In 1932, a widowed divorce ranch owner in Reno, Nevada tries to keep her business and family thriving while catering to her guests—women who commit the ultimate act of rebellion against America’s restrictive divorce laws to forge new, independent lives.
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24 Aug 2026
Ep 9: When One Door Closes
In the season one finale of GOING RENO, a busy day at the Washoe County Courthouse (known to the locals as “The Great Separator”) reveals another side of the divorce industry machine. Violet hires Tom as her divorce lawyer and learns how far she must go to get a fair settlement. Barbara seeks closure with Lonny, and Lucy’s home life reveals a few surprises and a troubling past. A Tülinen family dinner reveals future plans and current conflicts about where their divorce ranch business is headed. And Wilma is put in a compromising position when a private investigator comes to the Wayward Breeze looking for Harlean.
10 Aug 2026
The Shell Game
Violet’s new job at the Silver Star Casino yields a potential friend in the cigarette girl, Lucy Juarez. Meanwhile, Charlie Kovacs, the casino owner, confides in Tom about his struggles with increased competition and greater expenses thanks to Reno’s new legalized gambling laws. Sarah continues to uncover the unique struggles of working women—both married and single—in the midst of America’s economic turmoil. Miriam tests the limits of an older man’s affections, and Violet tries to help a fellow divorcée struggling with a gambling addiction
27 Jul 2026
Half Truths and Whole Lies
Sarah’s article about Reno sheds an unflattering light on the Wayward Breeze, and she gets a bigger assignment on the government’s attempts to keep married women in the home and out of the job market. Violet experiences a different kind of prejudice on the job when her boss learns about her impending divorce. Harlean meets with her lawyer, Tom Rosenberg, and learns that this divorce will be more complicated than her previous ones. Lonny learns the truth about Barbara’s actions during her marriage.
Featuring: Bonnie Hunt, Joelle Carter, Katie Foster, Presley Alexander, Matthew Humphreys, Andrew Russell, Kelly Holden Bashar, Holly Long, Ben Weber, Rebecca Silberman, Cameron Scott Roberts, Kari Coleman, Paul Rogan.
13 Jul 2026
The Interview
Violet is tested as temptation and rejection greet her throughout Reno during her search for work. Desperate for a paycheck, she finally lands at a job at the Thompson Emporium and plays along when the Christian owner believes Violet is still a married woman. The stress of competing with a nearby luxury ranch has Wilma on edge when a new guest insinuates that the Wayward Breeze is behind the times.
11 May 2026
Midseason Update
A quick update and sincere thank you to our wonderful listeners from GOING RENO series creators, Laura Knight and Elizabeth Quinn. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @goingrenoseries for more updates. And if you want to support this independent audio drama series, visit goingrenoseries.supercast.com and consider becoming a member of our subscriber community—The Divorce Colony—for bonus material about all things GOING RENO. Or, go for the quickie divorce and make a one-time donation.
27 Apr 2026
Cautionary Tales
The ladies in residency at the Wayward Breeze confide in one another, sharing their tales of happier times in their marriages and the breaking points that led to divorce. Violet opens up about George and receives encouragement from Harlean to fight for a better life. Miriam continues her reckless behavior and desire to grow up fast.
13 Apr 2026
A Law Unto Oneself
As Wilma puts away her past with John, Harlean tries to help her remember she’s a woman with possibility. Violet questions Reno’s “all business” approach to divorce and the lack of support for its emotional toll. A secret tryst on the ranch jeopardizes a guest's future at the Wayward Breeze. Harlean and Violet clash over their attitudes about marriage and women’s roles in the workplace.
Episode features adult language and situations.
30 Mar 2026
A Piece of Work
While Lonny dreams of growing the family business, Wilma reveals the financial strain she is under thanks to hospital bills and ranch repairs. Lonny and Wilma try to rein in Miriam’s spirit as she’s determined to break free from the ranch, citing Harlean as a role model. Harlean steps out on the town with a banker, selling a good time in exchange for a luxurious dinner and a roll of the dice at The Willows, Reno’s most glamorous nightclub.
23 Mar 2026
Series Overview Bonus Episode
The stories behind the story matter too. A little piece of history sparked an idea in writer, Elizabeth Quinn, and wove its way into the heart of director, Laura Knight. Listen to this bonus episode where we tell the story of how it started, how it grew, and why this 1930s tale feels so urgently relevant right now.
16 Mar 2026
Where There's Smoke
Violet meets her new roommate, Harlean Beaumont, a Reno “regular” whose brazen personality clashes with Violet’s conservative values. Wilma and her son Lonny adjust to the personal and professional changes in their relationship created by the death of her husband, John. Upon meeting with her lawyer, Violet is shocked to learn about her husband's secrets which may affect the outcome of their divorce.
16 Mar 2026
Welcome to Reno
In the spring of 1932, as Reno, Nevada corners the market on the quickie divorce industry, Violet Miller arrives at the Wayward Breeze Ranch to complete her six weeks of residency for a legal divorce. The recently widowed owner, Wilma Tülinen, helps her settle in as she explains the rules of Violet’s new world. And, as the clock strikes midnight, a frantic Wilma calls the police to locate her rebellious daughter, Miriam, somewhere in the biggest little city in the world.
5 Mar 2026
Season One Trailer
In the 1930s, thousands of women traveled to Reno, Nevada to do something radical: divorce their husbands. A new audio drama series, GOING RENO premieres March 16th.
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