Man Afraid of Everything

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Publisher |: Man Afraid

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Personal Journals,; Society & Culture

Categories Via RSS |: Personal Journals,; Society & Culture

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A podcast about doing the little things I’m afraid of.

Since 1981, I’ve been afraid of everything. Starting now, I’m trying everything. Like taking a taxi, joining a gym or going to a sushi bar.

Maybe you’re afraid of them too? Let’s get afraid together.

https://www.getafraid.com

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Premiere Date |: 2015-06-11
Related Hashtags |: #chicago,; #getafraid,; #newsletter,; #substack
Frequency |: Periodic
Explicit |: No

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32 Available Episodes (32 Total) / Average duration: 00:17:46

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32 Available Episodes (32 Total)Average duration: 00:17:46

Aug 08, 2020

00:04:06

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Fishing revisited. Try it for the story.

Explore the unknown and report back. Check out the Get Afraid Journal!

Credits Produced by Jed.

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

Follow on Instagram

The post Side Story – Fishing appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Feb 04, 2020

00:13:44

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What does it mean to put Duty First? Exploring the virtual reality “Night Raid” exhibit at the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park. Featuring Senior Producer Barbara Seidl of Northern Lights Productions.

Explore the unknown and report back. Check out the Get Afraid Journal!

Research

First Division Museum at Cantigny Park Northern Lights Productions Luci Creative Ravenswood Studio, Inc.

Credits Produced by Jed.

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

Follow on Instagram

The post Virtual Reality (S3, E8) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Sep 06, 2019

00:13:33

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Trains, planes and background noise pepper this ground-breaking new episode of Man Afraid of Everything. Featuring a gripping tale of teeth-whitening and the release of the country’s hottest new dance single “Beefy Clothes”. Thanks to Adela at Podcast Brunch Club for the suggestion of making a bad episode.

Explore the unknown and report back. Check out the Get Afraid Journal!

Research

Help me evaluate my tooth whitening options?

Credits Produced by Jed.

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

Follow on Instagram

The post A Really Bad Episode (S3, E7) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Oct 01, 2018

00:19:18

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Sam Balter wants to get a dog, but what about finances, biting and barking? Sam is the host of the “Weird Work” podcast from Hubspot.

Explore the unknown and report back. Check out the Get Afraid Journal!

Research

Weird Work [Hubspot]

The Growth Show [Hubspot]

Need a Mom NYC

Credits Produced by Jed.

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

Follow on Instagram

The post Getting a Dog w/ Sam Balter (S3, E6) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Aug 31, 2018

00:11:28

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All it takes is a pair of running shoes and 9 weeks?!

Explore the unknown and report back. Check out the Get Afraid Journal!

Research

Robert Ullrey’s Couch to 5k Podcasts

MapMyRun

Credits Produced by Jed.

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

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The post The Couch to 5K (S3, E5) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Jul 02, 2018

00:13:21

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Growing a beard turns out to be a real commitment.

Explore the unknown and report back. Check out the Get Afraid Journal!

Research

Guy plucks beard hairs one by one [YouTube]

Credits Produced by Jed.

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

Follow on Instagram

The post Growing a Beard (S3, E4) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Jun 01, 2018

00:20:31

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An interview with Comedian Ritch Shydner. Featuring stories about his HBO Special, Sinbad, the history of standup, his work, and his life.

Special thanks to Jordan Brady and Ritch Shydner. Check out Ritch’s book Kicking Through The Ashes.

For more information, http://www.RitchShydner.com

Twitter: @ritchshydner

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritchs

So, what should I do next? Let me know. hello@getafraid.com

Research

Second City Chicago

Credits Produced by Jed

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

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The post The Headliner – Comedian Ritch Shydner (S3, E3) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

May 02, 2018

00:32:52

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Navigating the stressful world of my first open mic. Our class confronts their first 5 minute standup comedy showcase at Second City.

Special thanks to Jordan Brady and Ritch Shydner. Check out Ritch’s book Kicking Through The Ashes. Jimmy Chung’s Portfolio

Explore the unknown and report back. Check out the Get Afraid Journal!

Research

Second City Chicago

Credits Produced by Jed with help from Marla Martinez.

Music provided by composer Matthew McGinley.

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

Follow on Instagram

The post Standup Comedy Part 2 (S3, E2) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Apr 07, 2018

00:40:24

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Trying standup again after two decades. In the Season 3 Premiere I try out observational comedy, one-liners and different personas.

So, what should I do next? Let me know. hello@getafraid.com

Jimmy Chung’s Portfolio

Explore the unknown and report back. Check out the Get Afraid Journal!

Research

Second City Chicago

Credits Produced by Jed with help from Marla Martinez.

Jimmy Chung

Music provided by composer Matthew McGinley.

Theme music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

Follow on Instagram

The post Standup Comedy (Season 3 Premiere) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Oct 05, 2017

00:31:44

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Part 4 of 4. Season 2 Finale. Love, loss, grief and improv at Second City Chicago. The story of an ensemble learning about improv, comedy and life.

Research

Second City Chicago

Alligator Candy by David Kushner

Work Play Improv

iO Chicago

Credits Produced by Jed with help from Sylvie Douglis.

Music by EfeflowBeats.

Sponsors Wut? No.

Follow on Instagram

The post Part 4 of 4 Second City Improv (Season 2 Finale) appeared first on Man Afraid of Everything.

Oct 05, 2017