The Fear of Science
Science Podcasts
A podcast that brings together experts and comedians for an unfiltered discussion about complicated and sometimes controversial science fears in a fun and respectful way.
Location:
Canada
Description:
A podcast that brings together experts and comedians for an unfiltered discussion about complicated and sometimes controversial science fears in a fun and respectful way.
Twitter:
@ScienceFears
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.thefearofscience.com/
Episodes
Announcement - Taking a Break
7/1/2021
This is a quick message to let our fans know that we are taking a bit of a break. We are both very much continuing and excited about the show, we just need a bit of time to book some dream guests and brainstorm some new episode ideas. We will be back and look forward to making more episodes soon!
Duration:00:01:14
Episode 63 - Fear of Strange Fears 3 with Dessert Before Breakfast
5/15/2021
One the latest episode of our sub-series "Fear of Strange Fears" we talk with Mike and Melanie from the Dessert Before Breakfast podcast. Find out which strange fears we each researched and which one none of us would like to wake up and have.
Duration:00:49:33
Episode 62 - Fear of Space with Matthew Cimone
5/1/2021
On this episode we talk with Matthew Cimone from the HR MacMillan Space Centre and director of the documentary Chasing Atlantis. We find out why space is scary but also wonderful.
Duration:00:55:06
Episode 61 - Fear of Deep Water with Cori Myka
4/1/2021
On this episode, we talk about swimming in deep water with Cori Myka from Orca Swim School in Seattle. We find out why people are afraid of swimming and that you can do swimming lessons online!
Duration:00:43:53
Episode 60 - Fear of Alcohol with Derek Bowlen & Graeme Duffy
3/15/2021
On this episode we talk with comedian Graeme Duffy and Derek Bolen from the Brobriety Podcast. We talk about the signs for when you have a drinking problem and how to deal with addiction.
Duration:01:03:05
Episode 59 - The Fear of Immigration with Mo Sibyl
3/1/2021
On this episode we chat with Mo Sibyl from the More Sibyl Podcast about immigration and how immigrants are treated. We find out if Canada is a melting pot or a mosaic and the difficulties that immigrants face in Canada and the US.
Duration:00:54:54
Episode 58 - The Fear of Weight (Part 2) with Cristel Moubarak
2/15/2021
On our first part 2 episode, we revisit our discussion on weight but this time from a mental heath perspective rather than a societal. We welcome back nutritionist Cristel Moubarak to find out why it's so hard to loose weight and why it's so triggering for people.
Duration:00:54:51
Episode 57 - The Fear of Sex Education with Amy Lang
2/1/2021
On this episode we talk with sex educator Amy Lang about the Fear of Sex Education. Why is it so hard to talk about sex, especially with kids? Amy Lang give us some tips on how to have conversations with your kids and why it's important to have the conversation earlier then you think.
Duration:00:46:15
Episode 56 - The Fear of Little People with Christophe Zajac-Denek
1/15/2021
On this episode we talk with Christophe Zajac-Denek about Little People. We find out what it's like growing up as a little person and the stigmas and struggles people with dwarfism face.
Duration:01:02:11
Episode 55 - The Fear of Sex Work with Amy Taylor
1/1/2021
On this episode we talk with model Amy Taylor about sex work. Where is it legal, why do people hate/fear it and how we can understand it better.
Duration:00:51:08
Episode 54 - The Fear of Consumerism with Jessica Switzer and Portia Sam
12/15/2020
On our Christmas episode, we chat with Jessica Switzer from Bunz and thrift store owner Portia Sam about consumerism. We find out if people should be more fearful of consuming and why people consume.
Duration:00:46:23
Episode 53 - The Fear of Stress with Kelsey Murrin
12/1/2020
On this episode we chat with registered clinical counsellor, Kelsey Murrin from the Anxiety Relief Centre. We find out how to cope with stress and what how we deal with it.
Duration:00:42:40
Episode 52 - The Fear of Strange Fears with Chris Nyarady
11/15/2020
In our Fear of Strange Fears sub-series, we chat with performer and animator Chris Nyarady. We each researched a different strange fear relating to body parts.
Duration:00:56:06
Episode 51 - The Fear of Strange Fears with Justin O'Hearn
11/1/2020
In this new sub-series, we talk with Justin 0'Hearn about strange fears. We each researched a different strange fears and we look at it from different angles.
Duration:00:43:54
Episode 50 - The Fear of Horrors with Tristan Risk and the Drinking and Screaming Podcast
10/15/2020
On this episode we talk about fear itself . . . horrors. We talk with actor, director and producer Tristan Risk. We are also chanting with Char and Kelly from the Drinking and Screaming podcast. We find out why people are afraid of horrors and what everybody's favorite horror is.
Duration:01:09:15
Episode 49 - The Fear of Bullies with Travis Price and David C Jones
10/1/2020
On this episode we talk about bullying and what it's like to be bullied. We talk with the founder of the Pink Shirt Foundation, Travis Price. We are also chatting with comedian, teacher and fellow podcaster, David C Jones. We find out why people bully and how you can help if you see somebody being bullied.
Duration:01:11:44
Episode 48 - The Fear of AI with David Usher and Sophie Buddle
9/15/2020
On this episode we talk about all things artificial intelligence. We talk with one of Jeff's idols, David Usher, the lead singer of Moist and founder of Reimagine AI. We are also chatting with Juno winning comedian, Sophie Buddle. We find out what kinds of AI there are and which ones to watch out for.
Duration:00:52:37
Episode 47 - The Fear of 5G with John Biehler and Alannah Brittany
9/1/2020
On this episode we talk about what 5G is and the conspiracies around it. We talk with technologist and fellow podcaster John Biehler and comedian Alannah Brittany. We find out exactly what 5G is and if the technology is scary or not.
Duration:00:54:10
Episode 46 - The Fear of Gender Identity with Morgane Oger and Charlie Cook
8/15/2020
On this episode we talk about the gender identity. We talked with transgender rights activist Morgane Oger and comedian/drag performer Charlie Cook. We talk about why it's important to respect people's pronouns and how to talk with somebody about their gender identity.
Duration:01:07:05
Episode 45 - The Fear of Therapy with Jodie Martinson and Rachel Schaefer
8/1/2020
On this episode we talk about the importance of therapy and mental health. We talked with Jodie Martinson producer the podcast Other People's Problems and comedian Rachel Schaefer. We talk about why going to therapy can be intimidating and when do you know if you need therapy plus much more.
Duration:00:47:27