The Fear of Science is 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this episode we talk about missing out on things. Living this this Covid/quarantine world, it's very easy to feel like everything his happening without you or just missing thing you use to do. We talked with Danielle Holtjer, a registered Clinical Counselor at Skylark Counselling, and comedian John Voth to find out where this feeling comes from.
On this episode we talk about representation for the LGBT+ community with Breanne and Sean from the I Can Explain Podcast. We find out some good and bad examples of representation and why representation is so important.
On this episode we talk about capitalism and economics with Tahlia Murdoch from the Everything Economics podcast and comedian Megan Milton. We find out how Capitalism is failing us and what we can do about it.
In this episode, we talk about children and being childfree by choice. We talk with Maxine Trump, creator of the documentary To Kid or Not to Kid and comedian/producer Nina Wilder. Find out why this is such a difficult but important conversation to have with your friends/family or even potential new/existing partners.
In this episode, we talk about the very important topic of consent. We are talking with author and yoga instructor Julie Peters and comedian Emma Cooper about why it hard to talk about consent and why it's important to talk about it.
In this episode, we continue our conversation on Covid 19 but in our own unique way. Instead of talking about the facts, we why people are afraid of death especially now that it is on everybody's minds. We are talking with Romila Barryman a death doula and comedian Simon King. Find out why people are afraid of this number one fear.
In this episode, we talk about the main thing that's on everybody's mind, Covid 19. But, instead of talking about the facts, we are talking about the effects self isolation is having on our mental health. We are talking with Danielle Holtjer a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Skylark Counselling and Comedian Kwasi Thomas. Find out about some tips on how to take care of your mental health in these trying times and see how we are doing.
In this episode, we get very meta and talk about talking with Debbie Roche from the Uncomfortable podcast and Ken Lawson from Vancouver Theatre Sports. We find out why it's hard to have difficult conversations and how to get better at having them.
In this live episode at the Vancouver Fan Expo, we talk about geeks and geekdom with writer/illustrator Pia Gurra and cosplayer Evilyn13. We find out why it can be difficult to be a geek sometimes and how we all just need to get along.
In this episode, we talk about one of Jeff's most difficult subjects to talk about, weight. We talk to dietitian Cristel Moubarak from nutriFoodie and comedian Neil Melrose. We find out about why it's so hard to lose (or gain) weight and the mental health needed to take that journey.
In this episode, we talk about all the importance of Empathy with Julie Peters from Ocean & Crow Yoga and comedian Steve Sidi. We found out why empathy is important for personal growth and how we can be more empathetic.
On this episode we talk about all things driving with Kyla Lee, host of the Driving Law podcast and comedian Sam Tonning. We find out what makes Vancouver a difficult city to drive in and how to best control your rage.
On this episode we talk about the RADical subject of Radiation with comedian and writer Ian Boothby and Max Kinakin from Triumf. We find out way more about Godzilla then we thought we would and how radiation can also be a good thing.
On this very special live episode recorded for the Vancouver Podcast Festival, we talk about why people have trouble living in Vancouver with Mo Amir from This is Vancolour and comedian Katie-Ellen Humphries. We find out about the good and the bad of this city we call home.
On episode 30 of The Fear of Science we talk about Dungeons and Dragons with Montana Roselle from YVR Dungeon Masters, Tim the GM who is a Pro GM & host of Fierce Adventures and voice actor Callyn Dorval. We find out about Satanic Panic in the 80s/90s and why people are hesitant to get into the game.
On episode 29 of The Fear of Science we talk about video game violence with Professional Super Smash Bros player Captain L and video game developer Ash Matheson. We find out why people blame video games for so much violence and the importance of community.
On episode 28 of The Fear of Science we talk about the very important but difficult subject of race with storyteller/comedian Savannah Erasmus and actor Tunji Taylor Lewis. We find out what kind of difficulties each person has faced based on their skin colour (Jeff not included).
On episode 27 of The Fear of Science we are doing something a little different. This is the first part in a series we will be doing on the Fear of Change. A conversation with interesting people in our community about what needs to change in our world. In the first episode we chat with Parker McLean and Stevie Nguyen and find out what they think needs to change and how we can go about it.
On episode 26 of The Fear of Science we talk about the very publicized topic of vaping with Professor of Medicine at UBC Christopher Carlsten and comedian Randee Neumeyer. We find out if it's safe to do and what popcorn lung is (spoiler, it has nothing to do with eating popcorn).
On episode 25 of The Fear of Science we continue our our look at online security with looking at digital privacy with Alejandra Brown from Kirke Management Consulting and John Biehler from Get Connected Media. We find out how secure our data is and if this is an issue we should actually fear.
On episode 24 of The Fear of Science we talk about the difficult subject of abortion with Joyce Arthur the Executive Director of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, France-Emmanuelle Joly from the Vancouver Women's Health Collective and comedian Emma Cooper. We find out where the fear of abortion comes from and how religion plays into it plus much more.
On episode 23 of The Fear of Science we talk about all things nature with Owner of Swallow Tail Tours & Culinary Events, Chef Robin Kork, and Shawn Michaels from the Urban Forestry and Horticulture teams at the Vancouver Park Board. We find out what food we need to be careful with while foraging in the wild and what is very very tasty.
On episode 22 of The Fear of Science we talk about everybody's favorite family dinner conversation . . . politics! With comedian Sophie Buddle and Ian Bushfield from the podcast Politicoast. We find out why voting is important and how much people care about Canadian politics.
On episode 21 of The Fear of Science we talk about how the world is going to be destroyed by climate change with comedian Ivan Decker and science YouTuber Kurtis Baute. We find out what we can do to save the earth and how screwed we really are.
On episode 20 of The Fear of Science we talk about social media with influencers Breanne Williamson and Jamieson McCormack. We talk about what a social media influencer is and the social responsibility they have.
On episode 19 of The Fear of Science we talk about all things spiders with Chris Nyarady from the Geeks versus Nerds Podcast and Andreas Fischer a spider researcher from SFU. We help Daniel conquer his fear of spiders with some immersion therapy and everybody holds a tarantula.
On episode 18 of The Fear of Science we talk about all things kinky with Claire Pollock producer of the Dirty Betty show and Sara Blaze from the Metro Vancouver Kink Society. We learn why it's important not to kink shame and what different kind of kinks are out there.
On episode 17 of The Fear of Science we talk about the gluten with our guest Peter Ciuffa (AKA Pasta Boy Peter) cooking instructor/actor and Alexandra Inman from Vancouver Dietitians. We learn what gluten is and if it's good or bad for you.
On episode 16 of The Fear of Science we talk about the pressure masculinity puts on us as men with our guest Dale De Ruiter and Derek Bolen from Outrage Factory and The GM Tim. Just some interesting guys sitting around talking about how horrible men can be.
On episode 15 of The Fear of Science we talk about clowns with professional clown Chris Ross and wrestler Ravenous Randy. We find out why people are afraid of clowns and what's hiding under that make-up!
On episode 14 of The Fear of Science we talk about drag queens and drag kings with Drag Queen Tequila Mockingbird and producer of Storytelling with Drag Queens, Candie Tanaka. We find out why people are afraid of drag performers and what types of drag queens exist.
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