#094 – A FEAR OF SPIDERS

ONE OF THE MOST COMMON FEARS in the world is the fear of spiders. But what does a rationalist do when gripped by an irrational fear? MonsterTalk interviews author Lynne Kelly about her transition from arachnophobia to spider enthusiast. Note: This episode deals with spider sexual reproduction which includes masturbation and cannibalism.

Further Reading

• Spiders: Learning to Love Them
• The Skeptics Guide to the Paranormal
• Spider Goats
• Silk Milk
• Brown Recluse Spider Myths (Dr. Rick Vetter)
• Karen Stollznow’s Language Myths, Mysteries and Magic

Music

• Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys
• Intro music: The Itsy Bitsy Spider (public domain)
• Outro excerpt: Spider by They Might Be Giants