Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

by Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness

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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental health, happiness, relationships, and more—helping us emerge thriving, invigorated, and most importantly - a little bit better. Join us every Wednesday for brand new episodes, and catch full video episodes on YouTube! And tune in every Monday for brand new episodes of our companion show: The Monday Edit, where JVN and senior producer Chris giving you a behind the scenes look at the creation of Getting Better, hot takes on today’s headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made! Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastsales@sonymusic.com

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Recent Reviews

funkifyURlyfe

Let the guests speak

Love JVN but it feels like he’s trying to prove to the guest/his listeners how much he knows. I was very interested in what a “reverse calendar” was in the Procrastination episode but he kept cutting off her explanation to say “I just did that!” Girl, ok, and know we’re trying to learn! 😂 still no clue what she was gonna say about it.
CarolynFaith

Love JVN

Will still subscribe and listen to ones that are interesting, but I am NOT a self-help/wellness girly, so I will miss the rando topics. JVN is a light in this world and nothing will change that!
Rachieflyfree

I will miss Getting Curious

I loved getting curious and hearing from experts about totally random topics. I loved the ancient China episode, gay Abraham Lincoln, etc etc. I love JVN, but I don’t want or need another self help pod
shea7_

RIP curious <3

5 stars bc i will always be a fan no matter what but as a fellow adhd human with many mental health issues I gotta say I will miss the randomness of getting curious—the crazy assortment of topics (thinking: kitten lady, volcanos, constructive criticism) was amazing and I loved getting to learn about things and also keep my mind off my own life. Sometimes I feel like everything is all about improvement and getting better when I’m out here just trying to survive each day.
Morghan.Leigh

Love everything about this

Their podcast is educational and empathetic. It allows for me to see things outside of myself, and it fricken hilarious! Love, love, love it!
Corgi fan above all fans

Thank you for everything

JVN I listen to an episode every day it relaxes me and helps me go to sleep I also listen to it when I’m bored or if it’s a rainy day listening to you makes the sun shine
SOMETHING 0000000000

Thank you soooooooooo much

I listen to this with my dad and I just love how open you are and how you are so dramatic (drama queens and kings unite!) and are not afraid of being yourself or sharing your queer-ness! You are my role model of being proud to be queer!
WhitWino

Thank you🙏

Thank you for sharing your binge eating disorder and now glp1 experience. It’s helped me to share my diagnosis with less shame, and now discuss glp1s with my doctor.
JSD558799

You are a gift

Please continue your beautiful existence! I love to spend these moments with you via your podcast. Thank you for being you ♥️♥️♥️
jalakadazzle

✨✨

I just have to say, I absolutely love your podcasts! They make my daily commute so much more enjoyable. Thank you for being your genuine ADHD self—it truly shines through! You have the coolest guests and tackle such interesting topics! It broke my heart to hear about the negativity you've faced online. Just know that you're a gem and you inspire me to keep pushing forward, even when things get tough. Keep being amazing!
Sally Lovegood!

Question?

I have shoulder length blond THIN hair and in 7th grade but i have no idea what to do with by head how do i style it???
Frenchfreak2

Merci!

JVN and getting curious has helped me to become and more open and curious person! All the love
ccneedscoffee

Must, Gorgeous! Listen now!

Give yourself the gift of being able to experience more time with JVN. His vulnerability, kindness, gratitude and sensibilities are refreshing and profound! The humor is infectious!
biasedreality

Funny and informational

JVN is truly a one of a kind person, healing my vulnerable gay heart! Thank you for giving a podcast that’s actually fun to listen to!
Sauceysalsa

Best Show. Period.

This show has kept me sane since 2020. Im here for life - I even listen way back to the first episodes sometimes just for the joy
Sweet Leni

Insightful topics

Jonathan‘s curiosity takes you to so many different topics. They always seems to ask the questions you didn’t know you needed to hear the answers too. I love the honesty and vulnerability that is brought to each podcast.
SideEyed

5 Stars, honey!

Not your typical celeb podcast. JVN tackles important, timely topics with genuine curiosity and features experts to help provide background and answers. The show delivers on its premise with fun and informed perspectives.
allisong987

Love!

Love Jonathan SO MUCH
CAteacheroftinyhumans

Best!!!

Love JVN and the energy/positive vibe brought to all listeners. The work and preparation done to bring this to us is very appreciated. I can’t get enough of JVN and wish everyone would listen. Valuable stuff here, and valuable insights from people we should listen to more.
Lolita lashes

Light of my week

I was introduced to Jonathan through queer eye. I now am also a fan of his smart, funny, vulnerable, informative and very fun podcasts. Thank you Jonathan for being part of the light of this world that is hard to find. I loved that you spoke of the addictive quality of foods in the past by the way. Lean into that natural healing and that farm fresh produce. Trust your Intuition girl, stay happy, healthy and always loved! Thank you for uplifting me on those hard days!
agoodgal

YES !!!!

JVN and team- thank you for shining a bright light in a dark world! I also appreciate that you could hold back/gate keep certain comments but don’t. JVN and team- you are a beautiful and congratulations on this endeavor!
__sarahbellum

He’s so real

JVN is the best. I love his energy :)
ah-mazing101

♥️

I love this podcast! JVN brings light to so many interesting topics and it truly fills my drive to work with joy.
Damegames2

So much joy!

JVN is amazing, and the podcast lives up to that amazingness! Weekly listener! Love all things beauty!
YayGadget

Uplifting and informative

Joyful, uplifting, and informative. I always learn something useful. My weekly dose of joy and confidence booster
Learjeticus

<3

I love you. That’s it. I just love you so much.
Lizzerloo8

I have been changed for good…

This was one of the first podcasts I ever listened to. Now years into listening I can honestly say this is one of the best podcasts out there. I leave the episodes changed- either filled with love and hope, bursting with new information, or sore from laughing. Some episodes are all three rolled into one. JVN is an amazing interviewer and open to learning and growth in a way that inspires me to dig deep on all subjects- not just the ones I am naturally drawn to. Thank you for the growth and joy you’ve inspired.
Matty43

Love Getting Curious

I just am obsessed with JVN podcast. There are several new podcasts dropped weekly on Mondays and it just starts my weeks off right. He’s so funny and covers a wide variety of topics that are bound to put a smile on your face.
nemocares3

Best podcast

This show makes my ADHD brain happy. Thank you!!
NinaaBee

Heartfelt and informative

I love JVN curiosity forward interview style with the questions you ask, even when you go off script and follow your gut with what is the best way to approach a topic with an interviewee.
occupational therapist in NH

Compassion and humor

I can always count on JVN to address issues with compassion and humor no matter what the topic!
Jeannette Beaudelaire

JVN, I love you and your smart mind :)

Infinity out of infinity stars :) will always love this triple Lutz of a person and podcast. Thank you, thank you, thank you for what you give to society.
Wolf Trainer

Menopause

I love this Dr. I have had abnormal periods since I had one ovary removed at the age of 23. Next I know I’m getting meds for depression. This year hot flashes started. I spoke to my PCP. And she brushed me off. Well I felt deeply that it has always been hormonal. Could never get a referral to get mine checked. I could not tolerate any birth control. So last week I decided to buy an herbal supplement for perimenopause. With in 3 days of taking these supplements. My depression vanished. I was over the moon. Natures craft perimenopause support. It’s been my saving grace.
Boonmah

JVN LOVE!!!!!

signature JVN. loving, accepting, warm, funny!
Plutopiccolino

Industry

Hi Jonathan , look up the Flexner report … ( how the rockefellers hijacked the medical industry by pushing textbooks in colleges, criminalizing all sorts of other sound medical practices , by way of grants to hospitals and colleges ) all for profit. It’s not normal … and the diet industry is the same . 😢 We are a sick society in all directions because a small group of people control too much especially the printing of our currency treating our national treasure as their for profit PRIVATE enterprise , and it’s illegal to audit them . This is what permits their control of 96% of global media , illegal lobbying …. Etc. The root of the eating obsession is deeper and it’s a societal tumor. Loviu and the best thing is to not obsess with food , and make it a habit 💕
OldHaeg

Lacking editing/structure

I adore JVN and want to listen to what they have to say. I was pumped when I saw they had a podcast with general curiosity as the angle. However I found the podcast itself to be pretty meh. I think the podcast structure is meant to be pretty free flowing but I found it super hard to follow. JVN follows their bliss with really cool guests, asking questions that are all over the place. Sometimes even the guests are confused. At the end I’m often wondering what I just listened too, because none of it really resonated. This podcasts has alllll the right ingredients but the recipe is off. If JVN was able to lead a more structured interview before going off on tangents and whatnot, this would be SO much better. It simply needs to be more concise. JVN, lean on your writing/editing staff for this podcast and add a bit more structure, please!!! 💗
Opineupine

MAJOR! LOVE JVN

Jonathan is so authentic and really is the epitome of what a journalist is, someone who’s not afraid to ask tough questions, sensitive to others’ lived experience, and brings their own insight to the table. At the same time, Jonathan is funny, 100% true to their self, and unapologetic. I say MEH to anyone who dismisses them as fluff. Fluff you!
changagarcia

Awful!

Terrible interviewer.
artsy_jen

Love this show!

I've watched every episode of Queer Eye and JVN is my favorite! Anyway this show has a little bit of everything and has given me so many great book recommendations. I also was ecstatic with this most recent episode about asexuals. Finally representation! Thank you JVN for the positivity you bring to the world!
Doggrl

Fantastic Show Every Week!

I have been a fan of this show and JVN for years now. His recent episodes with Anne Curzan (language), Renee DiResta and especially the conversations with Dr. Osama Khalil have been outstanding! All the episodes are smart, engaging and fun - I learn so much! The ones are name have really left me thinking and seeking more info through the guests’ books. Thank you, JVN and team for creating an amazing show and helping all of us learn. Thanks for being curious!
Dust Bunny Mama

Live for it!

I live for Jonathan's interviews. I have been listening since the beginning and the episode of “Is Romance Dead “ MOVED me. As a bi woman married to a Cis white male it really made me think of all the gender roles that we fall into but can and DO alter in this day and age it left me hopeful. The Dr. and their opinion of the future has left me curious and all I want to do is learn more!!!!
Trixie’s Dad

Sad

I read Rolling Stone.
Hello from SW...VA

My Brain Is Having An Orgasm

I have always loved learning through reading. But since I discovered Getting Curious, I have become an avid listening learner. Jonathan, you (on this podcast) are so freeing to experience , your realness, your expressing vulnerability is the strongest stuff I’ve ever heard. Allow me to add that I suffer through trichotillamania and your mentioning it on the show literally had me crumple over and cry when it was treated with such acceptance.
Sloanbalone

Oh the soundtrack on this intro! LOVE Thompson Twins!

Love you JVZ!
tuxhtxutvhvj da ad uvib

Love this concept and JVN!

Love the show so much. Finally found someone as curious as me! And someone whose thoughts run FASTER than mine haha. I love the wide variety of topics and how many questions JVN asks, like yesss - get into it. The guests always seem so nice and SO SMART. The cherry on top is JVN being such a genuinely curious and caring soul. They’re the type of human I want to see more of in the world. Hope this gets another Netflix season as well.
Jay DeeNola

Genocide supporter

Very disappointing TikTok that was deleted and JVN accused those calling him out compassionately as bullying. Rich, white liberal who doesn’t care about anyone else and refuses to listen to marginalized voices
Sara Abdul

Educated informative fun and kind

Your humanitarian approach to everything including Palestine is so rare and sincere
Samantha Arnott 06

Long time listener

I’ve been listening to JVN since the beginning and this is actually the first podcast I ever subscribed to. I love the topics and the energy but I wonder why they can’t be a bit longer. The guests are often audibly rushed and it feels like we can’t dig deep with them like I get to experience on other podcasts. I’m not sure if jvns podcast partners push rushing the time but I wish we could extend the time of the pod so jvn and guests can speak all their thoughts.
Pads Paws & Claws

More Please! 🥳

Jonathan, I knew you were adorable, but now I realize you are also incredibly intelligent and well informed. This show is such a needed gift. Thank you!
JulesandJoey

Hairdresser here

The most recent podcast gave me life! I’m a hairdresser and all of the things made me so happy