Fear results from your brain's reaction to a stressful stimulus, and -- though it may be unpleasant -- it plays a crucial role in the life of every human being. But how does it work (and why)? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the sensation of fear.
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Josh and Chuck dive deep into the science of fear, exploring how our brains process scary situations through both lightning-fast "low road" and more thoughtful "high road" responses. They examine everything from Darwin's experiments with snakes at the zoo to the controversial "Little Albert" study, while covering common phobias, cultural differences in fear, and modern treatments for overcoming our deepest anxieties. The episode reveals how fear serves as an ancient survival tool that sometimes works against us in today's world.
Home Alone
1990
1h 43m
★ 7.5
"It looked more to me like home alone. Oh, my gosh. — Josh references Home Alone when discussing the facial expression of fear, comparing it to Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' painting."
— Josh
"Like, coming home from the movie, what was the one with the author, the James Kahn? Oh, Misery. Misery. — Chuck mentions watching Misery and then scaring his roommate Eddie afterward by unscrewing light bulbs and hiding in closets."
— Chuck
"Joan Cusack on that show, that awesome showtime show has agoraphobia — Josh references Joan Cusack's character having agoraphobia on the Showtime series, discussing how she can't leave the house."
— Josh
The Bob Newhart Show
1972
★ 7.5
"Have you ever, did you used to watch the Bob Newhart show? Oh yeah. — Josh mentions a specific episode called 'Flying the Unfriendly Skies' about a group afraid of flying, featuring Penny Marshall as a stewardess."
— Josh
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