# 5.14 The Fiction of Fans

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Published: 2026-01-21T05:00:05+00:00
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[Subscribers get episodes a week early and ad-free!] Season Finale. After the shocking events of the past few months, the whole gang is ready to get back to normal. What better time to reset than the New Year? Joanne and Alex are eager to begin their lives together, and Frank has a new studio to manage. KBXV has its new leading lady, and she's inviting her listeners to share their resolutions. We meet some new and improving cuties, including a burgeoning fiction writer, the Kings of Quibble, and a muffin-maker who's been buttering up her coworkers. This episode features the talents of Miranda Warzel, Madelyn Murphy, Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi, Geoff Moonen, Danny Gavigan, and Sarah Allyn ***___*** JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is a semi-scripted audio drama set in New Mexico’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  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.   Support us by joining the  Great Story Guild on Patreon!

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