ATTN: We’re putting this account on pause indefinitely. We’ll continue to post some updates to
@McElroyFamily
, but if you want general content updates from us going forward, follow us on Instagram, FB, YouTube or TikTok.
For reasons we’re sure you’re all aware of, we’re getting started finding new music for MBMBaM. You’ll probably hear a filler theme song on this week’s episode. We’re not sure what’ll come after that, honestly, but we hope you’ll stick around to find out.
We appreciate John letting us use one of his songs as the theme for MBMBaM for nearly a decade, but his response to today’s situation is emblematic of a pattern of behavior that is antithetical to the energy we try to bring to the things we do, and so it’s time for us to move on.
It's December, and we've got a new pin of the month in our merch store! ;)
This pin will only be on sale THROUGH the month of December and once the month is up, a new design will take its place.
We’re thrilled to announce that Worldwide Webster has graduated early! He's been excelling in his classes and has been adopted by his foster family! We’ll be donating the remainder of his tuition directly to the rescue.
One of our stretch goals for
#MaxFunDrive
2019 was to send a horse to college. We’ve finally found our horse, and are thrilled to introduce you all to Worldwide Webster.
In February 2020, the idea of marking a decade of
#MBMBaM
with a stupid $55 plate was hilarious, we assure you. Then, well, things changed. This is a terrible time to sell a $55 plate. But we already made 'em, so here it is. You probably shouldn’t buy it?
Safety Town (formerly of Chad Pennington, New Duckberg and Chilladelphia) is raising money so that they can buy a new car that’s accessible to kids with disabilities. Please help us prove to
@HuntingtonMayor
that we still deserve to run Safety Town
So, okay.
A month ago, we were invited to do our podcast live on the red carpet for the Broadway debut of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville.
So here it is: Our 400th episode of
#MBMBaM
, and our kickoff to the
#MaxFunDrive
!
Thank you all so much.
There isn't a new MBMBaM today. Instead, we’re doing a feed drop of
@MinorityKorner
, a fantastic show that discusses culture & news through an intersectional lens. We’re so appreciative that
@JamesArthur_M
allowed us to cross-post the latest episode.
I want to do a spooky Halloween
#MBMBaM
episode. Please send emails asking for Halloween related advice with "SPOOKY" in the subject.
Sincerely, Travis
Hey y’all, unfortunately our show in Orlando this Sunday has been cancelled. Ultimately it was the venue’s decision to make, and while we’re sorry for the outcome, everyone’s safety is far too important to go forward with the show when a storm this powerful is on the horizon.
A WV chapter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters lost $60,000 in donations because they’re taking care of LGBTQ+ youth in our area. This Candlelights, you can help make it right with your own star on the Candlenights tree!
Heads up! The
#MBMBaM
TV show sign is being auctioned off to raise money for Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State! It will need to be picked up in person, but Justin will meet you when you pick it up and give you a certificate of authenticity!
ATTN: Hold onto your butts, folks. It’s New
#MBMBaM
Song Day! We’ve got a new theme song from
@actualmontaigne
hot off the presses that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face! We hope you love it as much as we do.
Some of y’all have already noticed that our merch isn’t currently available. Don’t panic! We’re opening up a new storefront with new items for all the McElroy shows very soon.
ATTN:
@everydaylouie
has brought Face Cat and Hand Dog to life, and now they're available for purchase (on shirts).
You have until November 15th.
Choose wisely.
Hello, we’re recording with a special guestpert at 2:30 EST and we need you to email us your questions to mbmbam at maximumfun dot org. Our special guest would be especially happy to discuss 1. Sailing 2. Lionfish 3. Puerto Rico
Cut the final Yahoo from the last episode — we wrongly assumed it was from a Yahoo user asking a nonsense question, and not from a Yahoo user being racist. Sorry for letting that slip through.
ATTN: We have confirmed Richard Stink will be making an appearance at the virtual live
#MBMBaM
this Friday, September 24th. You can get tickets at the link below for $10. Show starts at 9pm ET, and the VOD will be available for 2 weeks after the show!
A joyous Candlenights to you, beloveds! Here’s our annual swear-free holiday episode of MBMBaM, recorded live in Huntington, WV. Thanks for sharing with those you love!
We’ve heard the news that Yahoo answers will soon be no more, and Griffin has returned from paternity leave to workshop things to fill the void. It’s a work in progress. Join us for Episode 555 of
#MBMBaM
!
Join us as we choose a mantra and a direction for the new calendar year, and then at the last second throw that mantra and direction in the toilet in exchange for a new one that doesn’t make any sense in the slightest. It’s Episode 542 of
#MBMBaM
!
To celebrate the release of the MBMBaM show on iTunes and Google Play, we just released a commentary track for the second episode, Resumes and Jamiroquai's Dad, with our pal, director and show runner,
@JDAmato
. Enjoy!
Friends, the time has come again. Our annual opportunity to place a steady hand upon the rudder of the new year is here, and boy howdy, it’s a big one. Things get a little chaotic. Welcome to Episode 492 of
#MBMBaM
.
Also! You may have noticed
#MBMBaM
has new cover art - ten years seemed like a good time for a fresh look, we hope you dig it! If you really like it, we’ve put it on a shirt for you. If you don’t like it, well, we’ve got a shirt for you, too.
Well friends, the time has come. Episode 500 of
#MBMBaM
is here. Before you set any expectations based on the title of the episode, know this: Ten years later, our bodies respond to spaghetti-loading SUPER differently.
Did you know you can wear
@travismcelroy
's smiling face, but like, not in a creepy way? YOU CAN!
Check out the Thank Travis for Travis pin in the merch store!
In Episode 412 of
#MBMBaM
, one of us accidentally says “Robocup” instead of “Robocop,” and that kinda becomes the whole rest of the episode.
Just so you know what you’re getting into with this one.
(RT, Cyber-Warriors!)
It's January, and we've got a new pin of the month! The design was done by the wonderful
@DaveYourFave
- If you want one, be sure to order before the month is up!
Thank y'all so much for joining us last night - we're truly so grateful, it was such a blast!
If you want to grab one of the limited edition event posters designed by
@caileytervo
, there are still some available:
Oh my god what a week. But Episode 543 of
#MBMBaM
is here, so join us as we try to figure out both what pizza chains are tweeting about and also what mood we’re going for.
Need something fresh for your walls? Check out this amazing "Welcome to Huntington" poster, featuring us and the Clown Box™️, available now in our merch store!
Hey y'all. We’re working with the venue in Orlando to monitor TS Dorian. Our
#1
priority is everyone’s safety. As of now, there are too many variables to make a properly informed decision about the show on Sunday. We promise to keep you all posted as we get more information.
Okay, we know we just had a non-standard 500th episode celebration, but as luck would have it, THIS episode also marks 10 years of us in the podcastin’ business. So, yes, Justin sings the song again. It’s Episode 506 of
#MBMBaM
!
Episode 403 of
#MBMBaM
is all about Hot Dog Wine, and … aw, dangit, we did two hot dog-based episodes in a row, please don’t tell anyone
(RT, but can you please leave out the bit about the hot dogs)
In today’s
#MBMBaM
, we learn about the power of horse friendship.
Like, real, raw, earth-shattering power.
We’re honestly terrified.
(RT, horse friends!)
ATTN: Candlenights 2019 will take place at the Keith-Albee Theater in Huntington, WV on December 21st at 4PM. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 8th at 12PM ET. Please note, this year’s venue is larger, and is General Admission (no assigned seats).
Here’s Episode 482 of
#MBMBaM
from the gorgeous Kings Theater in Brooklyn, complete with a musical introduction from
@Lin_Manuel
and a cameo appearance by a guy who we are like — for real now — about 81 percent certain was Matt Doyle.
Listen. Sometimes the unexpected happens. You discover a hole in your sweater and you’re supposed to what - leave it be?? I think not. Episode 498 of
#MBMBaM
is here.
Because of storms and power outages we weren’t able to record last week, so it’s time to once again for a Best Of. If you’re in the market for a crash course in Farm Wisdom, Episode 549 of
#MBMBaM
has you covered.
Coming in right under the wire, it’s Episode 440 of
#MBMBaM
. Folks, it’s time to name 2019. Fair warning, it does take us the better part of 30 minutes to decide on a theme.
We’re donating the ad revenue from MBMBaM this week to
@blklivesmatter
, and would encourage you to consider doing the same if you’re able. You can find a list of resources and additional places to donate at the link in our bio.
With Griffin away on paternity leave, Travis and Justin saw the perfect opportunity to share one of their old projects that never saw the light of day... until now. Welcome to The New Appalachian Workshop.
Happy
#MaxFunDrive
to all! Thank you to all those who have supported
#MBMBaM
so far! Please consider going to and consider donating/upping your donation!
Here is Episode 513 of
#MBMBaM
, in which we make an unprecedented mid-year swap-eroonie, and then do our due diligence to inform the federal government about the change.
Hey y’all just a heads up there won’t be an episode of
#MBMBaM
on Monday. We apologize for missing a week, scheduling got a little wonky between the holidays and
#ECCC2021
THE ALPHABET IS CANCELED.
The new, fun alphabet you’ve all been a-clamorin’ for is here! Do not sleep on this new alphabet, as explained in
#MBMBaM
Ep. 405.
Travis’ flight back from the JoCo Cruise got canceled, so we’re gonna have a late recording this week! We’ll try to have the new episode up for you tomorrow afternoon.
Friends, our next guestpert will be beloved star of stage and screen
@TheRealMarilu
. Need advice about memory, posing for a great photo or anything else? Send them to MBMBaM at maximumfun dot org now! Subject line: “Marilu question”
Here is the 413th episode of
#MBMBaM
, which you can listen to On-Line by clicking on the “Hyperlink” below, using the internet.
(Re-Tweet it, please!)