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Can you die by spontaneous combustion?
Your Weirdest Fears
01/05/23 • 7 min
Christine is scared she'll spontaneously combust. While most might think it's a fictional concept, there are some real-life documented cases of it happening...
But what are the odds of it happening to you? On this week's episode, host Larry Mullins sits down with writer, investigator, and self-proclaimed skeptic Benjamin Radford to illuminate the truth about spontaneous human combustion.
You can read more about Benjamin and his work here.
Host: Larry Mullins
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!
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Killer whales: Are they the serial killers of the sea?
Your Weirdest Fears
11/10/22 • 7 min
Joe says that they love whales. They even have a tattoo of one of their arm. However, there’s one member of the species that absolutely terrifies them: orcas (also known as killer whales). In fact, they tell us that if they had to choose between being in the water with an orca or a great white shark, they’d pick the shark.
But are killer whales as deadly as their name implies?
On this episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with orca expert Dr. Deborah Giles to find out. Having taken her lifelong love of sea creatures and channeling it into a career at the non-profit organization Wild Orca, Dr. Giles details how dangerous killer whales really are, and explains which underwater animals might actually pose a greater risk to mankind.
To learn more about Dr. Giles and her work, be sure to visit her website here.
Host: Larry Mullins
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!
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Scaffolding: Is walking underneath like a Final Destination film?
Your Weirdest Fears
11/03/22 • 8 min
Some people avoid walking under scaffolding because they are afraid it could come crashing down without any warning. On this episode, we meet with safety expert John Newquist to find out just how realistic this fear is. With over 30 years of experience at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), he has an abundance of stories to share about scaffolding - and even more tips to offer about what to do should you ever find yourself caught under one that might collapse.
For more safety education tips visit John's website here.
Credits:
Host: Larry Mullins
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Executive Producer: Femi Redwood
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!
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Afraid of demonic possession? You're not alone.
Your Weirdest Fears
10/27/22 • 8 min
Jane says her biggest fear is demonic possession. It’s not because she was exposed to The Exorcist too early in life, but rather because she grew up in a Russian Orthodox household. She was taught to believe that possession was possible. She even received two exorcisms as a kid. But is the concept of demonic possession as scary as the movies make it seem? What does a real exorcism entail?
On this episode of Your Weirdest Fears, host Larry Mullins sits down with parapsychologist Helané Wahbeh to find out. Listen as the two break down the stigmas surrounding demonic possession and learn what you can do if you ever find yourself in the presence of spirit.
To learn more about Dr. Wahbeh and her research into demonic possession check out her website here.
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood
Host: Larry Mullins
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!
Fear of peeing in public
Your Weirdest Fears
03/08/23 • 8 min
Going to the bathroom isn't a big deal to most people but for those who suffer from paruresis, peeing in public can cause major anxiety. In this episode, we break down the disorder, how it interferes with major life activities like work and dating, and offer tips to get over it.
Guests:
Dan Rocker, President of the International Paruresis Association and licensed therapist
Credits:
Host: Larry Mullins
Producers: Dempsey Pillot and Jill Webb
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood
Being afraid of eating green vegetables
Your Weirdest Fears
02/16/23 • 10 min
Elijah doesn't mind the color green, but he goes out of his way to avoid eating green foods - especially vegetables. He's scared that one day he will bite into a salad and it'll "poison" him.
Is his fear rooted in truth though? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with food phobia specialist Felix Economakis to find out!
You can learn more about Felix, the TV show he currently consults on and all his other work here.
Host: Larry Mullins
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!
The Grinch: Fun or Frightening?
Your Weirdest Fears
12/08/22 • 8 min
Peter is mortified by The Grinch. Yes, the green and gross menace from Dr. Seuss' book "How The Grinch Stole Christmas." He says that, as a child, he would have vivid dreams of the character eating him. Despite having a change of heart and a happy ending at the end of his story, he still fears that the character will somehow come to life, find him and kidnap him now as an adult.
But what about this character makes him so terrifying? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins speaks with literary expert Dr.Philip Nel to find out. The leading authority on all things relating to children's books - and Dr. Seuss - Dr. Nel explains the history of the character, as well as why he remains a scary image for some all these year later.
You can check out Dr. Nel's work here.
Host: Larry Mullins
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!
Afraid of tall buildings and statues? You’re not alone.
Your Weirdest Fears
12/22/22 • 8 min
HB is afraid of giant statues. He says that lately has fear has become so bad that is has manifested it in his dreams. Once of the more vivid dreams he's had involved him being left alone in a dark cavern with nothing but a flashlight, where he's forced to find those dark-faced figures all alone. He knows it's silly, but surprisingly he's not alone.
On this episode of Your Weirdest Fears, host Larry Mullins sits down with Dr. Kevin Chapman. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Chapman has dealt with this fear in many patients. He helps Larry understand how common the fear is, and explains whether or not there's a larger anxiety looming above those statues.
You can learn more about Dr. Chapman and his work here.
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!
Finding your pet unexpectedly dead
Your Weirdest Fears
11/24/22 • 8 min
Lee is terrified of coming home after a long day of work and finding their pet cat dead. It has nothing to do with the fact that they wouldn’t know how to dispose of the animal, but rather the idea that their cat may have been suffering all alone in its final moments and they couldn’t do anything to help.
It’s probably something every pet owner fears, or at least thinks about from time to time. But how often does it actually happen? Are there signs you should look for in your pet to make sure they aren’t already experiencing symptoms of an undiagnosed illness? On this episode of “Your Weirdest Fears”, host Larry Mullins sits down with Veterinarian and Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Lauren Adelman to find out.
To learn more about pet safety and veterinary medicine, be sure to check out Dr. Adelman’s podcast (or “pawcast” as she calls it) here.
Host: Larry Mullins
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!
Trailer: Your Weirdest Fears
Your Weirdest Fears
09/22/22 • 2 min
What’s your weirdest fear? If it happened, how would you survive? This lighthearted, weekly series explores fears both rational and irrational: from being afraid of cutting your own finger off to a phobia of hairless tails. Listeners submit their fears to the host Larry Mullins who then turns to experts and survivors to find out what you should do. Send us your fears at [email protected].
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FAQ
How many episodes does Your Weirdest Fears have?
Your Weirdest Fears currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does Your Weirdest Fears cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Your Weirdest Fears?
The episode title 'Killer whales: Are they the serial killers of the sea?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Your Weirdest Fears?
The average episode length on Your Weirdest Fears is 9 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your Weirdest Fears released?
Episodes of Your Weirdest Fears are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Your Weirdest Fears?
The first episode of Your Weirdest Fears was released on Sep 22, 2022.
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