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 cockroaches and get to know more about them.

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Nicole Byer is Afraid of Cockroaches

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.

Tyler Coates is Afraid that Everyone Hates Him

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 work and ways to treat them.

Megan Amram is Afraid of Her Own Hands

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.

Claudia O’Doherty is Afraid of Rats

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 kids talk about those monsters in the dark.

Kids are Afraid of Everything

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 Chavez, executive director of the Order of the Good Death.

Jane Marie and Dann Gallucci are Afraid of Death

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.

Lang Fisher is Afraid of Flying

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 from a virtual reality experiment with convicted burglars.

Janicza Bravo is Afraid of Home Invasions (and Holes)

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 expert, Stacey Slate, about anxiety and panic attacks.

Ryan O'Connell is Afraid of the Movies

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 develop this fear.

Ira Madison III is Afraid of RSVPs

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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 talk with black horror expert Tananarive Due about why Peele's film is able to capture that fear so succinctly.

Episode 8: Jordan Peele is Afraid of Attention

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 fitness expert Jasmine Danielle, and hear about a gym created with inclusivity in mind.

Episode 7: Ali Liebegott is Afraid of Exercise

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 simple fears can be about something deeper — or our human instincts.

Episode 6: Gabe Liedman is Afraid of Falling

 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 public speaking expert with Sarah Kessler on what makes performance anxiety so common. 

Episode 5: Andrew Ti is Afraid of Public Speaking

Ghosts, commitment... dinner parties? Everyone's afraid of something. Host Daniel Zomparelli is exploring fears that range from common to curious, and getting to the root of how they can grow into something truly monstrous.

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