What do 90 young, gay men in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have in common? They’ve all spent years sharing their stories with this week’s guest: Dr. Travis S. K. Kong. He joins Jonathan as part of our Pride Beyond Borders series to discuss what it’s like to be queer in each of these places—and share his interviewees’ coming out stories, their experie ... Show More
Aug 24
What Taking a Break Looks Like, Scarf Spelling Bee, JVN's Favorite Fragrances
This week, we’re talking: our hiatus, AOC, scarf spelling bee, voter registration, and our HBOTW! Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here. Catch Getting Better & The Monday Edit, now on YouTube! Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus e ... Show More
25m 29s
Aug 19
How to Work With Yourself, Not Against Yourself with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is back on Getting Better for a happiness check-in with JVN! This week, they’re talking about what actually helps us understand ourselves, and why knowing how we respond to expectations can make it easier to change our habits, navigate relationships, and create a l ... Show More
54m 24s
Aug 17
Lindsay Clancy Case Breakdown, HIV Social Safety Net, Going with the Flow
This week, we’re talking: the Lindsay Clancy case, HIV Social Safety net, getting better at going with the flow, english breakfast recs, and much more! Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here. Catch Getting Better & The Monday Edit, now on YouTube! Ch ... Show More
38m 32s
Nov 2023
Zachary Quinto and Jonathan Van Ness on reclaiming queer narratives
Over the course of the show, I’ve been able to share some of my personal life with you – from meeting Justin and our decision to get married, to parenting our two sons. It means a lot to me that we can have those conversations especially at a time when the rights of queer people, ... Show More
39m 56s
Mar 2019
Joel Kim Booster: See You at the Circuit Party
Gay men are complicated. Joel Kim Booster talks about growing up in a religious household, being a sexual kid, looking up semen in the Encyclopedia Britannica, stanning Barbara Walters, and why gay men need to interrogate their desires a little bit more.
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48m 3s
Oct 2024
Gay Travel Guide: Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Places Revealed!
This week we talk to Sion from The Globetrotter Guys who is an expert on all things LGBTQ+ travel! He talks to us about where he's visited, things to bear in mind when travelling as someone from the LGBTQ+ community, and his stance on travelling to homophobic countries and much, ... Show More
47m 49s
Apr 2020
E173 Quarantine: The Worst Time To Be Single - IMPAULSIVE EP. 173
The boys invite Dr. Shawn Nasseri to speak on the reality and repercussions of COVID-19, discover hidden Tik Tok gems in India, tell horrifying masturbation stories and ask the titillating question: If your dick could speak, what would it say?See omnystudio.com/listener for priva ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2023
Taboo Terrain: Navigating Spirituality, Religion, and Politics
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Welcome to the XTRA Gay podcast! In this episode, we're tackling taboo topics that are often overlooked in the LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we explore issues related to spirituality, religion, and politics through a queer lens. We'll be chatting with guests who bring ... Show More
53m 44s