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Reacting to the Grammys Wins
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 vap...
The Evolution of Stan Culture, Celebrity Symbolism, & Quitting Smoking
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 complexit...
The Trisha Paytas Iceberg
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...
Cigarettes and Skyscrapers
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 Sq...
Live from New York
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'...
New Year, Same Vices
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 t...
Glitches, Paranormal Activity, Aliens, & Demons
This eerie episode of Velvet Vices contains stories spanning glitches in the matrix, potential extraterrestrial encounters, seeing ghosts, experiencing deja vu, ouija ...
Our Holiday Special
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 holi...
Things You Weren’t Supposed To Hear
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 previ...
1 Star
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 ...
Some Things We Hate
From social media trends to societal norms to technology and beyond, this week hear some things that Jackson and Taylor hate most.
Thoughts on Marina's "Eat The World"
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 ...
Fetishes and Fragrances
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...
Our Sophisticated Favorites
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 throu...
The Great ImpersonaXXXor
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...
Velvet Elvis
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...
Fascination with the Macabre
Jackson and Taylor explore the themes of the macabre, discussing their attraction to darkness and horror. They delve into the cultural significance of macabre literatu...
Stars That Hit the Studio
In this conversation, Jackson and Taylor explore the unexpected music careers of various celebrities, discussing their influences, successes, failures, and the cultura...
The Secret History of Dark Academia
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...
Champagne Consumerism
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...
ReelShort Björk Fall
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 ...
Not Everyone Can Be an Art Chick
In this episode, Jackson and Taylor explore the concept of cultural decay, discussing its manifestations in microtrends, music, social media, and the loss of undergrou...
Chimp Crazy Chimp Ladies Pt. II (+ VMAs)
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...
Time Traveler's Labor Day Weekend
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 ...
Chimp Crazy Chimp Ladies
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...
In Defense of Anti-Heroes
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...
The Aesthetics of Nostaglia
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, back...
First Date with Us, Amberlynn Reid Update, & The Beaches
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...
Notes on Amberlynn Reid's Scandal
In this conversation, Jackson and Taylor discuss the recent drama surrounding YouTuber Amberlynn Reid and her relationships. They cover the timeline of events, includi...
Rouge by Mona Awad: Would We Join a Cult?
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 experimenta...