Beauty and politics are inseparable — from how politicians style their hair and makeup before addressing the nation to how tattoos became tools for resistance.
In this comprehensive episode, we’ll explore politics from Elizabethan England to modern-day D.C., where we’ll interview Michelle Obama’s makeup artist, Carl Ray. We’ll then travel all the way to th ... Show More
Dec 3
How Naomi Osaka Unwinds, and WNBA Legend Sue Bird on Standing Out
Isabella Rossellini and Muhammad Ali have crossed paths a few times —first, while she was assisting a sports journalist as a young woman, and later, when a tragedy led the boxer to knock on her door. Hear this story and more in the final episode of season 2, which is all about sp ... Show More
41m 49s
Jan 2025
PRETTY CURIOUS | Could You Be Making An Expensive Hair Mistake? Do This Before You Go Too Far
Beauty, politics, and Grammy predictions—oh my! In this episode of Pretty Curious, Jonathan Van Ness is answering listener questions and talking all things winter skincare to Hollywood hair theories. Need to save your dry, chapped hands this season? JVN offers a three-step moistu ... Show More
32m 50s
Jun 2020
Batok (Traditional Filipino Tattoos), with Lane Wilcken
There’s something about tattoos that provokes a strong reaction. Sometimes that reaction is admiration, for the pain tolerance of its wearer. Other times its aberration, disgust that anyone would taint their bodies in such a way. But for indigenous Filipinos, receiving batok (a t ... Show More
48m 29s
Mar 2023
John Miller, "The Philosophy of Tattoos" (British Library, 2021)
The Philosophy of Tattoos (British Library, 2021) by Dr. John Miller presents an impressively broad yet personal account, exploring tattooing as a unique expression of individual, cultural and national identity.
Dr. Miller explores tattooing as an innate human impulse throughout ... Show More
52m 25s
May 2022
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet — It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over
Actors Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet were the most optimistic – and human – fairy tale love story in Hollywood. They’re rich, famous and beautiful, sure, but they also showed us that building a loving, respectful, blended family – even in the spotlight – was possible. They had the s ... Show More
30m 17s
Nov 2024
PRETTY CURIOUS | How Does WICKED's Hair And Makeup Design Defy Gravity? (Part Two) with Frances Hannon
Makeup, Prosthetics, and Hair..oh my! Fellow Ozians! We’ve got more to share from our conversation with the Hair, Makeup, and Prosthetics designer of Wicked, Frances Hannon! We had so much fun talking to Frances, there was no possible way we could fit everything we talked about i ... Show More
36m 2s