The BEST episodes of Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Every episode of Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness!

Jonathan Van Ness lets his curiosity lead the way as he roves from snacks to wigs in this podcast spinoff chock-full of experts and special guests.

Last Updated: 1/20/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Why Do I Love Snacks So Much?
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8.29
7 votes

#1 - Why Do I Love Snacks So Much?

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2022

Time to process JVN's abiding love of processed food — at an Entenmann's plant. Later, an expert delves into sensory delight; another, sugar addiction.

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Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary?
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8.00
10 votes

#2 - Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2022

Jonathan takes a deep, personal dive into why systems of power are threatened by gender nonconformity, then communes with a Wabanaki two-spirit maker.

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Why Is Hair So Major?
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7.50
8 votes

#3 - Why Is Hair So Major?

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2022

Obsessed with 'dos since their first brush with Barbie, Jonathan digs into the history of coifs, takes stock of wigs and examines hairy beauty standards.

Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?
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7.45
11 votes

#4 - Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/28/2022

Leaning into the fear, Jonathan wings it with scientists, gets pooped on by a millipede and learns to appreciate bugs' beauty, benefits and tastiness.

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Why Don't You Love Figure Skating as Much as I Do?
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7.20
5 votes

#5 - Why Don't You Love Figure Skating as Much as I Do?

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/28/2022

In the grips of figure skating fever, Jonathan spreads the joy, breaks down the appeal and tries not to break a hip while attempting axels on the ice.

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Are Skyscrapers Huge Divas?
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6.86
7 votes

#6 - Are Skyscrapers Huge Divas?

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/28/2022

Why hello, tall, svelte and steely: Big, sexy skyscrapers always sweep Jonathan off their feet. Now experts take JVN to the next level.

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