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10 Things That Scare Me

Summary: 10 Things That Scare Me is a tiny podcast about our biggest fears. In each episode, one person talks. Alone in a room. It could be anyone. It could be you. It’s someone driven by fears that keep them up at night, that define their lives, and inform their choices. This is a podcast about them, about you, about us, and the world we inhabit together. New episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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 Youth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:21

Diante Folk was only 12 when he made his list and you can see it in his fears. He still plans on being a famous YouTube star. He's worried about breaking his X-Box and not getting permission to play Fortnite. This is a repeat episode. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Brian Ruder | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:25

Why don't more people think about the way they want to die? Brian Ruder is a volunteer and an Exit Guide with the group Final Exit Network. He was born in Kansas and lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife of 43 years. His son is the editor of New Mobility magazine. Brian says, "I walk 10,000 steps a day and believe I will live to 100 unless someone kills me first." Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Okwui Okpokwasili | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:12

There's something inside of me, and it goes mad. Okwui Okpokwasili is MacArthur Fellow and a performer, choreographer, and writer. The child of immigrants from Nigeria, Okpokwasili was born and raised in the Bronx, and the histories of these places and the girls and women who inhabit them feature prominently in much of her work. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Roberto Lange | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:25

Why do you keep asking me if I have a gun? Roberto Lange is a musician from South Florida. He performs as Helado Negro. You can listen to his latest album here. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Mari Andrew | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:52

I'm too boring for my therapist. Cartoonist Mari Andrew is the author of Am I There Yet? The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood. You can find her on Instagram @bymariandrew.  Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Liana Finck | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:47

A rabid flying squirrel poised over my sleeping form. Cartoonist Liana Finck is a regular contributor to the New Yorker and the author of the graphic memoir Passing For Human. You can find her on instagram at @lianafinck. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Jensine Eckwall | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:47

If the apocalypse happens, I don't have a good chance. Jensine Eckwall is an illustrator living in New York City. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Listener Special: Worth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:25

If I suspect any paranormal activity I'm going the other direction. Worth Barbour is a pediatrician in Florida Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Anna Chlumsky | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:50

Takers, opportunists, and boundary crossers. Anna Chlumsky is an actor on the show Veep, among other productions. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Anna Sale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:09

Life costs money. Anna Sale is the host and managing editor of the podcast Death, Sex & Money. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Chris Miller | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:56

Everything just evaporated like smoke. Chris Miller is an elementary school art teacher, and an artist, who lives in Milwaukee. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Listener Special: Amelia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:58

If I put my feet on the floor something's going to grab me. Amelia Madarang, from Vancouver, Washington is a college student. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Jared Marcelle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:24

It's not my job to make them feel comfortable. Jared Marcelle is a reporter/producer from Brooklyn. His work has been featured on WNYC and NPR. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Dan Savage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:36

Compulsory heterosexuality. Dan Savage writes the long-running sex advice column Savage Love and hosts the Savage Lovecast. You can find him @fakedansavage. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

 Wang Bing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:16

It felt like death was coming fast. Wang Bing is a documentary filmmaker from Xi'an. His latest documentary is Shanghai Youth. You can learn more about him and his work here. Thanks to Richard Yeh and Lydia McMullen-Laird for their invaluable help with translation. Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.

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