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The Fear Response Podcast

The Fear Response Podcast

By: John & Jenna
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Welcome horror lovers! We are The Fear Response Podcast. Join us as we discuss our favorite horror movies and tv shows as fans and mental health workers. Our professional work gives us great interest and a different perspective on the psychological side of these stories.J.R.J.L. & G.R.H.L. 2022 Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • The Descent - Virgin Sacrifice Episode
    Jun 18 2025

    Welcome back listeners! After an unplanned hiatus the Fear Response Podcast is back in full force with a Virgin Sacrifice Episode! This time, John and Jenna are joined by their brave guest Steve as they discuss the 2005 modern classic, The deep, dark and dangerous cave would have been enough peril for an excellent horror film of its own, but the Descent offers so, SOOOO much more. Join us as we discuss this incredible film. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, addiction, and suicide.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The Fly (1986)
    Mar 12 2025

    Welcome back listeners! John and Jenna have missed you, and are eager to return with a Canadian Classic of sorts. Our new episode discusses David Cronenberg’s gruesome, squelchy, body horror masterpiece, The Fly. As always, we were able to find plenty of rich mental health topics to delve into. Come along with us as we wax philosophical for a while. Be afraid, be very afraid. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, addiction, suicide, and abortion.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Barbarian - ft Kate Thompson
    Dec 25 2024

    Hello and MERRY CHRISTMAS horror fans! In this episode we discuss one of John and Jenna's favourite horror movies, Barbarian! This film has so many unique beats to it and they all land perfectly. It made us laugh, it scared us, it even may have made us cry. Not only that, but for this episode we are once again joined by our American cousin in horror, the great Kate Thompson! Join us for this episode as we discuss this movie and its sordid details, while laughing along the way! Sensitive content warning: this podcast discusses themes of horror media and mental health. Discussions will include topics that could be upsetting to some including mental illness, suicide, addiction, and violence.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
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