Velvet Vices

By: Jackson Sharp and Taylor Hunt
  • Summary

  • 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. Find us on Instagram: @velvetvicespodcast Find us on TikTok: @velvetvicespodcast
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Episodes
  • The Great ImpersonaXXXor
    Nov 3 2024

    Jackson and Taylor share their thoughts on Halsey's new album The Great Impersonator, and criticize some of the album's critics. They then rank the X trilogy (X, Pearl, MaXXXine). Finally, discussing the new releases of Addison Rae and Lady Gaga and their excitement for current music.

    Timestamps

    00:00 Halsey's The Great Impersonator

    21:18 Ranking the X trilogy

    48:04 New music releases

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Velvet Elvis
    Oct 27 2024

    For their 25th episode, Jackson and Taylor discuss their recent trips to Nashville, Memphis, and Vermont. Taylor announces a new boyfriend. They then debrief the essay, Notes on "Camp" by Susan Sontag, sharing their thoughts on "Camp" and modern iterations of it. Their song this week is "One of Us Cannot Be Wrong" by Leonard Cohen.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Fall Break Recap

    32:37 Notes on "Camp" by Susan Sontag

    1:06:27 "One of Us Cannot Be Wrong" by Leonard Cohen


    Sontag's essay: ⁠https://monoskop.org/images/5/59/Sontag_Susan_1964_Notes_on_Camp.pdf⁠

    Taylor's article: ⁠https://artrkl.com/blogs/news/velvet-paintings

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Fascination with the Macabre
    Oct 20 2024

    Jackson and Taylor explore the themes of the macabre, discussing their attraction to darkness and horror. They delve into the cultural significance of macabre literature and media, the allure of true crime, and the societal critiques often embedded in horror narratives. The discussion also touches on desensitization to violence, the impact of horror on art and literature, and the duality of life and death in storytelling. Additionally, Jackson tells stories about getting a tattoo in New Orleans and being robbed by a taxi driver in Belize. Their song this week is "Poison Tree" by Grouper.


    Timestamps

    00:00 Into the Shadows of the Macabre

    07:40 The Fascination with Darkness and Death

    12:10 True Crime vs. Fictional Horror

    22:22 Historical Perspectives on the Macabre

    33:05 The Societal Lens of Horror Films

    41:16 Exploring the Macabre in Culture

    48:30 Jackson's Tattoo and Getting Robbed

    58:16 "Poison Tree" by Grouper

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    1 hr and 3 mins

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