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American Shrapnel

Alabama Media Group
Eric Robert Rudolph
Domestic Terrorism
Eric Rudolph
Birmingham
Emily Lyons
Manhunt
Anti-Abortion Violence
Abortion
Diane Dursas
Abortion Clinic Bombings
Atlanta Olympic Park
Christian Nationalism
Atlanta Olympics
1996 Atlanta Olympics
Birmingham Bombing
Atlanta Olympic Park Bombing
Centennial Park
Homegrown Terrorism
Societal Violence
Atlanta Olympic Games

The Olympics explode on a July night in 1996. The largest pipe bomb the country has ever seen. A string of bombings shakes Atlanta for the next year. Thousands of photos and videos produce one blurry image of the attacker, a photo so grainy the FBI called him “Blob Man.” Agents zero in on the wrong man, the media follows suit, and the real bomber slips away. Until Birmingham. In Alabama, the Blob ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes9Founded3 months ago
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Latest Episodes

Eric Rudolph was finally in shackles. But what would become of him? As prosecutors in Georgia and Alabama jockeyed to be first to take him to trial, a new worry emerged. It was dynamite. About 200 pounds of it.

Host, Writer: Becca Andrews

Host, Wri... more

Rookie cop Jeff Postell’s life would change forever when he found a man digging through a dumpster in Murphy, North Carolina. The man said his name was “Jerry Wilson,” but he had an awfully familiar face.

Host, Writer: Becca Andrews

Host, Writer: J... more

Why did Eric Rudolph target abortion clinics? Friends said they didn’t know Rudolph cared about that issue. But the battle over abortion rights had been long and bloody. Meet the women who were soldiers in that movement. And its casualties.

Host, Wr... more

Memrie Cresswell stood up to tuck in her shirt as a bomb exploded at the Otherside lounge. It saved her life. Time after time luck was the thing that kept Rudolph’s body count from soaring. As he desperately tries to kill more, his bombs evolve.

Hos... more

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Recent Guests

Diane Dursas
Owner of the bombed clinic, an advocate and speaker
Episode: Ch. 8: Wilderness of the Human Spirit
Deborah Rudolph
Eric Rudolph's former sister-in-law
Episode: Ch. 8: Wilderness of the Human Spirit
Jeff Postell
Rookie police officer who captured Eric Rudolph
Murphy Police Department
Episode: Ch. 7: "Jerry Wilson"
Carol Robinson
Birmingham cop reporter who covered the story of Eric Rudolph
Episode: Ch. 7: "Jerry Wilson"
Paul Kish
Lawyer who represented Eric Rudolph in Georgia
Episode: Ch. 5: Scar Tissue
Memrie Cresswell
Survivor of the Otherside bombing
Episode: Ch. 5: Scar Tissue
Emily Lyons
Nurse severely injured in the Birmingham bombing
Episode: Ch. 5: Scar Tissue
Doug Jones
U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Alabama during the time of the bombings
Episode: Ch. 5: Scar Tissue

Hosts

John Archibald
Co-host and award-winning journalist, known for his impactful storytelling and in-depth coverage of important societal issues.
Becca Andrews
Co-host and award-winning journalist, recognized for her expertise in social issues and storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 301 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Great podcast. The host's vocal fry made it difficult to listen to at times.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    theblackmariah
    United States8 days ago
  • Enjoyed but disappointed in the end

    Enjoyed the overall story telling and facts of the case, but was disappointed that it became political in the end. It made it seem as if your political alignment was a direct linkage to the bomber himself as if you supported his ideology just by your vote. Not true.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    R3tP0l1c3
    United States9 days ago
  • O M G

    I chose to listen to this to get away from politics. I thought this was just gonna be about Eric Rudolph, but you threw your bias in there.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sjoreyn
    United States9 days ago
  • Great Show

    Amazing show but I think the people hating on it and calling it political are just racist or don't like being reminded that there MAGA values are built on white supremacy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MysteryMeat75
    United States11 days ago
  • American Shrapnel

    More excellent journalism from Alabama Media Group. History and context, human impact. Informative and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama Verde
    United States14 days ago

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What is American Shrapnel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides an in-depth exploration of the shocking events surrounding the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Park bombing and the subsequent series of bombings that rocked the U.S. for years. It carefully chronicles the story of Eric Robert Rudolph, the elusive bomber whose radical beliefs and violent actions led to a massive manhunt. Each episode weaves personal testimonies from survivors, law enforcement insights, and commentary on the broader socio-political landscape, illustrating the lasting impact of these violent acts and the motivations behind them. The series stands out for its compelling storytelling, meticulous research, and the connection it draws between past events and contemporary issues of domestic terrorism and radicalization.... more

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1. Diane Dursas
2. Deborah Rudolph
3. Jeff Postell
4. Carol Robinson
5. Paul Kish
6. Memrie Cresswell
7. Emily Lyons
8. Doug Jones

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