The JV Club with Janet Varney

Look out, Lizzy Bennet! The terrific Stephanie Katherine Grant (“The Goldbergs”) is headed your way, and she may just sweep up Darcy in the process! Enjoy this delightful conversation about the reverse storytelling of documentary filmmaking, the business of family, and the temptation of Southern-cooked ribs.

Welcome in the marvelous Merk Nguyen ( Ooh You're in Trouble )who chats with JV about the wilds of Washington, the hijinx of Hotel Transylvania, and the dynamic dreaminess of Dragon World, and much more, of course!

Cat Baab-Muguira and JV discuss the high of obsession as a teen when you find an artist (musician, writer, etc!) whose work changes your life… and how that can happen as a depressed adult! Case in point: Cat’s fantastic new book,  Poe For Your Problems !

It’s the much-loved-on-Max-Fun-Podcasts comedian Maeve Higgins! The perfect way to celebrate the 2nd week of the Max Fun Block Party — and the release of Season 2 of the delightful series  Dinette  (watch now!)? Surely. And if you don’t enjoy this episode, which includes peanut butter cakes and New Zealand getaways, you can always email Maeve and JV at "janet@club."

It's a Block Party! Hosts James Arthur from Minority Korner , Renee Colvert  Host of Can I Pet Your Dog ? and Janet Varney Host of The JV Club Podcast celebrate The Max Fun Block party with a Spooktacular BBQ! They may have misunderstood the assignment but will leave you feeling full on things we’re ready to dish! We answer burning questions like Why is Janet wearing fangs? Is Dean Cain a liberal?...

It’s Maximum Fun’s Block Party Week, y’all! Listen in as JV continues her quest to complete her "Crimewriters On Collection” with the delightful Lara Bricker, who in addition to co-hosting one of JV’s favorite podcasts, is also celebrating the release of her first cozy mystery novel, “Dead on Deadline!” So crank up the generator and put the horses back in the stable to give your full attention to...

This week, JV catches up with her “Legend of Korra” castmate, Darcy Rose Byrnes (“Ikki”), and the conversation ping-pongs delightfully from Shakespeare to soap operas and from Dorothy Parker to The Doctor, showing off this multi-threat’s many passions and gifts!

This week’s episode welcomes the inspiring comedian and entrepreneur Natasha Pearl Hansen ( www.nphcomedy.com ) who amps JV up about endings and beginnings, creating, building, and not being afraid to ask questions! Plus: A healthy dose of habanero hummus, The Sweetest Thing, and oh, those adorable Backstreet Boys.

ATTN! If you’re reading this or listening to our ep with powerhouse Lizz Winstead (co-creator of The Daily Show & much more!) THURSDAY, SEPT. 23rd, you can still watch “Do Re #MeToo” TONIGHT ! And in this ep, Lizz & JV talk Minneapolis, piano bars, reproductive rights, and heaps more! 

Our return from Boys of Summer brings us the comedy legend and powerhouse Paula Poundstone! Listen in on some pretty incredible stories about other luminaries, marvel in the living delight that is Julie Andrews, and learn about a really surprising (and not recommended) way to get some sleep on the road!

Our final Boy of Summer is author/musician/actor Zach Selwyn ( Zachariah & The Lobos Riders ) also happens to be JV’s prom date and her first… well, you’ll just have to listen to the episode! Dance your way through Bar Mitzvah “fasties,” Dire Straits ballads, summer camp cults and more in this very special episode!

This episode was originally published in 2017 Military-schooled Steve Agee ( The Sarah Silverman Program ) is the guest for the premiere of the “Boys of Summer” series on The JV Club ! Tools you may find useful: rock-climbing gear, headphones, a Trans-Am and a bottle of Boone’s.

This week JV catches up with her old pal, the very busy and very wonderful Randall Park (“Wandavision," "Fresh Off The Boat”)! This delightful and humble Boy of Summer contemplates shyness, celebrates a certain special television neighborhood, and reveals his penchant for a hair trim and pleasant conversation. 

Be completely delighted by Boy of Summer, Comedian Gastor Almonte ( Immigrant Made ), who will make you hungry for amazing Brooklyn bodega sandwiches, friendly Nashville bars, and more great conversations with Gastor like this one. Now go fix that boiler!

It’s Boy of Summer Jack De Sena ! Known by many of you as “Sokka” from Avatar: The Last Airbender! Having recently had Jack on an episode of her podcast Braving The Elements, JV dives deeper into Jack’s teen years, from his success at completely avoiding arson (no firebending here!) to the “summer camp” of All That. And! Find out which animal genetics Jack would most like to add to his everyday li...

This week JV gets to sit down (Zoomily speaking) with her major talent and friendship crush, Mike Geier, a person we will call the… Consiglieri … of Puddles the Clown. From the creative vein flowing through Richmond to the pronunciation of certain spanakopitas, Mike’s soothing baritone alone will soothe your soul, while this Boy of Summer's humor and humility will inspire you to go for it! Whateve...

The delightful  Séan Devlin brings his Boy-of-Summerness to the JV Club with thrills (Fangs!), chills (Muggings!), and spills (Street Luging!). Plus: An  Anna Cox episode  flashback — to the town of Guelph, Ontario, y’all!  

This week’s Boy of Summer and prolific podcaster Dan Cummins (" Timesuck ," " Scared to Death ," " Is We Dumb? ") digs into the maze of awkward social etiquettes with customer service folks, neighbors, and cops, along with jawing with JV about getting some final answers to some lingering much-debated mysteries!

The sublime Jarrett Hill ( FANTI podcast) is our latest Boy of Summer, and with him comes further tales of Fairfield, CA (no cow-tipping here!) the glorious mystique of Prince, the importance of reflection and analysis, and N-A-C-H-O-S!

Another information-rich episode of the podcast as Boys of Summer continues with wrestler/author/podcaster Colt Cabana ( Wrestling Anonymous ), who turns the jock stereotype inside out, takes JV on a magical journey to the rainbow’s end, and goes totally Over the Top.  

I mean, it’s Chris Gethard , y’all! This Jersey-proud, deeply funny and deeply honest Boy of Summer talks high school, hot dogs, highs and lows, and so much more in this glorious episode.

Podcast Crossover! JV has one of the hosts from one of her own fave podcasts,  Crimewriters On!   It’s author/journalist/umpire (& past guest  Rebecca Lavoie’s  true love) Kevin Flynn ! Like a sundae from Friendly’s, this Boy of Summer ep is , has a lot going on, is full of sweet bits, and, of course, refreshing on a summer’s day.

It’s no surprise that this episode with Boy of Summer and Minority Korner (Max Fun’s own!) James Arthur M . is a love-fest (BTW, Happy Pride Month, friends!), but also a laugh-fest and a gab-fest. From Reese in “Election” to Tyra’s smize, there’s plenty to dig into and savor like a gorgeous piece of cake.

This week Boy of Summer and fellow only child Brandon Collins (Drunk Black History) takes JV from high school nautical arts to the fine streets of Manhattan and beyond, inspiring and delighting along the way!

Our first official Boy of Summer is JV’s wonderful and dear lifelong (from 4th grade onward!) friend, author Torran Anderson (His book Piñata Moon is available now!). Hear about the amazing work Torran is doing in partnership with the Navajo nation, and of course, memories that Torran and JV share from their own teen years in Tucson, AZ!