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Paul Scheer
Comedian, actor, and regular host of How Did This Get Made?; guides the conversation, reads listener mail, and moderates interviews on the show.
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Oct 29, 2025
• 46min
S4E4: Paul Scheer and the Johnstown Flood
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Paul Scheer, a renowned comedian and podcaster, joins to explore the tragic tale of the Johnstown Flood. They uncover how a country club's dam modifications led to disaster and discuss the chaos of that fateful day in 1889. Ed shares compelling details on the dam's breach, the flood's terrifying speed, and the subsequent fire that trapped victims. The duo reflects on accountability and the evolving safety measures that followed. Plus, they gaze into the 1926 silent film that depicted it all, complete with impressive miniature effects.
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