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by John Hodgman and Janet Varney
Listening to E Pluribus Motto is like taking a road trip with friends Janet Varney and John Hodgman. In each episode, they spotlight one state and chat about its motto, bird, beverages, songs, and–occasionally–muffins. Plus, you'll hear from residents and guests whose lives or work have been inspired by that state. This podcast is a celebration of regional culture and an homage to the love we all seem to have for the place we call home. Pack your snacks and jump on in!
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- Aug 18, 20261h 27m
Episode 30: North Dakota - "Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and Inseparable"
It’s the season finale of E Pluribus Motto! Janet Varney and John Hodgman close out their journey with a trip to the rough rider state, North Dakota We’ve once again stumbled onto a state with two mottos. One of them is in line with some of the others that we’ve heard on this show so far; the other is not only much better, but it was adopted in 2011. We’re also joined by author, essayist and native North Dakotan, Chuck Klosterman who tells us about some of the gems of his home state. Finally, we’ll officially list out the states that will be a part of season four… including one that is absolutely not a state. To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little as $5 a month. And for that you get access to our bonus episodes and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make this show possible. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
- Aug 5, 20261h 16m
Episode 29: Michigan- "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice"
If you seek a pleasant podcast, look before you! Lakes, islands and peninsulas abound in Janet Varney and John Hodgman’s trip through Michigan. That motto sure is a dandy, in latin or in english. Is it great enough to earn high marks on our grading system? We take a look. And then there’s all the islands within islands AND our wonderful Yoopers who we’re sure to give lots of time and care to. Plus, we’re joined by the delightful Marc Evan Jackson who tells us all about how Michigan has affected his life and career. You can read about one big example, “The Coney.” To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little as $5 a month. And for that you get access to our bonus episodes and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make this show possible. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
- Jul 21, 20261h 19m
Episode 28: Ohio - "With God, All Things Are Possible"
Oi! Hi, Oh! Janet Varney and John Hodgman are off to the Buckeye State. There’s a lot to say about that motto. Compared to all of the others that have been covered so far, this one is a relatively new one– it was just made official in the 50s. You’ll learn the story about the boy behind its establishment. Plus a TON of listener emails that we’re always so thrilled to read. To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little as $5 a month. And for that you get access to our bonus episodes and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make this show possible. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
- Jul 8, 20261h 32m
Episode 27: Washington - "Alki" (by and by)
Janet Varney and John Hodgman cap off the West coast of U.S. states with Washington! Get this– it’s the first motto that the show has featured… that is not official. So how shall it be examined? With a lot of music, cryptids, landmarks, listener mail and… apples. What else would possibly be more appropriate? To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little as $5 a month. And for that you get access to our bonus episodes and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make this show possible. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
- Jun 24, 20261h 48m
Episode 26: Nebraska- "Equality Before the Law"
Janet Varney and John Hodgman are ready to chew up some corn on this journey through Nebraska! There’s a lot of history to sift through with this one… but I think you’ll see that we’ll eventually decide that this motto makes us stand up and yell “Oh Yeah!” Plus we get some wonderful audio notes from some native Nebraskans, including one conversation that’ll leave you hungry for more. To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little as $5 a month. And for that you get access to our bonus episodes and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make this show possible. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
- Jun 9, 20261h 20m
Episode 25: Florida - "In God We Trust"
Grab that panhandle, Janet Varney and John Hodgman are cruisin’ through Florida! If the state motto looks familiar that’s because it probably is! Our hosts are not terribly big fans of it and its lack of originality is only part of the reason why. But thankfully, there’s so much more to appreciate on our journey through the sunshine state: oranges, gators, critters, and mammals… but there is action that must be taken IMMEDIATELY in the state bird department. To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little as $5 a month. And for that you get access to our bonus episodes and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make this show possible. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info. Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
- May 26, 20261h 20m
Episode 24: Alabama - "Audemus jura nostra defendere"
Roll Tide? War Eagle? Dare to hear Janet Varney and John Hodgman on their journey through Alabama! In case your latin is a little rough, the state motto of the Yellowhammer state translates to “We Dare Defend Our Rights.” And that absolutely raises some eyebrows. But you’ll learn why there’s a bit more to it than the loaded history of the South would suggest. John will tell us more about the multitude of state symbols, including our first state cake and official state mascot! And then, be prepared for what may be the best collection of cryptids yet. To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little as $5 a month. And for that you get access to the bonus content library and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make this show possible. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info. Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
- May 12, 20261h 31m
Episode 23: New Hampshire - “Live Free Or Die”
Our regularly scheduled season three journey has resumed. Janet Varney and John Hodgman are ready to visit the granite state of New Hampshire! First of all, how about that motto? It’s certainly tough as granite! And it’s one those from the state take a lot of pride in. But how does it compare to some of the other great ones that have been discussed on this show? Plus, there’s an abundance of symbols to look at, including the dangerous romance of the state spider. They’ll explain. Then, Janet talks to not one, but TWO figures in New Hampshire: One retired teacher whose class helped establish the state beverage… and one state representative who aims to establish more symbols soon. To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little as $5 a month. And for that you get access to the bonus content library and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make this show possible. Produced by Julian Burrell. Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher. For all things E Pluribus Motto, visit maximumfun.org/mottos-info. Want to tell Janet & John something about an upcoming state? Or send a voice memo, photo, or cherished memory? There are lots of options: Email - Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org Voice Message - speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto. Social Media: Instagram and TikTok. And if you want to purchase Bulletin Board as a small business in any state this season, you can do so here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmotto
About E Pluribus Motto
Listening to E Pluribus Motto is like taking a road trip with friends Janet Varney and John Hodgman. In each episode, they spotlight one state and chat about its motto, bird, beverages, songs, and–occasionally–muffins. Plus, you'll hear from residents and guests whose lives or work have been inspired by that state. This podcast is a celebration of regional culture and an homage to the love we all seem to have for the place we call home. Pack your snacks and jump on in!
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