Spiders: The Creepy, the Crazy & the Completely True (w/ phobia expert Dr. Eda Gorbis)

Send us Fan Mail  Why can a tiny spider send an otherwise fearless person into a full-blown panic?   Little Miss Muffet was driven away by a spider. But Peter Parker got his Spiderman superpowers from one. Somewhere between the nursery rhyme and Marvel Comics, spiders became both creatures to fear and creatures to envy.  From intricate spider webs and extraordinary hunting techniques to venom and sensory systems that help spiders navigate their world, these arachnids are far more complex than their creepy-crawly reputation suggests.  Host Helen Hong explores the surprising science of spiders with wildlife biologist Miguel Ordeñana and Dr. Eda Gorbis, an expert in phobias. Together, they investigate spider biology, arachnid behavior, and the psychology behind arachnophobia, uncovering the fascinating differences between what spiders actually do and what humans imagine they're capable of. How do spiders build webs, detect vibrations, and capture prey? What distinguishes web-building spiders from active hunters? How do spider venom, silk production, and specialized adaptations help different species survive? And why do so many people experience an instinctive or overwhelming fear of spiders, even when the animal poses little threat? We bring wildlife biology and psychology together to look beyond the myths surrounding spiders and understand their real role in the natural world. Forget what you think you know. It's time to look at spiders differently. Subscribe to Framed by Fables for fascinating conversations about wildlife, animal behavior, biology, natural history, myths, folklore, and pop culture. We separate fact from fiction to discover the extraordinary science behind the animals that share our world. Explore more at www.framedbyfables.com. Connect With Us Website: www.framedbyfables.com  Follow on Socials: @framedbyfables  Email: [email protected]  Join our e-mail list for bonus content and updates;   LINK  Resources:  Information on anxiety disorders: https://hope4ocd.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helen Hong's stand-up shows in Sunnyvale, CA  https://rooster-t-feathers.seatengine-sites.com/shows/365909  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Natural History Museum of Los Angeles events   https://nhm.org/calendar Credits Host:  Helen Hong  Animal Expert:  Wildlife Biologist Miguel Ordeñana Guest:  Eda Gorbis, PhD, LMFT,  Director/Founder of the Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders Creator and Exec Producer: Robin M. Henry  Producer: Emily Orr Casting Producer: Robin Foster  Line Producer:  James Lovewell  Editor:  David Toms Ad Manager: Brandon Carrillo Set Artwork and Logo: Cliff Barrett   Special Thanks:  Second Floor Studios