Troubled Waters
Troubled Waters is the pop culture quiz show where comedians disagree to disagree. Twice a month, Dave will stoke pointless arguments between two teams of comedians and make them compete against each other in order to settle their meaningless debates once and for all. Winner takes home the right to be right.
Episodes
This week, Alison Rosen and Daniel Van Kirk join host Dave Holmes for some very slooooow trivia, learn about real and fake movie prequels, and give the class of 2021 some practical advice set to lo-fi beats.
Alison Rosen would like to plug her podcasts Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend and Childish and recommends Sara Schaefer's book, "Grand"
Dan Van Kirk would like to plug his podcasts, his upcoming live shows and recommends P...
This week, our contestants Josh Gondelman and Mary Chieffo join host Dave Holmes for some good old fashioned pep talks, a couple of competitive anecdotes, and pitch a few new product tie-ins for their favorite sports.
Josh Gondelman would like to plug Make My Day and Desus & Mero and recommends Ziwe on Showtime and Flatbush Misdemeanors
Mary Chieffo would like to plug Ripley Improv's SLAY, Star Trek: Discovery, and recommends JuVee...
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This week, our contestants and fellow MaxFun hosts Renee Colvert and Manolo Moreno join us for a special #MaxFunDrive episode and learn about celebrities' Wikipedia profiles, listen to a lot of Wham! and NSYNC, and learn a...
This week, our contestants Mia Vicino and Dominick Nero, learn some Oscars trivia, pitch some plots to long lost movies, and solve some audio puzzles.
Mia Vicino would like to plug her iconic Letterboxd reviews and her film criticism on Willamette Week and recommends Smooth Talk on The Criterion Channel
Dom Nero would like to plug his podcast Eye of the Duck and his work with Esquire recommends The Sporkful with Dan Pashman
This week our contestants Gastor Almonte and Shalewa Sharpe of The War Report podcast learn about Godzilla and King Kong, punch up a few Springtime traditions, and argue over what the most complicated thing in the world is.
Shalewa Sharpe would like to plug Stay Eating Cookies and So, You Just Out Here? and recommends Janelle James' Black and Mild
Gastor Almonte would like to plug Immigrant Made and recommends the podcast Asian Not A...
This week, our contestants (and former International Waters writers) Jordan Morris and Sarah Morgan learn about famous monsters, AVN nominees, and we celebrate the return of Erotic Fan Fiction.
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Jordan Morris would like to recommend No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
Sarah Morgan would like to recommend Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts' work
And Finally, Da...
This week, our contestants Gianmarco Soresi and Jenn Welch learn about The Muppets, celebrate our 50th episode anniversary, and think up of new ways to leave your lover.
Jenn Welch would like to plug LadyHD and her Animal Crossing shot-for-shot remakes and recommends @creepyamericangirls
Gianmarco Soresi would like to plug his album Shelf Life and his upcoming podcast The Downside and recommends Promising Young Woman
And Finally, Dave...
This week, our contestants Ellington Wells and David Koechner learn about bizarre Valentine's Day promos, give some grand romantic speechers, and pitch a few replacements for Samantha on the Sex and the City reboot.
David Koechner would like to plug The Right One and Hey Good Meeting and recommends Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
Ellington Wells would like to plug Sixteen Thousand Dollars and Lazor Wulf and recommends Celebrity Book Club
This week, our contestants Orlando Leyba and Holly Burn are quizzed on classic TV theme songs, listen to some sea shanties, and play a game with our very special guest, the one and only Ernie Hudson!
Holly Burn would like to plug her upcoming projects and her live comedy special and recommends Dina Martina
Orlando Leyba would like to plug his comedy special Adorable and recommends checking out Ernie Hudson
This week, our contestants Aisha Alfa and Michael Balazo give our listeners motivational speeches, learn about the Karate Kid Cinematic Universe, and back out of their new years resolutions.
Aisha Alfa would like to plug her podcast Shout Out Show and her standup album All The Parts recommends checking out The Dynasty Typewriter.
Michael Balazo would like to plug The Landlord and Tenant Podmess and his album The Complete Discography...
Ring in the new year with Tom DeTrinis and Megan Sass in a special GOOD VIBES ONLY episode. Megan and Tom are quizzed on upcoming Disney projects, musicals, and pitch some new calendar photoshoot ideas.
Tom DeTrinis would like to plug Making Friends and recommends Jack Plotnick's Disney videos
Megan Sass would like to plug her music and recommends Mary Neely's Twitter musicals
And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and rec...
This week, our contestants Mike Castle and Joey Greer argue about underrated Christmas songs, learn about Rankin Bass films, and come up with snappy PSAs we can all use.
Mike Castle would like to plug Brew Brothers and Chess.com and recommends Syd Steinberg's Instagram
Joey Greer would like to plug his new Instagram @godblesschimchum his album Good Night and recommends you get involved in the Georgia runoff race.
And Finally, Dave H...
This week, our contestants Laura House and Logan Guntzelman argue about why they actually won in terrible situations, learn about Star Trek and Star Wars theme tunes, and pitch a few new Pixar movies.
Logan Guntzelman would like to plug her album Today's Top Hits and recommends Paige Weldon's cartoons
Laura House would like to plug Tiny Victories here on MaxFun and her album Mouth Punch and recommends reading Annabelle Gurwitch's art...
This week, our contestants create their own Thanksgiving carols, talk about times when they got themselves into a terrible situation, and listen to some songs about giving thanks.
Brian Parise would like to plug his album Last Wishes and recommends Chanel Ali's album Chanel No. 1
Negin Farsad would like to plug Fake the Nation and recommends shopping local during the holiday season
And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes an...
This week, our contestants are quizzed on some Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy trivia, learn about some Ryan Reynolds fake movies, and play a game with our very special guest, the one and only Joe Pantoliano!
Josh Ruben would like to plug Scare Me and recommends the African dance duo @ebinumbrothers
Kyle Ayers would like to plug Happiness and recommends Open Mike Eagle's new album Anime, Trauma & Divorce
This week, our contestants are given horror movie limericks, pitch some horror movie mashups, and tells us some truly scary stories from Halloween past.
Halle Kiefer would like to plug her podcast Ruined and recommends Scary Stories to tell on the Pod
Brian Fernandes would like to plug Jordan, Jesse Go and recommends This Sounds Serious
And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and wants you to VOTE!
This week, our contestants are quizzed on movies turning 40, talk about Lovecraft monsters and villages in Wales, and try their best to figure out who "You Oughta Know" is about.
Chanel Ali would like to plug her album Chanel No. 1 and Apocalypse Untreated and recommends (safely) watching live comedy.
David Rees would like to plug Election Profit Makers and Dicktown on FXX and recommends watching the Nardwuar interview with Big K.R.I...
This week, our contestants are quizzed on autumnal traditions around the world, learn about upbeat songs that are secretly bummers, and listen to some iconic sound effects.
Broti Gupta would like to plug her newsletter and recommends the MasterChef Jr. clip where the kid says "rusticity"
Josh Gondelman would like to plug Desus & Mero and his podcast Make My Day and recommends friend of the show Jamie Loftus' podcast My Year In Mensa
Maggie Mae Fish and Melissa Darch argue over the most pressing issues of the day. This time, it's Adopting Cats vs Virtual Accessibility
This week, our contestants talk about some weird college memories, take a Dolly Parton quiz, and learn through limericks.
Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends donating to give our unhoused neighbors food and water.
Maggie Mae Fish would like to plug her comedic film analyses and...
Luke Null and Emily Duke argue over the week's most pressing issues, this time, it's TikTok vs Resigning Cat.
This week, our contestants pitch some long-awaited sequels, learn about the history of the internet, and find out if it really is cake.
Luke Null would like to plug his hard seltzer reviews and Guitar Comic and recommends Alone
Emily Duke would like to plug Melodramatic Teen Universe and recommends Sam Jay's 3 In The Morning
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