Beste Janet Varney Podcasts (2025)

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Star Stone 51:16

3d ago51:16

51:16

Whether you’re camping for a music festival in Florida or hitting a warehouse party in New York, this week’s guest Star Stone has some valuable advice about what to eat, and what questions to ask before you do!Von Maximum Fun

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MariNaomi 56:40

10d ago56:40

56:40

Whether you’re in Birkenstocks or combat boots or some other fine shoe, traipse on into this conversation with author/illustrator MariNaomi (“I Thought You Loved Me”) for a pre-2025 chat about Marin County, edgy high school subway-related plays, and even a side helping of Tupac!Von Maximum Fun

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Rerun: Jon Heder 1:33:41

17d ago1:33:41

1:33:41

It’s delight and joy personified with Boy of Summer Jon Heder, whose dedication and generosity as an Eagle Scout extended all the way to trying to fix Janet’s broken computer a few weeks ago. Find out how he and his twin brother Dan spent their teen years in Oregon, Jon’s mission in Japan, and then find out which imaginary creature his M.A.S.H. fut…

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Rerun: Leslie Bibb 1:19:45

24d ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Janet accuses guest Leslie Bibb (Iron Man) of having a Harper Lee novel-worthy childhood in Episode 41, amidst a pow-wow covering the dangers of altruism, being fearless in your fashion statements, and standing on the balls of your feet.Von Maximum Fun

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Dr. Jon Paul 1:01:17

1M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

You don’t need to take 3 buses to visit this chat with JV and the magnificent Dr. Jon Paul (BFF: Black, Fat, Femme pod), who brings their warmth, insight and humor to this week’s episode! From their candid exploration of being a JW to their love of Melissa McCarthy, this star is changing the world one new book — or peanut butter jar— at a time!…

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Kelly McCaughan 54:11

1M ago54:11

54:11

Get ready for an incredibly intimidating and bitter rivalry this week. But— t’s not between JV and the fantastic Kelly McCaughan (Catholic Guilt)— it’s a long-held feud between Kelly’s high school and another which shall not be named. So grab a fistful of triple creme brie and let’s GO!Von Maximum Fun

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Alex McKenna 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

It’s a mother and daughter reunion this week, at least when it comes to “The Legend of Korra!” JV is joined by her fabulous co-star Alex McKenna ("Red Dead Redemption 2") who voiced Senna, Korra’s mom! In THIS world, JV and Alex might resemble sisters a bit more, with lots of only child energy to go around. So grab a single, double, or heck— triple…

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Maggie Robertson 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Do you like chickens? How about singing chickens? Regardless of your answer, you should still treat yourself to this episode with the delightful Maggie Robertson (Resident Evil: Village, Baldur’s Gate), who curls up on JV’s couch for cheesy goldfish and a float down Lazy River. Grab your raft and jump in!…

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Rerun: Aya Cash 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Get ready for a San Francisco-style hair-buzzing with one of the shining stars of You’re the Worst, Aya Cash, as we dash from Buddhism to dental care jewelry (yep) to the startling discovery of youth that not every citizen is a Bay Area liberalVon Maximum Fun

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Morgana Ignis 1:21:21

2M ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Step into our lovely world of comedy, horror, and goth gorgeousness with this week’s guest, Morgana Ignis (Helluva Boss)! From carefully planned bus routes to skateboards that chew off your boot heels, this episode is all about journeys… in all kinds of forms! So smash that burger, fold that slice, and let’s roll!…

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Rebecca Hanson 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

We’re off to Iowa with this week’s hilarious guest, Rebecca Hanson (Mystery Science Theatre 3000)! Is it our own tiny, fun version of the Iowa caucuses? Not really! Do JV and Rebecca get a bit state-of-the-union about it all? It’s the right week for it! So grab that weird-textured sushi and pull up a beanbag!…

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Chen Drachman 1:10:17

3M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

You’ve heard our Tegan & Sara and Juliet Landau episodes, now meet the woman who helped make them happen! It’s filmmaker Chen Drachman (But I’m a Shoe), who gave JV the chance to voice a sneaker! So grab a cone, pint, or quart and settle in for a chat about first loves of all sorts!Von Maximum Fun

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Meklit Hadero 58:46

3M ago58:46

58:46

Grab your passport and get ready to dazzle French crowds with your voice, just as this week’s guest, Ethio-Jazz Singer-Songwriter Meklit Hadero did! This revelation leads to some very fun parallel-lives moments with JV and Meklit, who both went to France between their jr. and sr. years of H.S.— though Meklit’s experience was decidedly more cosmopol…

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E Pluribus Motto - A New Podcast from Janet Varney and John Hodgman 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Janet Varney has a new podcast with John Hodgman! Every episode they'll showcase a new state and explore its iconography-- especially it's often complicated, pretentious and latin motto. Their first stop on their tour of every state, commonwealth and territory in the United States is Connecticut. Why Connecticut first? They’ll explain. Hear more ab…

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Jen Kober 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

Are you there God? It’s our guest, Jen Kober! Take a saunter from the bayous of Louisiana and end up with Cirque du Soleil— yes, Cirque de Soleil!! — with this charismatic and hilarious comedian. (No wonder she won all those student council elections!)Von Maximum Fun

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LAZOU 41:39

4M ago41:39

41:39

This week we’re very excited to take you to the island of Mauritius, where LAZOU (Nuances podcast) spent her teenage years! So fill a bowl with mouth-watering lychees, throw on a lab coat, and get ready for a thoughtful, fun, and yes, we’ll say it— nuanced conversation with LAZOU!Von Maximum Fun

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Stephanie Kerbis 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Hearken back to a time when you were expected to know your athlete bf’s bench press number with the fantastic Stephanie Kerbis (tons of stuff including the show she did with JV, Your Daily Horoscope), who’s ready for the best kind of street pizza— and knows there’s a musical out there for everyone!Von Maximum Fun

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Sarah Natochenny 1:07:28

4M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Polish up on your Russian with the amazing Sarah Natochenny (Pokemon), who joins JV for an IN-PERSON chat (Y’all, it’s been awhile!) touching on the caché of being a freshman singing with the seniors, Broadway taking a backseat to voiceover and a whole career in editing, and much more! So grab some cheesy balls and let’s do this!…

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Boys of Summer - James Urbaniak 1:31:21

4M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

Settle into this conversation with the ever-well-spoken and delightful Boy of Summer James Urbaniak (The Venture Brothers), who will emphatically set the record straight about his high school dating life! So grab that bag of potato chips and let’s dig in!Von Maximum Fun

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Boys of Summer - Rob Huebel 1:13:58

5M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

You don’t have to have your pilot’s license to fly high into this conversation with JV and Boy of Summer Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital), who talks NYC improv, poltergeists, and the awkwardness of puppet bath time. So slick that hair back and throw those Wayfarers on!Von Maximum Fun

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Jenette Goldstein 51:57

5M ago51:57

51:57

It’s the legendary Jenette Goldstein (Aliens, Titanic, T2) who graces us with her presence on this week’s ep! From doing theatre at the storied Beverly Hills High, to a move to England that changed everything, to her current amazing and delightful creations (where the alphabet starts at “D!”), Jenette might just be the humblest icon around!…

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Boys of Summer [rerun] - Gary Anthony Williams 1:32:14

5M ago1:32:14

1:32:14

Boys of Summer 2016 hums along with considerably more relaxed ease than you’d feel if you had to drive a double-decker, British-steering-wheel-on-the-right-side bus through Savannah with Clint Eastwood counting on you. Luckily if you’re Gary Anthony Williams (The Boondocks, Rick & Morty), you navigate everything with grace, humor, and killer improv…

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Boys of Summer - Jim O'Heir 1:03:49

5M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Tune up your singing voice— or at least your talk-singing voice for this delightful conversation with Boy of Summer Jim O’Heir (Parks and Rec), who has surprised his teen-era friends by becoming an actor, so don’t expect any 16-year-old Jims playing Harold Hill. But there’s still time! For now, grab some Spanish croquettes and listen in!…

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Boys of Summer - Michael Hitchcock 1:02:18

5M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

It’s our great honor to welcome one of the most unique Wicked Witches in the history of Oz! It’s the great Michael Hitchcock (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), who defiantly takes us from Ohio and springs us into Illinois (these puns will make more sense after you listen, but they probably won’t be any funnier). This episode is an instant Boys of Summer Classi…

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Boys of Summer - Ryan Copple 1:11:10

6M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Saddle up for an early ride on the internet — OG Pokemon fans, anyone? — with our delightful Boy of Summer Ryan Copple (Go listen "Voyage To The Stars!", who also takes us on a catfishing journey with a moral at the end, and so much more. So dive into that ramen, and let’s umami!Von Maximum Fun

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Janet Varney Podcasts

Podcasts, die es wert sind, gehört zu werden

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The JV Club with Janet Varney

Janet Varney and Maximum Fun

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Star Stone 51:16

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MariNaomi 56:40

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Rerun: Jon Heder 1:33:41

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Rerun: Leslie Bibb 1:19:45

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Dr. Jon Paul 1:01:17

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Kelly McCaughan 54:11

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Alex McKenna 1:00:25

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Maggie Robertson 1:08:07

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Rerun: Aya Cash 1:15:01

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Morgana Ignis 1:21:21

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Rebecca Hanson 1:09:37

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Chen Drachman 1:10:17

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Meklit Hadero 58:46

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E Pluribus Motto - A New Podcast from Janet Varney and John Hodgman 1:01:51

1
Jen Kober 58:14

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LAZOU 41:39

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Stephanie Kerbis 1:07:58

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Sarah Natochenny 1:07:28

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Boys of Summer - James Urbaniak 1:31:21

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Boys of Summer - Rob Huebel 1:13:58

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Jenette Goldstein 51:57

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Boys of Summer [rerun] - Gary Anthony Williams 1:32:14

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Boys of Summer - Jim O'Heir 1:03:49

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Boys of Summer - Michael Hitchcock 1:02:18

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Boys of Summer - Ryan Copple 1:11:10

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