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[This episode first ran on May 31, 2023.] Why do we like to be scared? What's the difference in fear between a haunted house attraction and ghost hunters in a “real” haunted house? What is fearmongering, and the evolving fears of society? And what's up with being afraid of clowns, aliens, Bigfoot, and even wide open spaces? Margee Kerr is a sociologist and author. She earned her PhD in 2009 from the University of Pittsburgh and currently teaches and conducts research on fear — specifically how and why people engage in 'scary' experiences like haunted attractions, horror movies, and paranormal investigations. She enjoys working as a consultant for attractions and museums and is the author of SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear named as a must-read by The Washington Post. And author of Ouch! Why Pain Hurts and Why It Doesn't Have To. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Parade, Atlantic Monthly, and NPR's Science Friday. _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: Contact@TalkingStrange.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

L'attrait que les humains éprouvent pour la peur, en particulier dans des contextes sûrs comme les films d'horreur, les maisons hantées ou les montagnes russes, repose sur des mécanismes neurobiologiques et psychologiques bien documentés. Une étude significative menée par le neuroscientifique David Zald en 2008 à l'Université Vanderbilt explore ce phénomène en mettant en lumière le rôle central de la dopamine, un neurotransmetteur impliqué dans le plaisir et la récompense. La recherche de Zald a révélé que les personnes qui aiment se faire peur ont souvent un système dopaminergique plus actif. Lorsqu'on est confronté à une situation effrayante, même fictive, le cerveau perçoit la situation comme une menace potentielle, ce qui déclenche une réponse de "combat ou fuite". Cette réaction est orchestrée par l'amygdale, une région clé impliquée dans la détection de la peur. Immédiatement, le corps libère de l'adrénaline, augmentant le rythme cardiaque et la vigilance. Ce processus, même s'il est inconfortable, est également excitant. Après cette montée d'adrénaline, si le cerveau reconnaît que la menace n'est pas réelle, il relâche un flot de dopamine et d'autres hormones du plaisir. Zald a montré que certaines personnes ont un métabolisme de la dopamine qui les rend plus réceptives à cette libération. Pour ces individus, l'excitation ressentie pendant et après une expérience effrayante procure une sensation de récompense intense. Autrement dit, la peur est associée à une poussée de plaisir, ce qui explique pourquoi certaines personnes recherchent ces sensations de façon répétée. Un autre aspect important est la sensation de maîtrise et de soulagement qui accompagne une expérience effrayante mais sans danger réel. Selon la psychologue Margee Kerr, qui a étudié la peur au Pittsburgh ScareHouse, les situations effrayantes contrôlées offrent une opportunité de faire face à nos craintes dans un environnement sécurisé. Cela nous permet de vivre une expérience intense tout en restant conscients que nous sommes en sécurité. Ce sentiment de surmonter la peur peut renforcer la confiance en soi et procurer un sentiment de satisfaction. De plus, les contextes de peur partagée, comme regarder un film d'horreur avec des amis, renforcent les liens sociaux. L'activation de nos émotions ensemble favorise une connexion interpersonnelle, renforçant encore l'aspect plaisant de l'expérience. Ainsi, les études comme celle de Zald révèlent que l'amour de la peur réside dans un subtil équilibre entre l'activation des systèmes de menace et la libération de neurotransmetteurs qui récompensent notre cerveau, rendant l'expérience finalement gratifiante. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this hair raising episode of Put Em On The Couch, we explore the psychology of fear, starting with a chilling reflection on the 1966 mass shooting at the University of Texas. Join me and co-host Nelson as we discuss a range of fears—rational and irrational—beginning with John B. Watson's infamous experiments. Nelson shares his thrill-seeking experiences, while I confront existential fears like extinction and loss of autonomy, drawing on Mary Ainsworth's research in developmental psychology. We also examine Chapman University's latest survey revealing Americans' top fears, including cyberterrorism and corrupt government officials, and how political leaders use fear to manipulate. Our conversation delves into the biology of fear, particularly the role of the amygdala, and the difference between fear and anxiety. We explore quirky irrational fears and the therapeutic potential of fear experiences, as highlighted by researcher Margee Kerr. As we wrap up, we encourage listeners to transform their fears into action as we approach the election, emphasizing the importance of staying engaged and empowered. Tune in for an enlightening exploration of fear—its origins, consequences, and how we can navigate it in our lives! Listen now and confront your fears with us!

In which we skelebrate the screamson with some medicinal horror movies. Shout out to SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr! Follow me on Letterboxd and watch 23 horror movies before Halloween with me! I'm so behind: https://linktr.ee/chadthebirdRecorded LIVE at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge on October 28th 2023 courtesy of Jeppson's Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord! Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com and “Science Fiction/Double Feature” by Richard O'Brien and Richard Hartley (1975) performed by me and YOUR Bill Larkin PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

What are the beginnings of Halloween, and how have they evolved over the millennia from Samhain to trick-or-treating for kids — to being associated with Michael Myers? And what makes John Carpenter's "The Shape" stalking the suburbs so scary from a folkloric and sociological perspective? Fear sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr and folklorist Dr. Lynne S. McNeill join Talking Strange host Aaron Sagers for a Spooky Season episode. About the Guests: Dr. Margee Kerr is a sociologist and author. She earned her PhD in 2009 from the University of Pittsburgh and currently teaches and conducts research on fear, specifically how and why people engage in 'scary' experiences l like haunted attractions, horror movies, and paranormal investigations. She enjoys working as a consultant for attractions and museums and is the author of SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear named as a must read by the Washington Post. And author of Ouch! Why Pain Hurts and Why It Doesn't Have To. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Parade, Atlantic Monthly, and NPR's Science Friday, among other places. Dr. Lynne S. McNeill is a folklorist and Director of Graduate Studies in the English Department at Utah State University . Her research interests include legend, belief, fandom, and digital culture. She is the author of the popular textbook Folklore Rules (2013), and is the co-editor of Slender Man is Coming: Creepypasta and Contemporary Legends on the Internet (2018) and Legend Tripping: A Contemporary Legend Casebook (2018). _______________________________________________________________ Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, with a weekly "Small Talk" mini-sode with reader submitted letters and spooky tales. Sagers is a paranormal journalist and researcher who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and Talking Strange is part of the Den of Geek Network. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following our chat with Dr. Margee Kerr about the Sociology of Fear, and Why We Love To Be Scared, psychologist Dr. Travis Langley joins the show to discuss the mental health of a haunt. How do hauntings impact the living from a psychological standpoint? And psychologically why might a ghost stick around and haunt a spot? How do haunting relate to therapy, and when does a haunt go from healthy to pathological? Travis is a distinguished professor of psychology at Henderson State University, is best-known as the author of the acclaimed book Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight. He has edited numerous Popular Culture Psychology anthologies. And this conversation follows our chat with Dr. Margee Kerr about the Sociology of Fear, and Why We Love To Be Scared. _______________________________________________________________ Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, with a weekly "Small Talk" mini-sode with reader submitted letters and spooky tales. Sagers is a paranormal journalist and researcher who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and Talking Strange is part of the Den of Geek Network. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we like to be scared? What's the difference in fear between a haunted house attraction and ghost hunters in a “real” haunted house? What is fearmongering, and the evolving fears of society? And what's up with being afraid of clowns, aliens, Bigfoot, and even wide open spaces? Margee Kerr is a sociologist and author. She earned her PhD in 2009 from the University of Pittsburgh and currently teaches and conducts research on fear — specifically how and why people engage in 'scary' experiences like haunted attractions, horror movies, and paranormal investigations. She enjoys working as a consultant for attractions and museums and is the author of SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear named as a must-read by The Washington Post. And author of Ouch! Why Pain Hurts and Why It Doesn't Have To. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Parade, Atlantic Monthly, and NPR's Science Friday. _______________________________________________________________ Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, with a weekly "Small Talk" mini-sode with reader submitted letters and spooky tales. Sagers is a paranormal journalist and researcher who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and Talking Strange is part of the Den of Geek Network. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becca is 6-feet tall, bold and strong-willed. She's also easily startled and paralyzed by fear — even a children's haunted house can reduce her to tears. In this episode of How To!, we bring in sociologist Margee Kerr, author of Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, to give us the lowdown on surviving scary situations. Can making fear more fun help Becca overcome her startle reflex in time for Halloween? Do you have a problem that needs solving? Have you found the advice on our podcast helpful? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the beginnings of Halloween, and how has it evolved over the millennia from Samhain to trick-or-treating for kids — to being associated with Michael Myers? And what makes John Carpenter's "The Shape" stalking the suburbs so scary from a folkloric and sociological perspective? Fear sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr and folklorist Dr. Lynne S. McNeill join host Aaron Sagers for a Spooky Season episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we have an opportunity to stay healthy this winter? Alyssa B, our health and food expert, gives us tips on staying active, mindful, and healthy even as the snow starts falling and the candy gets more tempting. Why do some people love getting scared? Margee Kerr is a sociologist, and she helps us understand how fear works in our brains, why some people love watching horror movies and why others really, really don't. On the World of Weird Things with Greg Fish, we learn about zombie planets, just in time for Halloween! These planets are made from the death of a solar system and might just be the most fascinating rocks in the universe.  HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Tune In

Becca is 6-feet tall, bold and strong-willed. She's also easily startled and paralyzed by fear — even a children's haunted house can reduce her to tears. In this episode of How To!, we bring in sociologist Margee Kerr, author of Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, to give us the lowdown on surviving scary situations. Can making fear more fun help Becca overcome her startle reflex in time for Halloween? Do you have a problem that needs solving? Have you found the advice on our podcast helpful? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becca is 6-feet tall, bold and strong-willed. She's also easily startled and paralyzed by fear — even a children's haunted house can reduce her to tears. In this episode of How To!, we bring in sociologist Margee Kerr, author of Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, to give us the lowdown on surviving scary situations. Can making fear more fun help Becca overcome her startle reflex in time for Halloween? Do you have a problem that needs solving? Have you found the advice on our podcast helpful? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becca is 6-feet tall, bold and strong-willed. She's also easily startled and paralyzed by fear — even a children's haunted house can reduce her to tears. In this episode of How To!, we bring in sociologist Margee Kerr, author of Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, to give us the lowdown on surviving scary situations. Can making fear more fun help Becca overcome her startle reflex in time for Halloween? Do you have a problem that needs solving? Have you found the advice on our podcast helpful? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courier Pigeon is taking this week off in order to transform into our spooky forms. Our mini series for the rest of October examines the questions: why do we like to be scared? Are ghosts real? Why are so many places haunted?  To help us investigate, we tap in experts like Chicago's own Adam Selzer, sociologist Dr. Margee Keer and more. Make sure to check back next week Thursday for the first creepy episode! --------- Courier Pigeon is a new podcast from WBBM that will highlight trending topics in Chicagoland Want us to cover a topic you think needs more attention? Tweet at us @WBBMPodcasts and let us know! Keep up to date with us too over on Insta. Like the podcast? Make sure to rate and subscribe on the Audacy app, ITunes and Spotify so you don't miss an episode. 

What about chuckling at a joke you didn't think was funny or even understand? The list goes on and on when we're talking about situations when we laugh, but they don't have anything to do with something being funny. Why do we do it? Laughing in the awkward, negative sense often helps us deal with things that mostly stem from fear. Dr. Margee Kerr, a sociologist from the University of Pittsburgh who specializes in the study of fear and wrote a book called, "Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear," says that “we laugh at things like this because they violate our expectations.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before her life as a financial journalist began, Felicity Hannah could more often be found wearing a top hat, leading tourists round the ghostly streets beneath Edinburgh. She loves sudden startles and that sense of creeping enjoyable fear in person, in books and on screen, but she wants to know why. Why are some humans wired to get a thrill out of fear? Why not all of us? Felicity talks to fear expert Dr Margee Kerr, sociologist and author of Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, about what happens in our bodies when we're frightened, and how, surprisingly, this can help us build relationships and personal resilience. She asks: what's the difference between the feelings we experience in a haunted house and genuine terror? Why do children love being chased? Is fear really contagious? Produced in Bristol for BBC Audio by Sarah Goodman.

Episode Notes We have a lot of misconceptions about pain, and it's one of the contributors to the decades-long opioid epidemic. What if pain doesn't have to be something we avoid? What if it can make us more resilient? Today, we chat with returning guest Margee Kerr to chat about her book Ouch!, which she co-authored with Linda Rodriguez McRobbie. Follow Margee on Instagram @margeekerr Get a copy of Ouch! Visit Margee's website For the interview transcript visit www.TheRewiredSoul.com/interviews Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack for free! Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate

Episode Notes Why do some people love to be scared and others don't? Can fear actually be therapeutic? And why is being scared with friends so much more fun? Today, we talk with sociologist Margee Kerr about her fantastic book Scream where we discuss these topics and more. Follow Margee on Twitter @MargeeKerr Follow Margee on Instagram @MargeeKerr Get a copy of Scream Get a coup of Ouch! For the interview transcript visit www.TheRewiredSoul.com/interviews Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate

On this episode I'm joined by sociologist Dr Margee Kerr. Margee currently teaches and conducts research on fear, specifically how and why people engage in 'scary' experiences llike haunted attractions, horror movies, and paranormal investigations.  She enjoys working as a consultant for attractions and museums and is the author of 'SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear' named as a must read by the Washington Post.  Hit subscribe, rate the show and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods https://linktr.ee/curiositycake  

To many, haunting is just a silly hobby. To others, haunting is a business. However, very few people make the argument that haunting is important in a societal way. The argument is pretty straightforward: Art is important. Haunting is an art. Therefore haunting is important. However, haunting has ways that it is important beyond any other kind of art. So sit back as we explore this issue today and discuss why this weird business or silly little hobby actually matters a great deal. This Week's Episode Includes: Intro Question of the Week New Stuff in Our Store (https://www.hauntweeklystore.com/) How This Topic Started Why Art Matters Why Haunting is Art Why Haunting is Especially Important Revisit Question of the Week Conclusions All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

Hi lovely, I have a fascinating episode for you today! I got to speak to Margee Kerr and Linda Rodriguez McRobbie about their new book, ‘OUCH!: Why Pain Hurts, and Why it Doesn’t Have To’.  In this episode, we talk about: Why pain isn’t all bad and how we can develop a healthy relationship with it Resilience as a skill - something we can practice and cultivate over time Why we need to come up with a bigger vocabulary for pain (because one word is used to describe so much!)  Heartbreak and why it hurts so much How we can support our loved ones when they are in pain And so much more! I loved this conversation with Margee and Linda.  Really hope you enjoy it too! Order your copy of ‘OUCH!: Why Pain Hurts, and Why it Doesn’t Have To’ for the UK (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/ouch-9781472965271/) , Aus (https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/ouch-9781472965257/) and US (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/ouch-9781472965257/) . Love, Vicki x

Rutherford and Fry delve into the history of roller coasters in the second instalment of their investigation into why we enjoy being scared. Amelie Xenakis asks: "Why do people enjoy roller coasters? I am a thrill-seeker and I am always terrified before riding a roller coaster but I enjoy the ride itself. (I would like BOTH of you to ride a roller coaster if possible)." Never ones to shy away from a challenge, the pair attempt to channel their inner adrenaline junkies with a trip on one the UK's scariest roller coasters at Thorpe Park. They discover the birth of the roller coaster in the 18th century, when Catherine the Great enjoyed careering down Russian Ice Mountains covered in snow. Adam talks to scary sociologist Margee Kerr, author of 'Scream! The Science of Fear', about how the modern roller coaster evolved. David Poeppel from New York University studies the science of screaming, and we discover what makes screams uniquely terrifying. Plus, psychologist and broadcaster Claudia Hammond describes some early experiments which tested how fear affects our body. Presenters: Adam Rutherford, Hannah Fry Producer: Michelle Martin

How Perceived Threat Shapes Countries (0:32)Guest: Michele Gelfand, Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, Author of “Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World”What do you fear? Natural disasters? War? Where you live makes a big difference on how you answer that question. It also changes how your country is run and how strict the laws are there. Many politicians are masters of knowing what people perceive as a threat and then capitalizing on that. But is using fear in politics always a bad thing? The Discovery, Investigation, and Identification of the Colonial Vampire (17:24)Guest: Nicholas Bellantoni, Emeritus State Archaeologist with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and is Adjunct Associate Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of ConnecticutVampires today are cheesy Halloween costumes or heartthrobs in teen romance novels. But back in the 1800s, people in New England were genuinely afraid of vampires—so much so that they dug up the graves of their family members in order to protect themselves from the undead. When archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni found one of these corpses in 1990, he went on to study it for 30 years and only just discovered who this colonial vampire was. What's in that Halloween Candy (36:14)Guest: Gene Ahlborn, Professor of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Science, Brigham Young UniversityYour kids are probably going to stuff handfuls of candy and chocolate in their mouths tonight after trick or treating. Unless you eat it all first. We asked what questions you have about what's in that stuff. BYU Food Science professor Gene Ahlborn is here to answer what you've been wondering about artificial flavors and colors. Like to Be Scared? Here's Why (50:38)Guest: Carl Sederholm, PhD, Professor of Comparative Arts and Letters, Brigham Young University; Margee Kerr, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh, Author of “Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear”; Rob Dunfield, Owner The Fear Factory in Salt Lake CityWhy do we like to be scared out of our wits by films and roller coasters and actors dressed in nightmarish costumes chasing us through dark hallways? We do we pay for this stuff? 

Becca is 6-feet tall, bold and strong-willed. She’s also easily startled and paralyzed by fear — even a children’s haunted house can reduce her to tears. In this episode of How To!, we bring in sociologist Margee Kerr, author of Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, to give us the lowdown on surviving scary situations. Can making fear more fun help Becca overcome her startle reflex in time for Halloween? Do you have a problem that needs solving? Have you found the advice on our podcast helpful? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becca is 6-feet tall, bold and strong-willed. She’s also easily startled and paralyzed by fear — even a children’s haunted house can reduce her to tears. In this episode of How To!, we bring in sociologist Margee Kerr, author of Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, to give us the lowdown on surviving scary situations. Can making fear more fun help Becca overcome her startle reflex in time for Halloween? Do you have a problem that needs solving? Have you found the advice on our podcast helpful? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are some of the biggest fears that revolve around money and retirement? The GenWealth team takes a look at financial fear and what you can do about it, and are joined by special guest Margee Kerr, a sociologist who studies fear.Originally aired 10/5/2019

On the September 9, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they've been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Peter is back, Chris is still gone in Toronto. And Jacob is prepping for Fantastic Fest. At The Water Cooler: What we've been Doing:Peter traveled to Orlando Florida, avoided Hurricane Dorian, but almost died in the humidity. He experienced Halloween Horror Nights in Florida for the first time. Watch the video on Ordinary Adventures. He also visited Hollywood Studios to experience Toy Story Land for the first time, and take a trip to the other version of Galaxy's Edge.  Jacob got a second tattoo and celebrated his fourth wedding anniversary. Brad went to both Chicago shows for How Did This Get Made live. Hoai-Tran forgot to say that she went to The Color Factory. What we've been Reading:Jacob started reading Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr. What we've been Watching:Ben and Jacob saw It Chapter Two. Ben watched The Treasure of the Sierra Madre   Peter has been watching The Endless Adventure on YouTube.   Jacob watched Bigfoot County, and Pumpkinhead. Brad watched The Adventures of Pinocchio. Hoai-Tran watched Hustlers, Climax, the first two episodes of The Leftovers, and did a double feature of Spirited Away and Millennium Actress at the Metrograph. What we've been Eating:Peter ate at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, and Orlando's version of Antojitos in Universal Citywalk. He also continued his Orlando tradition of ubering to Unos for Pizza Skins. Brad tried Creepy Cocoa Crisp M&M's, KFC Mac & Cheese Famous Bowl What we've been Playing:Brad has been messing with the new HyperReal Darth Vader figure from Hasbro All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today's show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air.  Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

How can we manufature fear and create scary Halloween moments for firends & family? Margee Kerr is a sociologist how studies fears and haunted hauses. She also teaches her researches at universities in the United States. Margee is also an author of the book "Scream". Find out more about Margees work: http://www.margeekerr.com/ Buy Margees book "Scream" now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1610397169/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1610397169&linkCode=as2&tag=audible08a-20&linkId=0bcb92b2732d0db37ceefa214026df1c -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get my book "How Podcasting Can Change Your Life": https://amzn.to/2vg9ttq ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Create your own payday with the mindpower course from my mentor Ron G. Holland: https://aa448ftl3-351l5bsd3gw9pbg3.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please share with your friends :-)

Author Sharon Hatfield talks about spiritualism and the mysterious medium of the 19th century in America. Carl Sederholm of BYU, Margee Kerr of the Univ. of Pittsburgh and Owner Rob Dunfield explain why we like to be scared.

Brea and Mallory talk about spooky nonfiction with special guest, Ross Blocher, from Oh No Ross and Carrie! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!   Reading Glasses Merch Links -   Oh No Ross and Carrie http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/oh-no-ross-and-carrie   Kid Lit Says No Kids In Cages Pre-Order Mallory’s Book! The Lady from the Black Lagoon Reading Glasses Live Event 7/1 NoveList Plus Reading Glasses Transcriptions on Gretta Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Apex Magazine Page Advice Article   Amazon Wish List Books Mentioned - Gulp by Mary Roach Night Shift by Joanna Angel   The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil Stories from the Messengers by Mike Clelland The Alienist by Caleb Carr Abominable Science! by Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero Stiff by Mary Roach Ghost Hunters by Deborah Blum   The Poisoner’s Handbook by Deborah Blum   Ghostland by Colin Dickey Trolls by John Lindow Scream by Margee Kerr   The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan   Flim Flam by James Randi   Death from the Skies! by Philip Plait Abducted by Susan A. Clancy From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson   Caesar’s Last Breath by Sam Kean Psychic Blues by Mark Edward Conspiracies Declassified by Brian Dunning Dealing with Demons by Bob Larson Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix   Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson   The Martian by Andy Weir The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey    

Guest host Dave Schrader and sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr discuss her research into fear, and why this powerful emotion is a key for human survival in dangerous situations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

This week on Haunt Weekly, we have a very special guest as we sit down with Dr. Margee Kerr: The Sociologist Who Studies Fear.  Dr. Kerr has been everywhere. Perhaps best known for her segment on Full Frontal with Samantatha Bee, she's also been in Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post and SyFyWire and so much more. She has so many credentials that it makes you wonder what she's doing here with us. But, spend an hour with us she did and we talked about about her, what she does, who she works with and, most importantly, the basics of fear and what haunted attractions can do to make the most of it. Oh, and of course to plug her excellent book, Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.  To call this a wonderful interview is an understatement. So while I say this every week: This is definitely an episode you do NOT want to miss!

In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Margee Kerr about how to face your fear and the benefits of fear. ------------- *Guest Links* ------------- Margee's website ( http://www.margeekerr.com ) Margee on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MargeeKerr ) Margee on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/margeekerr/ ) Scream by Margee Kerr ( https://www.amazon.com/Scream-Chilling-Adventures-Science-Fear/dp/1610397169/ref=la_B075T8KCY1_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516491074&s=books&sr=1-1 ) ----------------- *Links Mentioned* ----------------- Lore ( http://www.lorepodcast.com ) --------------------------------------- *Learner's Corner Recommended Resource* --------------------------------------- Think Orange Episode 39 ( http://orangeblogs.org/thinkorangepodcast/episode39/ ) ----------------- *What We Learned* ----------------- *Fear is behind racism, sexism, and homophobia.* *Define Fear* * It's a response to a threat. * It's an emotional response. *The more we understand something, the less we're afraid of it.* *Fear Can Be Fun* * Fun, scary experiences depend on agency. *Why is the fear of public speaking greater than the fear of death?* * Failing at public speaking can be a social death. *Is there a benefit to fear?* * There is a benefit in challenging ourselves and pushing ourselves to grow. * This can lead to greater self-confidence. *How can people overcome their fear?* * Safe confrontations * Exposure therapy * Support * Agency *What are you learning right now?* * Stress and fear use energy. ----------------- *Quotes to Tweet* ----------------- "The more we understand something, the less we're afraid of it." - @MargeeKerr @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet ( https://ctt.ec/ijJBe ) "Fun, scary experiences depend on agency." - @MargeeKerr @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet ( https://ctt.ec/izeT4 ) "Failing at public speaking can be a social death." - @MargeeKerr @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet ( https://ctt.ec/69WMT ) "It is important to face fears in a safe environment and it has to be their choice." - @MargeeKerr @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet ( https://ctt.ec/9uQm3 ) --------------------------- *New Episode Every Tuesday* --------------------------- ----------------------- *Join Us Every Tuesday* ----------------------- Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.

Interview with the Author of "Scream" Margee Kerr. We discuss human fear. Investing Skeptically: NSO (non-qualified Stock Options), Binary options, Will Congress tax 401(k)s?

What are you afraid of? Fear is one of the most complex human emotions. Why do people seek out frightening adventures (like ghost tours) for fun? What happens to our brains when we get scared? Do these “adventures” have a mental health benefit? Join us as we chat with sociologist and haunted attraction consultant, Margee Kerr, about her book, “Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.”

Victor Wooten makes me want to be better.  Either at bass guitar, or just to be better at life.  Reason being, Victor Wooten is an incredible person, regardless of his virtuoso bass skills.  This is one of those dream guests for Scott.  And well, it was well worth it.  From Bela Fleck to his insane solo projects, Victor is passionate about bass playing, teaching, and best of all, his upbringing and family.  I love every god damn second of this interview.     Make sure to follow Victor on twitter and instgram @victorwooten   Next, we bring on an another amazing guest, fear sociologist, Margee Kerr.  Burlew is afraid of heights. Scott is afraid of boredom.  Hear what Margee has to say about both of these weirdos.  Make sure follow Margee on twitter @margeekerr     This is Verbal Shenanigans.  Always fun.  Always unique.  Please share and follow us on instagram and twitter.  Cheers!

At Stupid Human Suits, we know that death isn't the ONLY thing to be afraid of, not when there are spiders, heights, sharks, some place called the "suicide forest"... This week, Carol and Sean are joined by Margee Kerr, a sociologist who studies -- and embraces -- FEAR. Listen to the episode and then pick up her book, "SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear."

Why do people get scared and how? We ask Dr. Margee Kerr, a scientist who studies the science of fear. She once set up a basement lab in a Halloween haunted house to understand why people sign up to get scared. She found out that going to a house of horror is actually a lot like doing yoga! Find out why, and how to scare a scientist. Correction: On this episode, we referred to the woman in Sebastin's recording as his mom. She is his step-mom. Ask us a question, listen to more episodes, and donate at tumblepodcast.com. Subscribe to Tumble Science Podcast for Kids and review on iTunes. Follow on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Halloween trends with Trisha Lombardo from Spirit Halloween. Margee Kerr, University of Pittsburgh, discusses what scares us and why. Ed Dennis tells us how to grow a giant pumpkin. Frank McAndrew of Knox College on why clowns are creepy. Shawn O'Neill shares parent previews on Inferno and Jack Reacher. Mike Alder and Lon Cook, BYU, on creating functional organs from stem cells.

Margee Kerr is a sociologist who studies FEAR. Ever wonder why we fear what we do? Or why so many of us love the thrill of a roller-coaster or jumping off a steep cliff? She has made it her goal to find the answers. Since earning her PhD in Sociology she has been studying the science of fear, along with the creative ways we engage with thrilling and scary material. To view the studio webcam or listen to second hour archives subscribe at www.paranormalfiller.com.

Margee Kerr is a sociologist who studies FEAR. Ever wonder why we fear what we do? Or why so many of us love the thrill of a roller-coaster or jumping off a steep cliff? She has made it her goal to find the answers. Since earning her PhD in Sociology she has been studying the science of fear, along with the creative ways we engage with thrilling and scary material.

Margee Kerr is a sociologist who studies FEAR. Ever wonder why we fear what we do? Or why so many of us love the thrill of a roller-coaster or jumping off a steep cliff? She has made it her goal to find the answers. Since earning her PhD in Sociology she has been studying the science of fear, along with the creative ways we engage with thrilling and scary material. To view the studio webcam or listen to second hour archives subscribe at www.paranormalfiller.com.

This week we're talking about fear: how it works, what it does to our bodies and brains, and why we sometimes seek it out. We'll spend the hour with Margee Kerr – a sociologist, fear researcher, and diehard haunted house fan – talking about her new book "Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear".

For Margee Kerr, PhD, dangling from the ledge of a 1,000 ft. tall tower with nothing but a harness, a carabiner, and an odd set of safety instructions is just another day in the life. Whether it’s hanging out in haunted prisons, trekking the globe to find the world’s tallest and fastest rollercoasters, or contemplating life and death in Japan’s Suicide Forest, Margee investigates the effects of fear on our minds, bodies, and brains. Find out why one Washington Post reporter called Margee’s book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear “the creepiest book I read this year”.Margee isn’t content just studying the science and psychology of fear, she wants to experience it herself. And on today’s episode, she shares some of her adventures and experiences and what she learned along the way about what scares us and why.Listen to find out about:-How roller coasters, thrill rides, and haunted houses create effective physical thrills and jolts by shaking up your body and your brain.-What makes a place "haunted" and why are old prisons, hospitals, and institutions so creepy?-Is infrasound giving you the chills without you knowing about it?-Can a thrilling experience help us overcome worry and anxious rumination?-What’s the scariest experience of them all?Find out on today’s episode of the School of Psych! For more frightfully good times, subscribe to the podcast and check us out over at SchoolofPsych.com

Aaron talks to his good friend Margee Kerr about the sociology of fear and children; horror movies, development of fears and being a good parent. Check out Margee’s new book, “Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear” anywhere books are sold or www.MargeeKerr.com ALSO check out www.Scarehouse.com for one of the top ten haunted houses in America

In our latest Please Explain, we confront our worst nightmares! The gripping fear when you're walking through a haunted house is not the same as the gut-wrenching fear that your life might be in danger. Nor is it the same as the fear of being rejected by a potential mate or the fear of jumping out of a plane. And our reactions to those chilling moments can range from screams, to adrenaline rushes, to even laughter. Margee Kerr is a sociologist at the University of Pittsburgh, and she also moonlights at a popular haunted house, where she gets an inside look into what fear does to us and why we're so attracted to it. In her new book, Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, she explains the science of fear, unraveling the various dimensions of its grasp on us and our society.   

To have show notes automatically emailed to you, text "NOTES205" to 33444 (US only). If you’re an international guest you can go to hauntedattractionspodcast.com/e205 This is the first episode of the 2015 vendor roundup, a mini series highlighting haunted attraction vendors from around the world. Listen to stay informed on new products, services, tips, innovations for 2015- AND GET INSPIRED! Joining us today is Tyler Barnett who runs HauntDesignKit.com, the leading resource online for all things haunted houses; it is the go to resource for haunted house design when it comes to software. HauntDesignKit.com has also recently added an Educaton Center, which is accessible for free! As a special gift to our listeners, Tyler put together a FREE tip sheet “Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing Your Haunt,” which you can have emailed to you by texting “HAUNTDESIGNKIT” to 33444 or by visiting: www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/hauntdesignkit Discussed in this podcast: The history of HauntDesignKit.com HauntDesignKit.com has been active for 3 years and is run at cost Tyler designed the site to offer convenience & education to haunters Products and Services offered by HauntDesignKit.com Affordable product downloads from wall panels to finished haunted houses Private haunted house design consulting The Haunter Education Center (Free) The Haunter Education Center A FREE resource for haunters. The Center contains educational material from the largest industry experts on design, business, marketing, scares, audio, and lighting. What is next? Tyler will be focusing on improving the free marketing education to help haunters scale their attractions. Links HauntDesignKit: http://www.hauntdesignkit.com/ Haunt Education Center: http://www.hauntdesignkit.com/#!education-members-home/c1ss8 10 Haunt Social Media Mistakes: http://www.hauntdesignkit.com/#!10-haunt-social-media-mistakes/c5vw “Shareology: How Sharing is Powering the Human Economy” by bestselling author Bryan Kramer: http://www.amazon.com/Shareology-Sharing-Powering-Human-Economy/dp/1630473847 Scarehouse: http://www.scarehouse.com/ Tyler’s FREE Tip Sheet: http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/hauntdesignkit Dr. Margee Kerr’s new book “Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear:” http://amzn.com/1610394828 Charles Barnett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/charles-t-barnett/47/527/25a Charles Barnett’s Website: http://www.charlestbarnett.com/ HauntDesignKit on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hauntdesignkit HauntDesignKit onGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+TylerBarnetthauntdesignkit/about HauntDesignKit on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/nightgoretb Twitter: @HauntDesignKit

To view the complete show notes, please go to: http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/ep01scarehouse/ Margee Kerr (PhD) is a sociologist who studies fear. She began working with Scare House in 2008, and is currently writing a book titled “SCREAM: Adventures in the Upside of Fear.” In this podcast, Margee discussed her history with ScareHouse, from meeting with Creative Director Scott Simmons in 2008 to her current adventures in The ScareHouse Podcast today. ScareHouse is one of the best Haunted Houses in PA, and has been featured on the Travel Channel, in addition to other numerous recognitions. The creative team continuously strives to make the experience much more than a scary house. There are many things ScareHouse is doing well, and in the second portion of the Podcast we discuss those. ScareHouse puts the customer first by actively soliciting customer feedback and building engagement through sharing meaningful content. This creates a very loyal fan base, which keeps building year after year instead of losing momentum after the season concludes.

This is the Q&A portion of Margee Kerr's talk. Margee Kerr, "Scare-ologist" at ScareHouse Using her background in sociology, Margee Kerr will explain why we enjoy fear. She will focus on the biological, psychological, and sociological reasons we can, and do, enjoy thrilling and scary activities and material. From roller coasters and haunted attractions to scary movies and video games, her talk will explain the many upsides to fear and how our consumption of and engagement with scary material has changed over the last 100 years. Margee Kerr currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA where she teaches courses in sociology for the University of Pittsburgh. She grew up outside of Baltimore and attended Hollins University in Roanoke, VA where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in 2002. Moving to Pittsburgh for graduate school, she studied Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh completing her Masters degree in 2004 and her PhD in 2009. Margee has extensive experience in research, co-authoring scholarly articles on the history of medicine and doctor/patient communication. She is also a nationally recognized expert on professional haunted houses. She was a featured presenter at The American Sociology Association's annual meeting in 2005, HauntCon (National Haunted Attraction Convention) in 2012, and at TransWorld (the largest national haunted attraction convention in the world) in 2013. Margee works year-round for ScareHouse consulting with the creators and owners on how to be scientifically scary and in developing, implementing, and analyzing data on customers and employees. In 2012 Margee helped to create, write, and host the Scare U web series with the ScareHouse which aired in October of 2012. Scare U presents fast-paced and entertaining lessons all about fear, covering everything from the evolution of the fight or flight response to the fear of zombies and clowns, to why people love to be scared. Margee is turning her research into why people enjoy fear into a book with PublicAffairs Press, tentatively titled SCREAM: Adventures in the upside of fear due for publication in 2015. Follow Margee's adventures researching fear on her blog at www.margeekerr.com. Recorded Monday, April 7, 2014 at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA

Margee Kerr, "Scare-ologist" at ScareHouse Using her background in sociology, Margee Kerr will explain why we enjoy fear. She will focus on the biological, psychological, and sociological reasons we can, and do, enjoy thrilling and scary activities and material. From roller coasters and haunted attractions to scary movies and video games, her talk will explain the many upsides to fear and how our consumption of and engagement with scary material has changed over the last 100 years. Margee Kerr currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA where she teaches courses in sociology for the University of Pittsburgh. She grew up outside of Baltimore and attended Hollins University in Roanoke, VA where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in 2002. Moving to Pittsburgh for graduate school, she studied Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh completing her Masters degree in 2004 and her PhD in 2009. Margee has extensive experience in research, co-authoring scholarly articles on the history of medicine and doctor/patient communication. She is also a nationally recognized expert on professional haunted houses. She was a featured presenter at The American Sociology Association's annual meeting in 2005, HauntCon (National Haunted Attraction Convention) in 2012, and at TransWorld (the largest national haunted attraction convention in the world) in 2013. Margee works year-round for ScareHouse consulting with the creators and owners on how to be scientifically scary and in developing, implementing, and analyzing data on customers and employees. In 2012 Margee helped to create, write, and host the Scare U web series with the ScareHouse which aired in October of 2012. Scare U presents fast-paced and entertaining lessons all about fear, covering everything from the evolution of the fight or flight response to the fear of zombies and clowns, to why people love to be scared. Margee is turning her research into why people enjoy fear into a book with PublicAffairs Press, tentatively titled SCREAM: Adventures in the upside of fear due for publication in 2015. Follow Margee's adventures researching fear on her blog at www.margeekerr.com. Recorded Monday, April 7th, 2014 at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA.