126. Why Do People Love Horror Movies?

Also: why is music so memorable? This episode originally aired on July 11th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 

Also: why do people hate small talk? This episode originally aired on June 27th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 

Also: what does your desired superpower say about you? This episode originally aired on June 20th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 

Spicy food, scary movies, BDSM … why do humans sometimes chase painful experiences and how are they linked to pleasure? 

In this week’s episode, Gareth and Kim talk about the role of emotions in our day to day lives. What are emotions, and why do we try to avoid ‘negative’ emotions so much? What happens when we control or avoid our emotions? And how can we have a more understanding emotional relati ... Show More

Aşırı hassas insanlar hayatın zorlukları konusunda ruhsal açıdan daha kolay yoruluyor. Peki hassas ve duygusal olmak mutlu olmaya engel mi? Kesinlikle hayır. 

Why does a cold pool feel warmer the second time you dip your toes in? Why does a safecracker run his fingers over sandpaper? Why do Mediterranean cultures touch each other more than Scandinavian cultures? Would it be great -- or not so great -- if you were unable to feel physica ... Show More

Today, hot sauce is a global phenomenon, with millions of bottles sold every single year. But where does it come from? What makes it so popular -- and why won't water douse the heat when things get out of hand? Tune in as Ben, Noel and Max explore the spicy origin story of hot sa ... Show More

How could a good life include one with anger, or jealousy, or spite? In Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good (Oxford UP, 2023), Krista Thomason flips the script on popular ways of dealing with our emotions, including neo-Stoicism, mindfulness, and even the pros ... Show More

<p>We discuss the negative review we got from a male listener, and share why he wasn't entirely wrong, but we're still mad. Sarah is literally falling apart after her slip-n-slide disaster, and she might have to avoid the powder this winter. We learn why narcissists are prone to ... Show More

A woman comes into your husband’s life and captures his heart. Your husband and his new lover share emotional and physical intimacy and he can’t seem to leave this other woman’s side. His affair threatens your marriage, family, peace and serenity. This is what happened to my gues ... Show More