Big Fears

This episode explores the diverse and often irrational fears experienced by everyday people. Hosts Jisoo and Crystal begin by playfully discussing Crystal's persistent congestion before transitioning into a conversation about their personal fears, focusing on unusual anxieties beyond common anxieties like social anxiety. More significantly, they delve into their individual experiences with the fear of the dark, revealing how this fear is often compounded by other anxieties, such as the possibility of home invasions or supernatural occurrences. For instance, Crystal's fear is amplified by her living alone, while Jisoo's fear is influenced by media consumption. The discussion then expands to encompass other fears, including schizophrenia, natural disasters (earthquakes and tsunamis), and true crime stories, highlighting how proximity and realism influence the intensity of fear. Ultimately, the hosts reflect on how they cope with their fears, sometimes through humor or by seeking explanations through conspiracy theories, and how some fears, like alien abductions, can diminish over time with increased knowledge. This reveals how personal experiences and information access shape our understanding and management of fear.