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Thank you so much for a fantastic
#MaxFunDrive
! We are forever grateful to everyone who supports our network--whether you joined this year or have been supporting us for years now. We aren't kidding when we say we couldn't do any of this without you. 💖
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WE DID IT!!!!!!
25,000 NEW AND UPGRADING MEMBERS!!!!
MAXFUNSTERS ARE THE GREATEST!!!!!
#MaxFunDrive
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We were surprised and disappointed with MeUndies’s recent announcement of their new line, and understand how hurtful it is to members of the trans community. (1/2)
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.
@Lin_Manuel
zagged on us all by showing up to the LA
#MBMBaMSeeso
viewing party! 👋👋
#GreatJob
#MBMBaM
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The season premiere of
@TheZoneCast
is out NOW! They've returned to Dungeons & Dragons, this time with
@travismcelroy
at the helm as DM!
We are SO EXCITED for this new story, and now is the perfect time for a new listener to join in, so please RT!
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And that's why we're so happy to tell you that starting this summer we'll be providing transcriptions for 18 shows on the network, with the
@McElroyFamily
providing and paying for their shows' transcripts, including their back catalog, to support the effort.
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WE DID IT!!!!! YOU DID IT!!!!!!!
25,000 new and upgrading members!!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
YOU ARE ALL HEROES AND WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
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They did it. They really did it.
The McElroys will be in Trolls 2.
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MeUndies’s commitment to equity was one of the reasons we’ve been proud to have them as an advertiser on our network for years. We're reaching out to the company's representatives to discuss our concerns, in light of our long-standing relationship and ongoing commitments. (2/2)
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The news you've all been waiting very patiently for...
🚀Maximum Fun is becoming a 100% worker-owned cooperative!!!!!!🚀
MaxFun was founded on the idea that artists should own their own work. Now, MaxFun’s employees will own their own work, too. ❤️
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The 500th episode of
@MBMBaM
comes out next week! Congrats to
@JustinMcElroy
,
@travismcelroy
, and
@griffinmcelroy
on TEN YEARS of podcasting!
We're so happy to have these guys in the MaxFun family. ❤️
Check out this lovely article from
@EW
:
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Hello friends.
@jessethorn
has written an important message regarding the MaxFunDrive. Please read it here:
❤️
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John Roderick co-hosts Maximum Fun's Friendly Fire and has been a guest and performer at many MaxFun events. His use of slurs in past tweets, and his inappropriate, aggressive responses to criticism have caused tremendous pain inside and outside our community. (1/3)
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🚀Announcement time!
#MaxFunDrive
2020 begins July 13!
Ever since we postponed MaxFunDrive in March, folks have asked us about rescheduling. After many discussions, we decided to start it on July 13.
BUT things are going to be a bit different this year.
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Maximum Fun has donated $5,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. If you'd like to join us in donating to
@NAACP_LDF
, you can do so here:
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Above all, we're grateful to our community for expressing their values to us, and for trusting MaxFun to entertain and inform in a way that aligns with those values. We take your trust very seriously and strive to consistently uphold these values. Thank you, and we're sorry.(3/3)
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Hey all you friends who are trying to donate right now - our membership signup process is down right now due to traffic. We're working on getting it back up, so please standby. We'll give you a heads up when it is back, and thank you again for wanting to support MaxFun!
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All you lovely Maximum Fun monthly members should have a little gift in your inbox - new bonus content!!!
If you haven't seen the email yet, please check your promotions tab and spam folder, or search your inbox for donations[at]maximumfun[dot]org. Enjoy!
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John has agreed to an indefinite, unpaid suspension from Friendly Fire. We believe his remorse and his efforts to repair the damage he has caused are sincere, and we hope and expect he will take this time for continued personal growth. (2/3)
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Did you know that we have a way to pair:
Folks who really want to support their favorite MaxFun shows but can't afford it this year
WITH
Generous MaxFunsters who've bought $5 memberships for anonymous MaxFun fans?
Read this thread for details!
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It's a really big day for us here at MaxFunHQ!
We mentioned back in March that we hoped to convert to a co-op by the summer ().
Well, we did it!!!
🎉🚀As of June 30, Maximum Fun is officially a worker-owned cooperative!!! 🚀🎉
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We’ve been posting a lot on social media lately, but we’re going to slow down a bit and use our space to share resources in light of the Supreme Court news. To start, MaxFun has donated $5,000 to Black feminist groups advocating for reproductive justice.
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@electr0ryan
@McElroyFamily
Hi! Just responded to someone earlier in the thread, but:
we cut ties with Ring last summer. None of the shows on the network have run ads for them since then (and won't be running any in the future). The McElroys were definitely instrumental in helping us come to that decision.
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We are absolutely thrilled to share some very happy news with you: Yesterday, our friends from the
@LAFoodBank
dropped by MaxFun HQ so
@jessethorn
could present them with a giant novelty check for the amount we raised during pin sale. More details:
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86 generous MaxFunsters have purchased a $5 membership for an anonymous fan who can't afford one right now.
And we've matched all 86 of those memberships!
We still have a BUNCH of folks on our waiting list, so if you want to make someone's day for $60:
♥️
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We hit our goal (thankyouthankyouthank you!), but that doesn't mean
#MaxFunDrive
is over! If you want to directly help us make amazing shows happen in 2018 (and get some super cool
#MaxFunDrive
gifts) head over to now!
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🚀MAXFUN CROSSOVER ALERT🚀
This week's Judge John
@Hodgman
features Expert Witness Dr.
@sydneemcelroy
, host of
@Sawbones
and
@Stillbuff
!
#JJHo
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It's a big job (and we need some time to do some hiring and coordination), but we're very excited about it. Fan transcription efforts have shown us how valuable the written word can be - making our shows searchable and readable, and more importantly, making them accessible.
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Every now and then when people email us with a question about their membership, they include a picture of their dog or cat. It's the best. This tweet is an appreciation tweet for those good emailers.
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Hi friends - we've said it before & we'll certainly say it again - we love you all & we're thankful for this community of wonderful people.
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Have you checked out this year's thank-you gift for our new and upgrading $10 monthly members? NEW ENAMEL PINS designed by
@MeganKott
. Here's a link to a hi-res version for all your pin viewing needs!
(THESE PINS ARE SO GOOD AND WE LOVE THEM SO MUCH.)
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Because we hit our goal of 25,000 new and upgrading members, we will be selling the pins to all folks at the $10 monthly membership level or above - with proceeds going to charity!
We'll have more info on this when the drive is over!
THANK YOU THANK YOU MORE PINS WOO!
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One of the great things about the
#MaxFunDrive
is that it gives our listeners the ability to contribute to our shows and make them better, let alone to exist at all.
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145 kind MaxFunsters bought a $5 membership for an anonymous fan who can't afford one right now. And we've given all of those out to folks on our waiting list!
We still have a LOT of folks on the waiting list, so if you want to make someone's day for $60:
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In Ep 207,
@GilbertLiz
&
@neilhimself
help a lawyer-turned-writer struggling to make progress on her 2nd book.
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Goood morning from MaxFun HQ! It's the LAST DAY of the 2018
#MaxFunDrive
WE'RE ALMOST AT 25,000 NEW AND UPGRADING MEMBERS!!!!!
YOU ARE ALL AMAZING! Let's finish strong, we've got all day to keep that number growing!
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Since many of you are stuck at home, I bet you're having some good pet hangouts.
Let's create a megathread here using the hashtag
#MaximumPets
so that whenever we all need a little pick-me-up, we can go look at a bunch of cute MaxFun animals!
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Your membership helps us make shows.
But your choice to provide ongoing, direct support to shows has more of an impact on folks in our communities than you may realize. This
@Sawbones
clip from
@JustinMcElroy
&
@sydneemcelroy
is an amazing example.❤️
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We've got a full list of shows and a bit more information on our site, here: . We hope to be able to provide transcriptions for more of our shows in the future.
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If we hit our goal of 25,000 new and upgrading
#MaxFunDrive
members, we'll sell the pins to all active $10 members, with proceeds going to charity! And if you join or upgrade to $10/month, you get one as our gift to you!
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In a year that’s seen a lot of bad news, we’re excited to bring you some good news!
After the
#MaxFunDrive
, we put the enamel pins on sale to members with proceeds going to
@GiveDirectly
.
Today, we donated $95,400 to GiveDirectly's US COVID-19 response!
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We couldn't do this without you. You've supported us financially, and you've helped us better understand the experiences of others. Thank you for your support and patience. We are eternally grateful. ❤️
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DID YOU KNOW that if we reach our
#MaxFunDrive
goal of 25,000 new and upgrading members, we'll put the pins on sale to ALL members at the $10 level and up, with proceeds going to charity?
It's true!
So be sure to tell your MaxFunster friends to go to !
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WE PASSED 22,000! YOU'RE AMAZING!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of the 2018
#MaxFunDrive
and we are 3,000 people away from our goal of 25,000 new and upgrading members! If you've been waiting to start a membership or upgrade your membership, now's the time!
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And a great thing about our audience is that you are constantly pushing us to be better people, more accessible with our work and see things beyond our individual perspectives. When those things come together, good things happen.
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Holy moly, friends. 443 memberships have been purchased by kind MaxFunsters and matched to folks on our waiting list so far! That's INCREDIBLE.
We still have folks on our list, so if you've got $60 to spare, you can buy a gift for an anonymous MaxFunster:
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Soooo this is happening.
YOU MADE THIS HAPPEN!
We passed 28,000 last night, so it's onto planning a
#MaxFunDreamDate
! We'll keep you posted!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for an incredible
#MaxFunDrive
!❤️🚀💐
We've had an amazing weekend and we're now only 84
@MaxFunHQ
supporters from our stretch goal:
#MaxFunDreamDate
! We'll bring a show to a listener's home town to take them on a romantic date and do a show at their house.
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🚀MAXFUN CROSSOVER ALERT!🚀
@wonderfulpod
's very own
@rachelcmcelroy
is on the
@jvclubpodcast
this week!
On ep
#305
join JV for a very exciting game of “Which Instrument Did You Play in the Marching Band” and much more with the simply delightful Rachel McElroy (who had one of the most original & exciting dollhouse inhabitant dynamics of the late 20th century)!
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@JustinMcElroy
This is so rejuvenating. I hope people send Charlie some candy today or whatever day is close to today!
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You're Invited: Block Party is October 11-22!
Shows will be releasing eps that are especially welcoming to new audiences. So come on over and try out some new shows or share your favorites with friends! Plus: games, recommendations, and more fun stuff!
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Today is going to be a lot. Please be sure to take care of yourselves and the folks you love however you need to.
If you are waiting in line to vote (or are home anxiously awaiting results) and want to pass the time tweeting with a podcast network, we're here!❤️
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THE MCELROY BOYS ARE
@nytimes
BESTSELLERS!
Congrats
@thezonecast
!!! Now, all of you should go get your
#thezonecast
graphic novel if you don't have it yet!
#thezonecast
graphic novel is a
#1
@nytimes
bestseller, congratulations to
@DocCurm
@JustinMcElroy
@travismcelroy
@griffinmcelroy
and
@careydraws
🏆🥇🎉🎊🎉
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Should you drill a hole in your head?
If you said NO, you're qualified to take THE GHASTLY GAUNTLET: A Sawbones Super Quiz!
To keep this train of misguided medical history coming (& get this pin), support
@Sawbones
: !
#maxfundrive
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If you're looking for somewhere to direct your support, these local US abortion access funds are a good resource: .
Since we last shared that link, they've added an option to split your donation between all funds.
Take care of yourselves and each other. ❤️
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So many generous MaxFunsters have sent in gift memberships that we still have a bunch to give out to folks who aren't able to afford one this year!
If you'd like the chance to be a recipient and to support the shows you love, please email membership[at]maximumfun[dot]org.
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This is so much more of a nightmare than I imagined.
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Hey friends, we know the donate site is down. We're working to bring it back up & we'll have an update in about 10 minutes. If you're an existing member, you can use this link to upgrade/manage or membership: . If you're looking to join, hang tight, please!
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This
#MaxFunDrive
we're introducing a brand new gift and I am beyond excited to finally show you!!!
If you join at or upgrade to the $10 monthly membership level (or higher), you get to choose a beautifully embroidered show-specific PATCH designed by Maret Bondorew of
@fntpress
!
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It's Week 2 of the 4-week
#MaxFunDrive
and we're at 12,320 new & upgrading members! It means the world to us that during a time when there is a LOT happening, folks still find room for us. Thank you all for being so generous (with your love, time, money, or all three)! ♥️♥️♥️
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🚀PIN SALE THREAD🚀
Starting TODAY, the pins will be on sale until Aug 14 for all active members at the $10 monthly membership level or above. We'll be donating proceeds to
@GiveDirectly
to help get COVID-19 cash relief to families in need across America.
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@sydneemcelroy
Please tell Charlie that whenever she's on mute, she can tell us all the things she wants to say out loud to her class.
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This is Stanley, the newest member of the extended MaxFunHQ family. While he's none too sure about riding the office rocketship, he is nothing if not game.
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This is really happening, y'all.
Follow your dreams.
Fill your life with laughter and love.
The McElroys will be in Trolls 2.
Join director
@WaltDohrn
and the McElroy Brothers (
@travismcelroy
,
@JustinMcElroy
and
@griffinmcelroy
) for
#TrollsWorldTour
live-tweet Friday at 10AM PT/1PM ET! Tweet along using
#TrollsWatchParty
& pre-order the movie here:
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Remember how
@ElliottKalan
&
@hodgman
said if we hit our goal during the 2019 MaxFunDrive, they'd do a podcast recapping the 1970's BBC miniseries I, Claudius?
WELL, they did it!
It comes out on Feb 17, but you can listen to the trailer and subscribe now:
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We passed the 19,000 mark! Well on our way to 25,000 new and upgrading members by the time the
#MaxFunDrive
ends on Friday! Thank you so much! And if you're considering supporting, head on over to
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This morning the hosts of Friendly Fire announced that their show is ending. We at MaxFun fully respect and support this decision. (1/3)
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@teylor_smirl
I'm so sorry about your job. And I'm really glad you are doing what you need to do to take care of yourself, and doing what you can to try to keep others safe. ❤️
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After the 2019 MaxFunDrive, we put the limited edition enamel pins on sale to all $10+ monthly members, and promised to donate all sale profits to
@NationalCASAGAL
.
On Dec 24, MaxFun donated $109,025 to the National CASA/GAL Association for Children!
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The 2021
#MaxFunDrive
pins for
@TheZoneCast
and Baby Geniuses will fit in well with any collection.
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Want to hang your favorite podcasts on the wall?
Pre-order this Block Party-exclusive poster beautifully illustrated by
@paulghammond
(who also made our Block Party logo!). Pre-orders are open until Oct 25, so be sure to get yours before then!
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TAZ, MBMBaM, and Wonderful jumbotrons are all *completely* sold out. TAZ and MBMBaM sold out in under a minute, most likely seconds.
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🚀NEW SHOW ALERT🚀
It’s no longer a secret: we think Alex Schmidt's (
@alexschmidty
) podcast is so fascinating that we're bringing it to MaxFun!
Secretly Incredibly Fascinating's (
@SIFpod
) official MaxFun debut is on Monday, but you can subscribe now:
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Today's
@wonderfulpod
is titled "Energy!!" Get that good energy going by listening to Rachel and Griffin talk about this week's wonderful things - one of which is breathing. And don't forget: "Breathing is just eating wind to live." -
@griffinmcelroy
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It's officially
#MaxFunDrive
2023!!!
If you've just been patiently waiting for this tweet and you want to get right to supporting your favorite shows with a monthly membership, here you go:
If you're not sure what we're talking about, read on!
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Throughout the past year,
@OhNoPodcast
and
@Sawbones
have enlightened us with clear facts about the pandemic and vaccines. But I'm pretty sure you're going to have to explain the story behind both of their pins to friends and strangers.
Support them at !
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Let
@travismcelroy
's chin feel a gentle cool breeze again! Help get to 14,000 new, boosting, and upgrading members by 10am ET / 7am PT on Wednesday!
For the last couple months I've wanted to shave my beard.
@teresamcelroy
has informed me that if we hit 14000 new/upgrading/boosting
#MaxFunDrive
members by 10am ET tomorrow, I can finally shave. Please, it's been 8 years. I've forgotten my face.
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MaxFun is home to transgender creators, staff, members, audience, family, and friends who make our network better every day by being part of it. Thank you.
#TransDayOfVisibility
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The
#MaxFunDrive
is finally here!!
If you've been waiting and want to get right to supporting your favorite shows, head over to !
If this tweet surprised you and it's the first you're hearing about the Drive happening, please read the rest of this thread!
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The MaxFun community raised over $10,000 for charity through our 4 livestreams!
And the
#MaxFunDrive
has officially ended with 30,601 new, upgrading, and boosting members!
This is a record number.
In the year 2020.
That's absolutely astounding. We cannot thank you enough.❤️
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WEEKEND AMNESTY! If you didn't have a chance to become a member or upgrade your membership during the
#MaxFunDrive
proper, all of our amazing drive exclusive gifts are available through the weekend
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One of the changes we made for this year's
#maxfundrive
is that we didn't set a new and upgrading members goal (no one needs that extra pressure right now!).
BUT we are still going to do a pin sale for $10+ members for charity later, no matter what the number ends up being.
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Since we can't put on a Community Talent Show in person, let's have a virtual one!
We'd love to see the cool things you've made or are working on! Art, crafts, music, dance, writing, gardening, anything! Reply to this tweet thread with your cool thing!
#MaxFunBlockParty
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🧵Did you know that we have a way to pair:
Folks who really want to support their favorite MaxFun shows but can't afford it this
#MaxFunDrive
WITH
Generous MaxFunsters who purchase $5 memberships for anonymous MaxFun fans?
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🚀NEW SHOW ALERT🚀
We are so pumped that
@JVClubpodcast
with
@janetvarney
has joined MaxFun! Janet talks with amazing women about the highs & lows of being a teen & experiencing "adult-lescence."
The new 300th ep will air on Thurs, Dec 6!
Subscribe here:
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We're so thankful that we have such a wonderful community of kind, supportive listeners. Hope you all get to spend some time with people you love today. ♥️
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🚀NEW SHOW ALERT🚀
@MIDImyers
,
@kirkhamilton
&
@jasonschreier
are bringing their brand new show
@tripleclickpod
to MaxFun! These 3 are genuine video game experts who have been reporting on games together for years. AND, they're fun!
Check out the trailer:
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The
#MaxFunDrive
tradition is back! Join
@griffinmcelroy
,
@travismcelroy
,
@justincmcelroy
, and
@doccurm
as they take you behind-the-scenes of their latest adventures on The The Adventure Zone Zone!
You can support
@thezonecast
at !
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MaxFun monthly members: Check your email to see how you can get at that sweet, sweet 2018 bonus content! Give it a bit of time to hit your inbox, and if you don't see it, check your spam folder, your promotions tab, or search for an email from stacey[at]maximumfun[dot]org.
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We'd love to see the view from where you enjoy your favorite podcasts! Are you at work? With your family? Walking your dog? Driving (actually, don't take a photo if you're driving). Wherever it is you are, show us your
#MaxFunDriveView
!
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Imagine you've found a box that reads OPEN IN CASE OF BUMMER. You open it.
@RachelcMcElroy
and
@GriffinMcElroy
appear to tell you about small wonders, all-time favorites, and other things that make them smile. Presto: day brightened! That's
@WonderfulPod
.
Episode 141 of Wonderful! is here with a 3.5’ floppy disk, a Muppet tangent, and big ol' thumbs up just for you.
(RT, Tall Wonders!)
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Attention fans of New Elfington's most notorious wizard chef: you can now wear him on a SHIRT or APRON!
#thezonecast
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