Best Tony Jimenez Podcasts (2025)

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JVN Gets a Lesson in Singing & Finding Confidence with Vocal Coach Cheryl Porter 54:19

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Vocal coach, and now Broadway star in “& Juliet.”, Cheryl Porter sits down with Jonathan Van Ness for an unforgettable voice lesson that’s about more than just singing. Cheryl doesn’t just teach notes — she teaches confidence, positivity, and how to let go of shame to truly find your voice. They dive into Cheryl’s decades long career in Italy, watc…

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Ep 59: Late Night Meltdown & Wrestling Dreams 51:30

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Joel takes the helm while Saul & Hormoz are out, joined by comedians Eric Rocha and Eddy “Rock & Roll Beer Guy” Torres. The dawgs dive into breaking chatter about Jimmy Kimmel getting pulled, where free speech meets business, why late-night TV feels ancient in a YouTube world, Letterman’s savage interviews, and how to aim jokes without punching dow…

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LGB Separation, Haircuts & Mental Health, Practical Magic 2 24:19

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We’re talking: Jeffree Star & the LGB separation, Larry the Cat updates, StyleFix Stick Launch at JVN Hair, rewatching Designing Women, our favorite Britney Spears clips, haircuts & mental health, and Practical Magic 2. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video epis…

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How To Actually Make An Impact with Rep. Jasmine Crockett 52:23

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What happens when a razor-sharp elected official and a relentlessly curious host sit down to discuss what it takes to make lasting change? This week, JVN is joined by the unstoppable Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett — U.S. Representative from Texas, lawyer, lay it on the line truth-teller, and rising voice in the Democratic Party. Together, they unpa…

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JVN talks NYFW, Updates on the Epstein Birthday Book, Mariah Carey in the Amazon 22:48

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We’re talking: gun violence, New York Fashion Week Hair, Sylvia Browne resurgence, fist fights on the FYP, Epstein’s Birthday Book, pink dolphins, and Mariah Carey in the Amazon. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wedn…

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Ep 58: Charlie Kirk, Free Speech & Bad Takes 47:57

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Saul Trujillo, Joel Jimenez and Hormoz Rashidi react in real-time as the Charlie Kirk news breaks, and then spiral into a free-speech vs. hate speech debate, history detours (MLK, JFK), conspiracy chatter (MLK, JFK again), religion tangents, and way too many sleep-apnea jokes. Satire throughout; zero celebration of violence. Dogs of Browntown stars…

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Ep 57: Sober Sex, Names Day & Comedy Store Real Talk (w/ Nicole Becannon) 52:42

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Standup killer Nicole Becannon joins the dawgs for a funny-but-real deep dive: Comedy Store Names Day (and Argus’ legendary mispronunciations), elite shaving rituals, achievement blues, gratitude lists, meds (Prozac/Wellbutrin/Vyvanse), body image, career advice (be undeniable!), first-kiss anxiety, sober sex and vulnerability, and why size isn't a…

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Make Oversharing Your Superpower with Tefi Pessoa 53:02

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What happens when two professional oversharers get together? Pure magic... and a little chaos. JVN is joined by the incomparable Tefi Pessoa — culture commentator, internet big sister, and now host of her brand-new podcast Tefi Talks. Come for the tea, stay for the wisdom, and leave with a little extra permission to embrace your inner oversharer. T…

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Clearing Up the GOP's Smoke Screen Defense of Women’s Rights + Epstein Victims Speak Out 35:46

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We’re talking: See You Next Tuesday’s, Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2025, aging out of concerts, the Epstein victims at the capitol building, US Open underdog stories, and answering your listener questions. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Bet…

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Aly & AJ: Gun Reform in America, 20 Years of Music, and a DCOM Sequel? 51:40

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It took too long, it took too long, it took too long - for Aly & AJ to come on the pod! What keeps a band together for 20 years? How do sisters turn harmonies into a creative language all their own? And what does it look like to balance joy, artistry, and activism while living life on the road? This week, JVN sits down with Aly & AJ to celebrate tw…

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Cardi B In Court, Benson Boone Sings Adele, Nancy Mace’s Anti-Trans Attacks Explained 35:23

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This week, we're talking: medical misinformation, Anna Wintour sightings, the US Open, Benson Boone Kelly Clarkson-ing Adele, Nancy Mace’s anti-trans rhetoric, Princess Diana’s time capsule, answering late night texts, “Man’s Best Friend,” and the joy of autumn. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior prod…

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Ep 56: Panda Express Yourself 47:37

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The debate of San Diego vs. L.A. Mexican food gets spicy—tortillas, orange sauce lore, and a takedown of Tex-Mex (that's not real Mexican food, sorry Texas). Then the dawgs spiral into AI land: Saul is making posters with ChatGPT, “AI psychosis,” why bots “lie,” and whether lawyers should ever trust a hallucinating robot. The finale is pure chaos: …

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Will Cancer Ever Be Cured? An Oncologist Weighs In 53:35

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What really causes cancer? Will we ever find a cure? And why does our mistrust of medicine and obsession with big pharma conspiracies have such a grip on the way we think about it? In this episode, Jonathan Van Ness sits down with oncologist Dr. Stacy Wentworth to explore the biggest questions surrounding cancer—what science can tell us, what it ca…

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Gerrymandering in Texas and HIV Criminalization Battles 29:34

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This week on The Monday Edit we’re talking: the Hurricane Katrina documentary, Amanda Seales & Jubilee, Texas & California redistricting, HIV segregation in prisons, and the Correct the Map campaign,. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: ⁠www.patreon.com/jvn⁠ Follow us on Ins…

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Ep 55: No Brakes, No Dice – Kill Tony Chaos 52:19

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Joel is MIA (off doing a show with Timmy No Brakes, no joke), leaving Hormoz and Saul to hold nothing back in a fiery Dogs of Browntown rant-fest. The dawgs go all in on Kill Tony – calling out Timmy No Brakes for allegedly jacking Andrew Dice Clay’s iconic persona and lambasting the shortcut culture infecting stand-up comedy. They compare Kill Ton…

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Are They a Walking Red Flag? Case Kenny on Maturity, Relationships, and Self Worth 48:27

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JVN sat down with Case Kenny, host of the podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?, to talk all things dating, relationships, self-worth, and confidence. Together, they dive into the surprising power of language, how the words we use shape our lives, and what it really takes to build healthy relationships in today’s world.From unpacking the ways straight men …

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Same-Sex Marriage Rights, JVN’s Gilded Age Finale Breakdown, 3I/ATLAS 35:53

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: Kim Davis Lore, Same-Sex Marriage Rights, our comprehensive breakdown of the Season 3 Finale of Gilded Age, 3I/ATLAS, TikTok's on our algorithm, listener questions, and our HBOTW! Follow us…

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Ep 54: Panty Holmes 46:32

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The Dogs of Browntown are off the leash in this wild episode, and no one is safe. They open with a no-holds-barred Kill Tony rant – roasting the hack comics and clueless fans fueling the recent circus. From a cringe-worthy Mitch Hedberg impersonator (the dude even pretends to be on heroin) to an Andrew Dice Clay copycat, the guys have some choice w…

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How to Overcome Burnout and Find Joy at Work 50:33

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Ever feel like you’re counting down the minutes to Friday? You’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to be that way! This week, JVN is joined by Bree Groff: workplace transformation expert and sought-after consultant for companies like Google, Microsoft, and Calvin Klein. Bree offers tools for navigating toxic bosses, seven game-changing rules to live b…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Flood’s Town Hall 31:15

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit we're talking: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Flood’s disastrous town hall, sports coverage on Peacock, Gilded Age takeaways - plus! answering your listener questions… Follow us on Instagram @…

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Ep 53: Pulling Man Dimes (with Eric Rocha) 1:02:51

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The always hilarious Eric Rocha (standup comedian and Comedy Store door guy) stops by. Eric spills insider stories from The Comedy Store, opens up about his outrageous gay dating adventures- where he confidently pulls 10s (yes, some have been adult film stars), a homeless heckler on Sunset (who may have been hitting on him), and the wild side of We…

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Stressed TF Out? Here’s How to Get Your Mind Back—Fast with Dr. Caroline Leaf 49:02

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Feeling like your brain’s in a blender? You’re not alone—and there is a way out. This week, JVN is joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf: cognitive neuroscientist, mental health expert, and bestselling author of Help in a Hurry, …

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South Park, Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans, Youngest Medalist Ever 25:28

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, Jeffrey Epstein’s cell, the Paramount merger, South Park’s own of the administration - plus! answering your listener questions… Follow us on Instagram @g…

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Ep 52: AI Is Watching & Epstein’s Not Dead 45:44

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Hormoz and Saul are back for a two-man episode. Joel isn't here, but his ghost may be haunting the show. Topics include: AI paranoia, sleep apnea, vaccine conspiracies, heroin buffets, Kamala Harris’s political career, Tom Cruise’s dating life, Hulk Hogan's death, and a debate about whether or not Epstein faked his own death. Dogs of Browntown star…

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Brain Power, Toxic Masculinity , Procrastination: ICYMI 41:47

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week, we’re diving into the Getting Better archives with excerpts from: Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Memory & the Brain-Changing Benefits of Sleep Yung Pueblo: Want to Love Better? Start Here Marie Forleo: 3 Procrastination H…

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Fact Checking the Epstein Files Talking Points, Devil Wears Prada 2 26:28

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: we’re giving you a timeline of the MAGA camp’s Epstein talking points, Devil Wears Prada 2 filming updates, TSA woes, and Venus Williams victory. Sources: Fire and Fury Podcast Zyndisel1 CP…

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Ep 51: Cong-Attack (with Kim Congdon) 1:07:30

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The amazing Kim Congdon joins the dogs where they talk comedy and Austin TX.

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What No One Tells You About Death (But Everyone Should Know) 50:51

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn What actually happens at the end of life—and why are we so afraid to talk about it? This week, JVN is joined by Hospice Nurse Julie: palliative care expert, educator, and social media sensation known for her compassiona…

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The Attack on Education, MAGA Backlash, JVN Hair Ulta Launch, Celine Dion 29:55

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: JVN Hair Launches at Ulta, Birkin TikTokers, MAGA Whiplash, Taco Bell, Bleeding Love, and the multi-pronged attack on education. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Ins…

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Why Menopause is Political with Tamsen Fadal 48:03

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn What actually happens during menopause—and why aren’t we talking about it more? This week, JVN is joined by Emmy-winning journalist, author, menopause advocate, and host of The Tamsen Show: Tamsen Fadal! Tamsen shares h…

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Final Season of Queer Eye, Texas Floods, JoJo Siwa’s “Bette Davis Eyes” 33:56

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: the Texas floods, JoJo Siwa’s “Bette Davis Eyes,” the great prison conception, summer travel recommendations, and the final season of Queer Eye. To help support the Texas floods relief, che…

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Ep 50: Zyners Review Sinners 1:12:34

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The big FIVE-OH! In this milestone 50th episode of Dogs of Browntown, Hormoz Rashidi, Saul Trujillo, and Joel “Joelberg” Jimenez dive into everything from energy-drink myths to movie disagreements, sports debates, Midwest road-trip revelations, fast-food origin stories, and the unbridled art of graffiti. Along the way they unpack the hype around th…

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Are You Trapped In High-Functioning Depression? with Dr. Judith Joseph 50:23

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn JVN is joined by the brilliant Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher, to explore high-functioning depression — what it is, how to recognize it, and why so many people struggle with it in silen…

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Presenting: “Mantra with Jemma Sbeg" 11:47

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Ready to take a fresh path to self-discovery? Every Monday, Jemma Sbeg brings you a new mantra and shares how you can apply it to your own life. Whether you’re facing a major transition or just looking to evolve your everyday routine, Mantra is the podcast for you. Join Jemma every week for reflections, practical tips, and personal insights that’ll…

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Big Beautiful Bill, Future of Planned Parenthood, and A Potential Cure for HIV 30:43

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill, updates on the Idaho Four Case, JVN’s life as Pet Parent, beating the summer heat and sun, and a potential cure for HIV. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Fo…

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Get In the Fight Against White Christian Nationalism 53:42

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Separation of Church and State is under attack, and the spread of White Christian Nationalism is ever present. Luckily, organizations like Americans United for Separation of Church and State are on the ground and fighti…

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Zohran Mamdani, Killer Whales, Cuts to NPR 28:31

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: JVN life updates, cuts to NPR funding, the recent attacks on Iran, the NYC mayoral primary election win for Zohran Mamdani, and a quick update on the killer whale’s salmon supply in the Pac…

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How to Survive the Internet's Worst People with Drew Afualo 54:42

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on Getting Better, JVN sat down with internet sweetheart, icon, and author - the effervescent Drew Afualo. Talking all things clapping back to trolls, nuanced conversations on the internet, and why being woke …

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What the Supreme Court Decision on U.S. v. Skrmetti Really Means with Chase Strangio 31:57

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This week on The Monday Edit: JVN sat down with Chase Strangio from the ACLU to debrief on last week’s 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court on U.S. v Skrmetti - ruling in favor of continuing Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care. Chase made history in December 2024 as the first openly Trans lawyer to argue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. All that…

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How to Actually Save & Invest Money in a Failing Economy with Katie Gatti Tassin 56:46

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Money, money, money, money…MO-NEY! The Money with Katie Show host Katie Gatti Tassin here to talk with JVN all about how we can beat capitalism, get ahead, and get informed about the system that we’re all operating in - whether we like it or not! Katie’s new book Rich Girl Nation is out now. Money with Katie was founded in 2020 by Katie Gatti Tassi…

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Advocating for the Rights of Undocumented Immigrants with Cristina Jiménez Moreta 29:01

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This week on The Monday Edit: JVN sat down with Cristina Jiménez Moreta to talk about her new book Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power, and Real Change and the work being done at United We Dream, the country’s largest youth-led immigrant organization - which Cristina co-founded. Plus our breakdown of the Tony awards and our HBOTW! …

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The Gen Z Red Wave and Protecting Your Peace Online with Matt Bernstein (aka MattXIV) 42:42

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This week we’re joined by political commentator and Gen Z Icon, Matt Bernstein - the creator behind @MattXIV and A Bit Fruity Podcast. Together, Matt and JVN discuss the very real Gen Z red wave, finding your peace amidst online political discourse, make-up (yes, darling!), and much much more - plus, we find out just how many Millennial references …

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The Patriarchy Playbook: How America’s Gendered Hierarchy Endures with Anna Malika Tubbs 33:20

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This week on The Monday Edit, we have a very special guest joining in on the Monday fun: best selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs stopped by to tell us all about her new book, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us and helps us hone in on real time examples of our Patriarchy is being weaponized today. Anna unpacks how the United States h…

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Why Culture Is For You with Matt Rogers 48:00

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Matt Rogers, comedian, actor, writer, host, half of the duo behind Las Culturistas and multi hyphenate extraordinaire is on Getting Better this week to enter our queer millennial world on all things pop culture, pride heroes, lgbtqia+, Celine Dion, Tony Awards, Ariana Grande, Epic Universe and of course... JK Rowling. He tells us his and Bowen Yang…

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Labubu Supremacy, Taylor’s Masters, Attacks on Safe-Haven Programs 32:50

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This week on The Monday Edit: the Dry and Salty Environment of Salt Lake City, Supreme Court revoking the safe haven program, Elon’s drug dealer, the West Village Crypto Kidnapping, conspiracy theories, and propaganda we are not falling for! Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and seni…

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Your Local Libraries Matter Now More Than Ever with Julie Murphy 52:30

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#1 New York Times Best Selling Author Julie Murphy stops by to talk with JVN about the recent attacks on local libraries, investing in independent bookstores, why exposure to Queer voices is paramount for young readers - plus! The two go all in on their new YA book Let Them Stare. Julie Murphy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books fo…

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Karen Read Retrial, The Supreme Court Deadlock, and Supporting Independent Bookstores 26:25

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This week on The Monday Edit: The Let Them Stare drop, Karen Read Retrial, The Supreme Court Deadlock, eating around friends, and independent bookstores. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every W…

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Why Your Brain Craves Revenge and How to Break Free 49:00

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Revenge, why do we want to get revenge so bad? And where does that urge come from? And how do we go from wanting to get revenge to being able to forgive someone or others? James Kimmel Jr., Yale lecturer and co-founder of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Studies, is on Getting Better this week to teach us just that. James gives us insight into the…

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Birthright Citizenship, Trump’s Qatari 747, AMAs 2025 (Taylor’s Version) 28:21

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This week on The Monday Edit: Astrological events this week, drone sightings, Birthright Citizenship, Trump’s Qatari 747. Swifties Clowning about the 2025 AMAs, and friendship trauma. Donate: Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video epis…

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Ep 49: Renaissance Fair Adventures 51:32

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In Episode 49 of Dogs of Browntown, Hormoz, Saul, and Joel kick things off debating vegan vs. vegetarian pizza. Hormoz considers converting to Islam. Joel takes us back to childhood with Shaq’s Payless shoes (and tells the story of his embarrassing Kazaam mix-up). We find out why Hormoz hates ketamine. Plus: Renaissance Fair escapades, Thai festiva…