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chelsey weber-smith
American Hysteria
American Hysteria explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture – moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings. Poet-turned-podcaster Chelsey Weber-Smith tells the strangest stories from American history and examines the forces that create the reality we share, and sometimes, the reality we don't.
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4.4 stars from 3,557 ratings
Chelsea is my spirit animal
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“I found this show through You’re Wrong About, which is also amazing. The thoughtful and thorough research Chelsea does on this topic that is so dear to me (MA in American folk studies) entertains, empathizes, and puts a spooky and beautiful spotlight on what our culture cares about. Chelsea’s...”Read full review »
hogiyogi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/24
I wanna like this so much!
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“Same as other reviews, content is great but the vocal fry and the way each sentence is read in the same rhythm and inflection is TOUGH”
_mamalonglegs via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/04/24
Why speak like that? :(
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“I want to love this podcast so much. I love the content and what topics are covered, but I can’t listen. The way the host speaks (I guess it’s her cadence?) is so off putting and irritating to me. It’s extra frustrating because I’ve heard her on You’re Wrong About and she was speaking totally...”Read full review »
MandaDC72 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/28/24
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