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In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of satanic cults, ritualistic murders, and child abductions. This wave, known as the Satanic Panic, led to mass hysteria, witch hunts, and even false convictions. In this Backtrack, we delve into the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of this dark chapter in American history.
This episode of the show was originally published as audio-only on August 29, 2024.
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- SHOW NOTES
The strange origins of the Satanic Panic: How one Canadian book started a worldwide witch hunt » bit.ly/3T8LpDJ
How ‘Satanic Panic’ Came to Roil the Nation During the 1980s » crimereads.com/satanic-panic-1980s
Satanic Panic Phenomenon Explored In Documentary ‘Satan Wants You’ » bit.ly/3yNh3Qu
How a doctor and his patient sparked a global ‘Satanic Panic’ » bit.ly/3XofcLr
QAnon Revives America’s ‘Satanic Panic’ » http://n.pr/4e0uQ4X
After 30 years, a father is exonerated in ‘satanic panic’ case » bit.ly/3X6KvJ4
When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a ‘Moral Panic’ » http://nyti.ms/3Jl4oVU
Satanic Panic’s long history — and why it never really ended — explained » bit.ly/4cNJueO
McGurk effect – Auditory Illusion » bit.ly/3XofcLr
The Devil Wears Headphones: A Brief History of Backmasking » bit.ly/475OrhZ
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#generationx #satanicpanic #podcast
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- CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro/Listener Mail
04:20 Origin of The Panic
24:07 Music
37:05 Role-Playing Games
45:56 Impact & Legacy
In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of satanic cults, ritualistic murders, and child abductions. This wave, known as the Satanic Panic, led to mass hysteria, witch hunts, and even false convictions. In this Backtrack, we delve into the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of this dark chapter in American history.
This episode of the show was originally published as audio-only on August 29, 2024.
Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord
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Website » GenXGrownUp.com
Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod
Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch
Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon
Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com
Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641
CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us
Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL
TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342
Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7
iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…
Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK
- SHOW NOTES
The strange origins of the Satanic Panic: How one Canadian book started a worldwide witch hunt » bit.ly/3T8LpDJ
How ‘Satanic Panic’ Came to Roil the Nation During the 1980s » crimereads.com/satanic-panic-1980s
Satanic Panic Phenomenon Explored In Documentary ‘Satan Wants You’ » bit.ly/3yNh3Qu
How a doctor and his patient sparked a global ‘Satanic Panic’ » bit.ly/3XofcLr
QAnon Revives America’s ‘Satanic Panic’ » http://n.pr/4e0uQ4X
After 30 years, a father is exonerated in ‘satanic panic’ case » bit.ly/3X6KvJ4
When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a ‘Moral Panic’ » http://nyti.ms/3Jl4oVU
Satanic Panic’s long history — and why it never really ended — explained » bit.ly/4cNJueO
McGurk effect – Auditory Illusion » bit.ly/3XofcLr
The Devil Wears Headphones: A Brief History of Backmasking » bit.ly/475OrhZ
Mail the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com
#generationx #satanicpanic #podcast
- SPONSORS
Fightbox » genxgrownup.com/fightbox
King of Nerds » kingofnerds.tv
Order of Cosmic Champions » orderofcosmicchampions.com
- CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro/Listener Mail
04:20 Origin of The Panic
24:07 Music
37:05 Role-Playing Games
45:56 Impact & Legacy
