American Hysteria - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Chelsea puts on a great show. Most listeners are probably drawn in but a few hysteria topics that speak or spoke to them at some point, but subscribers stay for Chelsea. They are an engaging host that manages to bridge to American cultural phenomenon and hysteria with real world consequences through their research, observations and of course their personal anecdotes and passion. I wouldn’t have assumed that Chelsea’s queer identity or former conspiratorial tendencies would further enhance the storytelling, but in episodes like the Gay Agenda and even broader conspiracies like the Illuminati, there’s something more engaging and powerful when a member of a minority community speaks to their truth. It’s much easier to empathize and therefore, easier to follow the hysteria and its real target and very real victims. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if this podcast is optioned as a TV series sometime soon, but until the big sellout moment (kidding), I will enjoy every episode as if it’s been produced just for me and few other outcasts who have always been fascinated with the minds of Americans.

I found this show through You’re Wrong About, which is also amazing. The thoughtful and thorough research Chelsea does on this topic that is so dear to me (MA in American folk studies) entertains, empathizes, and puts a spooky and beautiful spotlight on what our culture cares about. Chelsea’s sense of humor as well as their deep empathy for humans in all their stupidity and glory is what makes this show the best.

This show is phenomenal. So well-researched, thought-provoking, often funny and scary and strange all at once. I’ve listened to every episode more than once (except the last ones that are a little too on-the-nose in terms of my irrational fears). Chelsea’s cadence has never bothered me - in fact, I find her voice and the rhythm of speech she uses very easy and comfortable to listen to. Maybe it’s my particular brand of neurodivergence. Anyway, Chelsea, I love you and the way you tell stories, please never stop being you. ❤️

I love this podcast, it is entertaining but you can tell Chelsea does her research too… my only note is that I wish she would stop saying “committed suicide.” It isn’t a crime you commit - died by suicide is better.

Every episode is content I would LOVE to enjoy. But Chelsey speaks in an awkward stilt that renders it unlistenable— a theatrical affectation that alienates the audience. I tried listening on a faster speed, but that didn’t change the distracting delivery. I love to listen when there’s a guest to bring out Chelsey’s normal human speech patterns

I see I’m not alone. The material covered in this podcast is great. The cadence with which Chelsea talks is unbearable. I haven’t noticed this issue when Chelsea is a guest on other pods, just solo pods. Please stop with the unnatural cadence; unfortunately unsubscribing because of it.