Velvet Vices

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....

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 phe...

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 Exi...

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...

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 lightin...

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...

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 S...

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 a...

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 L...

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...

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...

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...

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 Wa...

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.