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MaxFunDrive '26 stretch goal
vincempls.bsky.social Vince Mpls @vincempls.bsky.social · Mar 13
Up through the 1930s, State Fairs across America featured head on collisions between trains. The first occurred at the Iowa State Fair in 1896 before a crowd of 20,000. This video is from the Minnesota State Fair during the Great Depression, as featured in the poster below:
March 13, 2026 at 9:58 PM
maximumfun.org
🚨BREAKING MAXFUNDRIVE NEWS🚨

Our CEO and senior producer are stuck in the elevator.

Yes, really.
April 30, 2026 at 9:28 PM
maximumfun.org
stretch goal MaxFunDrive '26: shiny hosts
joelbad.bsky.social Joel Back @joelbad.bsky.social · Jul 18
Are there rares and legendaries available?
July 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
jessethorn.bsky.social
Starting the MaxFunDrive finale show in ten minutes! Backstage is wild!!
May 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Can confirm. 2025 MaxFunDrive is gonna be a party.
sailorsctaustin.blacksky.app ✨Sailor Scout Austin✨🔜PAXU @sailorsctaustin.blacksky.app · Nov 15
Been starting the planning for this year’s Max Fun Drive for @nerdmysteries.bsky.social and @maximumfun.org and we are going to have a drive that is so fun
November 18, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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crotch chops for 10k
Griffin McElroy does enthusiastic crotch chops to celebrate MaxFunDrive reaching 10,000 new, upgrading, and boosting members. Travis looks on in amazement and Justin smiles at God
May 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
stevenraymorris.bsky.social
Putting milk and cookies out on #MaxFunDrive eve. @maximumfun.org
March 17, 2025 at 5:47 AM
jessethorn.bsky.social
Junior is NOT HELPING with the MaxFunDrive
May 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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TV Chef Fantasy League is bringing out the heavy artillery for the last day of MaxFunDrive: @ifycomedy.com, Cake Dom
May 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
jessethorn.bsky.social
We had so much time doing @judgejohnhodgman.bsky.social with an all-MaxFun-host panel of litigants for this year’s MaxFunDrive finale. Show starts at 31:00 in this video.

www.youtube.com/live/h80JJDM...
MaxFunDrive Podcast Justice
YouTube video by Maximum Fun
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May 2, 2026 at 4:59 AM
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Keep an eye on your mailbox -- MaxFunDrive gift and charity sale shipping has begin!
July 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
stoppodcasting.bsky.social
Only your support during the maxfundrive can help us remember actors’ names. maximumfun.org/join
March 27, 2025 at 4:54 AM
ghirga.bsky.social
doom is among us
an email portending the beginning of maxfundrive
February 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
jessethorn.bsky.social
Just a quick and heartfelt post-MaxFunDrive thank you to all of the members of @maximumfun.org . It’s an incredible privilege to work for you, and I am so grateful for your support.
May 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM
sailorsctaustin.blacksky.app
Let’s go #maxfundrive 2026!
April 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM
We're opening ourselves up to your probing questions as part of the MaxFunDrive! maximumfun.org/join/
flophousepodcast.com The Flop House Podcast @flophousepodcast.com · Apr 24
"Ask Me Anything" tonight, at 5pm PT/8pm ET -- twitch.tv/stuartwellin...
April 24, 2026 at 8:27 PM
jessethorn.bsky.social
The MaxFunDrive starts Monday. All this plus a JJGo/Stop Podcasting Yourself crossover AND a Judge John Hodgman / Flophouse crossover!
jessethorn.bsky.social Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · Apr 15
On 4/20 members will get:
* JJGo’s three-hour “Alex Inc” marathon
* Judge John Hodgman’s Munchies extravaganza, where we eat peanut butter on hot dogs
* Bullseye’s trip to Paper World International Stationery Expo
April 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
jessethorn.bsky.social
This is the final day of the MaxFunDrive, so I’m offering some deep sincerity: we need your support. If our shows brighten your lives, please join us today.
maximumfun.org/join
May 1, 2026 at 7:43 PM
jordanjessego.bsky.social
Producer @stevenraymorris.bsky.social here reminding you that we have NEW MERCH inspired by our #MaxFunDrive, “I am part of a small but enthusiastic group of weirdos.” Available now in the @maximumfun.org store!

maxfunstore.com/products/sma...

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July 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
theotherhappyplace.bsky.social
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MaxFunDrive 2025 Week 2 Fuser Kickoff Party
YouTube video by The McElroy Family
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April 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
alexschmidty.bsky.social
Join in the fun: maximumfun.org/joinsifpod 🚀 #MaxFunDrive
April 21, 2026 at 5:56 PM
jessethorn.bsky.social
Please read John’s beautiful expression of why we creators work with @maximumfun.org and why we are so grateful you support us in the MaxFunDrive.
johnmoe.bsky.social John Moe @johnmoe.bsky.social · Apr 28
Set out to write a LinkedIn post (I know, I know) about @maximumfun.org and the Max Fun Drive. It ended up getting more philosophical and heartfelt than I expected and I thought you might like to read it.
The more time I spend making podcasts in collaboration with the Maximum Fun network, the more delighted and, frankly, relieved I am to be doing so. This in contrast to working exclusively on my own or as part of a large media organization. Let me tell you why. All shows at Maximum Fun, including the ones I created and host (Depresh Mode with John Moe, Sleeping with Celebrities) are owned by their creators. If I decided to move to a different network, I could, no problem. If I wanted to make a book or TV show based on my work, no permissions or negotiations necessary. This gives me legal and financial freedom, yes, but it also engenders creative freedom. I can chase an idea I believe in and make it happen without any alignment to corporate goals or the whims of a board of directors or a private equity overlord. That’s the way you’d ideally like to get your content as a consumer. Doesn’t always happen that way. It does at Max Fun. Maximum Fun is a worker-owned co-op. They have employee/owners, who have a stake in how things work. They are empowered. And that’s why any interaction you have with them feels human. Because it is. Again, I don’t work there, I’m not an employee/owner. I just partner with them for distribution, ads, web stuff, fundraising efforts, all the stuff that is not what I do best, stuff I needn’t sweat because it’s taken care of. On top of that, I work with producers who are incredibly smart and talented and valuable collaborators. The third leg of the stool is listeners. While we do get some ads, the VAST majority of Max Fun’s revenue and my revenue is from people who hear the shows, enjoy them, recognize that they cost time and money and effort and talent, and are willing to foot the bill. When money comes in, Max Fun takes some to run the network, the rest goes to owners so we can try to make a living and keep making shows. And yeah, we offer bonus content and gifts, but that’s not why people give. They give because they want to be a part of …
April 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM
johnmoe.bsky.social
Best #MaxFunDrive pitch yet:
dannybaruela.bsky.social Danny Baruela @dannybaruela.bsky.social · Apr 29
I don't know if this is anything, but if you participate in this year's MaxFunDrive and reply to this tweet, I'll provide you with a tarot reading using this booster pack of TMNT Magic cards thus far unopened. (They'll all be from the same booster once it's opened though.)
April 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
johnmoe.bsky.social
Amanda donated during #MaxFunDrive! Maisy appreciates it!
March 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
jessethorn.bsky.social
The winner is Tig Notaro. A cooking show video will be one of our #MaxFunDrive goals for @bullseye.maximumfun.org !
jessethorn.bsky.social Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · Apr 17
Hey what comedy or people or celebrities that I might know really like to cook? I'm asking for important reasons.
April 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM