This week, our contestants Gianmarco Soresi and Jenn Welch learn about The Muppets, celebrate our 50th episode anniversary, and think up of new ways to leave your lover.Jenn Welch would like to plug LadyHD and her Animal Crossing shot-for-shot remakes and recommends @creepyamericangirlsGianmarco Soresi would like to plug his album Shelf Life and his upcoming podcast The Downside and recommends Promising Young WomanAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmesFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodCall us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

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Janney vs Day-Lewis

This week, our contestants Ellington Wells and David Koechner learn about bizarre Valentine's Day promos, give some grand romantic speechers, and pitch a few replacements for Samantha on the Sex and the City reboot.David Koechner would like to plug The Right One and Hey Good Meeting and recommends Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.Ellington Wells would like to plug Sixteen Thousand Dollars and Lazor Wulf and recommends Celebrity Book ClubAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends our friend Renee Colvert's My Pandemic Makeover SpectacularFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodCall us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comMusic used:Keys of Moon: White PetalsTwisterium: Eternal LoveWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Claudia vs Priyanka

This week, our contestants Orlando Leyba and Holly Burn are quizzed on classic TV theme songs, listen to some sea shanties, and play a game with our very special guest, the one and only Ernie Hudson! Holly Burn would like to plug  her upcoming projects and her live comedy special and recommends Dina MartinaOrlando Leyba would like to plug his comedy special Adorable and recommends checking out Ernie HudsonSpecial thanks to Ernie Hudson! Check him out in Redemption Day, out now on digital and demand.And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends Coronation StreetFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodCall us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comMusic used:Loopster by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Noonie vs Face

This week, our contestants Aisha Alfa and Michael Balazo give our listeners motivational speeches, learn about the Karate Kid Cinematic Universe, and back out of their new years resolutions.Aisha Alfa would like to plug her podcast Shout Out Show and her standup album All The Parts recommends  checking out The Dynasty Typewriter.Michael Balazo would like to plug The Landlord and Tenant Podmess and his album The Complete Discography and recommends Stath Lets FlatsAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmesFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodCall us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

The Bachelor vs Mr. Bean

Ring in the new year with Tom DeTrinis and Megan Sass in a special GOOD VIBES ONLY episode. Megan and Tom are quizzed on upcoming Disney projects, musicals, and pitch some new calendar photoshoot ideas.Tom DeTrinis would like to plug Making Friends and recommends Jack Plotnick's Disney videosMegan Sass would like to plug her music and recommends Mary Neely's Twitter musicalsAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends Ben Smith's InstagramFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodCall us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Comfort vs Trek

This week, our contestants Mike Castle and Joey Greer argue about underrated Christmas songs, learn about Rankin Bass films, and come up with snappy PSAs we can all use.Mike Castle would like to plug Brew Brothers and Chess.com and recommends Syd Steinberg's  Instagram Joey Greer would like to plug his new Instagram @godblesschimchum his album Good Night and recommends you get involved in the Georgia runoff race.And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends beabadoobee’s album  Fake It FlowersFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodCall us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Drummer Boy vs Swan Lake

This week, our contestants Laura House and Logan Guntzelman argue about why they actually won in terrible situations, learn about Star Trek and Star Wars theme tunes, and pitch a few new Pixar movies.Logan Guntzelman would like to plug her album Today's Top Hits and recommends Paige Weldon's cartoonsLaura House would like to plug Tiny Victories here on MaxFun and her album Mouth Punch and recommends reading Annabelle Gurwitch's article on Safe Place for Youth And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends A Face in the CrowdFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher."Wholesome" "Lost Time" "Call to Adventure" "Cheery Monday" and "Night Vigil" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Dolly vs Cinnabon

This week, our contestants create their own Thanksgiving carols, talk about times when they got themselves into a terrible situation, and listen to some songs about giving thanks.Brian Parise would like to plug his album Last Wishes and recommends Chanel Ali's album Chanel No. 1Negin Farsad would like to plug Fake the Nation and recommends shopping local during the holiday seasonAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends beabadoobee's album  Fake It FlowersFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by C

Chick vs Dog

This week, our contestants are quizzed on some Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy trivia, learn about some Ryan Reynolds fake movies, and play a game with our very special guest, the one and only Joe Pantoliano!Josh Ruben would like to plug Scare Me and recommends the African dance duo @ebinumbrothersKyle Ayers would like to plug Happiness and recommends Open Mike Eagle's new album Anime, Trauma & DivorceSpecial thanks to Joe Pantoliano! Check out From The Vine, available now on VOD.And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends Bright Light Bright Light's album Fun CityFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Timothée vs AOC

This week, our contestants are given horror movie limericks,  pitch some horror movie mashups, and  tells us some truly scary stories from Halloween past.Halle Kiefer would like to plug  her podcast Ruined and recommends Scary Stories to tell on the PodBrian Fernandes would like to plug Jordan, Jesse Go and recommends This Sounds SeriousAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and wants you to VOTE! Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Nameless vs Twenty Eight

This week, our contestants are quizzed on movies turning 40, talk about Lovecraft monsters and villages in Wales, and try their best to figure out who "You Oughta Know" is about.Chanel Ali would like to plug her album Chanel No. 1 and Apocalypse Untreated and recommends (safely) watching live comedy.David Rees would like to plug Election Profit Makers and Dicktown on FXX and recommends watching the Nardwuar interview with Big K.R.I.TAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends you read Shuggie BainFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Top to Bottom vs The Bureau

This week, our contestants are quizzed on autumnal traditions around the world, learn about upbeat songs that are secretly bummers, and listen to some iconic sound effects.Broti Gupta would like to plug her newsletter and recommends the MasterChef Jr. clip where the kid says "rusticity"Josh Gondelman would like to plug Desus & Mero and his podcast Make My Day and recommends  friend of the show Jamie Loftus' podcast My Year In MensaAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Josh Gondelman's book Nice Try and Broti's substackFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Kardashians vs Princess Bride

Maggie Mae Fish and Melissa Darch argue over the most pressing issues of the day. This time, it's Adopting Cats vs Virtual AccessibilityThis week, our contestants talk about some weird college memories, take a Dolly Parton quiz, and learn through limericks. Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends donating to give our unhoused neighbors food and water.Maggie Mae Fish would like to plug her comedic film analyses and recommends Princess Weeke's YouTube channel.And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Pacific Ocean Blues by Dennis WilsonFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Google Hangouts and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Adopting Cats vs Virtual Accessibility

Luke Null and Emily Duke argue over the week's most pressing issues, this time, it's TikTok vs Resigning Cat.This week, our contestants pitch some long-awaited sequels, learn about the history of the internet, and find out if it really is cake.Luke Null would like to plug his hard seltzer reviews and Guitar Comic and recommends Alone Emily Duke would like to plug Melodramatic Teen Universe and recommends Sam Jay's 3 In The MorningAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug the musical Star StruckFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Google Hangouts and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

TikTok vs Resigning Cat

We are in the middle of our annual #MaxFunDrive! If you like what we do, and are in a good financial spot, please consider becoming a member of the network and supporting our show.maximumfun.org/joinIt's a MaxFun Crossover with Dave Shumka of Stop Podcasting Yourself and James Arthur of Minority Korner arguing over the important issues of the day. It's The Woman King vs Hobo Dogs. This week, our contestants renovate Disneyland attractions, learn about a few fake podcasts, and give old plays the Clueless treatment.James Arthur would like to plug Minority Korner here on MaxFun, his Zoom dance classes, and In Good Company and recommends Hot Trash with D'Arcy DrollingerDave Shumka would like to plug Stop Podcasting Yourself  and This Sounds Serious And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends you read Michael Brooks' work Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook.Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the showDon’t want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.comWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Google Hangouts and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

The Woman King vs Hobo Dogs

Troubled Waters is the pop culture quiz show where comedians disagree to disagree. Twice a month, Dave will stoke pointless arguments between two teams of comedians and make them compete against each other in order to settle their meaningless debates once and for all. Winner takes home the right to be right.

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