Potions & Lotions, with Jason Mantzoukas

John Moe (Depresh Mode podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about how John deals with fans who want to talk with him about their heavy mental health stories, how Jesse is within five minutes of becoming a marble collector at any second, and how to read the tea leaves of the Minnesota nice tone. Plus, Jesse reveals the nickname and THEME SONG that his mom used to sing to him when he was a kid. AND, the return of a favorite segment where we get to know our audience -- if you are a clergy person or if you are a principal or vice-principal, LET US KNOW!! Email us at jjgo@maximumfun.org!

14 Sep 20211h 34min

The Sklar Brothers (View from the Cheap Seats pod, Dumb People Town pod) join Jordan and Jesse to discuss intense sales pitches for the niche beach game Pro Kadima, the phrase Jason's wife can say to him to anger him beyond belief, and the story of what Vin Diesel did early in his career to get noticed in Los Angeles. Plus, the Sklars have started a new Patreon with View from the Cheap seats video and an exclusive Patreon podcast! Check it out!Check out Judge John Hodgman LIVE from the London Podcast Festival with special guest John Darnielle from The Mountain Goats!And get Jordan's graphic novel, BUBBLE, if you haven't already! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS –• FEALS – Become a member today by going to Feals dot com slash JJGO and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping!• MAGIC SPOON – Go to MagicSpoon.com/JJGO to grab a custom bundle of cereal and use promo code JJGO to save five dollars!

7 Sep 20211h 23min

Fan-favorite John Ross Bowie (new podcast Household Faces) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's trepidation before interviewing David Byrne, Jordan's potential to go full wizard with a grey beard, and John's new podcast where he interviews character actors who everyone vaguely recognizes, but no one really knows that well. Listen to John's new show Household Faces! And thank you to our sponsors –STITCH FIX – Go to StitchFix.com/JJGO and get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix!FRESHLY – Get $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/JJGo!

31 Aug 20211h 27min

Emily Heller (Medical Police, Baby Genuises podcast) joins Jesse and guest co-host Nick "Repeat" Adams for a discussion of how Emily's middle school music class performed Space Jam songs, the amazing clothes that her dad makes as his retirement hobby, and the ways that everyone's normal extended family deal with their weird entertainment industry life.

24 Aug 20211h 22min

Steve Agee (THE SUICIDE SQUAD) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Steve's horrific first kidney stone, Jordan's relentless quest to have the clearest pee at the doctor's office, and what it might cost to get Eminem to rap about a supervillain. Plus, Jesse puts his semiotics background to work parsing – what else? – cum words.How are you celebrating Anal August? Let us know! Call 206-984-4FUN or email a voice memo to jjgo@maximumfun.org!

16 Aug 20211h 16min

Here comes Joel Boyd (Earth to Ned, History of Swear Words on Netflix) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion about what it was like to work with Nicolas Cage on History of Swear Words, the authenticity of a book full of sexy letters written to Burt Reynolds, and the time he told Halle Berry the truth about her best performance. Plus, HAPPY ANAL AUGUST TO EVERYONE!Check out the new show Joel is working on Disney+ called Disney's Magic Bake-Off!Get your copy of Bubble from Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix!Tell us the ways you are celebrating Anal August – 206-984-4FUN or email a voice memo to jjgo@maximumfun.org!!

9 Aug 20211h 33min

Jason Concepcion (Takeline pod, ALL CAPS NBA on YouTube) joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about what not to do when taking pictures with your Emmy, Jesse's son Oscar's first rush of caffeine, and the current state of Game of Thrones fandom. Plus, Jesse tries to stump Jason and Jordan with an Olympic quiz!Listen to Jason's new podcast Takeline with Renee Montgomery and watch his show ALL CAPS NBA!

1 Aug 20211h 18min

Patton Oswalt and Meredith Salenger (New Podcast: Did You Get My Text) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the tough credits everyone had to work around to graduate, Patton and Meredith's favorite on-screen deaths or murders from their acting careers, and the ways specific fandoms dress at conventions. Plus, Patton and Meredith have a new podcast called Did You Get My Text!! Check it out!And if you haven't already, get Bubble today!  If you buy from Book Soup, you can get a signed copy!SPECIAL THANKS to our sponsors – • Magic Spoon – Go to magicspoon.com/JJGO to try Magix Spoon today! Use promo code JJGO at checkout to save five dollars off your order!• BetterHelp – Have your first customized online therapy session in under 48 hours! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/JJGo!

25 Juli 20211h 29min