American Hysteria
chelsey weber-smithAmerican 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 199 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Discovered through listening to You're Wrong About... Chelsey is a fabulous presenter, and brings topics that I'd not often heard about over here in the UK. A brilliant dissection of the moral panics that swept through America.
Podcast Addict54 days agobaldypaul- It’s time
Just combine your show with Sarah’s.
Apple Podcasts5Karinaner
United States5 days ago - Love everything about this podcast!!
Chelsey is a natural story teller! The research is high quality, and their insight and personal stories add to the enjoyment. I could listen to Chelsey talk about anything, but fortunately it’s always fascinating!
Apple Podcasts5Mysteries & True Crime!United States7 days ago - Host’s delivery is exhausting
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!
Apple Podcasts3didnccidlenfnchdjfkcnnUnited States23 days ago - An underrated gem!
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! ❤️
Apple Podcasts5torikeanegirlUnited States25 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #183 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #236 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Finland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  Chile/Society & Culture |
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