E Pluribus Motto

I enjoy this show

I thought this was supposed to be funny. Yawn.

The F-word seems to be the main laugh-lever in this podcast. The other “humor” centered on sidelong insults. I found it abrasive. There are a lot of quirky things about Virginia that could be ever so much more funny and interesting than this sophomoric humor. Further, they were slow to get to any information of substance, and I kept listening to their chatter waiting for them to discuss something of substance. I finally tuned out when they couldn’t help themselves and degraded the “Virginia is for lovers” motto. That might have been funny in 8th grade.

I did not know that I needed this podcast, and thought I’d give it a listen just to indulge the silly premise. But it’s become an instant favorite of mine and I can’t wait to continue the journey through the states, commonwealths, and territories! A self-aware and endearing gem. John and Janet’s friendly chemistry is so fun and makes you feel like you are just hanging out with friends, while learning some interesting history along the way. It’s appropriately critical of the typical narratives of American history and “greatness,” while still being a positive and chill hang.