Night terrors, an uncommon sleep disorder, happen when the brain doesn't transition correctly to deep sleep. The result is terrifying, with the sufferer genuinely terrified, swatting at invisible attackers, and screaming for help - all while sound asleep.
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# Stuff You Should Know: Night Terrors
Josh and Chuck dive into the creepy world of night terrors, exploring what happens when kids (and sometimes adults) experience terrifying episodes during deep sleep—complete with dilated pupils, rapid heart rates, and eyes wide open while completely unconscious. They break down the science of sleep stages, explain why night terrors are different from nightmares, and discuss what little researchers actually know about why these episodes happen in the first place. You'll learn about triggers like stress and sleep deprivation, treatment options ranging from scheduled awakenings to medications, and why this phenomenon has received surprisingly little scientific attention despite affecting millions of families.
Clueless
1995
1h 37m
★ 7.3
"He was on a lawyer procedural with one of the guys from Clueless. Really? Yeah, the skateboarder from Clueless. — Referenced as an actor connection to legal procedural television shows."
— Josh
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
★ 7.6
"Every Saturday night is Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman night. — Referenced as an example from a David Letterman top 10 list about uncool fraternity activities."
Flatliners
1990
1h 55m
★ 6.5
"Whether or not you're using a device or you're doing a scheduled awakening like flatliners, it's all about the timing. — Used as a comparison reference; also mentioned that a remake starring Juno is in development."
— Chuck
"Hey Dude, the 90s called, David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show, Hey Dude — Mentioned as a podcast guest appearance opportunity featuring cast members from the 90s TV show."
"They're remaking flatliners, by the way, of course. For the new generation. Yep. Starring Juno. — Juno is mentioned as starring in a remake of Flatliners."
— Josh
"Law and Order has been on for like 20 years and you've never seen a Law and Order. — Discussed as a long-running procedural cop drama that Josh recommends to Chuck."
— Josh
Murder, She Wrote
1984
★ 7.5
"I watch that show at least once a week still... I really genuinely like it in a totally non-ironic way. — Chuck discusses his enjoyment of the cozy mystery show, particularly episodes set in Cabot Cove, Maine."
— Chuck
Poltergeist
1982
1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound, like poltergeist? — Referenced as a comparison to the dial-up internet sound from the 1990s."
Saved by the Bell
1989
★ 7.8
"Didn't a Saved by the Bell guy get on there? Or was that another? — Referenced when discussing actors who appeared on law enforcement procedural shows."
— Josh
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