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.Timestamps00:00 Update on Taylor quitting smoking15:10 Celebrity documentaries18:48 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.Timestamps00:00 Cheap wine and quitting smoking21:30 Communicating through "stanning" and the evolution of fandoms

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 cultural significance of her journey, and the impact of her mental health on her content. They also touch on Trisha's evolution as a creator and her legacy in the YouTube community. Some topics mentioned: 30+ Television show appearances Music career SNL Debut Just Trish Frenemies  Stripper Vlog Squad D'Amelios Mukbangs King Tut OnlyFans Trolling era Pink G Wagon Spending Addiction Midwesterner  Books written Musical theater obsession Fastest talker lore  Amy Winehouse music video extra (then made a video about it) Eminem music video Quentin Tarantino fan youtube origins Plus size activism Crying on kitchen floor The cancellation(s) Marrying cardboard cutout of Brad Pitt Gabbie Hanna beef Jason Nash Over 1,000 deleted videos Plastic surgeries Rehab/Drug era Jeffree Star Shane Dawson  Colleen Ballinger Sean van der Wilt Roger Bart  Having Children BPD Diagnosis & more...

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. Timestamps00:00 Topic Introduction07:26 Taylor's Encounters16:51 Deja Vu & Prophetic Dreams20:04 The Case of the Disappearing Vape25:33 Magic Interstate Exit (again)29:41 Hasbro Ouija Boards for Christmas36:13 Ghost Tours43:44 Aliens45:52 Mandela Effect48:00 The Mythology of the Appalachian Mountains 53:36 "Motion Sickness" by Phoebe Bridgers

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. Timestamps00:00 About Our Last Episode05:25 "Barefoot and Buckwild" and "Georgia Peaches" by Lauren Alaina + Storytime19:25 Visual Holiday Media21:43 Trishmas by Trisha Paytas25:59 Christmas Music36:51 Holiday Traditions39:51 Classic Christmas Movies

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 predatory nature of multi-level marketing, foreign language complexities, minimalism, personal accessories, the dislike of beer, uniforms, and more. There is something for everyone in this episode.Timestamps00:00 Low ratings and Reddit threads 10:37 Jackson and Taylor's hate lists30:28 Jackson on meeting Jemima Kirke33:25 Back to things Jackson and Taylor hate

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/TV Shows 31:17 Clothing 37:15 Beauty Products 48:23 Music 58:34 Aesthetics and Vibes 1:02:54 Memes and Sayings

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/images/5/59/Sontag_Susan_1964_Notes_on_Camp.pdf⁠ Taylor's article: ⁠https://artrkl.com/blogs/news/velvet-paintings

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 and being robbed by a taxi driver in Belize. Their song this week is "Poison Tree" by Grouper. Timestamps 00:00 Into the Shadows of the Macabre 07:40 The Fascination with Darkness and Death 12:10 True Crime vs. Fictional Horror 22:22 Historical Perspectives on the Macabre 33:05 The Societal Lens of Horror Films 41:16 Exploring the Macabre in Culture 48:30 Jackson's Tattoo and Getting Robbed 58:16 "Poison Tree" by Grouper

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 Meester 37:14 Kim Kardashian 42:52 Zendaya 45:05 Ashley Tisdale 51:28 Scarlett Johansson 52:41 Paris Hilton 57:31 Chord Overstreet 1:00:40 Emily Osment 1:04:30 Dr. Bridgit Mendler 1:06:10 Rob Grant (Lana Del Rey's Dad) 1:07:57 Heidi Montag 1:11:00 Trisha Paytas

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