Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van NessJoin Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside exper... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 573 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSelf-ImprovementSociety & Culture | |||
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Happy Pride Month!
This week on Getting Better, we’re heading backstage on Broadway for a dazzling deep dive into the artistry, creativity, and sheer magic that brings iconic productions to life. Jonathan sits down with the Hair & Makeup team behind... more
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s U.K. Tour, seaweed pressed scarfs, visits with grandparents & friends abroad, JVN Hair Wave Spray, Nando’s Peri Peri, “The Crash,” CATS Spelling Bee, over-packing, hot yoga, Obsession, stretching, January 6th rioters, ... more
A lot of us have a complicated relationship with movement - blamed, shamed, or stuck in routines that don’t truly serve us. But what if movement wasn’t about perfection, punishment, or performance? What if it was a powerful tool for connection, self-... more
Best selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs stops by to tell us all about her book, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us and helps us hone in on real time examples of our Patriarchy is being weaponized today. Anna unpacks how the United Sta... more
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- Love the spelling bee and relentless positivity
The spelling bee where JVN misses aficionado is priceless! Keep up the outstanding content.
Apple Podcasts5oololaya
United States2 months ago - Chartreuse
The color is named after the liquor. There are two types. There is yellow chartreuse which leans more golden yellow with a green tint. Green chartreuse is more bright, neon, similar Brat green. Also to review the show, it’s very comedic. I like the interplay between the two BUT Jonathan needs to humble himself, for gods sake. He can be VERY cringe, bordering on narcissism. I used to really love and respect him. His humor and general inquisitive nature is probably the only reason I have stuck aro... more
Apple Podcasts3DanielpatrickgrantUnited States3 months ago - I love the spelling bee!
Please keep doing the spelling bee! I love it it’s so entertaining.
Apple Podcasts5bananan1255
Canada3 months ago - ♥︎
They’re so good at this because they do research and are highly educated on the topics they’re talking about, but also so enthusiastic and funny, AND still being really good at listening to and talking to everyone they’re interviewing. However, there are WAY too many episodes for me to stay up to date on this podcast.
Apple Podcasts4DallasW.United States3 months ago - Rolling stone article
I used to be a long time fan, but then something switched after I read the article. I dug deeper and I could no longer see JVN in the same way. I then took a break, and a few months ago I was recommended a gym photo of theirs. It was very disturbing to me how far down the ED and weight loss rabbit hole they have gone. Along with the rebrand to getting better, it just doesn’t feel like the same curious Jonathan who was interested in gay sailors, knitting, and mideval history. I am very disappoint... more
Apple Podcasts2j9($)United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #168 | United States/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  United Kingdom/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #171 | Canada/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #139 |  Australia/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Indonesia/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #46 | Indonesia/Education |
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What is Getting Better about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show blends self-improvement with lively pop-culture banter, hosting thoughtful conversations that span personal growth, health, finance, astrology, and cultural topics. Long-form interviews with experts and public figures aim to equip listeners with practical strategies for confidence, productivity, mental well-being, and relationships, all delivered with warmth, humor, and curiosity. A notable pattern is the mixture of science-backed guidance and personal storytelling, plus regular sponsor integrations and listener-driven segments that keep topics approachable and actionable for a wide audience. The format often spaces out heavy topics with light segments (spelling bees, travel, fashion, and pop-culture segments), making complex issu... more
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