Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2022-01-28

Last Air Date: 2022-01-28

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Netflix

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Ep. 1: Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross? (2022-01-28)

Leaning into the fear, Jonathan wings it with scientists, gets pooped on by a millipede and learns to appreciate bugs' beauty, benefits and tastiness.
Ep. 2: Why is Hair So Major? (2022-01-28)

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.
Ep. 3: Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary? (2022-01-28)

Jonathan takes a deep, personal dive into why systems of power are threatened by gender nonconformity, then communes with a Wabanaki two-spirit maker.
Ep. 4: Why Do I Love Snacks So Much? (2022-01-28)

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.
Ep. 5: Why Don't You Love Figure Skating As Much As I Do? (2022-01-28)

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.
Ep. 6: Are Skyscrapers Huge Divas? (2022-01-28)

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