The JV Club with Janet Varney

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Steve Berg Jul 04, 2019

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Heads up! It’s another Voyage to the Stars cohort, the delightful human being that is Steve Berg! (You also probably know him from tons of other stuff, too.) JV and SB goof around and talk river cities, football dustups, and late night college radio dj action in this latest episode bringing you Boys of Summer!

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

Colton Dunn Jun 27, 2019

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This week JV sits down with Boy of Summer and Voyage to the Stars co-star Colton Dunn (“Superstore”) for a conversation about Michael Jordan t-shirts, hipster video stores, and what it means to be an “Act-lete."

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

John C. McGinley Jun 20, 2019

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Boys of Summer rolls on as JV sits down with her friend and Stan Against Evil co-star John C. McGinley to yak about lazy susans and big families, endurance in sports and Broadway, and much more, including insight and information on Down Syndrome and the amazing Global Down Syndrome Foundation, which you can check out and support via this link!

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

Susan Simpson Jun 13, 2019

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This week's episode was recorded in front of a live audience at POD X in Nashville, Tennessee.

JV takes a one-week break form the boys of Summer series to chat with attorney and podcaster Susan Simpson!

In addition to being one of Janet's all time favorite people that she's admired from afar, Susan's got tons of stories about being a sporty high schooler and childhood dismemberment at Chuck E. Cheese (yes, really!)

Plus: live musical performances from JV Club alum Jenny Tolman!

1st Boy Summer - Bassem Youssef Jun 06, 2019

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Boys of Summer begins with a heart-surgeon-turned-controversial-Egyptian-ex-pat: the fascinating and funny Bassem Youssef! From high school biology to cardiology, from watching Jon Stewart to becoming what some call Stewart’s Middle Eastern counterpart, episode 326 should leave you inspired!

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

Teresa McElroy May 30, 2019

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Mind your shmanners, because this week’s guest is the delightful and talented Teresa McElroy! Learn about the follies of high school ID badges, the triumph of speech state competitions, and the guilty pleasure of a good old American hot dog.

Come see Janet at PodX in Nashville from May 31 to June 2!

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

Ciera Payton May 23, 2019

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Clear backpacks, gator-laden bayous, and an absolutely extraordinary story of Hurricane Katrina come to you this week courtesy of the radiant Ciera Payton (“She’s Gotta Have It”), whose teenaged medical knowledge was of the “Anaconda” variety.

Come see Janet at PodX in Nashville from May 31 to June 2!

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

Tresa Edmunds Pt. 2 May 16, 2019

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It’s part TWO of JV's chat with entrepreneur and fellow Post-Mormon, Tresa Edmunds.They continue to with stories about her teenage years and Latter Day Saints atrocities before getting to happier times with the MASH game!

Come see Janet at PodX in Nashville from May 31 to June 2!

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

Tresa Edmunds Pt. 1 May 09, 2019

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It’s part one of a two-parter with advocate, entrepreneur and fellow Post-Mormon, Tresa Edmunds. Interwoven stories of Tresa’s unconventional (to say the least) teenage years and “big picture” Latter Day Saints atrocities in this we-had-to-talk-for-almost-three-hours conversation with JV!

Come see Janet at PodX in Nashville from May 31 to June 2!

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

Jenny Tolman May 02, 2019

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Meet the delightful singer/songwriter responsible for creating the opening song Jeff Bridges sang at Lebowski Fest! Nashville native Jenny Tolman hangs with JV in LA and these new gal pals talk Dolly and Burt, the glory of creative collaboration, and even some classroom panic attacks— you know, just to spice things up and get in touch with their true grit.

Hosted by Janet Varney.

Edited by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.