Curated by Podcasters

Exploring Society’s Irrational Fears Throughout History

Host Jason Feifer explores people's fears throughout history, from the ominous, "race" destructive teddy bear and the feminine cruel cyclist, to the foul, devilish subway--and more!

Host Jason Feifer explores people's fears throughout history, from the ominous, "race" ... more

Curated byJason Feifer, Podcaster

5 CLIPS26 MINS

Clip 1 of 5

People’s Fear of Teddy Bears

Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt's failed hunting trip in which he refused to kill a bear that had been captured for his hunting amusement, the teddy bear was the most subversive toy of its time.

Build For Tomorrow

5 MINS

Clip 2 of 5

Beware of the WALKMAN

People's fear of technology isn't new. And so when the WALKMAN arrived in America, people feared it was going to destroy the very fabric of our society: human interaction.

Build For Tomorrow

5 MINS

Clip 3 of 5

The Oversexualized, Cruel, Insane Female Cyclist

Bicycles are fun, and liberating. But for some people during the 1800s, bicycles were too liberating, to the point of driving women mad.

The Oversexualized, Cruel, Insane Female Cyclist

Build For Tomorrow

3 MINS

Clip 4 of 5

The History of Vaccines and People’s Fear of Them

The word vaccine comes from the Latin word for cow, "vaca." Discover the history of the first vaccines and the almost immediate rise of the anti-vaxxer.

The History of Vaccines and People’s Fear of Them

Build For Tomorrow

5 MINS

Clip 5 of 5

Fear of Traveling Underground

When the London Underground was inaugurated, people didn't want to ride it lest the devil lived in there. A few years later, when the Subway opened up in Boston, that fear still hadn't gone away.

Build For Tomorrow

5 MINS

Curated byJason Feifer

5 CLIPS26 MINS

The best podcast moments curated by Hark Editors

We listen to 100s of podcasts and clip the most interesting moments
These clips are turned into themed Harklists
You’ll find harklists curated just for you in your feed, based on your interests

Curated by Podcasters

Exploring Society’s Irrational Fears Throughout History

People’s Fear of Teddy Bears

Build For Tomorrow

Beware of the WALKMAN

Build For Tomorrow

The Oversexualized, Cruel, Insane Female Cyclist

Build For Tomorrow

The History of Vaccines and People’s Fear of Them

Build For Tomorrow

Fear of Traveling Underground

Build For Tomorrow

For the best of Hark in your inbox, sign up for our newsletter.