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💀 Buried Alive: The Insane True Story of Mick Meaney 💀
Published 1Â year, 3Â months ago
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Bonus Episode – Supporters Only
In this special supporters-only episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea welcomes special guest Kevin Ryan from the Tyrant In Training Podcast, one of the fantastic members of our Umbrella Podcast Collective.Ever wondered what would possess someone to voluntarily get buried alive? No, this isn’t a magician’s stunt or a horror movie plot—this actually happened. Mick Meaney, a Tipperary native, became the underground sensation of 1968 (literally) when he attempted to break the world record for being buried alive. With only a tube for air, minimal food, and no way to scroll on his phone (gasp!), Mick spent 61 days underground in a publicity stunt that was both legendary and completely bonkers.But why did human burial stunts become all the rage in the mid-20th century? How did Mick’s wild idea get overshadowed by an American rival? And what did his very pregnant wife think about this whole thing?
We’re diving deep into tapophobia (the fear of being buried alive), Edgar Allan Poe’s worst nightmares, wacky safety coffin inventions, and the endurance contests that somehow made this seem like a good idea. Buckle up—it’s gonna be a wild ride.
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In this special supporters-only episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea welcomes special guest Kevin Ryan from the Tyrant In Training Podcast, one of the fantastic members of our Umbrella Podcast Collective.Ever wondered what would possess someone to voluntarily get buried alive? No, this isn’t a magician’s stunt or a horror movie plot—this actually happened. Mick Meaney, a Tipperary native, became the underground sensation of 1968 (literally) when he attempted to break the world record for being buried alive. With only a tube for air, minimal food, and no way to scroll on his phone (gasp!), Mick spent 61 days underground in a publicity stunt that was both legendary and completely bonkers.But why did human burial stunts become all the rage in the mid-20th century? How did Mick’s wild idea get overshadowed by an American rival? And what did his very pregnant wife think about this whole thing?
We’re diving deep into tapophobia (the fear of being buried alive), Edgar Allan Poe’s worst nightmares, wacky safety coffin inventions, and the endurance contests that somehow made this seem like a good idea. Buckle up—it’s gonna be a wild ride.
👉 This episode is available exclusively to our paid supporters! Join us on Patreon or the Spreaker Supporters Club to get access to this and other exclusive content. Support the show here: rainydayrabbitholes.com/support🎧 Already a supporter? Log in now and listen to the full episode!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pacific-northwest-history-humor-rainy-day-rabbit-holes--6271663/support.