Happy Holidays from Velvet Vices! This week the hosts bring back Song of the Week with a double feature and storytime. Then they delve into sharing their favorite holiday movies, music, specials, and traditions. Hear their thoughts on everything from Elf to Sabrina Carpenter to the Grinch to Frosty to Jingle Bell Rock to Polar Express and much more.

Timestamps

00:00 About Our Last Episode

05:25 "Barefoot and Buckwild" and "Georgia Peaches" by Lauren Alaina + Storytime

19:25 Visual Holiday Media

21:43 Trishmas by Trisha Paytas

25:59 Christmas Music

36:51 Holiday Traditions

39:51 Classic Christmas Movies

From political opinions to technical difficulties to things that just came off the wrong way, Jackson and Taylor share clips and conversations that were cut from previous episodes in this unique episode.

In a follow up to last week's "Some Things We Hate", Jackson and Taylor respond to ratings and comments about themselves online.

They then share dozens of more things that they hate. They critique public behavior, the glorification of hunting culture on social media, have a discussion on language and gender, explore a variety of topics ranging from communication anxieties to the impact of lighting on mood, and the frustration of picky eaters. They also delve into respecting service workers, the predatory nature of multi-level marketing, foreign language complexities, minimalism, personal accessories, the dislike of beer, uniforms, and more. There is something for everyone in this episode.

Timestamps

00:00 Low ratings and Reddit threads

10:37 Jackson and Taylor's hate lists

30:28 Jackson on meeting Jemima Kirke

33:25 Back to things Jackson and Taylor hate

From social media trends to societal norms to technology and beyond, this week hear some things that Jackson and Taylor hate most.

In this week's brief but impactful conversation, Jackson and Taylor cover updates on Amberlynn Reid's missing cat and then go into a discussion on Marina's new poetry book titled "Eat The World", giving opinions on everything from cover to content.

Chapters

00:00 Hearing pizza commercials and missing deliveries because of Madonna

08:14 Amberlynn's missing cat

13:55 "Eat The World"

Taylor and Jackson brief the audience on updates in the Amberlynn Reid universe including new evidence about her girlfriend's past and fetishes. The hosts then discuss Jackson's weekend with a friend visiting New York and their experiences with high end fragrances.

Timestamps

00:00 Amberlynn Reid News

27:29 NYC Weekend Recap

39:49 Fragrances

59:24 Everything Else

After being disappointed with the result of the U.S. Presidential election, Jackson and Taylor discuss their feelings and previous elections. The hosts then work through various categories and share what they are loving right now. Jackson is into Imogen Heap, Jessie Ware, Daft Punk, The Substance, the 2014 Tumblr aesthetic, and more. Taylor discusses Remmy Bond, Ole Henriksen, 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days, burgundy eyeliner, baggy jeans, and more.

Timestamps:

00:00 Election Talk

14:13 Movies/TV Shows

31:17 Clothing

37:15 Beauty Products

48:23 Music

58:34 Aesthetics and Vibes

1:02:54 Memes and Sayings

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