Sabrina Strings is back on Getting Curious with this stunning revelation: romance is dead! But was it ever really alive? Sabrina and Jonathan celebrate Valentine’s Day with a conversation about the origins and pitfalls of romance. How do you know if you’re in a situationship with a f*ckboy? How did Playboy promote anti-romantic ideals? And what could a world ... 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
Mar 2022
Romance Novels Are For Everyone
On this week’s episode of The Waves, the co-host of Slate’s internet culture podcast ICYMI, Rachelle Hampton sits down with Slate associate editor and romance author, Marissa Martinelli to talk about romance novels and, of course, the television show Bridgerton. In the first half ... Show More
40m 34s
Feb 2024
Blythe Danner, Dave East & Cynthia Bailey?
🚨TWO LIVE SHOWS JUST ADDED!🚨 COME SEE US IN LONDON & DUBLIN! BUY TIX HERE! WHO DID THE PEOPLE CHOOSE LAST NIGHT? (A: Rachel Zegler, among others!) Tish and Ashley Judd went to high school together? Heather Rae El Moussa pulled the first known Streisand Defect, you'll never gues ... Show More
1h 20m
Jun 2022
Pride on Stage: Cheryl Dunye
Cheryl Dunye (1966-present) was the first Black lesbian to direct a feature film. The movie, called The Watermelon Woman, established her as a leading voice in the New Queer Cinema movement of the 1990’s.Special thanks to our exclusive Pride Month sponsor, Mercedes-Benz! Mercedes ... Show More
6m 41s
Feb 2024
In Her Shoes: Natalie Johnson and Black Love Letters
Today's episode illuminates an essential foundation of Black life: namely, Black love. A new book from Zando Press assembles letters and original illustrations on the topic from celebrated Black writers and thinkers. The collection, Black Love Letters, explores the concept of Bla ... Show More
16m 26s
Jun 2022
The Mysterious Disappearance of Love, Sex and Romance
In spite of the rise in romance reality shows, it is possible romance is actually disappearing in real life. The statistics certainly paint a picture that love is on the decline, whether it’s less sex, more singles or fewer romantic gestures. So, WHO or WHAT is the culprit? Sherl ... Show More
36m 32s
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