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A biweekly exploration of all the things Jonathan is curious about. Come on a journey with Jonathan and experts in their respective fields as they get curious about anything and everything under the sun.

Getting Curious Episode 21: How Do We Navigate Dating and Love?

Posted Wed, 09/07/2016 - 13:37 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Stan Tatkin and Jonathan
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Stan Tatkin

Jonathan sits down with therapist and author Stan Tatkin to talk about how we can create meaningful and fulfilling relationships with other human beings. Plus, they discuss dating as a numbers game, the idea of soulmates, and Jonathan asks for love advice on behalf of his friends.
With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Stan Tatkin.
Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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Getting Curious Episode 20: Mass Extinction: What's Her Story?

Posted Wed, 08/24/2016 - 11:25 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Jonathan and Leryn Gorlitsky
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Leryn Gorlitsky

Jonathan sits down with evolutionary biologist Dr. Leryn Gorlitsky to discuss the many mass extinctions that have happened through Earth’s lifetime, why some species survive and why others die, and how humans are the primary cause of the ongoing mass extinction today.

With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Leryn Gorlitsky

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Getting Curious Episode 19: What's Going on in HIV Research?

Posted Wed, 08/10/2016 - 11:26 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Jonathan and Kayla McLaughlin
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Kayla McLaughlin

Jonathan sits down with Physician Assistant and PrEP Research Clinician Kayla McLaughlin to talk about what PrEP is, how far HIV research has gotten since the 80s, and why HIV is so hard to cure. Plus, Kayla discusses the curious cases of the Mississippi Baby and the Berlin Patient.

With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Kayla McLaughlin.

Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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Getting Curious Episode 18: What's Life Like in Brazil?

Posted Wed, 07/27/2016 - 14:10 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Carla Dauden

Jonathan sits down with director Carla Dauden to talk about Brazil's political parties, life in favelas, and Carla's new documentary, The Discarded: A Tale of Two Rios. Plus, Jonathan finds out about the Bernie Sanders of Uruguay.

With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Carla Dauden.

Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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Getting Curious Episode 18: What is Gun Control and Everytown?

Posted Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:33 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Andrei Berman
Guests: 
Taylor Maxwell

In this special super sized episode of Getting Curious, Jonathan is joined by Editorial Manager Andrei Berman and Deputy Press Secretary Taylor Maxwell of Everytown for Gun Safety to talk about the second amendment, what exactly the NRA is, and what we can do to help promote gun safety.

With Jonathan Van Ness, Andrei Berman, and Taylor Maxwell for Everytown for Gun Safety.

You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram Gay of Thrones.
The Getting Curious Facebook group is here and you can follow us on Twitter @Getting_Curious on Twitter.

Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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Getting Curious Episode 16: What's #Brexit?

Posted Wed, 06/29/2016 - 11:16 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Mary O'Hara and Jonathan
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Mary O'Hara

Jonathan sits down with Guardian columnist and author Mary O'Hara to discuss what Brexit is, how it affects British people all around the EU, and why the far right seems to be getting more popular. Also, Jonathan talks about why he had a crush on Tony Blair back in the day.

With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Mary O'Hara.

You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram Gay of Thrones.
The Getting Curious Facebook group is here and you can follow us on Twitter @Getting_Curious on Twitter.

Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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Getting Curious Episode 15: What are Gravitational Waves and LIGO for Dummies

Posted Wed, 06/15/2016 - 09:13 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Jonathan and Alan
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Alan Weinstein

Jonathan sits down with physics professor Alan Weinstein to discuss gravitational waves, Einstein's theory of relativity, and his work for LIGO. Plus, Jonathan and Alan try to imitate the sound of two black holes merging. It's delightful.

With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Alan Weinstein.

More information:
LIGO's Twitter
Caltech's Work with LIGO

You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram Gay of Thrones.
The Getting Curious Facebook group is here and you can follow us on Twitter @Getting_Curious on Twitter.

Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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Getting Curious Episode 14: What's it Like Being a Cancer Survivor

Posted Wed, 06/01/2016 - 11:43 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Byron Lane and Jonathan!
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Byron Lane

Jonathan sits down with writer and comedian Byron Lane to talk being diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer and how he was able to write and produce Last Will and Testicle, a comedy web series based on his own experience.

With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Byron Lane.

You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram Gay of Thrones.
The Getting Curious Facebook group is here and you can follow us on Twitter @Getting_Curious on Twitter.

Byron's web series Last Will and Testicle can be found HERE

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Getting Curious Episode 13: What is United Shades of America with W Kamau Bell?

Posted Wed, 05/18/2016 - 10:27 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Jonathan Van Ness & W. Kamau Bell!
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
W. Kamau Bell

Jonathan sits down with comedian and host of United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell to talk about racism in the US, interracial relationships, and what exactly white privilege is. Plus, Jonathan gives us an example of when it’s okay to overcharge for hairdressing.

With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, W. Kamau Bell .

Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram Gay of Thrones.
The Getting Curious Facebook group is here and you can follow us on Twitter @Getting_Curious on Twitter.

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Getting Curious: Episode 12 What is it Like Living in China?

Posted Wed, 05/04/2016 - 10:30 by MaxFun Intern | 0 comments
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
Show: 
Getting Curious
Guests: 
Jonathan Van Ness
Guests: 
Scarlett Wang

Jonathan sits down with Scarlett Wang in NYC to talk about moving to America, why certain websites are blocked in China, and how their elections are similar to how America’s Next Top Model works.

With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Scarlett Wang.

Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

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