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