Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
Fun podcast-turned-show educates and entertains.
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Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness is a comedic educational series, featuring Emmy-winning reality television star Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye). Serving as a spinoff of Jonathan's hit podcast of the same name, the six-episode show features several curiosity-filled adventures throughout New York City. Jonathan calls upon a diverse cast of guests and experts to help answer questions and learn about different topics and lifestyles. Each 30-minute episode is dedicated to one topic, including snacking, insects, wigs, and everything in between, and short spoofs and animations break up the live-action stories. Major themes include exploration, curiosity, and acceptance.
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What's the Story?
In GETTING CURIOUS WITH JONATHAN VAN NESS, the famed reality show host (Queer Eye) tackles his curiosities head on by going on a question-asking adventure in New York City. Van Ness teams up with experts and special guests to answer some of his pressing questions about various foods, lifestyles, animals, and lots of subjects in between. His personality shines through as comedy underlines each interaction. Viewers come along for the ride as Jonathan faces his fears, shows his silly side, and speaks to brilliant minds. You never know which question he may ask next!
Is It Any Good?
In a feel-good show that inspires curiosity and learning, Van Ness displays appreciation for the knowledge he gains at each stop along the way and asks important questions. Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness will likely draw fans of the host's other shows and podcast, as it's an opportunity to see his personality shine even more. Each episode is a fun and comedic journey for viewers and the host; fun surprise guests and facts along the way sustain engagement and encourage questions. The show's positive messages will inspire learning to continue beyond the screen.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness, Jonathan explores several interesting topics. What did you learn from today's episode? What can you do with the information you learned? Did anything surprise you?
If you could go on a question-asking adventure, what questions would you ask? Where would you go to find answers? Who would you bring along with you?
Which topic should Jonathan explore next?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 28, 2022
- Cast: Jonathan van Ness
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Adventures
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 18, 2023
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