Episode 12: Minnesota – “L’etoile du Nord”

Episode 12

22nd July 2025

Janet Varney and John Hodgman  are ready to dive into some lakes! And what better place to do that than the state with more than 10,000 of them? That’s right, the next stop is Minnesota. It’s got a shiny new state flag and seal that’s ready for a proper review. Plus, we are so, so […]

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Janet Varney and John Hodgman  are ready to dive into some lakes! And what better place to do that than the state with more than 10,000 of them?

That’s right, the next stop is Minnesota. It’s got a shiny new state flag and seal that’s ready for a proper review. Plus, we are so, so excited to showcase our very first FRENCH state motto!

Episode cover art provided by:

John Moe

Megan Sorenson

Allison Kelly

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. You can also leave a voice message for us at speakpipe.com/epluribusmotto.

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Guests

  • Bill Corbett
  • Kevin Murphy

About the show

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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