flem
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, flem has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know. Mentioned as something the aswang feeds on; used to heighten the grotesque nature of the creature in the hosts' description.
Phlegm is mucus produced by the respiratory system, excluding that produced by the throat and nose passages. It often refers to respiratory mucus expelled by coughing, otherwise known as sputum. Phlegm, and mucus as a whole, is in essence a water-based gel consisting of glycoproteins, immunoglobulins, lipids and other substances. Its composition varies depending on climate, genetics, and state of the immune system. Its color can vary from transparent to pale or dark yellow and green, from light
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | History of medicine |
| Domain | folklore motif / body-horror detail |
Who talks about flem on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up flem; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Short Stuff: Did a vampire legend help win the Cold War? | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026) — Josh Clark
- Selects: How Personality Tests Work | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is flem mentioned alongside?
flem is most often mentioned alongside aswang, George Washington University (GWU) and Josh Malcolm Clark.
Affiliated with: aswang
Mentioned together: George Washington University (GWU), Josh Malcolm Clark, Stuff You Should Know, Minnesota, sponsor, Asheville, Corporate America, iHeart Radio, iHeart Radio app, How Stuff Works