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.
American Hysteria
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358 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
90s Angel Craze with Christine Laskowski
Host Chelsey Weber-Smith interviews video journalist Christine Laskowski about the 90s angel craze, exploring their historical roots and cultural impact.
July 6, 2026
FIREWORKS pt. 2 with Sarah Marshall
Host Chelsey Weber-Smith interviews Sarah Marshall about the dangerous and symbolic history of fireworks in 20th-century America.
June 29, 2026
FIREWORKS pt. 1 with Sarah Marshall
Host Chelsey Weber-Smith interviews Sarah Marshall about the historical evolution and cultural impact of American fireworks, revealing their surprising origins and societal controversies.
358 total episodes available with 77 transcripts
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