Josie's Lonely Hearts Club
Josie's Lonely Hearts Club

Josie's Lonely Hearts Club

Good Story Guild

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JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is a semi-scripted audio drama set in the best relationship call-in show in the greater New Mexico broadcast region.   On-air, Josie mends the broken hearts of a weekly collection of hilarious improvisers. Off-air, listeners eavesdrop on Josie’s secret identity: hapless, neurotic Joanne Holtzinger. Join Joanne and her puckish producer Frank as they navigate the pitfalls of love and fame as their show slowly becomes a national sensation.    Night night, cuties.   Created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Story editors Aliza Brugger, Jenny Snyder, and Lauren Grace Thompson.   Directed by Maximilian Clark.   Starring Rachel Music as Joanne Holtzinger and Maximilian Clark as Frank.   Featuring a diverse cast of voices and talents. See episode details for more information.   Produced by Simone Kisiel and Alexandra Grunberg. Executive produced by the Good Story Guild.   JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild, join our Discord, and support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content.   If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform.

Recent Episodes

5.13 Will They/Won't They?
JAN 7, 2026
5.13 Will They/Won't They?
<p>Strap in, cuties; this episode launches our twisty-turny, topsy-turvy season into the stratosphere. At last, the subterfuge, violence, double-crosses, and scrotal injuries converge to their final shocking conclusion! As Joanne fights tooth, nail, and urethra for her freedom, friends and enemies alike gather in a tastefully-decorated penthouse, with one question on their lips...Who killed Avery Vestibule? Expect white-knuckle action, seduction, and scandalous truths revealed as our heroine and her trusty reptilian companion (that's Horatio, not Frank) embark on the adventure of a lifetime.</p> <p>Cuties this week include Carla Lerner Montero, John Pirkis, Ross Bryant, Abigail Turner, Kyle Prue, James Urbaniak, Geoff Moonen, Al Pagano, Jessie Cannizzaro, Peter Wicks, and Maximilian Clark as Horatio. <br><br><br>Directed and Sound Designed by Maximilian Clark.<br aria-hidden="true">Edited by Lauren Grace Thompson.<br><br></p> <p>***</p> <p dir="ltr">JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is a semi-scripted audio drama set in New Mexico&rsquo;s 2nd-best relationship call-in show created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Lauren Grace Thompson. Produced by Simone Kisiel and Alexandra Grunberg. Executive Produced by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodstoryguild.co/">Good Story Guild.</a>&nbsp;Keep track of us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodstoryguild/">Instagram @goodstoryguild</a>&nbsp;and join our&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.com/invite/WjJNTgEFGv">Discord</a>.&nbsp; If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Support us by joining the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoryGuild">Great Story Guild on Patreon!</a></p>
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38 MIN
5.12 I Have Defecated In Protest
DEC 17, 2025
5.12 I Have Defecated In Protest
<p><em><strong>*Warning: This episode contains Bobbi Bobby*</strong></em></p> <p>On the second table from the back, across from the broken vending machine, our tenacious heroine leaves no stone unturned as she attempts to prove her innocence. As the obstacles pile before her like so much History Meat, an unlikely ally strikes a peculiar bargain.</p> <p>Cuties this week include Geoff Moonen, Geoff Grimwood, Carla Lerner Montero, Sarah Allyn, Jessie Cannizarro,&nbsp; Ashley Adler, Abigail Turner, Amanda Sykes, Lauren Shippen Ross Bryant, and Maximilian Clark. Special Guest Peter Wicks as the Robot Baby.<br><br></p> <p>***</p> <p dir="ltr">JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is a semi-scripted audio drama set in New Mexico&rsquo;s 2nd-best relationship call-in show created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Lauren Grace Thompson. Produced by Simone Kisiel and Alexandra Grunberg. Executive Produced by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodstoryguild.co/">Good Story Guild.</a>&nbsp;Keep track of us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodstoryguild/">Instagram @goodstoryguild</a>&nbsp;and join our&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.com/invite/WjJNTgEFGv">Discord</a>.&nbsp; If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Support us by joining the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoryGuild">Great Story Guild on Patreon!</a></p>
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26 MIN
5.11 Josie's Captive Hearts Club
DEC 3, 2025
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50 MIN
5.10 The Skankshaw Redemption
NOV 19, 2025
5.10 The Skankshaw Redemption
<p><em><strong>"A monumental achievement!" - Lady in Rachel's pilates class</strong></em><br aria-hidden="true"><em><strong>"SUPERB!" - Maximilian's dog, Zana</strong></em></p> <p><br>Few audiodramas capture the triumph of the human spirit as memorably as&nbsp;<em data-stringify-type="italic">The Skankshaw Redemption.&nbsp;</em>Carla Lerner Montero and Rachel Music star in this remarkable episode based on the film based on the same Stephen King story collection that gave rise to&nbsp;<em data-stringify-type="italic">Stand By Me. </em></p> <p>Montero, who received a lot of forehead kisses and gratitude for this performance, plays Hayley Brenda "Brailey" Penelope Compote, a fraudster who knows what it takes to cope with the cattiness of Skankshaw Ladies' Prison. Music is new inmate Joanne Holtzinger, a quiet radio host indicted for murders she didn't commit. Brailey is sure the mild newcomer won't last a night before she cracks. But Brailey is wrong. Joanne's indomitable optimism earns Brailey's respect and friendship, and her knack for relationship advice brings better communication to the entire prison. Joanne, as it turns out, is full of surprises. And she saves the best for last, leading to one of the most satisfying audiodrama finales in the medium's history.</p> <p>If Season 2's finale moved you to tears... If "This is a Rented Horse!" challenged your preconceptions of scripted audio fiction... If "First Degree Birdslaughter" caused you to pull over to avoid a vehicular collision...<em data-stringify-type="italic">The Skankshaw Redemption&nbsp;</em>is the parody nobody asked for, sure to delight listeners for years to come.</p> <p>Cuties in this Very Special Episode include: Dana DeRuyck, Geoff Grimwood, Hal Lublin, Lauren Shippen, Maximilian Clark, Laura Lee Walsh, Carla Lerner Montero, Lauren Grace Thompson, Madelyn Murphy, Miranda Warzel, Ashley Adler, Simone Kisiel, and James Urbaniak as Warden Gravies.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>***</p> <p dir="ltr">JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is a semi-scripted audio drama set in New Mexico&rsquo;s 2nd-best relationship call-in show created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Lauren Grace Thompson. Produced by Simone Kisiel and Alexandra Grunberg. Executive Produced by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodstoryguild.co/">Good Story Guild.</a>&nbsp;Keep track of us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodstoryguild/">Instagram @goodstoryguild</a>&nbsp;and join our&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.com/invite/WjJNTgEFGv">Discord</a>.&nbsp; If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Support us by joining the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoryGuild">Great Story Guild on Patreon!</a></p>
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5.9 The Raw Physical Passion of Greg Pebbles
NOV 5, 2025
5.9 The Raw Physical Passion of Greg Pebbles
<p>Grab the Dramamine and prepare to do a double-take as the Lonely Hearts Club is turned on its head. With Joanne behind bars, it's up to Frank to rescue tonight's episode and see our cuties through a topsy-turvy show that will test everything he's got. Can our favorite producer make the switch, or will he drown in dead air? On the way we meet a dad trading kickbacks for snack-packs, a wife who's trying to keep it in the family, a roadside damsel, and a butler eager to be both upstairs and downstairs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Our cuties this week included Laura Holliday, Al Pagano, Dana DeRuyck, Geoff Moonen, Jessie Cannizzaro, Abigail Turner, John Dorsey IV, and Ross Bryant as Dr. Mark.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is a semi-scripted audio drama set in New Mexico&rsquo;s 2nd-best relationship call-in show created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Lauren Grace Thompson. Produced by Simone Kisiel and Alexandra Grunberg. Executive Produced by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodstoryguild.co/">Good Story Guild.</a>&nbsp;Keep track of us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodstoryguild/">Instagram @goodstoryguild</a>&nbsp;and join our&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.com/invite/WjJNTgEFGv">Discord</a>.&nbsp; If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Support us by joining the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoryGuild">Great Story Guild on Patreon!</a></p>
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36 MIN