Episode Details

The Florida Man meme, with its bizarre crime headlines and mugshots, has become one of our most popular and long-lasting social media staples. This episode will explore the strange history of the state that produced our Florida men, from cracker cowboys to rum runners, circus freaks to spring breakers. We’ll also look behind the memes into the dark forces that swirl around America's weirdest superhero.

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American Hysteria is written, produced, and hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith

Co-production and co-editing by Miranda Zickler

Co-research and co-editing by Riley Smith

Sound design by Clear Commo Studios

Voice Acting by Will Rogers

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