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.
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the U.S.! And what better way to celebrate gratitude and family than this chat with Maggie Robertson (Resident Evil: Village)? Ever since their meeting at a con in Des Moines, Iowa, she and JV discovered that they may or may not be long lost sisters. Hear all about it in this giggle-filled episode-- Just the second…
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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 liberalDoor Maximum Fun
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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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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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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!Door Maximum Fun
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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
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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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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!)Door Maximum Fun
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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!Door Maximum Fun
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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!Door Maximum Fun
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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
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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!Door Maximum Fun
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Boys of Summer - Rob Huebel
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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!Door Maximum Fun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!Door Maximum Fun
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Boys of Summer - Adam Macias
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Get ready to see and be seen at a cool kids PL near you (c’mon- surely you know “PL” stands for “parking lot!”) with this week’s Boy of Summer, Adam Macias (Go listen to the "That Was Wild" podcast!), who takes us to the suburbs of Sacramento for teen bands, local acronyms, and dollar scoops!Door Maximum Fun
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Boys of Summer - Joshua Malina
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Move over, Gilbert and Sullivan: it’s Malina and Varney! This week JV sits down with the great Joshua Malina (Scandal, The West Wing) to yak about theatre, summer camp, and pranks, pranks, pranks! So do NOT get on that rocket ship thinking you’re about to receive an award!Door Maximum Fun
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Boys of Summer - Julian Burrell
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It’s an episode long overdue… with Boy of Summer and producer/host/Max Fun co-owner Julian Burrell! So put on your feathered hat, grab your leather pouch, and head the Ren Faire in the hot Corona sun! Those turkey legs aren’t going to eat themselves...Door Maximum Fun
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Boys of Summer - Greg Levine
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His name is Greg Levine, he’s a Boy of Summer, he’s got a fantastic podcast of his own (Parks and Recollection) recalling episodes and hijnx working as a writer on "Parks and Rec," and he’s (as evidenced in his teen pic) super! So grab a sleeve of Double Stufs and get in here!Door Maximum Fun
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Boys of Summer - Robin Fierce
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Prepare to be dazzled by this fabulous *QUEEN* of Summer! JV welcomes the truly wonderful Robin Fierce ("RuPaul’s Drag Race") for this inspiring conversation covering family, fashion, compassion, and passion, to name but a few! So comb that fabulous mane and let’s GO, ThunderCats!Door Maximum Fun
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Boys of Summer - Josh Gondelman
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It’s your Boy of Summer, comedian and pal Josh Gondelman! From high school halls in Massachusetts to comedy clubs in Boston at a fresh-faced nineteen, we defy you not to fall in love (or a little bit more in love) with this delightful human being! So grab your summery iced coffee and a great croissant, and dig in!…
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There are so many reasons to listen to the delightful Ruth Gamble (Listen to her new podcast serial "Hobo Code"!), including stories of singing for non-singers, tackling people-pleasing, and the sublime person that is Bill Pullman (who happens to be featured in Ruth’s new project!). So lean into the perfect smell of rain and dig into that lasagna!…
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