17 episodes

Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-scripted audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. 

On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie squares off against top improvisers and is only occasionally helped by her puckish engineer Frank. Off-air, witness her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love.  

Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club was created by Maximilian Clark (Superhuman Public Radio)  and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. This podcast is brought to you by the Good Story Guild (https://goodstoryguild.co/) . Keep track of us at goodstoryguild.co and stay cozy, cuties. 

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Josie's Lonely Hearts Club Good Story Guild, Maximilian Clark, Rachel Music

    • Fiction
    • 4.9 • 25 Ratings

Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-scripted audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. 

On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie squares off against top improvisers and is only occasionally helped by her puckish engineer Frank. Off-air, witness her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love.  

Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club was created by Maximilian Clark (Superhuman Public Radio)  and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. This podcast is brought to you by the Good Story Guild (https://goodstoryguild.co/) . Keep track of us at goodstoryguild.co and stay cozy, cuties. 

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    2.1: Does Butt Stuff Count?

    2.1: Does Butt Stuff Count?

    Back in the saddle after her brief hiatus, Josie finds herself ... uncertain? Maybe? Perhaps? Mayhaps? To make matters worse, she is confronted by dilemma after conundrum after enigma, with nothing to do but waffle. But don't worry; she's got this. Probably. Mayhaps.

    Our callers included the talents of Maggie Dunbar, John Grady, Adam Fried, and Sarah Allyn. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club was created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. This podcast is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us at goodstoryguild.co and if you've made it to season 2, why don't you leave us a review or share us with your nearest and dearest? We'd be mighty appreciative. You can also connect with us on Discord!

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    • 31 min
    2.2: He Died for Two Minutes and Thirteen Seconds

    2.2: He Died for Two Minutes and Thirteen Seconds

    Tonight, Josie entreats those long-time fans, first-time callers into a trust fall. The theme is "help me, help you" and the callers need all the assistance they can get. Come along a magical mystery tour of long hikes, steam-powered sex toys, and an unwanted inheritance.

    Our callers included the talents of Tristan Miller, Jessie Cannizzaro, Anjali Khurana, & Frank Romeo. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club was created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. This podcast is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us at goodstoryguild.co and let us know what you think of season two so far!

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    • 28 min
    2.3 Queen of the Damned, Leave Me Some Pie!

    2.3 Queen of the Damned, Leave Me Some Pie!

    Tonight, Josie entices her listeners to take...it...slow...ly*. Sparked by a new addition to the KDNM squad, it's all about indulgence and languor. Wander aimlessly with a guilt-riddled nonagenarian, a ghost-hunter stuck in the Friend Zone, a pastry chef with a toxic housemate, and one caller who just can't get enough of Josie.

    Our callers included the talents of Adam Fried, John Grady, Maggie Dunbar, & Sarah Allyn. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club was created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. This podcast is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us at goodstoryguild.co

    If you want to ask Josie a question or tell her a story about your own romantic troubles, send her a voice memo at audio@goodstoryguild.co - she might just play it on the air next season! *Josie cares about grammar.

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    • 30 min
    2.4: It's French for "Horny Party"

    2.4: It's French for "Horny Party"

    Ah, beans! While Josie is mustering the courage to make a phone call, she invites her listeners to search for surprises wherever they may be: at the farmer's market, in a museum, at a masquerade...even in the stars. Everyone is on the cusp of discovering something brand spanking new about themselves. Also, Frank has a some new gear to show off, but let's not indulge him.
    Our callers this week included the talents of Tristan Miller, Frank Romeo, Anjali Khurana, and Jessie Cannizzaro. This episode was edited by Aliza Brugger. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you have a story or question for Josie, send a voice memo to audio@goodstoryguild.co and she might end up addressing it on air in Season 3!

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    • 31 min
    2.5: Whippy-Chainy-Spanky Time

    2.5: Whippy-Chainy-Spanky Time

    Get ready to stand on your desks, O cuties my cuties, as Josie entreats her listeners to seize their destiny! They face difficult odds: crushworthy coworkers, extra-sensory self-doubt, even a 40-year coma...but you can't keep a good lonely heart down. Maybe their courage will spur our own Josie into making a move of her own?

    Josie's Lonely Hearts Club was created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our callers this week included the talents of Callie Daby, Brendan Sokler, Laura Holliday, Michael Mau and Sarah Allyn (3). Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. Executive Produced by the Good Story Guild. Follow those weirdoes @goodstoryguild and check out their first limited series, DIVORCE RANCH, anywhere you get your podcasts.

    Want to ask Josie something? Send a voice memo to audio@goodstoryguild.co and she might just air it in season three!

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    • 31 min
    1: Let's Jam It Up, Sluts!

    1: Let's Jam It Up, Sluts!

    After a terrible speed dating event, Jo and Frank open the lines to talk about first impressions. Are they all they're cracked up to be? Meet a bouncer who can't find romance, test a few pick-up lines with a quirky close-up magician, and find out what it means to be caught in flagrante derowboat.

    Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. It's an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love.

    Our callers this week included the talents of Laura Lee Walsh, Al Pagano, Shane Snider, and Carla Lerner Montero. This episode was edited by Aliza Brugger. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a review.

    Nighty night, cuties.

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    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

RoseAltuve ,

So much fun

This podcast is hilarious and I love the improvised guest segments each week. Josie is the perfect thru character - so glad s2 came out so quickly!!

Melbae! ,

So original, so hilarious

This podcast is just so good. It's funny, original, and completely entertaining. A perfect way to pass time before work or when I need a good laugh. I wish more people knew about it!

mms751 ,

Truly delightful!

This show is so much fun! An easy, entertaining listen that’s equally as engaging.

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