166 - Respecting the History of Coins
- Mar 28, 2019
- 1:21:21
- Full Episode
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<p>Karen and Georgia cover the Cincinnati Who Concert Stampede and Glennon Engleman.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Hosts share touring stories and discuss the tragic 1979 Cincinnati concert disaster involving The Who, highlighting safety failures and emotional impacts.
Key points
- Touring Life Unplugged. The crew shares the chaotic reality of life on the road, filled with laughter and unexpected moments.
- Grandma Cheryl's Surprise. A heartwarming moment as Grandma Cheryl is brought to the live show, missing bingo for the experience.
- The 1979 Cincinnati Concert Disaster. A tragic event where crowd mismanagement led to chaos and fatalities at a concert.
- The Tragedy Unfolds. After the encore, the band learns that 11 people have died in a stampede.
- Blame Game. In the aftermath, arguments arise over who is responsible for the tragedy.
- Safety Measures Implemented. In response to the tragedy, new safety measures are put in place for future concerts.
Episode highlights
- Touring Life UnpluggedThe crew shares the chaotic reality of life on the road, filled with laughter and unexpected moments.“It's loud, messy, real, and that's the best part.”0:39Mar 28, 2019
- Grandma Cheryl's SurpriseA heartwarming moment as Grandma Cheryl is brought to the live show, missing bingo for the experience.“You brought us the best gift ever.”20:42Mar 28, 2019
- The 1979 Cincinnati Concert DisasterA tragic event where crowd mismanagement led to chaos and fatalities at a concert.“11 people have died.”43:51Mar 28, 2019
- The Tragedy UnfoldsAfter the encore, the band learns that 11 people have died in a stampede.“11 people were killed in that stampede.”43:51Mar 28, 2019
- Blame GameIn the aftermath, arguments arise over who is responsible for the tragedy.“There were arguments over who was to blame.”43:58Mar 28, 2019
- Safety Measures ImplementedIn response to the tragedy, new safety measures are put in place for future concerts.“Safety measures that might have once been considered unnecessary are now implemented.”45:21Mar 28, 2019
- WKRP's TributeA WKRP episode dedicated to the victims of the stampede airs, reflecting on the tragedy.“A very special episode.”47:54Mar 28, 2019
- Memorial for VictimsA memorial marker is placed for the victims of the 1979 stampede, funded by donations.“A crowd-sourced memorial.”49:21Mar 28, 2019
Tension
60/ 100Some tension
