

The JV Club with Janet Varney
Janet Varney and Maximum Fun
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.
Warning: This Podcast Contains Sincerity.
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Jul 4, 2019 • 1h 18min
Steve Berg
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.

Jun 27, 2019 • 57min
Colton Dunn
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.

Jun 20, 2019 • 1h 11min
John C. McGinley
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.

Jun 13, 2019 • 1h 5min
Susan Simpson
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!

Jun 6, 2019 • 1h
1st Boy Summer - Bassem Youssef
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.

May 30, 2019 • 1h 13min
Teresa McElroy
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.

May 23, 2019 • 1h 3min
Ciera Payton
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.

May 16, 2019 • 53min
Tresa Edmunds Pt. 2
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.

May 9, 2019 • 1h 29min
Tresa Edmunds Pt. 1
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.

May 2, 2019 • 1h 19min
Jenny Tolman
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.