We hope you’re in the mood to start 2023 with the shining gem that is Amy Nicholson, who in addition to being a New York Times and Variety Film Critic also happens to have a fabulous podcast — Unspooled — with Mr. Paul Scheer. Ring in the New Year with JV, Amy, Rhett, Danny, and Jimmy strolling on the San Antonio River Walk.

THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED IN JUNE 2013Janet and guest Kristen Schaal (The Bob's Burgers Movie) put the “cyst” back in “sisterhood” with tales of OB-GYN terror, Twin Peaks-themed shopping malls, and good boys, bad boys, and no boys at all. Want more? How about the non-revelation of how delicious cereal is?This episode was reproduced with help from Marissa Flaxbart

THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN APRIL 2014In this very special episode, Janet podcasts her very own DAUGHTER! … Well, at least someone who played her daughter in a thing. It’s the terrific Jennette McCurdy (Sam and Cat) and a sitting-on-the-rug hangout, covering such topics as feminism, faith, and becoming a real life Ghostbuster.You can read Jenette's new book I'm Glad My Mom Died now.This podcast was reproduced with assistance from Brian Bulman

JV was simply delighted to be joined by a very special Boy of Winter, Max Fun’s own John Moe (Depresh Mode)!! in celebration of the paperback release of John’s wonderful book, “The Hilarious World of Depression,” these two “let’s be honest and maybe giggle about mental health, but in a loving way” pals turn their conversation north towards Norway and maybe even… moonward?

This week JV welcomes her new and awesome friend from the Coming Out With Lauren and Nicole Pod, Lauren Flans! This conversation is delicious, candid, silly and great, because Lauren is all of those things! So grab your bag of sour candy and your Joni Mitchell albums and settle in for a cozy, giggly chat.

How would you respond if your well-intentioned mom told you a psychic predicted a future she might not approve of? Find out how Subhah Agarwal (“Dog Show”) handled it, along with stories -- teen and otherwise -- from the suburbs of Chicago to her current NY/LA existence. And speaking of existence… will Subhah get a chance to find out that “… there is no spoon…”? Find out, M.A.S.H.-style! 

Give Thanks that human person (who might also be part magical creature) Erika Ishii (Critical Role, Apex Legends) exists, and what a bonus that she’s this week’s guest on The JV Club! This conversation confirms that she is brilliant, delightful, humble and candid, and will live a splendid life scooting around London on a Vespa, if M.A.S.H. has anything to say about it!

All the way from a sojourn Colombia (the country!), the fabulous Ashley Ray (Stitcher’s TV I Say) acquaints JV with her hometown’s roots, and how its history led her to some of her own life adventures. It almost compares with the EPIC alternate-universe M.A.S.H. life in store for her… complete with two of the best things in the world: pasta, and Reggie Watts! 

That’s right! It’s Claire Fallon, the other half of the beloved reality dating show-themed podcast, Love to See It. Claire and JV reminisce about their New York and Los Angeles overlap at The Huffington Post, bond over happy-sad bands they both love, and find out if Claire Can Has Cheeseburger!

It’s the terrific Emma Gray, one half of the beloved reality dating show-themed podcast, Love to See It! Emma and Janet talk field hockey, the enduring appeal of Darcy, and exploring the nature of womanhood by way of a rambling story from JV about dog attacks. Plus! Mouth-scrapeless sour candy? Yes please!!