FEAR NOT

30 - FEAR DR. OZ FEAR-MONGERING

November 07, 2022 06:06 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MB

FEAR NOT! is a weekly info-comedy podcast debunking all the fear mongering we hear every day. Hosts Dr. Barry Glassner (bestselling author of The Culture of Fear) and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!) use research and an abundance of humor to debunk the overstated headlines that bombard us in social media and the news. Then Barry drops one truly dangerous thing on us that could actually kill us. On todays special episode, we revisit the topic of Dr. Oz fear-mongering on his ...

29 - BREAKING NEWS!!!

December 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.94 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Barry Glassner and Alonzo announce the end of season one...

28 - FEAR CHARTER SCHOOLS AND DRUNK FLORIDA ALLIGATORS

December 09, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Barry Glassner is joined by our producer Adam Everist an...

27 - FEAR MORE ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS, AND PORN SITE TAKEOVER OF MIAMI'S AAA + SO MUCH MORE

December 02, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Barry Glassner is joined by our producer Adam Everist an...

26 - FOX DECLARES: WAR ON THANKSGIVING, TURKEY KILLS, MILLENNIALS FEAR ENTERTAINING, PLAY CHRISTMAS MUSIC BEFORE THANKSGIVING...GO TO JAIL + so much more. Happy Thanksgiving!

November 25, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Barry Glassner is joined by our producer Adam Everist an...

25 - FEAR MEASLES, IMMUNE AMNESIA, FLORIDA COPS & INSTAGRAM MODELS + SO MUCH MORE!

November 18, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 47.8 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Barry Glassner is joined by our producer Adam Everist and...

24 - FEAR OFFENDING PEOPLE, STAGE FRIGHT, NOT GETTING LAUGHS, & HECKLERS

November 10, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 49.8 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo counts talks about what he knows best…comedy. We ...

23 - FEAR FLORIDA SPECIAL!!! FEAR: BARRY'S VACATION, ALONZO HOME ALONE, ADAM JOINS THE POD

November 05, 2019 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo counts down his top 5 favorite Fear Florida stori...

22 - FEAR KILLER BACTERIA IN YOUR HOME, MILLENNIALS RUINING EVERYTHING, CRYSTAL METHVIN (A PERSON) ON THE LOOSE IN FLORIDA, & US LIFE EXPECTANCY ON THE DECLINE, + so much more.

October 28, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss killer bacteria that might be h...

21 - FEAR "JOKER" VIOLENCE, "THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END" SCIENCE, NO LEGROOM ON A PLANE, BUMPER STICKERS IN FLORIDA + so much more.

October 21, 2019 19:00 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly informative comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss: Reaction to the mo...

20 - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - FEAR NOT POISON CANDY, CHILD ABDUCTION, FLORIDA CLOWNS & FEAR DRUNK DRIVERS

October 14, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 62.2 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry get spooky and discuss some of halloween...

19 - FEAR PIT BULLS, FAKE MEAT, TRUMPS BEST WORDS, FLORIDA of course + so much more

October 07, 2019 16:13 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss whether or not Fake Meat is actu...

18 - BREAKING NEWS!!!

October 03, 2019 22:51 - 7 minutes - 17.8 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry tell you that we are moving our premier...

17 - FEAR WHITE SUPREMACIST TERRORISM, MARIE KONDO IS WRONG - KEEP THE CLUTTER, SCHOOLS BANNING SMART PHONES, CLIMATE CHANGE DISTRACTORS + so much more

September 27, 2019 23:43 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss global terrorism and whether it...

16 - FEAR ALL SODA...IT LEADS TO DEATH, DEM DEBATE FEARMONGERS, UBER EATS YOUR FOOD, SUICIDE STATS HIDE THE TRUTH, SCARY PHONE HACKERS + so much more.

September 20, 2019 23:39 - 39 minutes - 73.9 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss a plethora of articles that say...

15 - Fear GENDER NEUTRAL PRONOUNS, CHICKEN WASHING, METH GATORS, LOCAL NEWS, OLIVE GARDEN + so much more

September 13, 2019 23:43 - 33 minutes - 62.2 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss gender neutral pronouns driving...

14 - Fear COLLEGE, THE ELECTORAL KIND, ASTROIDS, EPSTEIN'S FROZEN PENIS, FLUORIDE MAKING KIDS DUMBER, + a whole lot more

September 07, 2019 02:14 - 41 minutes - 78.1 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry talk about an astroid that almost destr...

13 - FEAR SUNSCREEN, CANCER ON A PLANE, FEAR MONGERING ADS, INCOME INEQUALITY BAD FOR OUR HEALTH? + so much more

August 30, 2019 01:02 - 35 minutes - 66.3 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry tackle conflicting reports that say you...

12 - FEAR AIRBAGS, DOG LICKS, BIKE DEATHS, N.D.T. TWEETS, "BABY SHARK" + so much more...

August 24, 2019 01:06 - 44 minutes - 82.8 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss people having limbs amputated f...

11 - FEAR MEXICAN IMMIGRATION, ARABIC Numerals, TRUMP ROLLBACKS + so much more

August 17, 2019 05:32 - 31 minutes - 58 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry talk about Republicans demand Arabic num...

10 - Updates: FEAR the NRA, Romney's Afraid of Candles + so much more

August 10, 2019 02:37 - 34 minutes - 64 MB

On this episode of FEAR NOT Alonzo and Barry have "important" updates of past stories: shark attacks up in the US, winner of Trump v The ‘Squad,’ 10,000 steps are bad for your heart, a presidential candidate falls for bacteria blow out story, and who wins the least fear mongering democrat debate performance. Plus Barry updates us on a Fear of the Week. Spoiler Alert: It’s the NRA! Check us out and submit a fear at fearnotofficial.com Where to find Alonzo Bodden Twitter @AlonzoBodden ...

9 - DEM DEBATE FEAR Mongering! Trump v Dems, Who's the Worst?

August 02, 2019 17:35 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Barry Glassner is joined by…well…nobody. Alonzo is on t...

8 - TRUMP Fears Socialism, FEAR Coffee, Gwyneth P. & more, NOT!

July 26, 2019 15:00 - 47 minutes - 88 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss the rising fears related to so...

7 - Fear Trump’s Fearmongering, NOT!

July 19, 2019 03:43 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry break down Donald Trumps response to q...

6 - Fear phone trackers, lawn mowers, depressed vegans, fast food employees & fitness step counters, NOT! + fear charter schools, YES!

July 11, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 83.3 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss the rising fears related to ph...

5 - Fear lawnmower parents, trying on underwear, fetal research, liberal bullies & boxers in your Uber Eats, NOT! + don’t trust your neighborhood watch app, YES!

July 04, 2019 22:00 - 41 minutes - 76.4 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss the rising fears related to la...

4 - Fear shark attacks, active shooter drills, the 5G apocalypse, & facial recognition technology, NOT! + no more maple syrup, YES!

June 26, 2019 18:27 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss the rising fears related to sh...

3 - Fear kids with too much screen time, low birth rates, trump tweets and stocks tank, & online trolls, NOT! + men who hate female scientists, YES!

June 20, 2019 16:30 - 37 minutes - 69 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss the rising fears related to an...

2 - Fear Home Security, Toilets, Genetically Modified Monkeys, Hot Dog Ban & Severed Penises, NOT! + NRA, YES!

June 12, 2019 01:51 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss the rising fears related to ge...

1 - Fear Grand Canyon, Alcohol, Birthday Cake, Trump Lies, & Exploding AirPods, NOT! + Measles, YES!

June 12, 2019 01:36 - 44 minutes - 83 MB

Fear NOT is a weekly comedy news podcast inspired by the work of bestselling author, sociologist, and the world’s foremost expert on fear and fear mongering, Dr. Barry Glassner. Hosted by Barry and comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Last Comic Standing) Fear NOT uses research and an abundance of humor to debunk the fake news, exaggerations, and overstated headlines we hear and read every day. On this episode of Fear NOT Alonzo and Barry discuss the rising fears related to a ...

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