Ep. 6: New York – Excelsior!

Episode 6

9th December 2024

John Hodgman and Janet Varney are heading ever upward! This week is all about New York! We’re going through a bunch of the Empire state’s historical highlights, from the compelling to the goofy. The two will reminisce about how New York has personally touched their lives and explain why this motto is so Amazing, Spectacular, […]

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John Hodgman and Janet Varney are heading ever upward! This week is all about New York!

We’re going through a bunch of the Empire state’s historical highlights, from the compelling to the goofy. The two will reminisce about how New York has personally touched their lives and explain why this motto is so Amazing, Spectacular, Incredible and Fantastic.

Plus: Beavers!

Episode art provided by:

Lizzie Bartelt

Cookie Leibler

Liam Jeffries

Risa Stroble

Gerald J.  Smith

Produced by Julian Burrell.

Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.

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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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Cover art by Paul G. Hammond
Music by Zach Burba

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