Velvet Vices
Velvet Vices is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by Jackson Sharp and Taylor Hunt. These college best friends, now living miles apart, offer unfiltered and witty cultural commentary on trending media topics and all things pop culture. Their show blends storytelling, personal anecdotes, and questionable inside jokes, giving listeners a glimpse into their enduring friendship. Find us on Instagram: @velvetvicespodcast Find us on TikTok: @velvetvicespodcast
Episodes
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.
Timestamps
00:00 Cheap wine and ...
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 d...
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.
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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 Exit (again)
29:41 Hasbro Ouija Boards fo...
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 "Barefoot and Buckwild" and "Georg...
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 pi...
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, ba...
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...
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. Additiona...
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 Jeffr...
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
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