Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
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Description
A weekly exploration of all the things Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye, Gay of Thrones) is curious about. Come on a journey with Jonathan and experts in their respective fields as they get curious about anything and everything under the sun.
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ExplicitGender Bias in Film Scoring, What’s Her Story? with Jessica Rae Huber | Jessica Rae Huber is a film and television composer who has written music for projects such as The Walking Dead, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Outlander, and Constantine. Jonathan talks with Jessica about how she got into film scoring, the... | 6/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitIs Saudi Arabia Cute Now? with Prof. James Gelvin | Dr James Gelvin (Professor of Middle Eastern History at UCLA) returns with an update on the Middle East - Syria, Yemen, and is Saudi Arabia liberalizing? Find out more about James Gelvin’s work at UCLA.edu. The Arab Uprising: What Everyone Needs to... | 5/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Does Egg Donor Meet Egg 18 years Later, Hunties? with Amy Throckmorton and Elizabeth Gaba | 19 years ago Amy Throckmorton donated an Egg, to maybe help someone else have a baby. 18 years later and that “egg” contacted her out of the blue. Amy and Gaba met, and discovered that Gaba is currently a singer in the SoCal Vocal’s - the... | 5/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWho Was the Beyoncé of Renaissance Art? with Prof. Lisa Boutin Vitela | Lisa Boutin Vitela is Assistant Professor of Art History at Cerritos College. In Jonathan’s words, she’s “most professory about the gorgeous renaissance” so comes by to talk about the Ninja Turtle artists - Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo and.. | 5/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWho Gave You Permission to be So Cute? with Karamo Brown | Karamo Brown joins Jonathan to talk about his childhood, Gay rights, school shootings, The Real World, make-up, self improvement, working for Oprah, and their shared experiences on Queer Eye. Find Karamo on Twitter @KaramoBrown, on Insta @KaramoBrown... | 5/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat’s it Like to Do a Triple Axel? with Mirai Nagasu | Mirai Nagasu was the first American female figure skater to land a triple axel at the Olympics, securing a bronze medal at PyeongChang 2018. Jonathan chokes back tears of love and joy to get deep into the technical, artistic and political aspects of... | 4/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHas Britain Screwed Itself with Brexit? with Mary O’Hara | Mary O’Hara returns with a Brexit update. What’s actually happened since the 2016 referendum? Is it too late to turn back? Do we love Nicola Sturgeon? And why has Northern Ireland become such a focus of Brexit negotiations? You can find Mary... | 4/24/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Can We Be Less Rude To Bees? with Prof. James Nieh | Professor James Nieh answers Jonathan’s questions about the diseases that are killing off our bees, explains the role bees play in bringing us almonds, and outlines the hierarchies and communication processes going on in hives all over the world. ... | 4/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Makes a Cult a Cult? with Dr Natalie Feinblatt | Dr Natalie Feinblatt explains the 4 criteria an organization needs to meet to be called a cult and looks at how the term can be used and misused in relationship to religions and rehabilitation programs. Plus Jonathan asks about murder porn cults and... | 4/11/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhere Are You From, Antoni? with Antoni Porowski | Queer Eye co-host, Antoni Porowski joins Jonathan in a wintery New York studio to hang out, share stories from his childhood as a first generation Polish Canadian, and to compare the schooling systems he experienced in Montreal and West Virginia. ... | 4/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhy’s the Bail System Such a Hot Mess? with Tim Molina | Tim Molina, Political Director at Courage Campaign, explains why he’s currently focusing on California bail reform and what exactly he's hoping to change. Tim’s on Twitter @TMMolina, while you’re their he says you should also follow... | 3/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitIs it Really a China Vs. America World? with Ryan Patel | Ryan Patel is a global business executive and consultant. He was Vice President of Global Development at Pinkberry and came in to tell us about why the Chinese economy is set to take the worldwide #1 spot and what that means for the US. Find out more... | 3/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Was it Like Being a VJ? with Dave Holmes | Dave Holmes tells Jonathan how he went from losing MTV's first Wanna Be a VJ contest to landing his dream job. Plus, why he left the studios before Mariah Carey’s infamous 2001 TRL meltdown, and why the gay media’s love of a topless selfie can... | 2/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhy Does it Hurt So Bad? with Prof. Catherine Cahill | Catherine Cahill is an opioid neuropharmacologist and a professor in UCLA’s Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioural Studies, specializing in chronic pain. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Jonathan asks Prof. Cath why we experience pain, what makes.. | 2/13/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat’s it Really Like to be a Woman in the Military? with Linsay Rousseau Burnett | Veteran, actor and veterans rights activist, Linsay Rousseau Burnett joins Jonathan to share her experiences in the military and consider how #MeToo can be applied to the armed forces. Find out more about Linsay at LinsayRousseau.com where you’ll... | 2/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Do White People Need to Know About Racism? with Andrew Ti | Andrew Ti, host of the podcast Yo, Is This Racist?, talks to Jonathan about how Trump’s America isn’t necessarily more racist than Obama’s, and about why we should be challenging ourselves and others on an ongoing basis. Check out Andrew Ti’s.. | 1/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's Up with the Opioid crisis? with Dr Chris Evans | Dr Chris Evans talks with Jonathan about how people get addicted to opioids, why addiction is so hard to kick, and what we can do about this national crisis. Dr Evans is Director of the Brain Research Institute at UCLA and of the Hatos Centre for... | 1/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTaking Care of Yourself Chinese-Style with Dr Teresa Wlasiuk | Dr Teresa Wlasiuk, joins Jonathan to share her expertise in acupuncture and Chinese medicine and outline ways it can help us over the stressful holiday season. You can follow Dr Wlasiuk on Instagram @GoldenNeedleAcupuncture and find her work at... | 12/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Come I Don’t Know About the Armenian Genocide? with Dr Richard Hovannisian | Dr Richard Hovannisian, Professor Emeritus of Armenian History at UCLA, joins Jonathan to outline the history of the Armenian Genocide and to explain why you might not know as much about it as you should. Find more about Dr Richard Hovannisian’s... | 12/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Did LA Become a Driving Dependent City? with Christina Copland | Christina Copland outlines the history of Los Angeles and how its early public transit system faltered, leading to today’s “autopia”. Plus Jonathan confesses to a lifelong struggle with remembering how we name centuries. Find Christina... | 11/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAtlantic Pirates - What’s the T? with Dr Rebecca Simon | Dr Rebecca Simon outlines the history in the Atlantic, from Captain Kidd to Blackbeard. Were pirates into butt stuff? Who were the Adele or Beyonces of the scene and was the golden age of piracy 420 friendly? Find Dr Simon’s work at... | 11/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat’s the Giant Fuss About Artificial Intelligence? with Dr. Ori Amir | Neuroscientist and comedian, Dr. Ori Amir bring us up to speed on A.I., explaining why Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg had a Twitter feud over it, what its benefits and risks might be, and what it’ll mean for all of us over the coming decade. Follow... | 10/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's Going on in the Middle East Right Now? With Dr. James Gelvin | Dr James Gelvin (Professor of Middle Eastern History at UCLA) returns to help relaunch the podcast and update us on the current situation in the Middle East. Dr Gelvin’s upcoming book is called “The New Middle East: What Everyone Needs to Know”.. | 10/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Was Jonathan Like As A Kid? with Jonathan's Mom, Mary Winters | Jonathan sits down with his mom, Mary Winters, to talk about the way media is changing, childhood costumes, and things you learn on podcasts. And were there ribbon sticks or not?! With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Mary Winters. Edited by Stacey... | 2/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Did You Start With Psychedelics? with Shane Mauss | Jonathan sits down with stand-up comedian Shane Mauss to talk about psychedelics, the pros and cons of edibles, and microdosing. And how was the first time Jonathan did shrooms? With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Shane Mauss Shane Mauss... | 2/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWho's Throwing Shade? with Erin Gibson | Jonathan sits down with Throwing Shade's Erin Gibson to talk about the difference between hosting a podcast vs. a TV show, cultural appropriation, and the Miss Universe pageant. And why does Turks and Caicos have two names? With Jonathan Van Ness... | 2/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Do you Find Your Personal Style? with designer Orlando Soria | Jonathan sits down with Orlando Soria, Premier Designer for Homepolish, to talk about telling your story through interior design, the quality of The Crown, and how to get out of a midterm. And are accent walls basic af? With Jonathan Van Ness and... | 1/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Are You Up To, Lizzo? | Jonathan sits down with singer, songwriter, recording artist extraordinaire Lizzo to talk about having her heart broken, getting an album named one of the Top 20 of 2016, and who she's obsessed with. And what's the definition of a "bad... | 1/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Was YOUR 2016? with writer/actress Zoe Jarman | Jonathan sits down with writer and actress Zoe Jarman to talk about the ups and downs of 2016. They cover the Olympics, personal goals, and British crime dramas. And how do you pronounce "Anti" anyway? With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Zoe... | 12/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Do You Interact With Vulnerability? with Kyle Kreiger | Jonathan sits down with hairstylist and social media influencer Kyle Krieger to talk about vulnerability. They discuss authenticity, moving from coast to coast, and being invited to the White House. Plus, Jonathan loves straddling. With Jonathan Van... | 12/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Was Your Journey to Becoming a Writer? with writer Christopher Bernard | Jonathan catches up with Christopher Barnard, freelance writer and hometown friend. They talk about Christopher's path to writing, how to interview somebody famous, and the future of print media. Plus, Chris shares how to stay informed on... | 11/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat the T Over at Marie Claire? with Wanyi Jiang, Design Director at Marie Claire | This week, Jonathan sits down with Wanyi Jiang, Design Director at Marie Claire. They talk about Wanyi's path to design, what 1990s TV drama is inspiring today's fashion, and the real problem with Millennials. With Jonathan Van Ness... | 11/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat're the Down Ballot and Initiative Issues for 2016? with Policy Consultant Greg Srolestar | Jonathan sits down with Policy Consultant Greg Srolestar in a Getting Curious election special! They talk about Citizens United, bans on plastic bags, and why some of these propositions are worded so strangely. Plus, Jonathan professes his love for... | 11/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Do You Overcome Lupus? with model/actress Mercedes Yvette | Jonathan sits down with model and actress Mercedes Yvette to talk about America’s Next Top Model, being diagnosed with lupus, and Ayurveda medicine. Plus, Jonathan falls in love with Mercedes’ amazing dog, Porkchop. Check out Mercedes Yvette’s... | 10/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's it Like Living in America Undocumented? with student Erick Zerecero | Jonathan sits down with UCLA student Erick Zerecero to talk about what life is like for an undocumented person living in the US and the process of becoming a citizen. Plus, Jonathan cries for the first time on the show and producer Christian makes his.. | 10/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's it Like Modeling in Today's Fashion Industry? with Denise Bidot | Jonathan sits down with model Denise Bidot to talk about the modeling industry, New York Fashion Week, and how to truly embrace your body, curves and all. Plus, Denise tells us how to deal with haters on the internet. With Jonathan Van Ness and... | 9/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Do Navigate Dating and Love? with therapist/author Stan Tatkin | Jonathan sits down with therapist and author Stan Tatkin to talk about how we can create meaningful and fulfilling relationships with other human beings. Plus, they discuss dating as a numbers game, the idea of soulmates, and Jonathan asks for love... | 9/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMass Extinction: What's Her Story? with evolutionary biologist Dr. Leryn Gorlitsky | Jonathan sits down with evolutionary biologist Dr. Leryn Gorlitsky to discuss the many mass extinctions that have happened through Earth’s lifetime, why some species survive and why others die, and how humans are the primary cause of the ongoing mass. | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's Going on in HIV Research? with Physician Assistant and PrEP Research Clinician Kayla McLaughlin | Jonathan sits down with Physician Assistant and PrEP Research Clinician Kayla McLaughlin to talk about what PrEP is, how far HIV research has gotten since the 80s, and why HIV is so hard to cure. Plus, Kayla discusses the curious cases of the... | 8/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's Going on in Brazil? with director Carla Dauden | Jonathan sits down with director Carla Dauden to talk about Brazil's political parties, life in favelas, and Carla's new documentary, The Discarded: A Tale of Two Rios. Plus, Jonathan finds out about the Bernie Sanders of Uruguay. With... | 7/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat is Gun Control and Everytown? with Andrei Berman and Taylor Maxwell of Everytown | In this special super-sized episode of Getting Curious, Jonathan is joined by Editorial Manager Andrei Berman and Deputy Press Secretary Taylor Maxwell of Everytown for Gun Safety to talk about the second amendment, what exactly the NRA is, and what... | 7/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's #Brexit? with author Mary O'Hara | Jonathan sits down with Guardian columnist and author Mary O'Hara to discuss what Brexit is, how it affects British people all around the EU, and why the far right seems to be getting more popular. Also, Jonathan talks about why he had a crush on... | 6/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat are Gravitational Waves and LIGO for Dummies? with physics professor Alan Weinstein | Jonathan sits down with physics professor Alan Weinstein to discuss gravitational waves, Einstein's theory of relativity, and his work for LIGO. Plus, Jonathan and Alan try to imitate the sound of two black holes merging. It's delightful... | 6/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's it Like Being a Cancer Survivor? with writer/comedian Byron Lane | Jonathan sits down with writer and comedian Byron Lane to talk being diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer and how he was able to write and produce Last Will and Testicle, a comedy web series based on his own experience. With Jonathan Van Ness... | 6/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat is United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell? | Jonathan sits down with comedian and host of United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell to talk about racism in the US, interracial relationships, and what exactly white privilege is. Plus, Jonathan gives us an example of when it’s okay to overcharge... | 5/18/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat is it Like Living in China? with Scarlett Wang | Jonathan sits down with Scarlett Wang in NYC to talk about moving to America, why certain websites are blocked in China, and how their elections are similar to how America’s Next Top Model works. With Jonathan Van Ness and Scarlett Wang Produced. | 5/4/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat is Gender Identity? with comedian/actor Ian Harvie | Jonathan is joined by comedian and actor Ian Harvie to talk about moving to Los Angeles, Transparent, and what it means to truly be comfortable with your gender identity. | 4/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Are Strokes? with Dr. Lina Nih | Jonathan sits down with Dr. Lina Nih to talk about what causes strokes, how to detect a possible stroke, and what medical researchers are doing to better treat stroke victims. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Lina Nih. Produced by Colin Anderson and... | 4/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Constitutes an Eating Disorder? with Ilona Varo, a marriage and family therapist intern specializing in eating disorders | Jonathan is joined by Ilona Varo, a marriage and family therapist intern specializing in eating disorders. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Ilona Varo. You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram Gay of Thrones... | 3/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's It Like to be a Comedic Legend? With Margaret Cho | Margaret Cho joins Jonathan to get curious about comedy, dogs, charity and cannabis. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Margaret Cho. You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram Gay of Thrones. The Getting Curious... | 3/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWho Were the Romanovs and What Happened to Them, Honey? with Brad Damaré, Professor in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures | Jonathan is joined by Brad Damaré (Professor in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at USC) to uncover the true story behind the 1997 animated film Anastasia. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Brad Damaré. You can find Jonathan on... | 3/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat is Agent Orange? with film director Courtney Marsh | Jonathan sits down with Academy Award nominated film director Courtney Marsh. He wants to find out more about the chemical Agent Orange and about Chau, the subject of Courtney's documentary short, Chau: Beyond the Lines. The film profiles Chau, a... | 2/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWho is Bernie Sanders? with writer Elizabeth Kaye | Jonathan sits down with writer Elizabeth Kaye to talk about all things Bernie Sanders. His policies, beliefs, and his past. It's all here. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Elizabeth Kaye. Produced by Colin Anderson and Christian Duenas for... | 2/3/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's a Menstrual Cup? with Sullivan Oakley | Jonathan is joined by Sullivan Oakley to discuss menstrual cups, the stigma attached to periods, and helping women in poverty-stricken areas around the world. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org | 1/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitInternet Security: What's Her Story? with lobbyist Samantha Corbin | Jonathan is joined by lobbyist Samantha Corbin to find out about what's happening in the world of internet security, how companies are selling your information and what you can do to avoid it being stolen. Produced by Colin Anderson for... | 1/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat Was The First Christmas Really Like? with Father Waylon | Jonathan is joined by Father Waylon, who has a master's in divinity and is a priest in Jonathan's hometown church, in Quincy, Illinois. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org | 12/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat's the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims & why don't they love each other? with Dr. James Gelvin, Professor of Islamic Studies | Jonathan is joined by Dr James Gelvin (professor of Islamic Studies at UCLA) to ask, "What's the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims & why don't they love each other?" You can find Dr Gelvin's books on Amazon... | 12/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Johnathan Van Ness is Charming
I've been a gay of thrones fan forever. I'm so happy to have more JVN in my life. The show is quite smart and charming.
The Rewards Of Curiosity
I've never been disappointed with a podcast coming out of Maximum Fun, and this is no exception. There seems to be a kind of pandemic in this country, the sole symptom of which is the reluctance to ask questions. Whether it's driven by mass media or fear of appearing ignorant , it's exactly the sort of barrier that keeps us from understanding one another and the world in which we live. Maybe that sounds ostentatious. I'll risk it. Because I love Jonathan Van Ness for making this podast. I look forward to seeing what future episodes will spark my own curiosity, and I'm certain I'll continue to learn something new. With enthusiasm, respect, kindness, and good humor, Jonathan invites brilliant conversation in these episodes. I'm happy to contribute to what I expect will be a very complimentary string of reviews here very soon. Thank you, Mr. Van Ness. It's time well-spent.
Love the show
Found it though other Maximum Fun podcasts and I'm so glad I did! I look forward to many future episodes.
