E1 - Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?

Aired: January 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.

E2 - Why is Hair So Major?

Aired: January 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.

E3 - Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary?

Aired: January 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.

E4 - Why Do I Love Snacks So Much?

Aired: January 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.

E5 - Why Don't You Love Figure Skating As Much As I Do?

Aired: January 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.

E6 - Are Skyscrapers Huge Divas?

Aired: January 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.