Is the pandemic making us watch strange internet videos? Jan Fran has felt the need to watch ASMR and Pimple Popping videos during lockdown and on today's episode we explore why? Pimple popping videos are a type of ASMR which is an Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. We’re joined by the biggest pimple popper in the world: Dr Pimple Popper who has 6.5million subscribers on youtube and 3.9m on Instagram. To learn more  our other guest is Dr Craig Richard, an international ASMR expert who created ASMRuniversity.com and is trained in Physiology and Cell biology.

 

In today's news headlines:

• Perth AFL game hosts biggest crowd since pandemic began
• Australian unemployment hits 22 year high
• Celebrity Twitter hack hits Obama, Jeff Bezos

 

In today's Briefing we ask: Is Jan Fran the only one who enjoys this pastime? Why do some people love it and some people hate it? Should more people watch them to relax and ease anxiety?

 

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