E Pluribus Motto

Janet Varney, John Hodgman

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Booking Overview

E Pluribus Motto is a fun, trivia-forward road trip through each U.S. state’s motto and symbols, hosted by Janet Varney and John Hodgman. It’s a great platform for people connected to state-level culture, civic initiatives, and local history who can share real-world stories behind the symbols.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 760 followers

Contact Information

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Host

Janet Varney - Comedian and voice actor known for character work and pop-culture media presence; co-hosts E Pluribus Motto, focusing on state-by-state cultural exploration.

John Hodgman - Comedian, writer, and actor with a strong public profile in entertainment and media; co-hosts E Pluribus Motto, bringing historical/cultural commentary and humor to each state spotlight.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Individuals tied to a state’s official or community-created symbols—e.g., state legislators, educators, local historians, cultural organizations, authors/public figures focused on regional history, and other residents with verifiable, state-specific connections.
Required Achievements:  
Involved in establishing a state symbol (beverage, mascot, bird, etc.), Published or recognized work on state history/culture, Service in education or local cultural institutions, Legislative role in advancing new or updated symbols

Recent Guest Discussions

Not specified (state representative) - Creating/expanding State Symbols; Legislative/cultural Process

Not specified (retired teacher) - State Beverage Origins; Classroom/civic Influence

Recent Topics

State, History, Civics, Symbols, Trivia

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
E Pluribus Motto
:

Episode 25: Florida - "In God We Trust"

June 09, 2026

Grab that panhandle, Janet Varney and John Hodgman are cruisin’ through Florida! If the state motto looks familiar that’s because it probably is! Our hosts are not terribly big fans of it and its lack of originality is only part of the reason why. But thankfully, there’s so much more to appreciate on our journey through the sunshine state: oranges, gators, critters, and mammals… but there is action that must be taken IMMEDIATELY in the state bird department.  To hear more conversations from J...

Episode 24: Alabama - "Audemus jura nostra defendere"

May 26, 2026

Roll Tide? War Eagle? Dare to hear Janet Varney and John Hodgman on their journey through Alabama! In case your latin is a little rough, the state motto of the Yellowhammer state translates to “We Dare Defend Our Rights.” And that absolutely raises some eyebrows. But you’ll learn why there’s a bit more to it than the loaded history of the South would suggest. John will tell us more about the multitude of state symbols, including our first state cake and official state mascot! And then, be pre...

Episode 23: New Hampshire - “Live Free Or Die”

May 12, 2026

Our regularly scheduled season three journey has resumed. Janet Varney and John Hodgman are ready to visit the granite state of New Hampshire! First of all, how about that motto? It’s certainly tough as granite! And it’s one those from the state take a lot of pride in. But how does it compare to some of the other great ones that have been discussed on this show? Plus, there’s an abundance of symbols to look at, including the dangerous romance of the state spider. They’ll explain. Then, Janet ...

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