Ep. 7: Vermont – Freedom and Unity

Episode 7

23rd December 2024

There’s a bit of maple in the air because this week John Hodgman and Janet Varney visit Vermont! Green mountain boys and sea monsters await. Plus: A motto so good that it makes us rethink our opinions about the other mottos we’ve graded so far. (Sorry New York– looks like “Excelsior!” might be inferior). And […]

Episode notes

There’s a bit of maple in the air because this week John Hodgman and Janet Varney visit Vermont!

Green mountain boys and sea monsters await.

Plus: A motto so good that it makes us rethink our opinions about the other mottos we’ve graded so far. (Sorry New York– looks like “Excelsior!” might be inferior).

And you know what this episode pairs great with? A big ol’ plate of pancakes with some freshly tapped Vermont maple syrup.

Episode art provided by:

Jayne Kennedy

Jackie Gray

Kate Thomas

Produced by Julian Burrell.

Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.

Find E Pluribus Motto on Instagram and TikTok.And send us a voice memo, message or photo about an upcoming state to Emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org.

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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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