Welcome to the second part of our Spooktacular spider special on Oh Gross! Today, we’re joined by Rod Crawford from the Burke Museum, a world-renowned spider expert, who’s here to debunk all those creepy-crawly myths. Do we really swallow spiders in our sleep? Are they sneaking in bites at night? And what exactly is a Daddy Long Legs? Get ready for some surprising (and perhaps life-changing) facts about these misunderstood eight-legged creatures.
0:00 — Cold Open: Gorgeous Long Legs for Days & Spinning Silk
2:25 — Meet The Real Spiderman: Rod Crawford Arachnid Top Expert
6:26 — Brown Recluse California Myth
09:31 — How Many Times The Average Person Is Bit By A Spider
13:24 — Joro & House Spiders: Harmless Neighbors
32:48 — Every Spider Fact You Need To Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Welcome to the second part of our Spooktacular spider special on Oh Gross! Today, we’re joined by Rod Crawford from the Burke Museum, a world-renowned spider expert, who’s here to debunk all those creepy-crawly myths. Do we really swallow spiders in our sleep? Are they sneaking in bites at night? And what exactly is a Daddy Long Legs? Get ready for some surprising (and perhaps life-changing) facts about these misunderstood eight-legged creatures. 0:00 — Cold Open: Gorgeous Long Legs for Days & Spinning Silk 2:25 — Meet The Real Spiderman: Rod Crawford Arachnid Top Expert 6:26 — Brown Recluse California Myth 09:31 — How Many Times The Average Person Is Bit By A Spider 13:24 — Joro & House Spiders: Harmless Neighbors 32:48 — Every Spider Fact You Need To Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the second part of our Spooktacular spider special on Oh Gross! Today, we’re joined by Rod Crawford from the Burke Museum, a world-renowned spider expert, who’s here to debunk all those creepy-crawly myths. Do we really swallow spiders in our sleep? Are they sneaking in bites at night? And what exactly is a Daddy Long Legs? Get ready for some surprising (and perhaps life-changing) facts about these misunderstood eight-legged creatures.
0:00 — Cold Open: Gorgeous Long Legs for Days &amp; Spinning Silk
2:25 — Meet The Real Spiderman: Rod Crawford Arachnid Top Expert
6:26 — Brown Recluse California Myth
09:31 — How Many Times The Average Person Is Bit By A Spider
13:24 — Joro &amp; House Spiders: Harmless Neighbors
32:48 — Every Spider Fact You Need To Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Don’t let the “ick” factor hold you back—we get to the bottom of life’s toughest and grossest moments, so nothing is off-limits or unspeakable. So if you are tired of asking awkward questions on Social Media or spiraling down a misinformation Doctor Google rabbit hole, welcome to the Oh Gross! Community. 
Ever wonder how many times the average person gets bitten by a spider? Or what to do about germs on a plane?  We pull back the curtain on life’s most unnerving mysteries by having real conversations with science to takeaways—that help you face the “ick” with clarity (and maybe a laugh). So don't worry about that fuzz on your fruit in the fridge or panic about what to put in your "Bug Out Bag" for emergencies. We do the research so you can skip the stress—and get the answers you didn’t know you needed. Each episode Kara, Jennie and Molly dive into a squeamish or scary subject, blending expert-driven interviews, practical tips, and plenty of personal stories and wit to help you handle whatever life (or your leftovers) throw your way. We explain the science, delve into the history, and debunk the misinformation so you can tackle life’s sticky realities with confidence. No topic is too taboo—and yes, we’ll even tell you how many times you’re likely being bitten by spiders in a year.
In each episode, journalist and crime expert Kara Kurcz investigates the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, scientist Jennie Wickham breaks down the methodology behind the answers, and pop culture guru Molly Lucas shares relatable anecdotes that make even the gross stuff easier to digest. Together, these three friends make sure listeners walk away informed, intrigued, and ready for whatever creepy-crawly scenario comes their way because knowledge is the best antidote to “gross.”
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Don’t let the “ick” factor hold you back—we get to the bottom of life’s toughest and grossest moments, so nothing is off-limits or unspeakable. So if you are tired of asking awkward questions on Social Media or spiraling down a misinformation Doctor Google rabbit hole, welcome to the Oh Gross! Community. Ever wonder how many times the average person gets bitten by a spider? Or what to do about germs on a plane? We pull back the curtain on life’s most unnerving mysteries by having real conversations with science to takeaways—that help you face the “ick” with clarity (and maybe a laugh). So don't worry about that fuzz on your fruit in the fridge or panic about what to put in your "Bug Out Bag" for emergencies. We do the research so you can skip the stress—and get the answers you didn’t know you needed. Each episode Kara, Jennie and Molly dive into a squeamish or scary subject, blending expert-driven interviews, practical tips, and plenty of personal stories and wit to help you handle whatever life (or your leftovers) throw your way. We explain the science, delve into the history, and debunk the misinformation so you can tackle life’s sticky realities with confidence. No topic is too taboo—and yes, we’ll even tell you how many times you’re likely being bitten by spiders in a year. In each episode, journalist and crime expert Kara Kurcz investigates the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, scientist Jennie Wickham breaks down the methodology behind the answers, and pop culture guru Molly Lucas shares relatable anecdotes that make even the gross stuff easier to digest. Together, these three friends make sure listeners walk away informed, intrigued, and ready for whatever creepy-crawly scenario comes their way because knowledge is the best antidote to “gross.” Tune in to Oh Gross—we'rer here to make life’s messy moments more manageable.

Don’t let the “ick” factor hold you back—we get to the bottom of life’s toughest and grossest moments, so nothing is off-limits or unspeakable. So if you are tired&nbsp;of asking awkward questions on Social Media or spiraling down a misinformation Doctor Google rabbit hole, welcome to the Oh Gross! Community.&nbsp;
Ever wonder how many times the average person gets bitten by a spider?&nbsp;Or&nbsp;what to do about&nbsp;germs on a plane?&nbsp;&nbsp;We pull&nbsp;back the curtain on life’s most unnerving mysteries by having real conversations with science to takeaways—that help you face the “ick” with clarity (and maybe a laugh). So don't worry about that fuzz on your fruit in the fridge or panic about what to put in your "Bug Out Bag" for emergencies.&nbsp;We do the research so you can skip the stress—and get the answers you didn’t know you needed.&nbsp;Each episode Kara, Jennie and Molly dive into a squeamish or scary subject, blending expert-driven interviews, practical tips, and plenty of personal stories and wit to help you handle whatever life (or your leftovers) throw your way. We explain the science, delve into the history, and debunk the misinformation so you can tackle life’s sticky realities with confidence. No topic is too taboo—and yes, we’ll even tell you how many times you’re likely being bitten by spiders in a year.
In each episode, journalist and crime expert&nbsp;Kara Kurcz&nbsp;investigates the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, scientist&nbsp;Jennie Wickham&nbsp;breaks down the methodology behind the answers, and pop culture guru&nbsp;Molly&nbsp;Lucas&nbsp;shares relatable anecdotes that make even the gross stuff easier to digest. Together, these three friends make sure listeners walk away informed, intrigued, and ready for whatever creepy-crawly scenario comes their way because knowledge is the best antidote to “gross.”
&nbsp;Tune in to&nbsp;Oh Gross—we'rer here to make life’s messy moments more manageable.

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