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American Hysteria

Dangerous Attractions with Comedian Chris Gethard (Part One)

American Hysteria

W!ZARD Studios

Society & Culture, History

4.43.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 July 2021

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Chris Gethard is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, filmmaker and author of Weird New York as well as an editor at Weird New Jersey and Weird US, all of which cover local ghost stories, urban legends, and roadside attractions. Over the next two episodes we will be discussing the most dangerous waterpark in history, the last vestiges of American tourist traps, the outrageous 1980s and 90s childhood experience, what urban legends can tell us about cultural clashes, and much more of all that we hold dear. Part two is out next week. Watch Chris Gethard: Half my Life Listen to Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People Become a Patron to get access to Chelsey's other podcast Walk with Me American Hysteria is written, produced, and hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith Sound design by Clear Commo Studios Produced by Miranda Zickler Follow American Hysteria on social media: Twitter: @AmerHysteria Instagram: @AmericanHysteriaPodcast Find our merch at americanhysteria.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:04.2

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0:08.5

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This season will be further exploring each topic, hanging out with experts and enthusiasts

0:39.3

of all kinds, for more strange stories, social commentary, and the myths that make America

0:46.1

tick.

0:47.1

I'm your host, Chelsea Weber-Smith.

0:55.1

Chris Getherd is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, filmmaker, and author of Weird New York,

1:03.1

as well as an editor of Weird New Jersey and Weird US, all of which cover local ghost stories,

1:09.6

urban legends, and roadside attractions.

1:13.0

You may know Chris from his podcast, Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, where he talks

1:18.3

to strangers who call in and he can't get off the phone until they hang up.

1:24.3

Or he may recognize him from his roles on Parks and Rec, The Office, and as Alana's poor

1:30.2

boss on Broad City.

1:32.8

For the next two episodes, we'll be discussing a wide range of topics.

1:37.1

From Chris's stories of action park, the most dangerous water park in the history of America,

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