Episode notes
John Hodgman presents his home commonwealth to Janet Varney. It’s time to spotlight Massachusetts!
Keep your Boston accents to yourself (for now) because we’ll learn more about how its motto was born from was born from an incredibly aggressive guest book entry and the numerous songs that have fought status within Massachusetts.
Plus, John will chat with Kate Lorch. As an elementary school student she struck a major political victory: getting Massachusetts an official state muffin.
Special thanks to Denise Falbo for supplying episode art this week!
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.
In this episode...
Guests
- Kate Lorch
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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