The Fear of Science

Episode 34 - The Fear of Empathy with Julie Peters and Steve Sidi

In this episode, we talk about all the importance of Empathy with Julie Peters from Ocean & Crow Yoga and comedian Steve Sidi. We found out why empathy is important for personal growth and how we can be more empathetic.   

Episode 33 - The Fear of Road Rage with Kyla Lee and Sam Tonning

On this episode we talk about all things driving with Kyla Lee, host of the Driving Law podcast and comedian Sam Tonning. We find out what makes Vancouver a difficult city to drive in and how to best control your rage.   

Episode 32 - The Fear of Radiation with Ian Boothby and Max Kinakin

On this episode we talk about the RADical subject of Radiation with comedian and writer Ian Boothby and Max Kinakin from Triumf. We find out way more about Godzilla then we thought we would and how radiation can also be a good thing.  

Episode 31 - The Fear of Vancouver LIVE with Mo Amir and Katie-Ellen Humphries

On this very special live episode recorded for the Vancouver Podcast Festival, we talk about why people have trouble living in Vancouver with Mo Amir from This is Vancolour and comedian Katie-Ellen Humphries. We find out about the good and the bad of this city we call home.  

Episode 30 - The Fear of Dungeons & Dragons with Montana Roselle,Tim the GM and Callyn Dorval

On episode 30 of The Fear of Science we talk about Dungeons and Dragons with Montana Roselle from YVR Dungeon Masters, Tim the GM who is a Pro GM &  host of Fierce Adventures and voice actor Callyn Dorval. We find out about Satanic Panic in the 80s/90s and why people are hesitant to get into the game.  

Episode 29 - The Fear of Video Games with Captain L and Ash Matheson

On episode 29 of The Fear of Science we talk about video game violence with Professional Super Smash Bros player Captain L and video game developer Ash Matheson. We find out why people blame video games for so much violence and the importance of community.  

Episode 28 - The Fear of Race with Savannah Erasmus and Tunji Taylor Lewis

On episode 28 of The Fear of Science we talk about the very important but difficult subject of race with storyteller/comedian Savannah Erasmus and actor Tunji Taylor Lewis. We find out what kind of difficulties each person has faced based on their skin colour (Jeff not included).  

Episode 27 - The Fear of Change with Stevie Nguyen and Parker McLean

On episode 27 of The Fear of Science we are doing something a little different. This is the first part in a series we will be doing on the Fear of Change. A conversation with interesting people in our community about what needs to change in our world. In the first episode we chat with Parker McLean and Stevie Nguyen and find out what they think needs to change and how we can go about it.  

Episode 26 - The Fear of Vaping with Christopher Carlsten & Randee Neumeyer

On episode 26 of The Fear of Science we talk about the very publicized topic of vaping with Professor of Medicine at UBC Christopher Carlsten and comedian Randee Neumeyer. We find out if it's safe to do and what popcorn lung is (spoiler, it has nothing to do with eating popcorn).  

Episode 25 - The Fear of Digital Privacy with Alejandra Brown and John Biehler

On episode 25 of The Fear of Science we continue our our look at online security with looking at digital privacy with Alejandra Brown from Kirke Management Consulting and John Biehler from Get Connected Media. We find out how secure our data is and if this is an issue we should actually fear.