Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Loosely Exactly Nicole) is afraid of cockroaches. We talk with the comedian and actress about the commonly detested insect. We also talk with Professor of Urban Entomology Dr. Philip G. Koehler about his research on coc

Tyler Coates is Afraid that Everyone Hates Him

Dec 9th, 2019 31m 40s

Tyler Coates, writer and former Esquire editor, is afraid that everyone hates him. We talk with him about how he’s dealt with this fear in a social media age. We also get Tyler to chat with expert Jane Marie about how to break that fear down.

Megan Amram is Afraid of Her Own Hands

Dec 2nd, 2019 27m 58s

Megan Amram (Parks and Rec, The Simpsons) is afraid of her own hands. We talk with the Emmy-nominated writer about dealing with her phobia. We also talk with licensed clinical psychologist and social worker Dr. Robin Zasio about how phobias wor

Claudia O’Doherty is Afraid of Rats

Nov 25th, 2019 29m 8s

Claudia O’Doherty (Love, Extra Ordinary) is afraid of rats. We talk with the actress and comedian about all her rat tales. We also chat with expert Dr. Michael Brecht about rat experiments that show the playful side of the rodent.

Kids are Afraid of Everything

Nov 18th, 2019 23m 2s

Kids are afraid of everything! On this special episode of I’m Afraid That we ask kids what scares them the most. Monsters, the dark, natural disasters, ghosts and more! Plus, we talk with expert Meera Gopolan to find out the best ways to help k

Jane Marie and Dann Gallucci are Afraid of Death

Nov 11th, 2019 36m 35s

Jane Marie (This American Life, DTR) and Dann Gallucci (Modest Mouse, Cold War Kids), co-creators of The Dream, are afraid of death. We talk with the producers about how their fear of death affects their lives. We also talk with expert Sarah Ch

Lang Fisher is Afraid of Flying

Nov 4th, 2019 38m 15s

Lang Fisher (The Mindy Project, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) is afraid of flying. We talk with the writer and producer about this common fear. Then we chat with expert Max Wheeler, a writer and former pilot.

Janicza Bravo is Afraid of Home Invasions (and Holes)

Oct 28th, 2019 35m 12s

Janicza Bravo (Lemon, Zola) is afraid of home invasions and is also afraid of holes. We talk with the director and actor about her fears; then talk with Forensic Psychology expert Dr. Claire Nee to hear some interesting facts about break-ins fr

Ryan O'Connell is Afraid of the Movies

Oct 21st, 2019 26m 46s

Ryan O’Connell (Special, I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves) is afraid of going to the movie theater. We talk with the Emmy nominated writer and performer about how this fear came to be in his life. We also talk with our resident exp

Ira Madison III is Afraid of RSVPs

Oct 14th, 2019 34m 55s

Ira Madison III (Keep It, Daybreak) is afraid of a party invitation response. We talk with the cultural critic about how his fear developed. We also talk with Psychological Astrologist Danielle Beinstein about Leo energy and how that can help d

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Episode 8: Jordan Peele is Afraid of Attention

Dec 17th, 2018 33m 32s

Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us, Key and Peele) is afraid of unwanted attention. Host Daniel Zomparelli talks with the award winning writer and performer about how he conquered that fear and how it helped inform his blockbuster film Get Out. We also

Episode 7: Ali Liebegott is Afraid of Exercise

Dec 10th, 2018 31m 29s

Ali Liebegott (Transparent, The Conners) is afraid of exercise and getting tired, so host Daniel Zomparelli talks with the novelist, poet and actor about how that fear developed. We also chat with resident expert Stacey Slate, learn tips from f

Episode 6: Gabe Liedman is Afraid of Falling

Dec 3rd, 2018 24m 12s

Gabe Liedman (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Obvious Child, Pen15) is afraid of slipping and falling. The comedian and writer tells host Daniel Zomparelli what makes him so frightened of slippery surfaces, while resident expert Stacey Slate explains how s

Episode 5: Andrew Ti is Afraid of Public Speaking

Nov 26th, 2018 33m 28s

Andrew Ti, host of Yo, Is This Racist?, is afraid of public speaking. Host Daniel Zomparelli talks with the writer and podcaster about his fear of performing in front of an audience. He also checks in with resident expert Stacey Slate and pu

Episode 4: Liza Dye is Afraid of Another Major Accident

Nov 19th, 2018 32m 54s

Liza Dye is afraid of another major accident. Host Daniel Zomparelli talks with the writer and comedian about the tragic subway accident that changed her life, and the PTSD that followed. He also chats with Stacey Slate, our resident expert and

Episode 3: Our Lady J is Afraid of Screeching Metal Sounds

Nov 12th, 2018 31m 6s

Our Lady J (Transparent, Pose) is afraid of screeching metal sounds. Host Daniel Zomparelli talks with the writer/producer/musician about what sparked the fear and how trauma helped develop it. He also chats with psychotherapist and art therapi

Episode 2: John Early is Afraid of Dinner Parties

Nov 5th, 2018 31m 56s

John Early (Search Party, The Characters, 555) is afraid of dinner parties. We talk with the comedian/performer about friends socializing, gender performance and signs of party success. We also check in with Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick) and S

Episode 1: Jenny Slate is Afraid of Ghosts

Oct 29th, 2018 29m 17s

Jenny Slate is afraid of ghosts. Host Daniel Zomparelli talks to the writer, actress and comedian (Park and Recreation, Venom) about growing up in a haunted house and the problem with unfinished business. Fear expert Margee Kerr, author of Scre