Episode notes
Turn on the tube! Janet Varney and John Hodgman are ready to celebrate the 2026 MaxFun Drive! Now is the best time to go to MaximumFun.org/joinmotto to become a MaxFun Member for as little as $5 a month. With that recurring contribution you’ve helped ensure that this show will continue and earned access to our bonus content library.
After wrapping up the movies that best represent each state, it’s time to move on to TV shows! But this time, they’re headed to the states in season one. Get ready for a discussion of famous settings that include everything from “Gilmore Girls,” to “E/R” to “Law & Order” and so much more.
Produced by Julian Burrell.
Senior Producer at MaxFun is Laura Swisher.
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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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