For their 40th episode, Velvet Vices shares their thoughts and opinions on the events and outcomes of the 2025 Grammys. They also discuss Taylor's journey to being vape free and Jackson's celebrity documentary obsession. Timestamps 00:00 Update on Taylor quitting smoking 15:10 Celebrity documentaries 18:48 Opining on The Grammys
Jackson and Taylor discuss the challenges of quitting smoking, the nuances of liking or disliking celebrities, the impact of stan culture on artists, and the complexities of celebrity culture and fandoms. The conversation also delves into the ethics of fan fiction and the importance of visuals in pop culture, all while sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on their favorite artists and shows. Timestamps 00:00 Cheap wine and quitting smoking 21:30 Communicating through "stanning" and the evo...
In their first ever iceberg episode, Velvet Vices dives deep into the multifaceted life of Trisha Paytas, exploring her rise to fame through YouTube, her ventures into podcasting, her music career, and the controversies that have surrounded her. The hosts discuss her iconic moments, her relationships, and the impact of her trolling era, while also touching on her reality TV appearances and the phenomenon of her cancellations. The discussion highlights the complexities of her public persona, the ...
Stories about fashion crimes at Carrie Bradshaw's stoop, smoke breaks at The Whitney, ass cracks at The Chelsea Hotel, Drunk Shakespeare, rats and prophets in Union Square, Jackson's spotlight at a comedy show, Taylor's ranking of NYC restrooms, and more are what Jackson and Taylor bring to the audience in this episode. Feel free to use this episode as a guide for your own trips ;)
Catch up with Jackson and Taylor in this special episode recorded live in NYC. They discuss parties, new music (Traci Lords and Ethel Cain), seeing each other, smoker's rights, Taylor's Spotify time capsule, and read their answers from a couple's questionnaire.
Happy New Year from Velvet Vices! Listen to Jackson and Taylor reflect on their 2024s and the podcast's accomplishments and milestones in 2024. They then reveal what they hope for and will be working towards in 2025. Timestamps 00:00 Podcast 2024 Reflections and 2025 Goals 32:22 Personal Reflections and Goals
This eerie episode of Velvet Vices contains stories spanning glitches in the matrix, potential extraterrestrial encounters, seeing ghosts, experiencing deja vu, ouija boards, the Appalachian Mountains, New Orleans, and all things creepy. Timestamps 00:00 Topic Introduction 07:26 Taylor's Encounters 16:51 Deja Vu & Prophetic Dreams 20:04 The Case of the Disappearing Vape 25:33 Magic Interstate Exit (again) 29:41 Hasbro Ouija Boards for Christmas 36:13 Ghost Tours 43:44 Aliens 45:52 Mandela Ef...
Happy Holidays from Velvet Vices! This week the hosts bring back Song of the Week with a double feature and storytime. Then they delve into sharing their favorite holiday movies, music, specials, and traditions. Hear their thoughts on everything from Elf to Sabrina Carpenter to the Grinch to Frosty to Jingle Bell Rock to Polar Express and much more. Timestamps 00:00 About Our Last Episode 05:25 "Barefoot and Buckwild" and "Georgia Peaches" by Lauren Alaina + Storytime 19:25 Visual Holiday Media ...
From political opinions to technical difficulties to things that just came off the wrong way, Jackson and Taylor share clips and conversations that were cut from previous episodes in this unique episode.
In a follow up to last week's "Some Things We Hate", Jackson and Taylor respond to ratings and comments about themselves online. They then share dozens of more things that they hate. They critique public behavior, the glorification of hunting culture on social media, have a discussion on language and gender, explore a variety of topics ranging from communication anxieties to the impact of lighting on mood, and the frustration of picky eaters. They also delve into respecting service workers, the ...
From social media trends to societal norms to technology and beyond, this week hear some things that Jackson and Taylor hate most.
In this week's brief but impactful conversation, Jackson and Taylor cover updates on Amberlynn Reid's missing cat and then go into a discussion on Marina's new poetry book titled "Eat The World", giving opinions on everything from cover to content. Chapters 00:00 Hearing pizza commercials and missing deliveries because of Madonna 08:14 Amberlynn's missing cat 13:55 "Eat The World"
Taylor and Jackson brief the audience on updates in the Amberlynn Reid universe including new evidence about her girlfriend's past and fetishes. The hosts then discuss Jackson's weekend with a friend visiting New York and their experiences with high end fragrances. Timestamps 00:00 Amberlynn Reid News 27:29 NYC Weekend Recap 39:49 Fragrances 59:24 Everything Else
After being disappointed with the result of the U.S. Presidential election, Jackson and Taylor discuss their feelings and previous elections. The hosts then work through various categories and share what they are loving right now. Jackson is into Imogen Heap, Jessie Ware, Daft Punk, The Substance, the 2014 Tumblr aesthetic, and more. Taylor discusses Remmy Bond, Ole Henriksen, 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days, burgundy eyeliner, baggy jeans, and more. Timestamps: 00:00 Election Talk 14:13 Movies...
Jackson and Taylor share their thoughts on Halsey's new album The Great Impersonator, and criticize some of the album's critics. They then rank the X trilogy (X, Pearl, MaXXXine). Finally, discussing the new releases of Addison Rae and Lady Gaga and their excitement for current music. Timestamps 00:00 Halsey's The Great Impersonator 21:18 Ranking the X trilogy 48:04 New music releases
For their 25th episode, Jackson and Taylor discuss their recent trips to Nashville, Memphis, and Vermont. Taylor announces a new boyfriend. They then debrief the essay, Notes on "Camp" by Susan Sontag, sharing their thoughts on "Camp" and modern iterations of it. Their song this week is "One of Us Cannot Be Wrong" by Leonard Cohen. Timestamps 00:00 Fall Break Recap 32:37 Notes on "Camp" by Susan Sontag 1:06:27 "One of Us Cannot Be Wrong" by Leonard Cohen Sontag's essay: https://monoskop.org/ima...
Jackson and Taylor explore the themes of the macabre, discussing their attraction to darkness and horror. They delve into the cultural significance of macabre literature and media, the allure of true crime, and the societal critiques often embedded in horror narratives. The discussion also touches on desensitization to violence, the impact of horror on art and literature, and the duality of life and death in storytelling. Additionally, Jackson tells stories about getting a tattoo in New Orleans ...
In this conversation, Jackson and Taylor explore the unexpected music careers of various celebrities, discussing their influences, successes, failures, and the cultural impact of their music. They go into the pop culture landscape, highlighting the nuances of each artist's journey and the music they produced. They mention over 25 celebrities in total. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 09:03 Lindsay Lohan 12:45 Hilary Duff 19:04 Jeffree Star 24:50 Addison Rae 29:48 Vanessa Hudgens 34:17 Leighton Mees...
This week, Jackson and Taylor confabulate on the allure of dark academia, its presence on social media, the media often associated with it, and more. They specifically discuss The Secret History by Donna Tartt, "Oxford Comma" by Vampire Weekend, and Dead Poets Society. Chapters 00:00 The Allure of Dark Academia 42:01 The Secret History by Donna Tartt 56:44 Vampire Weekend
Jackson talks about his experience seeing Charli xcx, Troye Sivan, Lorde, and Addison Rae at Madison Square Garden this week. Jackson and Taylor discuss retail therapy, its consequences, champagne problems, capitalism, bad habits, and more. Chapters 00:00 SWEAT TOUR 04:55 Retail Therapy and Champagne Problems
In this special bonus episode, Jackson and Taylor test new microphones and tell each other about their recent obsessions. Taylor talks about the new app ReelShort and its minute-long soap operas. Jackson shares his newfound infatuation with Björk and her music. They also talk about their excitement for Agnostic B*tch Autumn. Chapters 00:00 Sound Check 01:38 ReelShort 15:50 Diving into Björk 31:37 Agnostic B*tch Autumn
In this episode, Jackson and Taylor explore the concept of cultural decay, discussing its manifestations in microtrends, music, social media, and the loss of underground culture. They reflect on the impact of societal changes on culture and the pervasive sense of nihilism among their generation. They also cover current topics such as the 8 year old who drove to Target and the Titan wreckage. Their song this week is "September" by Earth, Wind, & Fire. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 6:03 The Targ...
Jackson and Taylor discuss this year's VMAs, reflecting on iconic performances and the current state of pop culture, touching on Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and more. They then transition into an analysis of episodes 3 and 4 of Chimp Crazy , a follow-up to their previous episode. They talk about Tonia Haddix, Alan Cumming, Tamara and Buck, and more. Their song of the week is "You're Invited" by The Dare. Resources discussed from PETA: Captive Primate Sa...
Jackson and Taylor discuss the struggles of running out of storage, their Labor Day weekends, Hawk Tuah's new podcast, the films "The Time Traveler's Wife" and "About Time", and Katy Perry's appearance on Call Her Daddy. Their song recommendation this week is "Diet Pepsi" by Addison Rae. Timestamps 00:00 Storage Trouble 12:15 Bad First Date 28:34 People Watching in Southampton 32:40 Facebook AI-Generated Dating Profiles 37:07 Hawk Tuah's Podcast 41:12 Teaser for Next Week 43:50 "The Time Travele...
The hosts discuss the HBO documentary series Chimp Crazy and share their thoughts on the various aspects of the story. They discuss figures such as Connie Casey, Tonia Haddix, PETA, and more. Their music recommendation this week is Dignity by Hilary Duff.
Jackson and Taylor discuss various anti-heroes in literature, film, and TV shows, starting with characters like Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City and Rebecca Bunch from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend . They explore the complexities and flaws of these characters, highlighting how they reflect real human struggles. They also discuss the relatability of anti-heroes and the tendency to empathize with characters who make mistakes. The conversation touches on the psychological aspects of these characters and...
The co-hosts discuss the aesthetics of nostalgia, focusing on the 90s and early 2000s. They discuss various nostalgic aesthetics, such as McBling, liminal spaces, backrooms, and childhood memories. They also touch on the resurgence of 2000s nostalgia in music and pop culture, the nostalgia associated with listening to Taylor Swift's album Red, their appreciation for vintage aesthetics such as Frutiger Aero. Jackson and Taylor discuss the "demure" trend and their nostalgia for different aesthetic...
In their 13th episode, Jackson and Taylor discuss various topics, including the effects of Mercury retrograde, weird signs from the universe, updates on Amberlynn Reid, and they answer the "36 Questions to Fall in Love". Finally, they talk about the Canadian rock band, The Beaches. Timestamps 00:00 Mercury Retrograde 03:25 Amberlynn Reid Update 13:33 "36 Questions to Fall in Love" 59:35 The Beaches
In this conversation, Jackson and Taylor discuss the recent drama surrounding YouTuber Amberlynn Reid and her relationships. They cover the timeline of events, including Amberlynn's previous girlfriend Wifey, the introduction of Valentine, and the most recent girlfriend, Tommy. They also touch on the controversy surrounding Tommy's previous partner and the involvement of other individuals. The conversation highlights the intense scrutiny and online drama that Amberlynn is experiencing and the po...
Jackson and Taylor discuss the book Rouge by Mona Awad. They explore themes of family, beauty, identity, cults, and more. They also discuss the surreal and experimental nature of the book, comparing it to the works of David Lynch and cross-analyzing it with Awad's other work. Finally, Jackson and Taylor discuss their thoughts on joining a cult. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Jackson's Injury 04:53 Introducing Rouge by Mona Awad 13:45 Analysis with Spoilers Begins 19:52 The Tom Cruise of It Al...
