Season 1

1. Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?

2022-01-28 · 27m

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

2. Why is Hair So Major?

2022-01-28 · 25m

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.

3. Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary?

2022-01-28 · 26m

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

4. Why Do I Love Snacks So Much?

2022-01-28 · 26m

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.

5. Why Don't You Love Figure Skating As Much As I Do?

2022-01-28 · 26m

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.

6. Are Skyscrapers Huge Divas?

2022-01-28 · 27m

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