James Dallas Egber III

Guest James Dallas Egber III, a troubled college student, disappeared in a steam tunnel. The podcast explores the media hysteria surrounding the incident and the sensationalization of his involvement with Dungeons & Dragons. It delves into the link between escapism, mental health, and parental concerns over the game. The moral panic of the evangelical right and their fear of influences on children is discussed. Investigator William Deere's focus on Dungeons & Dragons shifts the media's reporting. The tendency to blame the game for mental health issues and the satanic panic of the 1980s are highlighted.