610 episodes

Remember what it was like to be an awkward teenager? And remember how some things haven't really changed that much for you since then? Join proud dork Janet Varney as she explores the highs and lows of the bygone years with some of her favorite women as they talk their way through the terrible teens into adult-lescence.
Warning: This Podcast Contains Sincerity.

The JV Club with Janet Varney Maximum Fun

    • Comedy
    • 4.8 • 99 Ratings

Remember what it was like to be an awkward teenager? And remember how some things haven't really changed that much for you since then? Join proud dork Janet Varney as she explores the highs and lows of the bygone years with some of her favorite women as they talk their way through the terrible teens into adult-lescence.
Warning: This Podcast Contains Sincerity.

    Ellie Hino

    Ellie Hino

    Do not hesitate to jump into this listen with human delight comedian Ellie Hino (Soft Bones), who helps JV fully comprehend the world of water parks in the Wisconsin Dells, plus lots of teen-times overlap between these new fast friends. Oh, and Ellie is just the right amount of flamboyant (see episode for details)!!

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Mur Lafferty

    Mur Lafferty

    Attention all Punk Rock Girls and Dead Milkmen (youngsters— it’s a band)! Settle in with the fantastic author and podcaster Mur Lafferty (Chaos Terminal, I Should Be Writing) for a chat with JV covering sci-fi storytelling, zero dating, and the icing-est part of a cake!

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Dulcé Sloan

    Dulcé Sloan

    Grab your best bean pie and your Giggle Gloss for this chat with the supremely delightful Dulcé Sloan (Hello Friends! Stories of Dating, Destiny and Day Jobs), who talks teen times in the Atlanta area and gives some tantalizing tidbits around her brand new book, plus some SUPERB M.A.S.H. action!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Katherine Finstuen

    Katherine Finstuen

    Author, teacher, and longtime listener Katherine Finstuen (author of the book Dearly Befuddled) hops on podcast this week to talk “useless” degrees (no such thing!), peddling ice cream, and reading, reading, reading! Plus: a delightful hippo blast from the past!

    • 1 hr
    Lane Moore

    Lane Moore

    Grab your favorite potion and pull up a broomstick with soul sisters Lane Moore (author of the book You Will Find Your People) & JV as they get Practical with their Magic!

    • 1 hr 19 min
    #MaxFunDrive Biz Ellis

    #MaxFunDrive Biz Ellis

    This romp of an episode brings you the out-and-out awesome Biz Ellis, from the beloved Max Fun One Bad Mother pod! So get ready for a high school the size of a small metropolis, an utter lack of dating, and our second week of the crucial and delightful Max Fun Drive!

    • 1 hr 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
99 Ratings

99 Ratings

DSuvorov ,

Wonderful

Wonderful conversations. Often very comforting and uplifting listen. The host is thoughtful, funny and seems like an all around gem of a person. Thanks for this!

Quinten the white guy ,

5

Great pod from a great person

_writertype_ ,

Joyful

I was drawn to JV club because of Janet's work on the Legend of Korra, but I stayed with the podcast because of Janet. She respectfully interviews the guests--wonderful podcast with wonderful hosts to hang out with!

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