← Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Season 1

6 episodes · 2022

  1. 1

    Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?

    Jan 28, 202227 min★ 7.1

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

  2. 2

    Why is Hair So Major?

    Jan 28, 202225 min★ 7.1

    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.

  3. 3

    Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary?

    Jan 28, 202226 min★ 8.2

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

  4. 4

    Why Do I Love Snacks So Much?

    Jan 28, 202226 min★ 7.2

    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.

  5. 5

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

    Jan 28, 202226 min★ 8.0

    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.

  6. 6

    Are Skyscrapers Huge Divas?

    Jan 28, 202227 min★ 7.4

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