Why do we slow down to stare at accidents, binge horror movies, or devour true crime podcasts? What draws us toward the dark and disturbing even when it frightens us?
To explore this fascinating question, I’m joined by Dr. Colton Scrivner, a behavioral scientist and the world’s leading expert on morbid curiosity.
His new book, Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can’t Look Away, digs into the psychology behind our obsession with danger, horror, and the macabre.

We discuss:

Why our brains are wired to pay attention to danger
How horror movies and haunted houses safely feed our fears
Why true crime is especially popular with women
The evolutionary roots of fear — and how morbid curiosity can actually help us

Morbidly Curious releases October 7, 2025, wherever you buy books.

Here is the link to buy at Amazon: https://amzn.to/48w3svL

Thanks Dr. Scrivner!

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