MAINE ROOM TONE
"He calls that fun. Humph! I save my sweat."
Good evening whenever you are, and welcome to a SECRET SOCIETY.
My name is John Hodgman. The above as usual is inspired by MOBY DICK, which I read to you in my secret message today.
AND YES, I am in Maine now, recording once again weekly from the solar powered studios of WERU-FM in Orland, Maine, a true freeform community radio station.
They truly just let the DJs play whatever they want. Just look at (and listen to) this wild playlist from last night HERE.
BUT THIS MORNING I was not at the station, but instead reading and talking to you from a screen porch, which is why today’s secret message includes lots of ambient noise of birdsong and crow caws and boat motors.
I also offer a HOT TAKE on BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL (plus A CHRISTMAS STORY), and I sing this song…
It’s all at the top of the stairs in the secret room.
But for now and for here I wish to remind you that E PLURIBUS MOTTO returns next week.
E PLURIBUS MOTTO is my and Janet Varney’s podcast road trip in which we discuss the official (and unofficial) mottos, birds, slogans, mammals and monsters (!) of all the states/commonwealths and one single district in these (for now) united states.
I have said before that “E PLURIBUS MOTTO” translates from Latin to: “Out of many podcasts… here’s another one.”
But sincerely Janet and I are having a wonderful time and so far our listeners seem to agree, so I hope you will join us.
ALL OF SEASON ONE IS RIGHT HERE…
And then we start again next week with MARYLAND, including information on CRABS, the first drag performer in USA history, why Maryland’s flag is so seizure inducing, the love call of the Baltimore Oriole, and the erotic power of SCRAPPLE.
And then we move on… so please consider listening to us on your summer travels or restful staycations!
And now, please ascend the stairs if you wish to receive the SECRET MESSAGE.
