Episodes: 40
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 760 followers
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John Hodgman - Writer, author, actor, comedian, and podcaster known for his books, television work, and public-radio comedy.
Janet Varney - Actor, comedian, and podcaster known for television, voice acting, improvisational comedy, and podcasting.
Chuck Klosterman - North Dakota And The People, Places, And Cultural Highlights Of His Home State
Marc Evan Jackson - How Michigan Has Influenced His Life And Career
Episode 30: North Dakota - "Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and Inseparable"
August 18, 2026
It’s the season finale of E Pluribus Motto! Janet Varney and John Hodgman close out their journey with a trip to the rough rider state, North Dakota We’ve once again stumbled onto a state with two mottos. One of them is in line with some of the others that we’ve heard on this show so far; the other is not only much better, but it was adopted in 2011. We’re also joined by author, essayist and native North Dakotan, Chuck Klosterman who tells us about some of the gems of his home state. Finally,...
Episode 29: Michigan- "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice"
August 05, 2026
If you seek a pleasant podcast, look before you! Lakes, islands and peninsulas abound in Janet Varney and John Hodgman’s trip through Michigan. That motto sure is a dandy, in latin or in english. Is it great enough to earn high marks on our grading system? We take a look. And then there’s all the islands within islands AND our wonderful Yoopers who we’re sure to give lots of time and care to. Plus, we’re joined by the delightful Marc Evan Jackson who tells us all about how Michigan has affect...
Episode 28: Ohio - "With God, All Things Are Possible"
July 21, 2026
Oi! Hi, Oh! Janet Varney and John Hodgman are off to the Buckeye State. There’s a lot to say about that motto. Compared to all of the others that have been covered so far, this one is a relatively new one– it was just made official in the 50s. You’ll learn the story about the boy behind its establishment. Plus a TON of listener emails that we’re always so thrilled to read. To hear more conversations from Janet and John, become a MaxFun Member at maximumfun.org/joinmotto! It costs as little a...
E Pluribus Motto is hosted by John Hodgman and Janet Varney. Its publicly listed emails are pitch@maximumfun.org, hello@maximumfun.org, and emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for E Pluribus Motto: pitch@maximumfun.org, hello@maximumfun.org, and emailpluribusmotto@maximumfun.org.
Podseeker estimates E Pluribus Motto reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
E Pluribus Motto typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established authors, essayists, actors, artists, musicians, historians, or other professionals with a meaningful personal, cultural, or career connection to the featured state. Common among recent guests: Published books or essays; Established acting or creative careers; Recognized work connected to a featured state or its regional culture. Recent guests include Chuck Klosterman and Marc Evan Jackson.
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