Short Stuff: Why does it feel good to be scared?
Short Stuff: Why does it feel good to be scared?  
Podcast: Stuff You Should Know
Published On: Wed Jun 24 2026
Description: Fear is different than being scared, most notably because fear is generally a negative thing and being scared can cause an enjoyable thrill. We'll get into the difference in today's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.