{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"404: American Hysteria (with Chelsey Weber-Smith)","description":"  We are digging into urban legends near and far with our guest, Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria. We chat about the cross section of poetry and moral panic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and where fear comes from.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;   Content Warning:  This episode contains conversations about or mentions of conspiracy theories, spiders, clowns, child endangerment, home invasion, attempted murder, necrophilia, queerphobia\/homophobia, illness, transphobia, patriarchy,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;   Guest   Chelsey Weber-Smith is a queer, nonbinary poet-turned-podcaster working to understand both American culture at large as well as the mysteries of their own humanity.&amp;nbsp; They are the host of  American Hysteria, which explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture - moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;   Housekeeping   -  Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends starting to decorate for spooky season.&amp;nbsp;   -  Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests\u2019 books, and more at  https:\/\/spiritspodcast.com\/books   -  Call to Action: Check out  Exolore! &amp;nbsp;   Sponsors   -  Blueland  creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get up to 25% off when you go to  blueland.com\/spirits.   &amp;nbsp;-  Marley Spoon: For up to 25 free meals, head to  MarleySpoon.com\/SPIRITS  and use code SPIRITS     Find Us Online   - Website &amp;amp; Transcripts:  https:\/\/spiritspodcast.com   - Patreon:  https:\/\/patreon.com\/spiritspodcast   - Merch:  https:\/\/spiritspodcast.com\/merch   - Instagram:  https:\/\/instagram.com\/spiritspodcast   - Twitter:  https:\/\/twitter.com\/spiritspodcast   - Tumblr:  https:\/\/spiritspodcast.tumblr.com   - Goodreads:   https:\/\/goodreads.com\/group\/show\/205387 &amp;nbsp;   Cast &amp;amp; Crew   - Co-Hosts:  Julia Schifini  and  Amanda McLoughlin   - Editor:  Bren Frederick   - Music:  Brandon Grugle, based on &quot;Danger Storm&quot; by  Kevin MacLeod   - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman   - Multitude:  https:\/\/multitude.productions &amp;nbsp;   About Us   Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits. ","author_name":"Spirits","author_url":"http:\/\/spiritspodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32887757\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/09a947\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/177396702"}