Sea daddies! Sea queens! Land hoes! This week, we’re getting wet and wild with Dr. Seth LeJacq to learn what life was like for queer sailors in the British navy from the 15th century to the 19th century. How did these sailors express their gender and sexuality? What did they risk—legally and socially—when they pursued queer relationships? And were their ship ... Show More
Jan 21
Ten Seasons of Queer Eye: The Heroes Who Changed Us
Queer Eye Season 10 is upon us! This week, JVN gets personal and reflects on the last decade making Queer Eye. They also catch up with iconic heroes Tammye Hicks, Kathi Dooley, and Angel Flores on this very special celebration episode! Queer Eye Season 10 is now streaming. Full G ... Show More
54m 27s
Jan 19
Queer Eye's Final Season, Bag University, Mifepristone SCOTUS Hearing
This week we’re talking: the Final Queer Eye Season, Australia & New Zealand & Comedy Tour, Bag Purchase Update, Supreme Court Abortion Access Hearing, Co-Workers & Politics, and our HBOTW The Monday Edit, now on YouTube! Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus epi ... Show More
30m 21s
Jan 14
When Wellness Turns Dangerous: Inside the OneTaste Cult
Why do people join cults? JVN is joined by investigative journalist Ellen Huet, who spent years interviewing more than 125 former members to expose how a movement built around empowerment, intimacy, and “sexual wellness” spiraled into coercion, manipulation, and abuse of power. T ... Show More
51m 55s
Jul 2023
Scottish Kings' Sex Lives
<p>One thing royal families strive for is the common touch. Whilst some have struggled with it, King James IV and V in the 15th and 16th centuries excelled in it. </p><br><p>It could be said, however, they took the term ‘common touch’ too literally, as it wasn’t uncommon for ... Show More
47m 17s
Apr 2024
Sex & Scandal in King James' Court
<p>King James I was a man whose sexuality was known by people in France, let alone (the newly formed) Britain of the early 17th century.</p><br><p>So it may come as no surprise that men, such as the handsome George Villiers, might use their sexuality to their advantage and gain s ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2024
Mary & George Villiers - The King’s Gay Lover & His Mom
The story of George Villiers and King James I & VI reads like a stylish, sexy and scandalous historic drama series. It probably hasn’t been made into one before because, until recently, Hollywood wasn’t too keen on portraying homosexual characters and relationships, authentically ... Show More
31m 50s
Feb 2024
Gangster Der Meere | EP 7 | Edward England, der gestrandete Kapitän
Wer sagt, dass alle Piraten grausam und blutrünstig sind? Auf Edward England trifft das jedenfalls nicht zu. Für diesen Seeräuber, der einst in der englischen Marine gedient hatte, stand die Piraterie für den Traum von Freiheit und Reichtum. Nichts verpflichtete ihn dazu, gegneri ... Show More
17m 33s