Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

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 Molski. Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org. You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious

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: http://www.shanemauss.com Shane Mauss on Twitter: @shanecomedy Here We Are Podcast: http://www.herewearepodcast.com Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious

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 and guest, Erin Gibson. You can find Erin on Twitter @gibblertron Throwing Shade the Podcast Throwing Shade on TV Land Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious

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 guest, Orlando Soria. You can find Orlando on Instagram @mrorlandosoria. Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious.

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 bitch"? With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Lizzo. You can find Lizzo on Instagram, @LizzoBeEating, and on Twitter, @Lizzo. Edited by Shara Morris. Produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org. You can find Jonathan on Twitter, @TheGayOfThrones, or follow him on his Instagram, @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious.

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 pronounce "Anti" anyway? With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Zoe Jarman. You can find Zoe on Twitter @zoeannejarman. Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious.

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 Ness and guest, Kyle Krieger. You can find Kyle on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Edited by Kara Hart. Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious.

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 fashion, even if you live in Bumblefuck, or whatever. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Christopher Barnard. Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious.

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 and guest, Wanyi Jiang Edited by Kara Hart Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious.  

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 marijuana. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Greg Srolestar If you want to get informed on your local propositions, check out Ballotpedia! Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious.

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 shop, The Gilded Fox! With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Mercedes Yvette   Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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 debut. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Erick Zerecero Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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 guest, Denise Bidot Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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 advice on behalf of his friends. With Jonathan Van Ness and Stan Tatkin Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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 extinction today. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Leryn Gorlitsky. Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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 Mississippi Baby and the Berlin Patient. With Jonathan Van Ness and Kayla McLaughlin Produced by Christian Dueñas and Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

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 Jonathan Van Ness and guest Carla Dauden Produced by Christian Dueñas and Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

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 we can do to help promote gun safety. With Jonathan Van Ness, Taylor Maxwell, and Andrei Berman of Everytown for Gun Safety Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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 Tony Blair back in the day.  With Jonathan Van Ness and guest Mary O'Hara Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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. With Jonathan Van Ness and Alan Weinstein   Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org