American Hysteria explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture – moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings.... more
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This episode will give some context for our upcoming episode about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, its unbelievable chaotic origins... more
Perry Carpenter is the author of the new book FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes,... more
This episode was originally released right before the 2020 presidential election and is even more relevant as we face the... more
In the 19th century, America and Europe experienced a panic over premature burial, believing that anyone could be accidentally declared... more
This is a preview for "Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder." On April 22, 1987, 52-year-old Ruthie... more
'Buried Alive,' our upcoming Halloween special, looks at the American fear and fascination with premature burial. We'll explore the panic... more
What could possibly go wrong when two skeptical podcasters try to summon a ghost? Join Sarah Marshall of You're Wrong... more
Today Sarah Marshall transports us to the old world of British Hysteria to reveal the mysterious story of the Enfield... more
Generation Alpha has made the uncanny, creepy, and chaotic YouTube series 'Skibidi Toilet' into a viral YouTube sensation, so much... more
The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new... more
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