SNAFU with Ed Helms S4E1: Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, and the Lost Nuke
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Oct 8, 2025 
Join Jenna Fischer, beloved for her role as Pam on The Office, and Angela Kinsey, who brought Angela to life, as they reminisce about their time on the show. They share hilarious high school stories and reflect on the creative atmosphere of the set. Ed Helms introduces a gripping tale about a lost nuclear bomb off the coast of Japan, discussing its eerie parallels to workplace antics. The trio dives into the incident's cover-up, environmental concerns, and the political ramifications while balancing humor and history.
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Hosts' Personal Snafus For Comic Relief
- Jenna and Angela share personal snafus: Angela flipped a school desk and Jenna once walked outside without pants to impress a crush.
- They use these stories to bond and illustrate the podcast's theme of memorable screw-ups.
Carrier Crash With A Lost Pilot And Bomb
- The USS Ticonderoga lost an A4E Skyhawk that rolled off its elevator and sank with pilot Lt. Douglas Webster aboard.
- The aircraft carried a one-megaton nuclear bomb that was also lost in the ocean.
Diplomatic Risk of Hidden Nuclear Losses
- The incident threatened U.S.–Japan relations because it violated Japan's anti-nuclear stance and a treaty limit.
- The Navy immediately moved to cover up details to avoid diplomatic fallout.
