pledge drive. The goal is to build a base of supporters that can carry the show into the future.
Here's the deal.
I give everything away for free. The blog, all the shows and all their archives, the radio show... everything. There's no mandatory subscription fees or pay-per-downloads here. My first priority is sharing this work with you.
In order for me to do that, I need your support.
I ask that you donate to support the show. You can give $20 a month if you have the means, or you can give $2 or $5 if you're as broke as I am. I ask for monthly gifts because I'm not a professional fundraiser, and I'd rather dedicate my time (and yours) to programming and not to asking for money. This way, instead of fundraising two or three times a year, I can do it once. That said, if you'd like to make a one-time donation, or simply mail a check, you can do that as well.
I appreciate your support -- and because of that, I'm giving shit away to say "thanks."
Thank You Gifts
Everyone who donates will receive a Maximum Fun Pack. That means a Maximum Fun Club card, personally inscribed (not to mention laminated) by yours truly, some stickers, and a pin for your lapel.
If you donate at the $10 or $20/month level, I'll send you a Sound of Young America t-shirt. If you've already got one, get one for your spouse! It'll be great, they'll love it, I promise.
And furthermore...
The Big Prizes
Everyone who donates will be entered into a prize drawing. It's different from most drawings in that you have a great chance of winning.
You could win:
Kasper Hauser's SkyMaul: Happy Crap You Can Buy From A Plane
John Hodgman's Areas of My Expertise, personally autographed by the author
One of FIVE personalized Hobos drawn according to a name you choose by the great Ape Lad (also known as Adam Koford)
Or the grand prize:
A complete box set of the legendary spy spoof series Get Smart (created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry) -- a set which costs $300 in the store!
So Donate Now
Click here for our donation page, where you can choose the level of your support. If you'd like a t-shirt, be sure to include your shirt size and address. And once you do donate, be sure to record an intro for The Sound of Young America!
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