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.
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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
2 Feb 2025
The Evolution of Stan Culture, Celebrity Symbolism, & Quitting Smoking
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 quitting smoking
21:30 Communicating through "stanning" and the evolution of fandoms
26 Jan 2025
The Trisha Paytas Iceberg
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 discussion highlights the complexities of her public persona, the cultural significance of her journey, and the impact of her mental health on her content. They also touch on Trisha's evolution as a creator and her legacy in the YouTube community.
Some topics mentioned:
30+ Television show appearances
Music career
SNL Debut
Just Trish
Frenemies
Stripper
Vlog Squad
D'Amelios
Mukbangs
King Tut
OnlyFans
Trolling era
Pink G Wagon
Spending Addiction
Midwesterner
Books written
Musical theater obsession
Fastest talker lore
Amy Winehouse music video extra (then made a video about it)
Eminem music video
Quentin Tarantino fan youtube origins
Plus size activism
Crying on kitchen floor
The cancellation(s)
Marrying cardboard cutout of Brad Pitt
Gabbie Hanna beef
Jason Nash
Over 1,000 deleted videos
Plastic surgeries
Rehab/Drug era
Jeffree Star
Shane Dawson
Colleen Ballinger
Sean van der Wilt
Roger Bart
Having Children
BPD Diagnosis
& more...
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
13,985
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.3 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
18 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
83
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
71
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