Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week as they explore everything under (and sometimes beyond!) the sun with scientists, historians, activists,... 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
Roses are red, violets are blue, we have a Valentine’s Day episode for you! This week on Getting Curious, we’re learning all... more