Karo and Matt interview millennial workplace expert and man with best nickname ever Smiley Poswolsky. They discuss work besties, remote vs. hybrid, and office romances. Also, Producer Theo continues to insist he’s a millennial even though he has major Gen Z energy.
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Feb 24
#173 - The Friend Group Fallacy
Karo and Matt discuss the “friend group fallacy” – the belief that a tight knit crew is preferable to and more common than strong one-on-one bonds. They unpack how sitcoms, social media, and comparison culture distort our expectations, and why a constellation of close individual ... Show More
29m 38s
Jun 2025
The Gen Z Red Wave and Protecting Your Peace Online with Matt Bernstein (aka MattXIV)
This week we’re joined by political commentator and Gen Z Icon, Matt Bernstein - the creator behind @MattXIV and A Bit Fruity Podcast. Together, Matt and JVN discuss the very real Gen Z red wave, finding your peace amidst online political discourse, make-up (yes, darling!), and m ... Show More
42m 42s
Apr 2025
A FEAR DUMP Ft. Joel Kim Booster | Episode 166
The incredible and hilarious Joel Kim Booster is here this week!! Joel and Drew talk being labeled as an “alt comedian”, getting unsolicited notes on Fire Island, how Joel met his fiance on vacation, college quidditch teams, managing call centers, eating salad with confidence, Dr ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 2025
#316 Death of the Leader with Siobhan Thompson
<p>Comedian Siobhan Thompson (<em>Dimension 20</em>) joins to share the downsides of censorship on social media, the parallels between cults, religion, and politics (and UCB), British vs American phone etiquette, and why little free libraries have gotta stop.</p><p><br></p><p>Fol ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 2025
Make Oversharing Your Superpower with Tefi Pessoa
What happens when two professional oversharers get together? Pure magic... and a little chaos. JVN is joined by the incomparable Tefi Pessoa — culture commentator, internet big sister, and now host of her brand-new podcast Tefi Talks. Come for the tea, stay for the wisdom, and le ... Show More
53m 2s
Oct 2025
From WAYWARD Teen to Comedy Legend with Mae Martin
Comedian, actor, and writer Mae Martin joins the podcast for a wild ride through their journey — from discovering Ace Ventura as a kid, to cutting their teeth in comedy clubs, to creating the hit Netflix series Wayward. In this episode, Mae opens up about how identity, rejection, ... Show More
51m 55s
Jun 2025
How to Survive the Internet's Worst People with Drew Afualo
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on Getting Better, JVN sat down with internet sweetheart, icon, and author - the effervescent Drew Afualo. Talking all things clapping back ... Show More
54m 42s
Aug 2024
Aunt Sal Vulcano: Episode 69 with Joe Gatto and Steve Byrne
The moms are joined by stand up comedian and lifelong friend, Sal Vulcano. Hear the story of Sal getting stuck in the elevator, catching the business end of wooden spoons, and Joe’s skills when it comes to pratfalls that majorly impresses Mommy Steve. The moms help solve fan s ... Show More
50m 3s