613 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
    • 4.9 • 960 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.

    Juliet Landau

    Juliet Landau

    Unwrap that See’s Candy and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this conversation with Juliet Landau (The film A Place Among The Dead; Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe including Audibles: "Slayers: a Buffyverse Story").

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Rebecca Delgado Smith

    Rebecca Delgado Smith

    Please bid a warm welcome to the fantastic Rebecca Delgado Smith (From the podcast "The Alarmist"), for this chat that takes you to Puerto Rico, Florida, Donner Pass, and even aboard the luxurious but ill-fated ocean liner of legend, all with a healthy dose of school (theatrical) spirit!

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Daphne Overbeck

    Daphne Overbeck

    Come listen to this hug of a conversation with the darling and wildly talented Daphne Overbeck, who talks family, self-discovery, compassion and art… all the while being simply hilarious and inclusive! So go ahead, sink into that tiramisu!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    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

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
960 Ratings

960 Ratings

Feesh1 ,

Love this good-hearted podcast

Janet Varney just seems like such a generous spirit on all her podcasts. Just heard her on Rabia and Ellyn- wonderful. I love this show as well- so many interesting people and so many great stories and insights.

rampitup84 ,

Talented actor and great sense of humor

Always a joy to listen to JV. Down to earth and overall lovely person. I sometimes play this as I fall asleep - comfort sound lol

Dafooster ,

Lots of good topics

I went through the rabbit hole of LOK to find this awesome podcast. Lots of great guests, fun & timely topics for today’s world.

Added bonus of hearing Korra every time I listen to this podcast 😛

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