10 Things That Scare Me
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 487 ratingsA tiny podcast about our biggest fears.
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Veralyn Williams
January 23, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBAsking someone to show up for me. Veralyn Williams is a Producer at Radio Rookies, a youth journalism program embedded within New York Public Radio’s narrative unit. Williams teaches young people to report radio documentaries inspired by their own experiences. https://www.wnyc.org/shows/rookies Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Veralyn Williams
January 23, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBAsking someone to show up for me. Veralyn Williams is a Producer at Radio Rookies, a youth journalism program embedded within New York Public Radio’s narrative unit. Williams teaches young people to report radio documentaries inspired by their own experiences. https://www.wnyc.org/shows/rookies Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Natalie Diaz
January 22, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBWhite women. They have more power than they think. Natalie Diaz is a poet and MacArthur Genius. https://www.macfound.org/programs/fellows/ She also teaches at the Arizona State University Creative Writing MFA program. You can find her @NatalieGDiaz. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Natalie Diaz
January 22, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBWhite women. They have more power than they think. Natalie Diaz is a poet and MacArthur Genius. https://www.macfound.org/programs/fellows/She also teaches at the Arizona State University Creative Writing MFA program. You can find her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nataliegdiaz. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Jad Abumrad
January 18, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBEverything was going too fast. Everybody was talking too fast. Everybody was moving too fast. Jad Abumrad is the creator and one of the hosts of Radiolab. The son of a scientist and a doctor, Jad grew up in Tennessee. Jad is also the producer of The Ring & I about Wagner's Ring Cycle. https://www.wnyc.org/story/71011-the-ring-and-i-the-passion-the-myth-the-mania/ Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Jad Abumrad
January 18, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBEverything was going too fast. Everybody was talking too fast. Everybody was moving too fast. Jad Abumrad is the creator and one of the hosts of Radiolab. The son of a scientist and a doctor, Jad grew up in Tennessee. Jad is also the producer of The Ring & I about Wagner's Ring Cycle. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Janet Napolitano
January 17, 2019 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBIt's the one thing I think I share in common with George Bush. Just not in the broccoli fan club. Janet Napolitano was governor of Arizona from 2003 to 2009, and the Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama. She is currently the president of the University of California. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Janet Napolitano
January 17, 2019 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBIt's the one thing I think I share in common with George Bush. Just not in the broccoli fan club. Janet Napolitano was governor of Arizona from 2003 to 2009, and the Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama. She is currently the president of the University of California. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Alaska Thunderfuck
January 16, 2019 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBThere was no one in the house. Why would they be in the house? Alaska Thunderfuck is a singer, drag performer and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. When not performing, Alaska is Justin Andrew Honard. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Alaska Thunderfuck
January 16, 2019 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBThere was no one in the house. Why would they be in the house? Alaska Thunderfuck is a singer, drag performer and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. When not performing, Alaska is Justin Andrew Honard. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Scott Colton aka Colt Cabana
January 15, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBIt's like a tiny car crash every time you hit the mat. Scott Colton wrestles under the name Colt Cabana. Check out his podcast, The Art of Wrestling https://soundcloud.com/coltcabana and follow him @ColtCabana on Twitter and Instagram. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Scott Colton aka Colt Cabana
January 15, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 6 MBIt's like a tiny car crash every time you hit the mat. Scott Colton wrestles under the name Colt Cabana. Check out his podcast, The Art of Wrestling https://soundcloud.com/coltcabana and follow him @ColtCabana on Twitter and Instagram. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Brooke Gladstone
January 11, 2019 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBThe problem is, most of what I've ever done in my life is motivated by fear. It's like a big dust storm of fear. Brooke Gladstone is a Peabody-award winning host of WNYC's On The Media. She's also the author of The Influencing Machine, a media manifesto in graphic form. If you'd like to hear more about Brooke's inner life, check out the Radiolab episode about nihilism https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/dust-planet and the follow up to it on On The Media https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/s...
Brooke Gladstone
January 11, 2019 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBThe problem is, most of what I've ever done in my life is motivated by fear. It's like a big dust storm of fear. Brooke Gladstone is a Peabody-award winning host of WNYC's On The Media. She's also the author of The Influencing Machine, a media manifesto in graphic form. If you'd like to hear more about Brooke's inner life, check out the Radiolab episode about nihilism https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/dust-planet and the follow up to it on On The Media https://www.wnycstudios.org/story...
Diante Folk
January 10, 2019 05:05 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBDoing it for the views. Diante Folk is a high school student and gamer from Brooklyn. Check out his YouTube page DIANTE DA GOAT. Thanks to Children of Promise for getting us in touch with Diante. You can find out more about the important work they do here: https://www.cpnyc.org/ Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Diante Folk
January 10, 2019 05:05 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBDoing it for the views. Diante Folk is a high school student and gamer from Brooklyn. Check out his YouTube page DIANTE DA GOAT. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVYYt04xnJFD5g6BBkfmUDw Thanks to Children of Promise for getting us in touch with Diante. You can find out more about the important work they do here: https://www.cpnyc.org/. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Jeff VanderMeer
January 09, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBIs it too ordinary to be afraid of your cat dying? Jeff VanderMeer is an author based in Tallahassee, Florida. His award-winning Southern Reach trilogy has been published in over 35 languages. Find out more at http://www.jeffvandermeer.com/, and follow him @jeffvandermeer (https://twitter.com/jeffvandermeer). Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Jeff VanderMeer
January 09, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBIs it too ordinary to be afraid of your cat dying? Jeff VanderMeer is an author based in Tallahassee, Florida. His award-winning Southern Reach trilogy has been published in over 35 languages. Find out more at his website, and follow him @jeffvandermeer. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Starlee Kine
January 08, 2019 05:05 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBI finally figured out what the Apple store reminds me of. Starlee Kine is the creator of Mystery Show and a writer on Search Party. Find her @StarleeKine: https://twitter.com/StarleeKine Mystery Show: https://www.gimletmedia.com/mystery-show Search Party: https://deadline.com/2018/10/search-party-louie-anderson-season-3-tbs-comedy-recurring-1202485498/ Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Starlee Kine
January 08, 2019 05:05 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBI finally figured out what the Apple store reminds me of. Starlee Kine is the creator of Mystery Show and a writer on Search Party. Find her @StarleeKine Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Farhad
January 03, 2019 05:05 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBA power comes over you that feels like death. Farhad is an IT apprentice for Germany's Fraktion DIE LINKE, and lives in Berlin. Thanks to Oliver Lazarus, who co-produced this episode. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Farhad
January 03, 2019 05:05 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBA power comes over you that feels like death. Farhad is an IT apprentice for Germany's Fraktion DIE LINKE, and lives in Berlin. Thanks to Oliver Lazarus, who co-produced this episode. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Sonya Edelman
January 02, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBIn my house, I'm the designated spider killer. I see the culprit and I have to ask myself: Which shoe will get the job done this time? Sonya Edelman is a Senior Producer at National Geographic. You can find her work at vimeo.com/sedelman2 Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Sonya Edelman
January 02, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBIn my house, I'm the designated spider killer. I see the culprit and I have to ask myself: Which shoe will get the job done this time? Sonya Edelman is a Senior Producer at National Geographic. You can find her work here. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Brian D’Addario
January 01, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBWhat’s going to happen to my brain? Brian D’Addario is a singer, songwriter and musician. He fronts the band The Lemon Twigs ( thelemontwigs.com ) with his brother Michael D’Addario. Follow them on Twitter @thelemontwigs ( twitter.com/thelemontwigs ) Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Brian D’Addario
January 01, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBWhat’s going to happen to my brain? Brian D’Addario is a singer, songwriter and musician. He fronts the band The Lemon Twigs with his brother Michael D’Addario. Follow them on Twitter @thelemontwigs Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Samin Nosrat
December 27, 2018 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBYou might actually want the tea. But you have to appear to not want the tea. Samin Nosrat is a chef, author, host of the Netflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, and a writer for the New York Times Magazine. You can follow her @CiaoSamin Check out Samin's recipes here, especially this one for Persian-ish Rice with Tahdig. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Samin Nosrat
December 27, 2018 05:05 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBYou might actually want the tea. But you have to appear to not want the tea. Samin Nosrat is a chef, author, host of the Netflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat (saltfatacidheat.com), and a writer for the New York Times Magazine. You can follow her @CiaoSamin: https://twitter.com/CiaoSamin Check out Samin's recipes at https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/cook-the-recipe Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Rohan
December 26, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBI hope my dad hears this. Rohan is an apprentice at the Healthy Butcher in Toronto. thehealthybutcher.com/ Thanks to Elliott Dawson for his help with this episode. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Rohan
December 26, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBI hope my dad hears this. Rohan is an apprentice at the Healthy Butcher in Toronto. Thanks to Elliott Dawson for his help with this episode. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Cleo Robinson
December 25, 2018 05:05 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBWill I be happy when this is all over? Cleo Robinson is a cook at Dooky Chase's in New Orleans. dookychaserestaurant.com/ Thanks to Laine Kaplan-Levenson, who co-produced this episode. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Cleo Robinson
December 25, 2018 05:05 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBWill I be happy when this is all over? Cleo Robinson is a cook at Dooky Chase's in New Orleans. Thanks to Laine Kaplan-Levenson, who co-produced this episode. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Jo Firestone
December 20, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBBeing chased at night: when I first moved to New York, a lot of people were like just create a claw with your keys.... Jo Firestone is Brooklyn-based comedian and podcast host. You can see her live at Littlefield in Brooklyn, every Monday night at 8pm. For more Jo, listen to her appearance on a recent episode of Radiolab here: https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/sex-ed Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Jo Firestone
December 20, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBBeing chased at night: when I first moved to New York, a lot of people were like just create a claw with your keys.... Jo Firestone is Brooklyn-based comedian and podcast host. You can see her live at Littlefield in Brooklyn, every Monday night at 8pm. For more Jo, listen to her appearance on a recent episode of Radiolab here. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Norma Elia Cantú
December 19, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBEarly one morning, an army green Volkswagen pulls up to the house. Norma Elia Cantú is a folklorist, writer, and professor at Trinity University in San Antonio. Her latest novel, Cabañuelas, will be out in February. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Norma Elia Cantú
December 19, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBEarly one morning, an army green Volkswagen pulls up to the house. Norma Elia Cantú is a folklorist, writer, and professor at Trinity University in San Antonio. Her latest novel, Cabañuelas, will be out in February. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Paul Feig
December 17, 2018 15:58 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBWhen you're a tall kid, it's the short kids you have to be afraid of. Paul Feig is a director. His films include Ghostbusters, Bridesmaids and this year's A Simple Favor. He also created the cult classic TV show Freaks and Geeks. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Paul Feig
December 17, 2018 15:58 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBWhen you're a tall kid, it's the short kids you have to be afraid of. Paul Feig is a director. His films include Ghostbusters, Bridesmaids and this year's A Simple Favor. He also created the cult classic TV show Freaks and Geeks. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Rebecca Traister
December 13, 2018 05:10 - 5 minutes - 5 MBEvery public fear is a private fear, too. Rebecca Traister is a writer at large for New York Magazine and the author of Good And Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger from Simon & Schuster. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Rebecca Traister
December 13, 2018 05:10 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBEvery public fear is a private fear, too. Rebecca Traister is a writer at large for New York Magazine and the author of Good And Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger from Simon & Schuster. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Deborah Backle
December 13, 2018 05:05 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBPhone calls late at night or early in the morning are never a good sign. Deborah Backle runs an alpaca ranch in Blanco, Texas, and is the outreach coordinator for Acres of Love Animal Rescue. Join the 10 Things That Scare Me conversation, and tell us your fears here. And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Deborah Backle
December 13, 2018 05:05 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBPhone calls late at night or early in the morning are never a good sign. Deborah Backle runs an alpaca ranch in Blanco, Texas, and is the outreach coordinator for Acres of Love Animal Rescue. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org And follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Jasmine Newton
December 12, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBWhen the zombie apocalypse meets adulting. Jasmine Newton is originally from Brooklyn, NY and lives in Philadelphia, PA. She currently works at YouthBuild Philly as a Community Projects Coordinator. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org Follow 10 Things That Scare Me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Jasmine Newton
December 12, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBWhen the zombie apocalypse meets adulting. Jasmine Newton is originally from Brooklyn, NY, and lives in Philadelphia, PA. She currently works at YouthBuild Philly as a Community Projects Coordinator. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
John Green
December 11, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBIt not the fear itself. It’s the fear of what the fear will do to you. John Green is a YouTuber and author based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Follow him on Twitter @johngreen Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
John Green
December 11, 2018 05:05 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBIt not the fear itself. It’s the fear of what the fear will do to you. John Green is a YouTuber and author based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Blair Braverman
December 06, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBA storm doesn't care about anything. It's just a storm. A human with an agenda? That's another story. Blair Braverman is a dog musher running her first Iditarod this March. She is the author of "Welcome To The God Damn Ice Cube" and is based in Wisconsin. You can find her @BlairBraverman Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Blair Braverman
December 06, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBA storm doesn't care about anything. It's just a storm. A human with an agenda? That's another story. Blair Braverman is a dog musher running her first Iditarod this March. She is the author of Welcome To The God Damn Ice Cube and is based in Wisconsin. You can find her @BlairBraverman Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Steven Agudelo
December 05, 2018 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBKarma. Balloons. Karma. Balloons. Steven Agudelo is a mail clerk from Long Island. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org
Steven Agudelo
December 05, 2018 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBKarma. Balloons. Karma. Balloons. Steven Agudelo is a mail clerk from Long Island. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.