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Velvet Vices

By: Jackson Sharp and Taylor Hunt
  • Summary

  • Introducing "Velvet Vices", hosted by Jackson Sharp and Taylor Hunt. These college best friends, now living miles apart, serve up unfiltered and witty cultural commentary on trending media topics and all things pop culture. Their show blends storytelling, personal anecdotes, and questionable inside jokes, offering listeners a glimpse into their enduring long-distance friendship. Find us on Instagram: @velvetvicespodcast @jackson.sharp @taylorstarh Find us on TikTok: @velvetvicespodcast Find us on YouTube: @velvetvicespodcast Contact us: velvetvicespodcast@gmail.com
    Jackson Sharp and Taylor Hunt
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Episodes
  • Amberlynn Reid's Podcast Moment
    Jun 9 2024
    This week, Jackson and Taylor discuss their excitement about having Amberlynn Reid as a guest on Velvet Vices. They share details about Amberlynn's YouTube journey, online presence, and hate. The hosts discuss hyper-fixations on certain topics and the challenges of dealing with public scrutiny. Afterwards, the conversation covers a range of topics, including Paula Cole's song "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?", the relevance of the song's lyrics, and the cultural significance of the song. The conversation also delves into the music industry, the Grammys, and the relevance of Lady Gaga's album ARTPOP. Chapters 00:00 Amberlynn Reid 101 09:15 Amberlynn Reid on dealing with hate 29:22 Trisha Paytas welcomes Elvis 34:52 The cultural relevance of "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" 47:11 Lady Gaga's ARTPOP album
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Green Fairies, Cigarette Car Tours, and Ottessa Moshfegh
    Jun 2 2024

    In this episode, Jackson and Taylor discuss the book and movie Eileen, cigarette YouTuber Connie Ramos, the topic of absinthe, and more. They compare the Eileen book and movie, delve into the characters, and explore the themes and aesthetics of the story. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adapting Ottessa Moshfegh's unique style to the screen. They discuss their fascination with absinthe and its role in art and pop culture. The conversation delves into the history, cultural significance, and personal experiences with absinthe, exploring its origins, prohibition, rituals, and impact on art and creativity. They finally touch on the influence of Joni Mitchell's music and their desire for a collaboration between Lana Del Rey and Joni Mitchell. https://www.youtube.com/@connieramos/featured https://www.absinthefever.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:18 Exploring Eileen: Book vs Movie 12:54 Aesthetics and themes of Eileen 22:33 The fascination with Connie Ramos and her YouTube content 38:51 Exploring the influence of absinthe in art and pop culture 59:06 Joni Mitchell


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Journey To Lanapalooza
    May 26 2024
    Jackson and Taylor recount their journey to Lollapalooza, highlighting the memorable moments and challenges they faced along the way. From buying tickets to driving through intense rain and finding an unexpected oasis of fast food and gas stations. They confess that they prank called someone while drunk in their hotel room. They then recount their time at the festival, including their festival outfits, the young restless crowd, and their discomfort with the muddy conditions. They discuss their experience in the crowd and their encounter with a woman they named Karma. They share their experiences watching UPSAHL, Neil Francis Band, Maisie Peters, and Rina Sawayama perform. They end with their anticipation for Lana Del Rey's performance. They discuss their favorite moments from Lana Del Rey's performance, the difficulties they faced in leaving the festival, and their disappointing food experience afterwards. They close by talking about their road trip back home and Jackson's unique music preferences.
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    1 hr and 14 mins

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