Jonathan Van Ness

1 month ago | audible.com | Michael Collina |Amy Poehler |Lena Dunham |Jonathan Van Ness

Note: Text has been lightly edited for clarity and does not match audio exactly. Michael Collina: Hi, listeners. This is Audible Editor Michael Collina, and today I'm thrilled to be speaking with the one and only Dylan Mulvaney. Dylan is an actress, comic, and the creator of the viral Days of Girlhood series on TikTok, where she chronicled her transition with her followers. And today she's here to talk about her new audiobook, Paper Doll. Welcome, Dylan.

Jun 17, 2024 | jonathanvanness.com | Jonathan Van Ness

This week, we have Carol’s Daughter founder, Lisa Price! Lisa tells Jonathan about her decades-long journey to lasting success: from back in the early days when she made and sold products out of her kitchen at a time when there were barely any natural hair products on the shelves, all the way through being inducted into the National Museum of African-American History and Culture.

May 22, 2024 | jonathanvanness.com | Jonathan Van Ness

We’re all so used to turning to our phones for information, but how exactly does it travel across the internet…and what happens if that information is wrong? Renée DiResta is the perfect expert to break it all down for us! Jonathan and Renée dig into the differences and potential dangers of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. From generative AI and Father Coughlin, to political polarization and being subpoenaed by Jim Jordan, we cover it all.

Apr 30, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Jonathan Van Ness |Laura Hughes |Jory John |Pete Oswald

An animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light. A group of young people tackle activities both big and small, such as playing soccer or choosing an outfit for the day, with attentiveness, verve, and loving support for one another, all the while celebrating what makes each and every one of us “perfectly, happily, gorgeously” ourselves. Van Ness’ uplifting, encouraging text is paired with Nair’s exuberant illustrations.

Aug 2, 2023 | jonathanvanness.com | Jonathan Van Ness

Sea Daddies! Sea Queens! Land hoes! This week, we’re getting wet and wild with Dr. Seth LeJacq to learn what life was like for queer sailors in the British navy from the 15th century to the 19th century. How did these sailors express their gender and sexuality? What did they risk—legally and socially—when they pursued queer relationships? And were their ship hammocks really sturdy enough for a night of deep sea “exploration”?