episodes - the jv club podcast with janet varney

View fullsize View fullsize Whether you’re camping for a music festival in Florida or hitting a warehouse party in New York, this week’s guest  Star Stone  has some valuable advice about what to eat, and what questions to ask before you do!    Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_9880959c4a5163ab34172fa22e0442ed_49555753 Download

View fullsize View fullsize Whether you’re in Birkenstocks or combat boots or some other fine shoe, traipse on into this conversation with author/illustrator MariNaomi (“ I Thought You Loved Me ”) for a pre-2025 chat about Marin County, edgy high school subway-related plays, and even a side helping of Tupac! [PHOTO CREDIT FOR CURRENT PIC: Geoff Cordner]   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3a...

View fullsize View fullsize You don’t need to take 3 buses to visit this chat with JV and the magnificent Dr. Jon Paul ( BFF: Black, Fat, Femme  pod), who brings their warmth, insight and humor to this week’s episode! From their candid exploration of being a JW to their love of Melissa McCarthy, this star is changing the world one new book — or peanut butter jar— at a time!   Listen now!...

View fullsize View fullsize Get ready for an incredibly intimidating and bitter rivalry this week. But— t’s not between JV and the fantastic Kelly McCaughan (Catholic Guilt)— it’s a long-held feud between Kelly’s high school and another which shall not be named. So grab a fistful of triple creme brie and let’s GO!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_1b6d9608fec6b3f919a7523c7983be75_...

View fullsize View fullsize It’s a mother and daughter reunion this week, at least when it comes to “The Legend of Korra!” JV is joined by her fabulous co-star Alex McKenna ("Red Dead Redemption 2") who voiced Senna, Korra’s mom! In THIS world, JV and Alex might resemble sisters a bit more, with lots of only child energy to go around. So grab a single, double, or heck— triple cheeseburger and sett...

Maggie & Janet at GalaxyCon Do you like chickens? How about singing chickens? Regardless of your answer, you should still treat yourself to this episode with the delightful Maggie Robertson (Baldur’s Gate), who curls up on JV’s couch for cheesy goldfish and a float down Lazy River. Grab your raft and jump in!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_7a3906e5b8e3b03d22f9ad651f4265a6_6...

View fullsize View fullsize Step into our lovely world of comedy, horror, and goth gorgeousness with this week’s guest, Morgana Ignis (Hazbin Hotel)! From carefully planned bus routes to skateboards that chew off your boot heels, this episode is all about journeys… in all kinds of forms! So smash that burger, fold that slice, and let’s roll!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_5200f...

View fullsize View fullsize We’re off to Iowa with this week’s hilarious guest, Rebecca Hanson (Mystery Science Theatre 3000)! Is it our own tiny, fun version of the Iowa caucuses? Not really! Do JV and Rebecca get a bit state-of-the-union about it all? It’s the right week for it! So grab that weird-textured sushi and pull up a beanbag!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_1a34610570...

View fullsize View fullsize You’ve heard our Tegan & Sara  and  Juliet Landau  episodes, now meet the woman who helped make them happen! It’s filmmaker Chen Drachman ( But I’m a Shoe ), who gave JV the chance to voice a sneaker! So grab a cone, pint, or quart and settle in for a chat about first loves of all sorts!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_28575bbe781ad...

View fullsize View fullsize Grab your passport and get ready to dazzle French crowds with your voice, just as this week’s guest, Ethio-Jazz Singer-Songwriter  Meklit Hadero  did! This revelation leads to some very fun parallel-lives moments with JV and Meklit, who both went to France between their jr. and sr. years of H.S.— though Meklit’s experience was decidedly more cosmopolitan! &nbs...

View fullsize View fullsize Are you there God? It’s our guest, Jen Kober ! Take a saunter from the bayous of Louisiana and end up with Cirque du Soleil— yes, Cirque de Soleil!! — with this charismatic and hilarious comedian. (No wonder she won all those student council elections!)   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_67729fa193e1ba3a40a2b823f2cbc5a9_56243953 Download

View fullsize View fullsize This week we’re very excited to take you to the island of Mauritius, where LAZOU ( Nuances podcast ) spent her teenage years! So fill a bowl with mouth-watering lychees, throw on a lab coat, and get ready for a thoughtful, fun, and yes, we’ll say it— nuanced  conversation with LAZOU!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_1454839dafe535398e40bbe52b39ce0...

View fullsize View fullsize Hearken back to a time when you were expected to know your athlete bf’s bench press number with the fantastic Stephanie Kerbis (tons of stuff including the show she did with JV,  Your Daily Horoscope ), who’s ready for the best kind of street pizza— and knows there’s a musical out there for everyone!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_e1a55674b6cf9a...

View fullsize Polish up on your Russian with the amazing Sarah Natochenny (Pokemon), who joins JV for an IN-PERSON chat (Y’all, it’s been awhile!) touching on the caché of being a freshman singing with the seniors, Broadway taking a backseat to voiceover and a whole career in editing, and much more! So grab some cheesy balls and let’s do this!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_44a...

View fullsize View fullsize Settle into this conversation with the ever-well-spoken and delightful Boy of Summer James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros.) who will emphatically set the record straight about his high school dating life! So grab that bag of potato chips and let’s dig in!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_224782c6b1f8cbcdc6dbb5e57a7ea8c0_88068385 Download

View fullsize View fullsize You don’t have to have your pilot’s license to fly high into this conversation with JV and Boy of Summer Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital), who talks NYC improv, poltergeists, and the awkwardness of puppet bath time. So slick that hair back and throw those Wayfarers on!   Listen now! The JV Club default_ywr3ahjkcgo_da38512c409aa99633ee68532cb68138_71296419 Download

View fullsize View fullsize It’s the legendary Jenette Goldstein ( Aliens, Titanic, T2 ) who graces us with her presence on this week’s ep! From doing theatre at the storied Beverly Hills High, to a move to England that changed everything, to her current amazing and delightful creations (where the alphabet starts at “D!”), Jenette might just be the humblest icon around!   Listen now! The JV C...

View fullsize View fullsize Tune up your singing voice— or at least your talk-singing voice for this delightful conversation with Boy of Summer Jim O’Heir (Parks and Rec), who has surprised his teen-era friends by becoming an actor, so don’t expect any 16-year-old Jims playing Harold Hill. But there’s still time! For now, grab some Spanish croquettes and listen in!   Listen now! The JV Club J...

View fullsize View fullsize It’s our great honor to welcome one of the most unique Wicked Witches in the history of Oz! It’s the great Michael Hitchcock (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), who defiantly takes us from Ohio and springs us into Illinois (these puns will make more sense after you listen, but they probably won’t be any funnier). This episode is an instant Boys of Summer Classic!   Listen now!...

View fullsize View fullsize Saddle up for an early ride on the internet — OG Pokemon fans, anyone? — with our delightful Boy of Summer Ryan Copple ( Voyage To The Stars ), who also takes us on a catfishing journey with a moral at the end, and so much more. So dive into that ramen, and let’s umami!   Listen now! The JV Club JVCLUB_568_RyanCoppleb Download