Maximum Fun Bonus Content

This is the bonus show for Episode 315! (Rubik's Cubes)Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore a baffling set of interactions between the li'l cubesmith Ernö Rubik and the illiberal authoritarian Viktor Orbán, and how everything from nationalism to soccer fandom ended their detente.RESEARCH SOURCES:Erno Rubik: ‘The Cube has his own voice’ (Financial Times)Viktor Orbán’s reckless football obsession (The Guardian)Budapest’s Champions League final: The Viktor Orban vanity project he never got to see (The New York Times)A Village Stadium Is A Symbol Of Power For Hungary's Premier (The New York Times)Netanyahu said to congratulate Hungary’s Orban, invite him to Israel (The Times Of Israel)5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister (Oregon Public Broadcasting)Hide the Pain Harold and Rubik’s Cube creator among social media’s picks for Hungarian president (The Guardian)Some More News on YouTube: "We Need To Talk About Hungary" -- written by Alex! And written before the 2026 Hungarian election.SOME EXAMPLES OF MEDIA FROM BEFORE THE MUSEUM PROPOSAL FIZZLED:blog post on "Ruwix: Twisty Puzzle Wiki" about museum proposalIn Budapest, a museum in the shape of a Rubik's Cube will be created (Archiweb.cz)Huge Rubik cube-shaped museum will be built in Budapest (Azertag.az)

It's time for another month of recommendations with Jesse Thorn and a pal. Maddy Myers is one of the co-hosts of Triple Click on Maximum Fun and Editor-in-Chief of the video game publication Mothership. We get to the important questions: Who would make better gamers, dogs or cats? With the holidays fast approaching, what games can you play with your family that won't cause a huge fight? They also discuss slow cooker best practices, queer movies and ambient music. If you'd like us to answer your recommendation question in the future send us an email at [email protected]!Recommendations mentioned in this episode:Ghost of YōteiSkyrimCrimson DesertAmerica's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Recipe Books D.E.B.S.Fire Island But I'm a CheerleaderStop! That! Train!Pee-Wee's Big HolidayParasocial by ArrhythmiaDrew Gooden's YouTube Video EssaysBig Walk soundtrack(s) by AksfxGreen by Hiroshi Yomiura Music for Airports by Brian Eno Pavillion of Dreams by Harold Budd Krautrock bands like Neu! and Kraftwerk (Autobahn & earlier)Drumming and Music for 18 Musicians by Steve ReichThe Bees Made Honey in the Lion's Skull by Earth Walls Don't Exist by Wale Oyejide Movie Soundtracks by Tangerine Dream Wingspan - boardgame and videogame OvercookedLego Video Games FranchiseImagine Party BabyzNBA2KErrol Flynn moviesAdventures of Baron MunchausenBlack Stallion Flight of the NavigatorThe Mask of ZorroThe Secret of Roan InishThe Adventures of Milo and OtisThe Incredible JourneyHomebound

Jan wants to make it clear that she has stood by the Foosball community where wordplay is concerned. Yet somehow these Foosball guys still won't back down on her show title? She has one message for them: "You better hope I don't see you first, boys." Take it easy.Doug :{

Oh, just waking up, talking Halloween plans, swears, Cars, and exclusive Alex lore.

This month on We Like Shows, Emily brought Jordan and Matt back to the days of SNICK by making them watch the pilot episode of "Are You Afraid Of The Dark?"