Hysterical (podcast)
Podcast hosted by Dan Taberski
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Hysterical is a podcast hosted by Dan Taberski and produced by Wondery and Pineapple Street Media.[1] The podcast is composed of seven episodes.[2] The podcast discusses a mysterious ailment that affected multiple students in Le Roy, New York in 2011.[3]
Synopsis
Over a dozen girls experienced symptoms similar to Tourette syndrome without any clear causes.[4] The show discusses the 1970 Lehigh Valley Railroad derailment as a potential cause.[5] The town also has a large former Jell-o factory that has polluted a nearby river.[6] The show explores the misogynistic history of hysteria.[7][8] Throughout the show Taberski interviews most of the people involved with the incident.[9][10]
Reception
Awards
| Award | Date | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Podcasts Award | 2024 | Show of the Year | Won | [12] |
| Signal Awards | Limited Series Documentary | Gold | [13] | |
| Ambies | 2025 | Podcast of the Year | Won | [14] |
| Best Reporting | Won | [14] | ||
| Best Society and Culture Podcast | Nominated | [14] | ||
| iHeartRadio Podcast Awards | Podcast of the Year | Nominated | [15] | |
| Best Overall Host | Nominated | [15] | ||
| Best Emerging | Nominated | [15] | ||
| Pulitzer Prize | Audio Reporting | Nominated | [16] | |
| Webby Awards | Podcasts: Documentary (Limited-Series & Specials) | Won | [17] | |
| Podcasts: Best Writing 2025 | Won | [17] |