Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Season: 1

Jonathan Van Ness lets curiosity lead the way while roving from snacks to wigs in this podcast spinoff chock-full of experts and special guests.

Talk, Comedy

1Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?

Leaning into the fear, Jonathan wings it with scientists, gets pooped on by a millipede and learns to appreciate bugs' beauty, benefits and tastiness.

2Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Why is Hair So Major?

Obsessed with 'dos since their first brush with Barbie, Jonathan digs into the history of coifs, takes stock of wigs and examines hairy beauty standards.

3Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary?

Jonathan takes a deep, personal dive into why systems of power are threatened by gender nonconformity, then communes with a Wabanaki two-spirit maker.

4Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Why Do I Love Snacks So Much?

Time to process JVN's abiding love of processed food — at an Entenmann's plant. Later, an expert delves into sensory delight; another, sugar addiction.

5Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Why Don't You Love Figure Skating As Much As I Do?

In the grips of figure skating fever, Jonathan spreads the joy, breaks down the appeal and tries not to break a hip while attempting axels on the ice.

6Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Are Skyscrapers Huge Divas?

Why hello, tall, svelte and steely: Big, sexy skyscrapers always sweep Jonathan off their feet. Now experts take JVN to the next level.