The hosts talk about what it was like recording a podcast about fear and anxiety, and what the future holds.The post Season 1 Wrapup first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Masks (Maskaphobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

What’s so scary about the Easter bunny? Nothing, unless he’s a weird guy in a costume. Jenna tells about all the times people in masks have ruined her day.The post Masks (Maskaphobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Clowns (Coulrophobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

Jen hates clowns, but who doesn’t? We talk to some clowns to find out.The post Clowns (Coulrophobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Being Watched by Monsters (Scopophobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

Randy will not sleep on the first floor of any building. Why? None of your business, and get away from the window! Just kidding—he says why.The post Being Watched by Monsters (Scopophobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Monsters (Teratophobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

Monsters aren’t even real. Why are we so scared of them? And what should we be scared of instead? We ask some kids.The post Monsters (Teratophobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Poison Oak (Acarophobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

Non (who hates peeing in public) talks about his old nemesis, poison oak—and how a lifelong fear of it did not save him. Bring calamine.The post Poison Oak (Acarophobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Peeing in Public (Paruresis)

Mar 28th, 2016

Non (who is also afraid of poison oak) tells us why the urinals at Wrigley Field made him break out in a cold sweat.The post Peeing in Public (Paruresis) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Clusters of Holes (Trypophobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

If the mere title of this episode made your scalp tingle, you probably have trypophobia. If it didn’t, OH BOY, have we got a fear for you.The post Clusters of Holes (Trypophobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Popcorn (Maizophobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

Fisher can spot a popcorn kernel stuck in the carpet from across the room. He tells us about the perils of working in retail when popcorn is afoot.The post Popcorn (Maizophobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Stepping on Fish (Ichthyphobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

Averil is afraid of stepping on fish—especially fish that jump out of aquariums unexpectedly. It happened to her sister-in-law once!The post Stepping on Fish (Ichthyphobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Bridges (Gephyrophobia)

Mar 28th, 2016

An anonymous contributor shares a personal story about facing her fear of bridges. If that sounds too serene, don’t worry: There’s swearing.The post Bridges (Gephyrophobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.

Drowning (Aquaphobia)

Mar 27th, 2016

When he’s 8, Mark almost drowns. He doesn’t tell anybody. When he’s 33, he lies to Jeff because he’s scared of drowning. He doesn’t tell anybody. Until now.The post Drowning (Aquaphobia) first appeared on College of Curiosity.