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We are in the middle of our annual #MaxFunDrive! If you like what we do, and are in a good financial spot, please consider becoming a member of the network and supporting our show.maximumfun.org/joinIt's a MaxFun Crossover with Dave Shumka of Stop Podcasting Yourself and James Arthur of Minority Korner arguing over the important issues of the day. It's The Woman King vs Hobo Dogs. This week, our contestants renovate Disneyland attractions, learn about a few fake podcasts, and give old plays the Clueless treatment.James Arthur would like to plug Minority Korner here on MaxFun, his Zoom dance classes, and In Good Company and recommends Hot Trash with D'Arcy DrollingerDave Shumka would like to plug Stop Podcasting Yourself  and This Sounds Serious And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends you read Michael Brooks' work Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will

We are kicking off #MaxFunDrive this week so if you like what we do, please consider supporting our show! Just head on over to maximumfun.org/join/ and become a member. And if you aren't in a position to support financially, we still love ya!  Doug Benson and Doug Mellard of the new podcast  Wide World of Dougs argue over the most important issues of the day. It's Music Week on The Price is Right vs Aussie Man fighting off a snake going 70mph. This week, our contestants give some movie recommendations, learn about fake Netflix series, and pitch a few Quibi-esque at home movie remakes.Doug Mellard would like to plug his upcoming album Fart Safari 3: Fart Hard with a Vengeance and recommends My Morning Jacket's My Waterfall IIDoug Benson would like to plug Wide World of Dougs and recommends Carmen Lynch's Vertically ObeseAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug This Time with Alan Partridge Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on t

Keith Kingbay and Vanessa Gritton argue over the important issues of the day, it's  the Barcelona Orchestra playing for an audience of houseplants vs the return of the bee! This week, our guests talk about some wild celebrity encounters, improvise some lyrics to movie theme songs, and play a very special round, courtesy of Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's. Keith Kingbay would like to plug New Player Has Joined and recommends donating to Black Girl Hockey ClubVanessa Gritton would like to plug El Rey Nation and Kicking and Screaming and recommends @drbriangilmore on Instagram. And special thanks to Kathy Valentine! Please pick up her new memoir, All I Ever Wanted for more wild stories!And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug This Time with Alan Partridge Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use

Aminatou Sow and Steve Hernandez argue over the most important topics of the day. It's @blackmensmiling vs  Nacho Vidal. This week, our contestants talk about their favorite  comfort foods, listen to a few protest songs, and punch up our favorite dad jokes.Steve Hernandez would like to plug Views from the Vista,  Who's Your God, and The Male Gaze and would like to plug @inthistogether_la on InstagramAminatou Sow would like to plug her upcoming book, Big Friendship and would like to plug donating to your local bail fund.And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Dave on FXPlease consider donating to these organizations! Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Ril

Jasika Nicole and Addie Weyrich argue over the important issues, it's Quarantine Bras vs. Bisexual Goose. Team Quarantine BrasJasika Nicole Team Bisexual GooseAddie Weyrich This week, our guests try and guess fake Disney characters, give some motivational speeches and tell us some embarrassing high school stories Jasika Nicole would like to plug her Instagram @Jasikaistrycurious and recommends Project Q. Addie Weyrich would like to plug reading and writing and recommends Avatar the Last Airbender and  Jenson Titus And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Dave on FX We here at Troubled Waters recommend you donate to bail funds, the ActBlue megafunds, Black Table Arts, and Reclaim the Block.  You can find a massive list of various other places that can use your donation HEREFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer

Maddy Myers and Kirk Hamilton of the new MaxFun podcast Triple Click argue over the most pressing issues of the day. It's JOANN Fabrics vs Walking! Team JOANNMaddy Myers Team WalksKirk Hamilton This week, our contestants settle some celebrity feuds, come up with some Home Alone-esque traps, and talk about some of the weirdest arguments they've been a part of. Kirk Hamilton would like to plug Triple Click, Strong Songs, and recommends the Cowboy Bebop music video reunionMaddy Myers would like to plug her music, Triple Click, and The Mutant Ages and recommends The Infinite Today by Sarah MirkAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug the Bright Light Bright Light remix of So QueerFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Emai

Myq Kaplan and Zach Zimmerman join host Dave Holmes on this special remote episode of Troubled Waters to shine a light on  a few things that need some more attention. Team Zach's LandlordZach ZimmermanTeam ChaosMyq Kaplan This week, our teams play a couple of memory games, come up with post-apocalyptic blockbusters, and we mark the triumphant return of Who Is Dave's Mom Talking About?Myq Kaplan would like to plug his album A.K.A. and his podcast Broccoli and Ice Cream and recommends @RiniKatheriniZach Zimmerman would like to plug his album Clean Comedy and recommends Myq Kaplan's album A.K.A.And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug his boyfriend's album In The Stars Tonight and @babyjesusfoxFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international cal

Editor's note: We accidentally recorded from the wrong source on this remote recording. Please forgive the audio issues on Dave's mic! Benjamin Partridge and Sarah Morgan join host Dave Holmes on this special remote episode of Troubled Waters to shine a light on their favorite stories of the past few weeks.Team Peter AndreBenjamin PartridgeTeam Fitness MarshallSarah Morgan This week, our comics give some quarantine friendly pop culture recommendations, give rousing speeches to our listeners, and make up movies about rabbits and Jesus.Sarah Morgan would like to plug The Fear and Intelligence on PeacockBenjamin Partridge would like to plug The Beef and Dairy Network Podcast and recommends and Marek Larwood 15 minute paintings.And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call

Well hello there! Welcome to the first post-quarantine episode of Troubled Waters. We're doing a special "Play At Home" edition of the show where YOU are playing along! If you’re self-quarantining with other people, play along with them too. We’d love it if you recorded yourselves playing along with our games and sent them to us at our Twitter account, @TroubledPod, or email them to us at troubledwaterspod@gmail.com. We’ll try our best to share as many of them as we can!Remember to tweet us @TroubledPod and use the hashtag #ReignOfWaters Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at Dave Holmes' beautiful home studio and produced by Christian Dueñas an

Editor's note: This episode was originally meant to run during the MaxFunDrive, but due to, well, you know, we had to postpone the pledge drive.Jordan Morris, Alexis Preston, J Keith van Straaten, and Biz Ellis join Dave Holmes to defend the honor of the most hallowed institutions of our times; it's The Hanks Family vs Chicken Pox. Team HanxBiz Ellis and J Keith van Straaten Team PoxJordan Morris and Alexis Preston This week, our teams are quizzed on covers of songs originally sung by women, discuss their MaxFun-ized versions of Westworld, and try their best to host a telethon. Stay safe out there, TW family. We're thinking of you!Biz Ellis would like to plug One Bad Mother and recommends Theresa Thorn's book, It Feels Good To Be YourselfJ Keith van Straaten would like to plug Go Fact Yourself and recommends Kristina Wong's show, Kristina Wong for Public OfficeJordan Morris would like to plug Jordan Jesse, Go and recommends Pears' self title albumAlexis Preston would like to plug Can I Pet Your Dog and Hollow

Matt Apodaca, Ellington Wells, Mike Castle, and Casey O'Brien join host Dave Holmes to defend the most hallowed institutions of our times;  it's Fast Food vs. the McMillions guysTeam Fast FoodCasey O'Brien and Ellington Wells Team McMillionsMike Castle and Matt Apodaca This week, our teams come up with new protest slogans, talk about the angriest they've ever been (or seen others at their angriest), and argue about when celebrities truly became famous.Ellington Wells would like to plug her short film 16,000 Dollars and recommends Whitmer Thomas' HBO special The Golden One.Casey O'Brien would like to plug Switchblade Sisters, Who Shot Ya, and Lucy Follows Her Dreams and recommends Black ChristmasMatt Apodcaca would like to plug What's with these Homies Talkin' About Weezer and his UCB performances recommends Born Hot by Chris FarrenMike Castle would like to plug Brews Brothers and recommends Flula Borg's audiobookFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the offici

Molly Ruben Long, Brian Fernandes. Venk Potula, and Aimée Lutkin join host Dave Holmes to throw a cultural life preserver to their favorite celebs currently in troubled waters; it's Kanye vs Jameela   Team Kanye Molly Ruben Long and Venk Potula Team Jameela Brian Fernandes and Aimeé Lutkin This week, our teams help Dave decide over his Valentine's Day plans, talk about terrible dates they've been on, and create their very own national holidays. Molly Ruben Long would like to plug Big Laughs at the Little Easy and her upcoming tour dates and recommends Julie Mitchell Aimée Lutkin would like to plug her book The Lonely Hunter and recommends the Ghost Town podcast Venk Potula would like to plug Failure is Funny and recommends The Irishman Brian Fernandes would like to plug Jordan Jesse Go and recommends Aimée Lutkin's book And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to recommend his profile of Huey Lewis on Esquire Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebo

This week, Lindsey Kelk, Chad Westbrook, Karen Strassman, and Kale Hills attempt to throw a cultural life preserver to someone or something that is currently in troubled waters; it's Andrew Lloyd Webber vs Renaissance Paintings  Team Cats Lindsey Kelk and Kale Hills Team Sitting Chad Westbrook and Karen Strassman   This week, our teams argue over new Oscar categories, talk about a day they would gladly live over and over again, and give inspiring speeches to our listeners. Chad Westbrook would like to plug Convertible (a car without a roof) and recommends Kale Hills' 73 Questions Lindsey Kelk would like to plug Tights and Fights and recommends Danielle Radford's work Karen Strassman would like to plug Resident Evil 2, Bosch, and Creepshow and recommends The Covenant House Kale Hills would like to plug his UCB work with Queerworld and PONY and recommends the Greta Gerwig episode of Scriptnotes and checking out your local library   And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitter! We are @T

Mike Castle, Steve Hernandez, Mary Anthony, and Ryan Barton join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: what should we be paying more attention to, the Goop candle or Oscar snubs? Team Goop Ryan Barton and Steve Hernandez Team Oscar Snubs Mike Castle and Mary Anthony   This week, our teams argue about Oscar nominations, fake mutant powers, and make up candle scents for celebrities. Ryan Barton would like to plug his webseries, Man Eater and recommends the UCB Drag Race. Steve Hernandez would like to plug Chatterbox Comedy Night, The Male Gaze, Who's Your God, Views from the Vista, and recommends The Beautiful Ones. Mike Castle would like to plug Brews Brothers and recommends Jimmy Fowlie's So Long Boulder City. Mary Anthony would like to plug her shows at SF Sketchfest and recommends Ryan Barton's YouTube series and Scam Goddess. And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug the Friday Forty at Dynasty Typewriter and recommends watching BUZZR  Find us on Twitter! We are @Trou

Allie Goertz, Gwen Hollander, Joey Greer, and Melissa Darch join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: which was the best year of the past decade?  Team 2011 Joey Greer and Allie Goertz Team 2012 Melissa Darch and Gwen Hollander   This week, our teams argue over 2020 resolutions, make movies more Jumanji, and try adding more verses into We Didn't Start the Fire. Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends The Pack Theater Joey Greer would like to plug his album Good Night and Alchemy This and recommends the Ocean Cleanup effort Allie Goertz would like to plug Round Springfield coming here on Maximum Fun and recommends Bobby Bliatout Gwen Hollander would like to plug Kidding season 2 and Marriage Material and recommends Magic Bar in Encino, CA And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to recommend Charo's Instagram  Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook. Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-49

Alison Rosen, Danielle Perez, Joel Stein, and Drennon Davis join host Dave Holmes for the very first Troubled Waters holiday special! This week, our teams argue over holiday party etiquette, tell us about their worst holiday experiences, and pretend to love their terrible Christmas presents. Alison Rosen would like to plug the Childish and Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend live shows at SF Sketchfest and recommends Joel Stein's book, In Defense of Elitism: Why I'm Better Than You and You're Better Than Someone Who Didn't Buy This Book. Joel Stein would like to plug his book and recommends the Beetlejuice musical on Broadway Drennon Davis would like to plug The Long Legs series and Bandtastic and recommends American Utopia and Rory Scovel's upcoming documentary. Danielle Perez would like to plug her upcoming tour dates and recommends Madison Shepard's album Goodnight Silverlake Lounge And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Fac

Laci Mosley, Nick Kocher, Lisa Gilroy, and Joe Kwaczala join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, are live shows for suckers or are they actually pretty cool? Team Pro-Live Shows Joe Kwaczala and Laci Mosley Team Anti-Live Shows Nick Kocher and Lisa Gilroy   This week, our teams argue about Coldplay's recent decision to quit touring, talk about the worst stories about life on the road, and come up with personalized merch to sell. Laci Mosley wants to plug Scam Goddess and Florida Girls and recommends Astronomy Club on Netflix Nick Kocher wants to plug Everything's Great at Dynasty Typewriter and BriTANick and recommends Big Time in Hollywood, FL Joe Kwaczala wants plug his Comedy Central half hour and Who Cares About the Rock Hall and recommends the documentary Behind the Curve. Lisa Gilroy wants to plug her upcoming appearances on Drunk History and Brooklyn 99 and her UCB teams Bitchin' and Hail Mary and recommends Jenny Slate's Netflix special  And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes F

Joey Greer, Shelby Fero, DC Pierson, and Christine Medrano join Dave Holmes to decide once and for all, what new side dish must be present at every American Thanksgiving Team Poutine Joey Greer and Christine Medrano Team Acorn Mush Shelby Fero and DC Pierson This week, our teams argue about various Thanksgiving faux pas, make up Thanksgiving carols, and special guest Benjamin Partridge comes by for a special trivia segment! Shelby Fero wants to plug I'm 25 Now and recommends Rebecca Kirby, @reweki DC Pierson wants to plug his Winter Soldier comic and Crap Kingdom and recommends the album Skulls Example by Dear Nora Christine Medrano wants to plug her short film I Think She Likes You and recommends Dua Lipa's new single Don't Start Now Joey Greer wants to plug his sketch comedy album Good Night and recommends that viral video of the teacher that hugs her kids after class. And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends Queen Pillow's  Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can als

Gabe Liedman, Jordan Kauwling, Katy Davis, and Daniel Zomparelli join host Dave Holmes to decide once and for all: Netflix or Disney+?   Team Disney+ Daniel Zomparelli and Gabe Liedman Team Netflix Jordan Kauwling and Katy Davis   This week, our teams argue about stealing from Disneyland, reboot Netflix tv shows, and tell us about some of the most embarrassing things they've stolen. Gabe Liedman wants to plug I'm Afraid That and recommends Scandinavian Swimmers from Trader Joe's Daniel Zomparelli also wants to plug I'm Afraid That and recommends Dina del Bucchia's Don't Tell Me What To Do Katy Davis wants to plug Motherless Brooklyn and recommends Satanic Panic Jordan Kauwling wants to plug the MaxFun family of podcasts and recommends upcoming podcast I, PODIVS And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook. Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you

Elliott Kalan, Addie Weyrich, Mano Agapion, and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner join host Dave Holmes on our first annual Troubled Waters Halloween Spooktacular.   Team Michael Myers Elliott Kalan and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner Team Lauri Strode Addie Weyrich and Mano Agapion   This week, our teams argue about haunted houses, tell some truly terrifying tales, and learn about strange foreign candies.   Mano Agapion wants to plug We Love Trash, Drag Her, and his upcoming UCB shows, and recommends Jawline on Hulu Elliott Kalan wants to plug The Flop House here on MaxFun and his children's book Horse Meets Dog and recommends Los Espookys and Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie Lucé Tomlin-Brenner wants to plug her short film Messed Up and her live show Cursed, and recommends Swiped to Death and All This Can Be Yours Addie Weyrich wants to plug Socktober and Everything's Great at Dynasty Typewriter and recommends the Mind Fudge Series And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you c