Episodes

  • Trailer - Josie's Lonely Hearts Club

    Trailer - Josie's Lonely Hearts Club
    Jan 9 2024
    Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie (Rachel Music, How Do They Bone?) squares off against top improvisers and her engineer Frank (Maximilian Clark, Superhuman Public Radio). Each episode’s off-air vignettes chart her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club was created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. This show is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and at goodstoryguild.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 min
  • 1.1: Let's Jam It Up, Sluts!

    1.1: Let's Jam It Up, Sluts!
    Jan 17 2024
    After a terrible speed dating event, Jo and Frank open the lines to talk about first impressions. Are they all they’re cracked up to be? Meet a bouncer who can’t find romance, test a few pick-up lines with a quirky close-up magician, and find out what it means to be caught in flagrante derowboat. Our callers this week included the talents of Laura Lee Walsh, Al Pagano, Shane Snider, and Carla Lerner Montero. This episode was edited by Aliza Brugger. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content. || Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie (Rachel Music, How Do They Bone?) squares off against top improvisers and her engineer Frank (Maximilian Clark, Superhuman Public Radio). Each episode’s off-air vignettes chart her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform. Nighty night, cuties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • 1.2: You Can't Solve All Your Problems with Garbage

    1.2: You Can't Solve All Your Problems with Garbage
    Jan 24 2024
    If your love language is "stuff found by the side of the road," you're in luck. Otherwise, grab a horse-drawn carriage and brush up on your sonnets, because this week Josie is asking her listeners to dream bigger. Where are those big romantic gestures, and why do we crave them so much? Our callers this week included the talents of Tiffany Cornwell, Jacob Alden Roa, Patrick Harvey, and Elke Reid. This episode was edited by Aliza Brugger. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie (Rachel Music, How Do They Bone?) squares off against top improvisers and her engineer Frank (Maximilian Clark, Superhuman Public Radio). Each episode’s off-air vignettes chart her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform. Nighty night, cuties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 1.3: Be the Brenda

    1.3: Be the Brenda
    Jan 31 2024
    This week, Josie slips into something a little more comfortable as we explore love, socializing, and pickleball both in and out of our comfort zones. Our callers this week included the talents of Shane Snider, Carla Lerner Montero, Al Pagano, and Laura Lee Walsh. This episode was edited by Aliza Brugger. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie (Rachel Music, How Do They Bone?) squares off against top improvisers and her engineer Frank (Maximilian Clark, Superhuman Public Radio). Each episode’s off-air vignettes chart her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform. Nighty night, cuties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • 1.4: One Guy Had Weird Shoulders...

    1.4: One Guy Had Weird Shoulders...
    Feb 7 2024
    This week Josie opens up the lines to travelers, wanderers, voyagers, and more. When the rubber hits the road, do changes in latitudes really mean changes in attitudes? Our callers this week included the talents of Jacob Alden Roa, Tiffany Cornwell, Patrick Harvey, and Elke Reid. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. This episode is dedicated to Jimmy Buffett. Rest in Paradise, with all the cheeseburgers and boat drinks you want. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie (Rachel Music, How Do They Bone?) squares off against top improvisers and her engineer Frank (Maximilian Clark, Superhuman Public Radio). Each episode’s off-air vignettes chart her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform. Nighty night, cuties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • 1.5: Banned from the San Antonio Costco

    1.5: Banned from the San Antonio Costco
    Feb 14 2024
    This Valentine's Day, everyone at KDNM is unlucky. Not even Josie has a date. Not to be deterred, she asks her audience for their best moments of instant karma and boy howdy do they deliver. Stock up on string cheese and watch your step, because big things happen when the lines open up. Our callers this week included the talents of Caitlin Carleton, Ross Childs, Alex Stine, and Raechel Wong. This episode was edited by Aliza Brugger. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie (Rachel Music, How Do They Bone?) squares off against top improvisers and her engineer Frank (Maximilian Clark, Superhuman Public Radio). Each episode’s off-air vignettes chart her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform. Nighty night, cuties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • 1.6: Can I Swear On Here?

    1.6: Can I Swear On Here?
    Feb 21 2024
    Josie is putting her matchmaking where her mouth is, bringing lovelorn architect Nick from Santa Fe back on the air to find his special someone. It's a first for KDNM and in no way a terrible idea. Our callers this week included the talents of Alex Stine, Ross Childs, Raechel Wong, and Caitlin Carleton. Additional calls from Frank Romeo, Anjali Khurana, Jessie Cannizzaro, Maggie Dunbar, and Sarah Allyn. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie (Rachel Music, How Do They Bone?) squares off against top improvisers and her engineer Frank (Maximilian Clark, Superhuman Public Radio). Each episode’s off-air vignettes chart her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform. Nighty night, cuties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • 1.7: Never Have I Ever...

    1.7: Never Have I Ever...
    Feb 28 2024
    In need of a win, Josie turns the show into a shared sleepover with everyone's favorite confession game, Never Have I Ever. It's a saucy time, with a tang and a kick and a full orchestra. Despite a few service interruptions, tea is spilled. So is ramen. Our callers this week included the talents of Marnina Schon, Meghan Falcone, Geoff Grimwood, & Jeff Lorch. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. On-air, listeners eavesdrop as Josie (Rachel Music, How Do They Bone?) squares off against top improvisers and her engineer Frank (Maximilian Clark, Superhuman Public Radio). Each episode’s off-air vignettes chart her journey from melancholy Joanne Holtzinger to nationally syndicated sensation Josie Heller. What results is an often hilarious and surprisingly human show exploring the risks we idiots take every time we fall in or out of love. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild and join our Discord. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform. Nighty night, cuties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins