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Molly is mortified by buttons. She tells us that when she was a little girl she nearly choked on one. Ever since the incident, she's gone out of her way to avoid the small items. Surprisingly, she's not alone.

On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins chats with author and journalist Kate Summerscale. Having just written a book about phobias - and the fear of buttons specifically - she offers her insight. Listen as she breaks down what the fear really indicates and how to overcome it!

You can learn more about Kate and her new book, "The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession," here.

Host: Larry Mullins

Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot

Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe

Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood 

If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com for a chance to be on the show!

Molly is mortified by buttons. She tells us that when she was a little girl she nearly choked on one. Ever since the incident, she's gone out of her way to avoid the small items. Surprisingly, she's not alone.
On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins chats with author and journalist Kate Summerscale. Having just written a book about phobias - and the fear of buttons specifically - she offers her insight. Listen as she breaks down what the fear really indicates and how to overcome it!
You can learn more about Kate and her new book, "The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession," <a href="https://www.katesummerscale.com/">here</a>.
Host: Larry Mullins
Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot
Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe
Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood 
If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to <a href="mailto:YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com">YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com</a> for a chance to be on the show!

What’s your weirdest fear? If it happened, how would you survive? This lighthearted, weekly series explores fears both rational and irrational: from being stalked by subway rats to a phobia of beards. Wanna share your fear? Email the host Larry Mullins at YourWeirdestFears@Audacy.com

What’s your weirdest fear? If it happened, how would you survive? This lighthearted, weekly series explores fears both rational and irrational: from being stalked by subway rats to a phobia of beards. Wanna share your fear? Email the host Larry Mullins at <a href="mailto:YourWeirdestFears@Audacy.com">YourWeirdestFears@Audacy.com</a>

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