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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 3,424 ratings
Host’s delivery is exhausting
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“I love the subject matter! I just can’t get past the host’s delivery - as if she’s a cross between a TV news reporter and an over-the-top gossip columnist. Pleeease tone it down a bit because I’d love to listen!”
didnccidlenfnchdjfkcnn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
An underrated gem!
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“Personally, I love Chelsey’s cadence! The podcast is equal parts entertaining, well researched, and absurd. I enjoy the nostalgia of the bizarre moral panics we know and love or hate, as well as learning new things! Don’t change! ❤️”
torikeanegirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
Have grown to love this podcast!
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“After finding my way here from You’re Wrong About, I thought I’d give this a try. At first, I also had difficulty with Chelsea’s vocal cadence, but I’ve gotten used to it over time. (And I mostly only notice it now near the start and end of an episode). But the content is just SO GOOD and I love...”Read full review »
HBD66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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