Hey guys, welcome to episode 52 of the JV club. We've done it!

Ladies and gentlemen, we have made it to one year. I'm so delighted and thrilled.

Obviously, I have so many friends who have podcasts who have been doing it for years.

I do feel like a bit of a late bloomer in some ways, but you know what?

This is our special JV club timeline, and in that timeline all that matters is we've turned one. I want to

thank all of you guys who have been with me since the beginning. I certainly want to

thank all of you who have joined us along the way. It has been such a joy. I, you know, I've said

it before, I'll probably say it a dozen more times. My life has changed because of this

podcast. In large part due to you, the listeners.

I want to get some shoutouts in here straight away.

If you are new to the podcast and you're tuning in because you're a fan of Sarah

Silverman.

Just know that every week I like to lull everyone into a sleepy board state by giving

podcast shoutouts before I get into the episode itself so hunger down because you're

about to hear what that sounds like. I want to thank on the Michaela Nurdist

page Joseph Emily P. J. Scott B. and Lauren H. on the Carla Go-Nurtis page, Harvey Spencer, John G, Alec, Paul, Starbuck, that

guy from Austin and Meg. On the Facebook page, I want to thank Jessica, John N, Rick S, Brendan, Feast the Bread.

Liz D, Adam B, Alexis B, Amy C, Gabriella F.

Tammy C for posting her Deadbeat club slash J. V club lyrics

Michelle M and then on Twitter I want to thank Ken F who shares my love of

Emma Thompson Anna S and Kate M for weighing in on Downton Abbey, Nita and Shmoo, Hannah, anybody else who wished

me a speedy recovery from the cold, which I, by the way, still have not not gotten over I hope you don't get

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