Your Weirdest Fears

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What’s your weirdest fear? If it happened, how would you survive? This lighthearted, weekly series explores fears both rational and irrational: from being stalked by subway rats to a phobia of beards. Wanna share your fear? Email the host Larry Mullins at YourWeirdestFears@Audacy.com 

  1. FEB 21

    BONUS: Great white shark sightings, understanding our brains, year of the Fire Horse and the Old Farmer's Almanac

    On this week’s agenda, we’ve got a surprise Great White shark sighting from WWL Radio in Louisiana and exploration about what’s going on in our brain when we hesitate from KCBS Radio in San Francisco. Then, we’ll listen in on a discussion of the dawn of the Fire Horse year with the Lunar New Year this week from the Dana and Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and take a trip to the Old Farmer’s Almanac headquarters with Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    22 min

  2. FEB 21

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Will DNA help solve this 50-year-old 'child killer' cold case and the Guthrie mystery?

    This is a true crime roundup from the On Deadline podcast. This week, we dive into a new interview with family of the victims of Michigan’s Oakland Child Killer. We’ll also cover three cases out of Pennsylvania and the latest on the Nancy Guthrie mystery. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KDKA Newsradio in Pittsburgh, WBEN News Talk in Buffalo, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of 97.1 The Talk in St. Louis.

    30 min

  3. 12/20/2025

    WEIRDEST NEWS OF 2025: Not quite 'Jurassic Park' and more

    We're rounding up the weirdest stories of 2025. In this episode, the top of the top -- Colossal Biosciences' work to bring back extinct animals, the rapture that never came and a possible break in the D.B. Cooper case.

    11 min
  4. Fear of peeing in public

    03/08/2023

    Fear of peeing in public

    Going to the bathroom isn't a big deal to most people but for those who suffer from paruresis, peeing in public can cause major anxiety. In this episode, we break down the disorder, how it interferes with major life activities like work and dating, and offer tips to get over it. Guests:  Dan Rocker, President of the International Paruresis Association and licensed therapist Credits:  Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Dempsey Pillot and Jill Webb Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood

    9 min
  5. Being afraid of eating green vegetables

    02/16/2023

    Being afraid of eating green vegetables

    Elijah doesn't mind the color green, but he goes out of his way to avoid eating green foods - especially vegetables. He's scared that one day he will bite into a salad and it'll "poison" him. Is his fear rooted in truth though? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with food phobia specialist Felix Economakis to find out!  You can learn more about Felix, the TV show he currently consults on and all his other work here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com for a chance to be on the show!

    10 min
  6. The fear of buttons?!?!

    02/09/2023

    The fear of buttons?!?!

    Molly is mortified by buttons. She tells us that when she was a little girl she nearly choked on one. Ever since the incident, she's gone out of her way to avoid the small items. Surprisingly, she's not alone. On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins chats with author and journalist Kate Summerscale. Having just written a book about phobias - and the fear of buttons specifically - she offers her insight. Listen as she breaks down what the fear really indicates and how to overcome it! You can learn more about Kate and her new book, "The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession," here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com for a chance to be on the show!

    9 min
  7. Imagine looking into the toilet and seeing a rat!

    02/02/2023

    Imagine looking into the toilet and seeing a rat!

    Heather says her biggest fear is a snake slithering up the sewage system and biting her while she’s sitting on a toilet. While she’s yet to experience that specific situation, she did encounter a rat in her toilet a few years ago. This only amplified her terror. How common is it for any creature to make its way into your toilet bowl? On this episode of Your Weirdest Fears, host Larry Mullins sits down with pest control expert Eddie Marco to find out. With over two decades of experience, and having dealt with a rat in his own toilet a few years back, Eddie explains why it happens, and what to do in the event that you find your toilet clogged with an unwanted guest. You can learn more about Eddie's pest control business here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com for a chance to be on the show!

    4 min
  8. Seahorses: Assassins of the sea

    01/26/2023

    Seahorses: Assassins of the sea

    Anna is afraid of seahorses. She says it all started during a normal visit to the aquarium. The mere site of the mini creatures made her freeze. Ever since then, she can't even think about them without going numb. Does she see something in seahorses that no one else can? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with marine biologist and seahorse expert Dr. Lucy Woodhall to find out if these underwater animals are really as harmless as they seem. You can learn more about Dr. Woodhall and her research at the organization Project Seahorse here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb Audio Engineers: Anddy Egan-Thorpe and Dempsey Pillot Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com for a chance to be on the show!

    8 min
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What’s your weirdest fear? If it happened, how would you survive? This lighthearted, weekly series explores fears both rational and irrational: from being stalked by subway rats to a phobia of beards. Wanna share your fear? Email the host Larry Mullins at YourWeirdestFears@Audacy.com 

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  • Creator
    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc
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