Showing results for "Freak" in Social Sciences

The New York Times bestselling Freakonomics changed the way we see the world, exposing the hidden side of just about everything. Then came SuperFreakonomics, a documentary film, an award-winning podcast, and more. Now, with Think Like a Freak, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have written...

Our brains do their best to help us out, but every so often they can be real assholes - having meltdowns, getting addicted to things, or shutting down completely at the worst possible moments. Your brain knows it's not good to do these things, but it can't help it sometimes - especially if it's obsessing about trauma it can't overcome. That's where this life-changing book comes in. With humor, patience, science, and lots of good-ole swearing, Dr. Faith explains what's going on in your skull, and talks you through the process of retraining your brain to respond appropriately....

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with two young men as they navigate the unexpected twists and turns of their journey. What begins as a quest for excitement transforms into a captivating exploration of friendship and discovery. This unique experience is brought to life through the voices of talented narrators and actors, including Sibella Denton, Jennie Hughes, and David Barnes. Originally unearthed from the LibriVox archives, the first two recordings of this story are now shared alongside modern renditions, ensuring a rich and immersive listening experience.

Freak Hour dives into the shadows of the strange and unsettling. From chilling true crime cases to unexplained paranormal events, and everything weird and creepy in between, this is your hour of darkness where the ordinary meets the terrifying. Tune in… if you dare.

Freak Show is a documentary podcast exploring the true historical lives of individuals once displayed as curiosities in sideshows, exhibitions, and public spectacles. Each episode focuses on one person, examining how rare physical conditions, medical anomalies, or extraordinary traits were misunderstood and exploited in their time. Using historical records, social context, and modern understanding, Freak Show reexamines these stories beyond shock value. The series emphasizes humanity, dignity, and the cultural forces that shaped how difference was viewed during the nineteenth and early ...

When Mrs. Herricks brother Charlie passes away, he bequeaths his fortune to the extraordinary members of the circus he once owned, known as Segantinis World Renowned Mammoth International Hippodrome and Museum of Living Marvels. As five of these remarkable individuals arrive at Mrs. Herricks picturesque country home, a fascinating clash of cultures unfolds between the Extraordinary Mortals and the Ordinary Mortals of her family. Join us for a captivating exploration of humanity, acceptance, and the unexpected connections that bridge diverse worlds. - Summary by ToddHW

Freaks No More! is about visible and invisible disabilities, neurodiversity, and inclusion. Following the motto "nothing about us without us", people with disabilities and neurodivergent voices share their personal stories, social perspectives, and political insights. Freaks No More! raises awareness, fights stigma, and gives a platform to lived experiences, making diversity and accessibility part of the conversation. By the end of each episode, host Vicky Hristova and their guests walk away with something new - a new way to think about the word "disability", a fresh perspective on empathy, or...

Control Freaks is an original podcast series by the Consumer Choice Center. Your host, Bill Wirtz, will introduce different impactful personalities to you, that seek to undermine choice and evidence-based policy-making, and replace your choices with theirs. Season One, Enemy of the Truth, will debut July 23, 2025.

Está usted a punto de entrar a un lugar donde las personas que conocerá son particulares…tienen cuerpos, habilidades e increíbles historias que los hicieron sobresalir en un mundo lleno de miedos, tabúes y prejuicios Sea usted bienvenido al mundo de lo raro, lo sobresaliente, lo impactante, y sobre todo lo real. El Freak show podcast abre sus puertas….una vez más.

Freaks and Creeps is a paranormal and true crime podcast created and hosted by two sisters, Stacy Krajicek and Keri Davison. They bring you bone-chilling content each week spanning listener ghost stories, weird cryptids, true crime and so much more! Tune in each Wednesday for a dose of all things freaky and creepy!

Talking bout the truth

Gray and Emily are old (literally) friends. They talk about anything and everything. How their weeks have been, what they've watched, what they have listened to and what they have read in their unique way.

Willkommen bei FREAKS ZU TISCH, dem offiziellen Podcast von freakstotable, wo wir die Welt der Lebensmittel neu entdecken. Jede Episode taucht ein in die faszinierende Welt der nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft, der kreativen Lebensmittelproduktion und des kulinarischen Handwerks. Begleite uns, während wir inspirierende Geschichten von Pionieren und Vorreitern aus der Lebensmittelbranche teilen, die zeigen, wie man mit Leidenschaft und Prinzipien den Gaumen erfreuen und gleichzeitig die Erde schützen kann. Egal, ob du ein Feinschmecker, ein umweltbewusster Verbraucher oder ein Branchenprofi bist, ...

The untold stories of seven revolutionary teen shows (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, My So-Called Life, Dawson’s Creek, Freaks and Geeks, The O.C., Friday Night Lights, and Glee) that shaped the course of modern television and our pop cultural landscape forever. The modern television landscape...

Andread and guests dive into the wonderful and complicated world of disability representation in horror movies and literature in the horror genre, bringing insights from scholars and fans of the genre. Released every other Sunday.

Ever felt too weird, too loud, too soft, too real — or just too complicated to belong? This podcast is your proof that you’re not alone. Find Your Freaks features raw, unfiltered conversations with people who are building belonging in unexpected places — and doing it by showing up exactly as they are. Hosted by community strategist Tonya Kubo, this show digs into the messy, beautiful truth of what it takes to find your people. New episodes on Thursdays starting June 2025. Come for the stories. Stay for the humanity. And if something hits home? Tell your weirdest friend and visit Ever ...

Freaks of Nature is a SYN podcast about all of earth's beautiful creations and what we can do to save them.

From Seattle, city of the future, the bleeding edge of Neoliberal dystopia...

Mundo Freak Confidencial é o maior podcast de casos insólitos e paranormalidade da podosfera brasileira. Procuram balancear o papo leve e divertido entre céticos, crédulos (believers) e o meio termo.

Stu, Derek, and their guests will laugh about and explore all of the weird, scary, creepy things that keep us up at night, and the one thing that helps us forget all about them. From nuclear proliferation to ghosts to asteroids to artificial intelligence and everything in between, each episode will bring a new personal fear and a new craft beer (or, being realistic, a few of each) that we will analyze while we usually veer off and explore several tangents. My guests will include friends, colleagues, experts, and super interesting folks who will all get drunk on great craft beer while we share ...