Episode 5: Terrifying escape rooms, Johannesburg's arty side and getting tingly over Elvis

Jonny and Jess unpack the world’s most elaborate bloody mary – among much else – in this month’s Red Hot. Then, it’s off to Johannesburg to hear about trailblazing new developments in South Africa’s arts and culture scene, to London to learn about the humble beginnings and the progressive present of the city’s Pearly Kings and Queens, before finishing up in Memphis (in our minds, at least) as film critic Simran Hans picks apart Baz Lurhmann’s new Elvis Presley biopic.

Episode 4: Jamaican chic, fighter jets on film and a pig that paints

Ever fancied being chased through central London by a T-rex? Join Jess and guest host Chris Mandle as they reveal how you can do this and more in their run-down of this month’s hottest global happenings. Elsewhere, we hear about how Kingston, Jamaica has recently added some chic new hangouts to its list of reasons to visit, talk to the creative partner of Picasso, a porcine painter making waves in the art world, and bask in bravado as film critic Al Horner explains why Top Gun Maverick is one of this year’s must-see movies.

Episode 3: New-wave whisky in Edinburgh, posh side dishes and mind-mangling movies

How much would you pay for a plate of mac and cheese? This is one of many questions on Jonny and Jess’s agenda as they filter through the most intriguing bits and pieces to land in their inboxes this month. We also enjoy an intoxicating chat with our Edinburgh-based correspondent about the city’s new wave of whisky bars, hear the story behind the African American Roller Skate Museum from its founder, and film critic Simran Hans gets all multidimensional to tackle Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Episode 2: London jelly, rewilding Delhi and geeking out in Seattle

This month, the humble jelly gets the sense-assaulting foodie pop-up treatment in London – join host Jonny Ensall and Vera magazine deputy editor Jessica Prupas as they pick through this and other eyebrow-arching global trends and events. We also get the lowdown on geeky goings-on in Seattle from our on-the-ground correspondent, hear about a project to ‘rewild’ neglected areas of Delhi, and film critic Al Horner unpicks Robert Pattinson’s ultra-moody take on the Dark Knight in the new Batman film. the African American Roller Skate Museum from its founder, and film critic Simran Hans gets all multidimensional to tackle Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Episode 1: Orlando rollercoasters, sustainable cocktails and getting deep about pizza

Welcome to the very first episode of the Vera Magazine Podcast! Hosted by Vera's editorial director Jonny Ensall, the podcast is the aural incarnation of Vera magazine from Virgin Atlantic.

As such, you can expect a survey of the most exciting, inspiring and occasionally baffling things happening around the globe; a deep dive into a location around the Virgin Atlantic network – this month we're chatting to a rollercoaster nut in Orlando – and our critics' pick of the latest and greatest in the worlds of film and TV.

On this globe-trotting debut episode, we also explore the philosophical side of pizza with Peter Reinhardt – a man whose dedication to dough knows no bounds.

So, now that we’ve got to know each other, it’s time to kick back (remembering to hit subscribe on the way down, of course) and soak it all up – your ticket to the planet’s coolest experiences is right here.Bringing you Virgin Atlantic’s Vera magazine in podcast form, the Vera editorial team covers the month in film, TV, music, culture and travel, with help from some special guests. Hear about red hot trends emerging around the world, get insider knowledge from experts in Virgin Atlantic destinations, and listen in on exclusive interviews with celebrities and other fascinating characters. Plus, recommendations for the best films, TV shows and albums to experience right now.