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Are Bugs Gorgeous or Gross?

Episode number: 1

Overview: Leaning into the fear, Jonathan wings it with scientists, gets pooped on by a millipede and learns to appreciate bugs' beauty, benefits and tastiness.

Why is Hair So Major?

Episode number: 2

Overview: Obsessed with 'dos since their first brush with Barbie, Jonathan digs into the history of coifs, takes stock of wigs and examines hairy beauty standards.

Can We Say Bye-Bye to the Binary?

Episode number: 3

Overview: Jonathan takes a deep, personal dive into why systems of power are threatened by gender nonconformity, then communes with a Wabanaki two-spirit maker.

Why Do I Love Snacks So Much?

Episode number: 4

Overview: Time to process JVN's abiding love of processed food — at an Entenmann's plant. Later, an expert delves into sensory delight; another, sugar addiction.

Why Don't You Love Figure Skating As Much As I Do?

Episode number: 5

Overview: In the grips of figure skating fever, Jonathan spreads the joy, breaks down the appeal and tries not to break a hip while attempting axels on the ice.

Are Skyscrapers Huge Divas?

Episode number: 6

Overview: Why hello, tall, svelte and steely: Big, sexy skyscrapers always sweep Jonathan off their feet. Now experts take JVN to the next level.