Cigarettes and Skyscrapers

Reacting to the Grammys Wins

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

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

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...

Cigarettes and Skyscrapers

Stories about fashion crimes at Carrie Bradshaw's stoop, smoke breaks at The Whitney, ass cracks at The Chelsea Hotel, Drunk Shakespeare, rats and prophets in Union Square, Jackson's spotlight at a comedy show, Taylor's ranking of NYC restrooms, and more are what Jackson and Taylor bring to the audience in this episode.  Feel free to use this episode as a guide for your own trips ;)

Live from New York

Catch up with Jackson and Taylor in this special episode recorded live in NYC. They discuss parties, new music (Traci Lords and Ethel Cain), seeing each other, smoker's rights, Taylor's Spotify time capsule, and read their answers from a couple's questionnaire.