Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week as they explore everything under (and sometimes beyond!) the sun with scientists, historians, activists,... more
It’s fall, it’s cuffing season, and maybe you’re looking for a way to extend that new, cozy relationship to a... more
Introducing 169. Email Marketing Turned 6-Figure Membership: Leveraging a Low-Ticket Offer to Attract Customers and Build Community With Liz Wilcox... more
This week, we have an unbeatable cosmetic chemistry duo - Perry Romanowski & Valerie George from The Beauty Brains Podcast!... more
It’s been a week since Trump won the 2024 election, and we’re still processing...everything? We’re processing what the future will... more
Makeup, Prosthetics, and Hair..oh my! Fellow Ozians! We’ve got more to share from our conversation with the Hair, Makeup, and... more
It’s the day after the 2024 election, and we could all use a little detour of the mind- enter the... more
Grab your high-heel hiking boots, babes - we have the QUEEN of the outdoors, Pattie Gonia! JVN & Pattie sit... more
It’s a very special day on the pod, we have a returning guest and U.S. Senator from Massachusetts- Senator Elizabeth... more
You know what they say: You’re never fully dressed without a smile! This week on Pretty Curious, we’re talking all... more
Getting Curious superstar, Dr. Osamah Khalil, is back for the third installment of our series covering U.S. Foreign Policy from... more
Something has changed within us, curious people, something is not the same. We’ll never know a world without our episode... more
Alright, curious people, we’re getting frisky with one of our favorite topics - CATS! No, not the Andrew Lloyd Webber... more
Is your wardrobe in need of a revamp? Do you feel like you're missing some fundamental pieces? Can't figure out... more
Do you want to know what’s happening on college campuses this election cycle? Then look no further, because JVN went... more
You know what they say: eyebrows are sisters, not twins - but that doesn’t mean they can’t be stunning! And... more
“Everybody's doing it, but nobody's talking about it because it's so secretive.” Alrighty, curious people, we’re getting spicy & kicking off... more
Is seasonal hair loss actually a thing? We’re about to find out with trichologist & cosmetic chemist Angela Onuoa! JVN... more
This episode of Getting Curious, we’ve got one of the HBICs of Betches Media - Sami Sage! As we anxiously... more
We have the incredible hosts of the Breaking Beauty Podcast on Pretty Curious today - Jill Dunn & Carlene Higgins!... more
If you’ve ever picked up a National Geographic and skimmed across the gorgeous images that cover those pages - you’ve... more
Think Gilded Age hair is super 19th century? Uhhh - think again! The hairstyling practices and salon culture that we’ve... more
The Destiny’s Child of constitutional law (aka Strict Scrutiny) is back on Getting Curious to help us digest and dissect... more
Caroline Hirons, arguably the most important figure in British beauty, stopped by this week’s Pretty Curious and is holding serious... more
We’re looking for a man in politics. Thick thighs. 6’4”. Blue eyes. Abraham Lincoln, course - or as we’re lovingly... more
Buckle in, sweetie - we’re getting hot & steamy and going behind the paywall for a very special preview of... more
There’s a group of far right influencers lurking on your social media feeds. They post organic recipes, millennial mom advice,... more
Fumiko Takatsu, creator of the Face Yoga Method, stopped by Pretty Curious to help JVN find some easy, physiological, and... more
Do you ever feel the need to “gather” someone online? Or maybe someone in your life? It’s perfectly human! But... more
We’re not a little bit obsessed with Nécessaire, we’re big-BIG time obsessed with Nécessaire and its co-founder, Randi Christiansen! Bodycare,... more
We’re telling the truth, the HOLE truth, and nothing BUTT the truth this week. It’s all about anal health today... more
Princess Diana. Lady Gaga. Tilda Swinton. No, this is not a fever dream, it’s just a sampling of the illustrious... more
Today on Getting Curious, we’ve got THE Olympic runner to watch - Nikki Hiltz! This episode is coming to you... more
We've got makeup artist extraordinaire Keita Moore on the pod today, sharing everything you need to know about finding THE... more
If you’ve ever seen a “What I Eat In A Day” video, glanced at a tabloid in the checkout lane,... more
On this week’s Pretty Curious, JVN and Samantha Barry, Editor-in-Chief of Glamour Magazine, delve into the intersections of beauty, politics,... more
Curious People…the Summer Olympics are finally upon us!!! As we prepare for the most major event of the season, we... more
Red Light Therapy is all the rage…but what exactly is it? The legendary Dr. Barbara Sturm is here to tell... more
Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year?? Gretchen Rubin is back with Jonathan to check in on our... more
Jess & Jenn from Fat Mascara are here for the beauty podcasting collab of the century! We talk about the... more
We are getting into all the Shark Week fun here on Getting Curious with Dr. Gavin Naylor! Jonathan and Gavin... more
If you’re anything like us, then you have endless burning questions about acupuncture: How exactly does it work? Can it... more
White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi is here to tell us all about the major policy efforts that are... more
Jessie & Lennie Ware sat down with JVN for a good old chit-chat on their podcast Table Manners, and we’re... more
Jonathan and Alan recently met at Adele’s Vegas residency show and were instantly obsessed with each other! The two sit... more
Desiree Verdejo took a leap of faith: she left the grind of New York corporate law and opened a boutique... more
Did you know that between 2006 and 2016, 58% of bars, pubs, and nightclubs that catered to the LGBTQ community... more
This week, we have Carol’s Daughter founder, Lisa Price! Lisa tells Jonathan about her decades-long journey to lasting success: from... more
Neil J. Young is here to answer all our burning questions about the history of gay people within the Republican... more
Did you know that the looks for Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour, Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale... more
Happy Pride, Curious People! We’re kicking the month off by talking with Angela Chen about the often overlooked “A” in... more
We’re MAJOR fans of Irene Neuwirth Jewelry, known for her one-of-a-kind and incredibly gorgeous pieces! Irene tells Jonathan the story... more
Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo?... more
Allure Editor in Chief Jessica Cruel just got back from a trip to South Korea and is ready to share... more
We’re all so used to turning to our phones for information, but how exactly does it travel across the internet…and... more
If you’re as obsessed with Dieux Skin’s Forever Eye Mask as we are, then this episode is for you! Co-founder... more
Dr. Osamah Khalil is back to tell us all about what was happening in this period of history from the... more
We’re getting personal on this episode of Pretty Curious with Jonthan’s dermatologist, Dr. Ali Shahbaz! The two walk through Jonthan’s... more
Seth and Lauren Rogen are on the pod this week to talk with Jonathan all about their incredible organization Hilarity... more
Start filling the tub and light a candle! This week, we’re talking all about Pursoma’s specialty bath soaks and body... more
Did you know that in ancient Greece, the stereotype that women were “overly emotional” came from the false idea of... more
Ever wonder who makes Laverne Cox’s hair look so good? It’s none other than this week’s guest, Dee TrannyBear! Dee... more
Happy Earth Day, Curious People! To celebrate, we’re inviting research scientist Marcus Eriksen from 5 Gyres to the pod. Marcus... more
This week, Keeks Reid tells us all about how she followed her passion for beauty all the way Cosmopolitan U.K.!... more
You probably learned about the Founding Fathers in school…or maybe you had a deep Hamilton phase like the rest of... more
LA Beautologist, Nayamka Roberts-Smith, joins Jonathan to go deep on skincare…literally! Nayamka brings her expertise as an award-winning esthetician to... more
So much of our news consumption these days comes from social media and cable news, but whatever happened to local... more
This week’s guest needs NO introduction because you’ve definitely seen her all over your FYP! Mikayla Nogueira joins Jonathan for... more
The Vietnam War caused a ton of strife both domestically and internationally, but so many details were hidden from the... more
This week we’re uncovering the highs and lows of the beauty industry with someone who's been a part of it... more
Picture it: you’re on a crowded subway and someone sneezes. Or maybe you’re on a plane and the person next... more
Today we’re answering all your burning questions about botox! Dermatologist Dr. Renée A. Beach joins Jonathan to talk all things... more
Have you ever been lucky enough to see the aurora borealis in person? Jonathan’s been dying to see them for... more
Hold on to your lace fronts, because the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, Sasha Colby, is on this... more
With November right around the corner, many people are expressing frustration with our current political leaders. So this week civic... more
This week, nutritionist and holistic wellness expert Kimberly Snyder teaches us about how taking care of ourselves on the inside... more
If you’re on TikTok or Insta, you’ve probably seen Alexis Nikole Nelson aka BlackForager sharing a recipe for acorn flour,... more
Poor Things fans, this episode is for you! Jonathan sat down with the film’s costume designer, Holly Waddington, to learn... more
The United States is the only high-income country that doesn’t have universal health care…AND we have some of the worst... more
Don’t freak out too much…Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper) is on Pretty Curious! On this episode, Dr. Lee... more
Sabrina Strings is back on Getting Curious with this stunning revelation: romance is dead! But was it ever really alive?... more
If you’ve been wanting to color your hair, but don’t know what to expect, then you’ve come to the right... more
For the last 54 years, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug: a category that carries drastic criminal... more
Every celebrity on your FYP has probably posted a cold plunging video—and maybe you want to try it too! But... more
What should you do if someone breaks into your house? How can you prevent someone from stealing your identity? What’s... more
Queer Eye’s head of hair and makeup department, Senoj Byrd, joins Jonathan to celebrate the release of Season 8! Jonathan... more
Fortnite. League of Legends. The Sims. Candy Crush. From playing with your friends as a kid to competing with a... more
Ryan Rudewicz (aka @rudepolaroids) is *the* expert in capturing your inner glow on film. NYC’s hottest nightlife photographer and Jonathan... more
She’s not like a regular mom, she’s a cool mom! This week, Busy Philipps joins Jonathan to talk all things... more
Mei Kawajiri (aka @nailsbymei) has actually touched Madonna’s hands…while she was doing her nails! She also happens to be the... more
If you loved our episode on the women of the far right then this one’s for you! We’re returning to... more
From Tina Turner to Kristin Stewart, this week’s guest has worked with practically every iconic celeb. Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel... more
It’s a new year and there’s a new topic that Jonathan’s curious about! We’re talking about happiness with the expert... more
For our *last* episode of the year, we’re giving you a montage à la Golden Girls. Join Jonathan, as they... more
2023 was a year of big decisions for the Supreme Court, including recent news that they’ll be reviewing the constitutionality... more
December is World AIDS Month, so we’re bringing back Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes to learn about recent developments in HIV research.... more
Do you ever watch Finding Nemo and wonder about the scary-looking fish with the gnarly teeth and the light on... more
Cheekbone Beauty came to Jenn Harper in a literal dream. Now her brand is on the shelves of Sephora Canada... more
This week we’re taking on all of your financial questions. What the heck is a Roth IRA? How should you... more
This week on Curious Now, we’re getting an update on legislative efforts to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.... more
What kind of flower is Agnes van Rhijn from The Gilded Age? How can you start a garden when you... more
On this week’s Pretty Curious. we’re still talking all things skincare, hair care, beauty, self-care, and beyond - but we’re... more
Do you ever look around at your living space and suddenly realize that you have way too much stuff? Well,... more
Every other week on Curious Now, we cover updates on the gender-affirming care bans being put in place all over... more
Kohl. Mebari. Kajal. Eyeliner. It may go by many names, but most people know exactly what this iconic makeup tool... more
What do you get when you combine sustainably sourced botanicals with Indigenous plant science? Sḵwálwen Botanicals! Ethnobotanist and founder of... more
This week’s guest has not one, but TWO Olympic gold medals. Middle-distance runner Caster Semenya joins Jonathan to discuss what... more
Writer and performer Travis Alabanza joins Jonathan on this week’s Curious Now to talk about some of the differences between... more
Dolls play a huge part in our childhoods. Whether it was your best friend, or it gave you the creeps,... more
You might know this week’s Pretty Curious guest from Season 12 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race." This week, model and artist Gigi... more
More than half of the world’s population lives near a coastline. And where there’s a coastline, there’s the potential for... more
On February 3rd, a train derailed right outside of East Palestine, Ohio. Toxic substances were released into the air, thousands... more
Your passport tells a story of where you’re from—and where you’re allowed to go. But what if you wanted to... more
Imagine a beauty playground where every makeup product is multi-use, you’re encouraged to get creative, and everyone is welcome. You’re... more
Warrior princesses. Gender-bending Vikings. Nuns who were writing about orgasms and writing world-class music. This week, Dr. Janina Ramirez is... more
From reproductive rights to school curricula to traffic and infrastructure, state legislatures make decisions about our everyday lives, all across... more
She’s a Jeopardy! champion, an advocate for trans rights and representation, and this week’s guest on the podcast. Who is... more
Whether she’s on the basketball court or the red carpet, this week’s Pretty Curious guest knows how to turn a... more
What’s in a calorie? So much more than what you see on a box of cereal or a restaurant menu.... more
If you haven’t seen this week’s Curious Now guest on your TikTok feed, you’ve definitely seen her work. Annie Wu... more
There’s a group of far right influencers lurking on your social media feeds. They post organic recipes, millennial mom advice,... more
Welcome to Pretty Curious, a new series where every other Monday, we’ll be talking all things beauty—skincare, haircare, self-care, and... more
Gather your plant fam and tell all the green gurls—there’s royalty on the podcast this week! Christopher Griffin aka THE... more
It’s a new week—and we’re debuting a new series! Welcome to Curious Now, where every other Monday, we’ll be covering... more
You know the feeling when you try on a dress and realize—it has pockets? Those pockets were more than 500... more
What’s better than one constitutional law expert? THREE! This spring we had the honor of speaking with Professor Melissa Murray... more
Southern Resident killer whales are a lot like us. They have family meals, chat in different dialects, and sleep side... more
Getting Curious is going spelunking! Caves are full of evidence about our Earth’s past: they can tell us about monsoons... more
We spend one third of our lives sleeping. But WTF is going on during those hours?! This week, Dr. Gina... more
Sea daddies! Sea queens! Land hoes! This week, we’re getting wet and wild with Dr. Seth LeJacq to learn what... more
Paris. Lindsay. Kim. We know the celebs in paparazzi photos, but what about the people behind the cameras? This week,... more
Parasites are everywhere: in our bodies, in our water, even in our cats’ litter boxes. Are they agents of chaos—or... more
Last week, Earth hit record-high temperatures—three times. We’re feeling the heat of climate change, literally, and it’s f*cking scary. To... more
Imagine a situation where the cops can take your car, your house, and your cash. You could be waiting years... more
Is life one big cosmic orgy? To wrap up our Pride Beyond Borders series, we’re going big… with an episode... more
What do 90 young, gay men in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have in common? They’ve all spent years... more
What’s it like to enter a religious or spiritual space as a queer person? In Haitian Vodou, the divinities are... more
A spiritual practice that has a divinity dedicated to the protection of lesbians?! Tell us more! This week, for our... more
This June, we’re celebrating Pride Beyond Borders! And to kick off our series, we’re exploring global drag culture with Professor... more
In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court of the United States will hand down decisions that could have major implications... more
We’re dripping in jewels this week on Getting Curious! What does it mean for a diamond to be “hard”? Are... more
New Orleans was one of America’s most important cities in the early 1800s. It was also one of the most... more
New Orleans is a city in a swamp—a city, some argue, that should have never been built. So how did... more
You didn’t hear it from us, but this week’s episode is so juicy that you’ll want to tell everyone about... more
Chimpanzees and bonobos know how to live it up. They hang out with their friends, they take self-care breaks, they... more
What do Enlightenment-era paintings, 19th-century American fashion magazines, and Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” have in common? They’re all examples... more
The RMS Titanic sank 111 years ago this week. It may have been on its maiden voyage, but this trip... more
In the late 1990s, American malls were the place to be. Families from around the world vacationed at the Mall... more
A note from team Getting Curious: This episode contains descriptions of violence that are at times graphic. Women in Iran aren’t... more
A note from team Getting Curious: This episode contains descriptions of violence that are at times graphic. If you haven’t heard... more
Today is March 31, 2023. It’s International Transgender Day of Visibility. And Queer Youth Assemble has organized the March For... more
This week, we’re touring Washington, DC, to learn how the nation’s capital is a Native capital—with returning guest Dr. Elizabeth... more
This week, we’re celebrating the small screen with a TV legend: World of Wonder’s Fenton Bailey! Fenton is one of... more
We’re back with the second half of our special two-part episode about algorithms and artificial intelligence, featuring returning guest Meredith... more
Every time you interact with a targeted advertisement, use a drop-down menu, or scroll through TikTok, you’re engaging with an... more
When a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, just over a month ago, the team at River... more
A pastor, a president, and a foreign political leader step into a National Prayer Breakfast. What happens next? A whole... more
Sports are about so much more than competition. Through athletics we learn life skills, we move authentically, and we find... more
Gorillas. Orangutans. Bonobos. Chimpanzees. Humans. Can you name a more iconic Fab Five? This week, Dr. Laura Simone Lewis joins... more
Dust isn’t just something that accumulates between our couch cushions. Dust is ALL OVER Earth—there are 20 trillion grams of... more
Roses are red, violets are blue, we have a Valentine’s Day episode for you! This week on Getting Curious, we’re... more
Dogs. We snuggle up with them on the couch. We pamper them with treats and toys and songs. We even... more
Starting in the late 1800s, a group of Syrian immigrants settled in America. Many of them took up peddling as... more
If you’d told Jonathan seven years ago that they’d be celebrating 300 episodes of Getting Curious this week, they would... more
We all need to eat. And we know that the choices we make with food are at once deeply personal... more
New year, Gilded Age drama! Today we might think of municipal trash collection as a mundane activity. But in the... more
As we wind down for the year, we’re re-releasing one more essential beauty episode from the Getting Curious archives! Jonathan... more
This holiday break, we’re re-releasing two gorgeous beauty episodes from the Getting Curious archives! First up, join Dr. Tina Lasisi—a... more
For our last new episode of the year, we’re turning the mic on the Getting Curious community. Jonathan is answering... more
In the mid-1800s, Americans shipped ice to Hawaiʻi in the hopes that there would be a market for it. There... more
There’s a world of curiosity just below street level, and this week, we’re taking the plunge with a truly glam... more
This holiday season, we’re inviting Getting Curious listeners to reflect on what it means to be in community. In that... more
This week we’re learning all about the culture of cheese, and literal cheese cultures, with Carlos Yescas and Lee Hennessy.... more
If you take a shower and use basic cosmetics, you could be exposed to more than 100 chemicals. Add in... more
This week’s episode is a gymnastics EVENT! Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles joins Jonathan to discuss how she’s taking the... more
In 1977 more than 100 disabled activists in San Francisco took over a federal building for 25 days. It was... more
Let’s say you pass a group of people dressed identically. Are they a) following a trend, b) wearing uniforms, or... more
This week, we’re traveling back to one of our favorite sites for curiosity: the ancient Mediterranean. Professors Sarah Derbew and... more
Treat this episode like a spritz of your favorite fragrance. Let the beauty talk consume you. Linger on the film... more
Each year, more than 250,000 children in America are removed from their families by judicial means—and more than 3.5 million... more
If Getting Curious were a magazine, this week’s episode would be the “September Issue,” and this week’s guest would be... more
In 1871, Germany adopted an anti-sodomy statute called Paragraph 175. Sixty years later, the Nazis broadened that law—and it quickly... more
It's a beautiful night—the sky is clear, the stars are twinkling. You see a shooting star! Or is it a... more
We’re spending this week cooking up some incredible fall programming. To tide you over, here’s a re-air of our episode... more
There are more than 62 million Latine people living in the United States. Some are US-born, others are recent immigrants,... more
Gossip Galaxy here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of the universe’s elite. I have it on... more
You want LGBTQIA+ rights? You want reproductive justice? You want to end mass incarceration? You want environmental protections? You want... more
A note from Jonathan and team Getting Curious: we recorded this episode in May, the same day the first case... more
Jonathan is a guest on one of our favorite podcasts this week: Scam Goddess. And we’re releasing that episode on... more
In 2015, Senator Jim Inhofe brought a snowball to Congress to “prove” that climate change wasn’t real. Only God, he... more
Well, here we are. Roe v. Wade has been overturned, and it’s more urgent than ever to rally for reproductive... more
July Fourth got us thinking: what does “independence” look like for American-controlled territories? To explore that question, we’re re-running an... more
When we first met Lee Hennessy, he introduced himself as “a farmer, doing farmer things, living the farmer life, who... more
Well, f*ck. In light of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we on team Getting Curious wanted... more
We love a “both and” moment, and this week’s guest is giving us just that: Munroe Bergdorf is both a... more
You’re planning an afternoon with friends, just east of Atlanta, Georgia. A picnic, maybe a scenic walk, some fireworks as... more
Jonathan long saw mushrooms as an ingredient to avoid on a menu—until they learned that mushrooms, and fungi more generally,... more
Were there same-sex couples on Noah’s Ark? Was Glee right that dolphins are just gay sharks? What’s a bonobo handshake?!... more
*A note from the Getting Curious team: We delivered this episode just as news broke about the school shooting in... more
What do Enlightenment-era paintings, 19th-century American fashion magazines, and Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” have in common? They’re all strong... more
This fall, pro-union sentiment in the US rose to 68 percent—the highest it’s been since 1965. We’re living through a... more
Were there same-sex couples on Noah’s Ark? Was Glee right that dolphins are just gay sharks? What’s a bonobo handshake?! Eliot Schrefer... more