Hey listeners! We just wanted to take a moment to catch up and let you know we'll be gone for a bit while we await the arrival of Michael and Abby's newest family member. Send all the good vibes for a safe delivery of baby Benjamin! We love you all hope to be back soon. As always, thanks for listening and stay safe out there!-Anxious and Afraid crew

In this week's episode, Abby takes the gang on an exciting journey as she recounts the tale of the 1980 Damascus Titan II missile explosion. Join us as we explore the realm of nuclear disaster near-misses and examine the one simple mistake that nearly wiped Arkansas off the map.Credits:Disaster AutopsyThis American Life Podcast, Episode 634 Wikipedia.comPopularMechanics.comMusic By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]

In this week's episode, Shawna revisits one of her most fascinating topics and shares a heart-stopping plane incident from 1990s Britain. Tune in as Shawna recounts the incredible story of a pilot who endured one of the worst experiences possible on an airplane, and the co-pilot who had to think quickly to save everyone on board British Airways Flight 5390.Credits:Mayday-Air DisastersWikipedia.comMusic By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]

In this week's episode, Abby returns with the conclusion of the two-part series on the kidnapping of heiress and college student Barbara Jane Mackle. Join the crew as they explore the identity of the kidnappers, their failed plan and capture, and the dramatic rescue of Barbara Mackle after she was buried alive.Credits:83 Hours Till Dawn by Gene Miller, in collaboration with Barbara MackleTime.comWikipedia.comMurderpedia.orgMusic By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]

In this week's episode, Abby returns with a gripping kidnapping story. In December of 1968, Barbara Jane Mackle was trying to complete her fall term exams at Emory College so she could go home for winter break. Unfortunately, her plans were interrupted when she was kidnapped by armed assailants and held for ransom under harrowing circumstances. Be sure to tune in for part one of this two-part series to hear all the details of this anxiety-inducing case.Credits:83 Hours Till Dawn by Gene Miller, in collaboration with Barbara Jane MackleTime.comWikipedia.comMusic By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]

In this week's episode, Abby takes the gang to the foggy London streets of the Victorian era to learn about one of the first urban legends- the story of Spring-Heeled Jack.For several decades in the 1800s, the elusive and infamous Spring-Heeled Jack, known for his blue flames, sharp claws, and incredible leaps, struck fear into the hearts of England's citizens before vanishing into the mists of history.Listen in for all the exciting details surrounding this notorious figure from the past.Credits:4-part paper by Mike Dashhttps://web.archive.org/web/20161114075603/http://www.mikedash.com/extras/forteana/shj-about/shj-paper-1Wikipedia.comPBS’s Monstrum episode on Spring heeled Jack-Youtubehttps://youtu.be/Vo1qv8uYlAs?si=zt3Lk08OUWWtCEtkDecoding the Unknown on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/9O7dPlMcEB4?si=-Q90wlYUKSe2ddSVPodcast: Astonishing Legends-Episode 15Music By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]

In this week's episode, Shawna brings the tale of one of the biggest mysteries to ever come out of the Pacific Northwest- The story of D.B. Cooper. Tune in to learn the details behind one brazen man's plans to hijack a plane, ask for and receive a ransom, and then parachute to safety without ever being caught.Credits:Wikipedia.comFBI.govMusic By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]

In this week's episode,  Abby brings the tragic and infuriating case of the 2012 Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster. Please tune in to the unbelievable story of a negligent cruise ship captain whose decisions would lead to the demise of not only his ship but also innocent lives.Credits:Britanica.comWikipedia.comTheindependant.co.ukTheguardian.comCNN.comStuff You Should Know PodcastMusic By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonOcean Sound Effect by Mikhail from PixabayPrice of Freedom by Good_B_Music from PixabayEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121 Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]

In this week's episode, Shawna makes the crew feel downright terrible as she covers the notorious Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Also know as the Weston State Hospital, the sprawling property was once built with good intentions, but took a downward turn and became known for its horrid conditions and treatment of its patients.Tune in to learn all about the history of the hospital as well as the paranormal activity that inevitably follows such a place.Credits:Wikipedia.comReddit.comTrans-Alleghenylunaticasylim.comUSghostadventures.comDestination Fear S2E12Music By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdwardsEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]

In this week's episode, Abby concludes the two-part series on the incredible survival story of Louis Zamperini. He was an Olympic runner and a US Army Air Force bombardier. Louis faced a plane crash, weeks on a raft surrounded by sharks, capture by the Japanese military, and much more. Tune in for the conclusion of Zamperini's harrowing time as a POW and how it shaped the rest of his life.Credits:Unbroken by Laura HillenbrandWikipedia.comMusic By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdwardsEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! [email protected]