In the season 2 finale, Yusong worries he’ll never learn how to meet internal deadlines. Rebecca comes across a dead crow, which feels like an appropriate end to a frustrating week. Fingers crossed that our well of mental problems is as finite

The Tears of A Clown Are The Saddest Tears of All (with Jackie Johnson)

Oct 11th, 2018 1h 5m

Yusong (and to a lesser extent, Rebecca) gets dunked on for a shmour by our esteemed guest, Jackie Johnson of beauty comedy podcast Natch Beaut! The recent Supreme Court appointment makes Jackie anxious for a Handmaid’s Tale-esque future. Rebec

Tired / Wired

Oct 3rd, 2018 54m 33s

Yusong has an impossible amount of energy from drinking a cold brew and is worried he will push away everyone who wants to collaborate with him; Rebecca is exhausted from not drinking a smoothie and is trying to figure out how to become a more

Happier, But More Tired

Sep 26th, 2018 58m 14s

Rebecca’s back from NY and can’t tell if she’s doing life right. Yusong has a new job, a new dating app, and a new, upbeat vibe over text?? We haven’t recorded in a month and don’t remember how to introduce segments.

I Can’t Tell If I’m Happy Or Not

Sep 19th, 2018 57m 13s

Yusong quits his job and Rebecca’s having a surprisingly great week. It’s either a special or totally run-of-the-mill episode, jury’s out, but we’re both still making our beds and the phrase “excited to be alive” is uttered, which feels like a

Top of the Tragedy Charts

Sep 12th, 2018 57m 7s

Rebecca gets summoned to jury duty and panics about the possibility of getting selected; Yusong takes a trip to his hometown, where he spends some time in nature and learns that he has grown up but hasn’t gotten any taller. Also, Yusong begs Re

The Jung Pope (with Shereen Lani Younes)

Sep 5th, 2018 54m 17s

Shereen Lani Younes (co-host of Ethnically Ambiguous) talks about imposter syndrome and Yusong shares his fear of looking like he always needs help.

A Melatonin Drug Deal

Aug 29th, 2018 57m 36s

Yusong's worried about not being able to maintain professional relationships, and Rebecca talks about finding personal time through staying up late at night. Plus, a story about the time Yusong bought Melatonin in a drug deal even though it's a

I Wanna Be Liked, But Not THAT Much (with Sydney Steinberg)

Aug 22nd, 2018 54m 48s

Writer and actor Syd Steinberg (UCB, Funny or Die) shares her fear of getting her eyes horrifically maimed while driving. Also, Rebecca’s anxiety is causing acne which is giving her anxiety which is giving her more acne, and Yusong receives the

We Are Making Our Beds (with Kevin Bartelt)

Aug 15th, 2018 1h 11m

We have our first ever guest on the show: Earwolf’s own Kevin Bartelt (Hollywood Handbook, Who Charted?)! Kevin shares the anxiety of balancing work, relationships, and self-worth. Yusong doesn’t know how to have fun or tell someone to use a co

Great As In Awesome And Awesome As In The Biblical Sense

Aug 8th, 2018 57m 6s

Rebecca faces an unexpected vehicular financial crisis; Yusong worries about the logistics of a weekend with his parents and has a hard time relaxing.

Season 2 - My Poor Therapist

Aug 1st, 2018 1h 3m

We’re back for season 2 and it’s ALL about the production values… but also ALL about the segments. This time around, we’re both in therapy, and it might be working? Tbd. Yusong’s worried that he might be too sensitive and Rebecca agrees with hi

Season 1 Finale

Apr 26th, 2018 52m 5s

Yusong can't stop checking if his door is locked and Rebecca is freaked out about the Equifax breech. It's the season one finale of Worst Case Scenario; will any of us make it out alive??

Teach a Man to Suit

Apr 12th, 2018 51m 48s

Ceilings are falling coast to coast this week with harrowing results. Rebecca is anxiously avoiding her taxes and Yusong can’t handle feeling ok. Plus, the long-awaited return of Worst Case Surveynario. It’s all happening.

Swallow the Sadness

Mar 29th, 2018 53m 54s

Yusong keeps facing the disappointment of reality, while Rebecca stresses out about never making enough money. Also, Yusong’s puns spiral out of control, and Rebecca gives herself a headache from rolling her eyes.

How Dare You

Mar 22nd, 2018 1h 5m

Rebecca navigates automated customer service while anxiously awaiting a package, and Yusong can’t figure out how to let go of grudges. Plus, adderall tales and listener mail!

Godless

Mar 15th, 2018 54m 55s

Yusong thinks he might be becoming a worse person with age, and Rebecca’s haunted by a faceless anxiety demon. Plus: updates from therapy, and clearing up some confusion re: religion.

Vicodin? Vicodon't.

Mar 8th, 2018 51m 22s

Rebecca indulges in some post-surgical anxiety, Yusong worries about his neediness in relationships, and one of us actually got a therapist (~progress~). For those squeamish about blood you can skip from 10:07 to 12:45!

Take A Bath In My Shame Forever

Mar 1st, 2018 53m

Yusong’s worried he’s not fun, Rebecca’s scared of leaving behind a mess when she dies, and we both are definitely trying to get therapists this time. Honestly. It’s harder than you’d think.

If I Had Real Feelings I Would Cry

Feb 22nd, 2018 51m 8s

This week, Rebecca’s anxious about living up to her own expectations, and Yusong is torturing himself over the meaning of life. Plus, Yusong takes an online test to see if he’s ~officially~ depressed.

Take The F*cking Compliment

Feb 15th, 2018 1h 6m

WE BACK. Yusong’s paranoid that his judgmental tendencies will come back to haunt him in the afterlife, Rebecca’s drowning in voicemails from her family members, and we both realize we have complicated feelings about compliments. Also Yusong at

Am I Needy?

Feb 8th, 2018 42m 39s

We did it. We covered the full spectrum of anxiety. Yusong's worried he's never going to be able to sustain a friendship, while Rebecca is anxious about insects invading her home.

Sorry for Being Sorry for Being Sorry

Feb 1st, 2018 53m 42s

This week Yusong’s convinced he’s gonna get fired, Rebecca can’t navigate human interactions at parties, and we’re both having nightmares every night, so things are looking up.

Mid 20s and Tired

Jan 25th, 2018 49m 41s

Yusong & Rebecca come out the gate laughing, but just the bitter, mirthless, nervous laughter of people who truly hate themselves. This week’s episode covers performance anxiety, the panic of never knowing what you really feel, and why we both

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