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Tentative de record du monde doublée d'un événement caritatif, le Balloonfest'86 de Cleveland, malgré ses nobles ambitions, se soldera par un fiasco écologique. Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Tentative de record du monde doublée d'un événement caritatif, le Balloonfest'86 de Cleveland, malgré ses nobles ambitions, se soldera par un fiasco écologique.Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Es war als harmlose Aktion geplant: Für einen Weltrekord ließ die US-Stadt Cleveland 1,5 Millionen Ballons in die Luft steigen. Doch das Wetter spielte nicht mit und ließ die Stadt und den angrenzenden See in buntem Plastik versinken. Wie das „Balloonfest '86“ schiefging und welche Konsequenzen es hatte, darum dreht sich diese Folge von „Aha! History“. Außerdem geht es um die lange Geschichte der First Ladies in Amerika. Den Podcast "Bitte nicht Anfassen! Museum mal anders" findet ihr unter diesem Link: https://www.escucha.de/bitte-nicht-anfassen/ "Aha! History – Zehn Minuten Geschichte" ist der neue History-Podcast von WELT. Immer montags und donnerstags ab 6 Uhr. Wir freuen uns über Feedback an history@welt.de. Produktion: Christian Schlaak Host/Redaktion: Wim Orth Redaktion: Janne Hoppe Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Send us a textBack in 1986, Cleveland was going through it! unemployment rates were well above the country average, They would be known as 'The Mistake on the lake'That was until United Way had a super, fantastic idea! They would release...... 2 million balloons into the sky!!! What could go wrong?! They would do this, and it would gain them a spot in Guinness book of records, and naturally, this would entice tourists to come to Cleveland, and just all their troubles would be miles awayThis is the story of Balloonfest 1986Support the showIf you're interested in receiving bonus episodes, early release dates, an everything scary sticker and ‘thank you' as well as a shout out on our regular feed! Please join at Patreon//everythingscarypod571

In late 1985, Disney had just set the record for the most helium balloons ever released. As a way to kick off their 1986 United Way campaign, the city of Cleveland thought breaking this record would be a great way to draw attention to the fundraising event. But the balloon release didn't exactly go as planned... This is a look back at Balloonfest '86 when an impending storm caused 1.5 million balloons to play havoc with traffic, waterways, and an airport.  Besides spreading all the way to Canada, the balloons also caused issues during a search for two missing boaters on Lake Erie. Balloonfest '86 became pretty infamous, but was it really the "deadly disaster" that various outlets have reported it to be...? The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s

Send us a textI want you to picture 1.5 million balloons floating through the sky. The year is 1986. And it happened in Cleveland, Ohio. The stunt was supposed to save the city, but instead it turned into a PR disaster. The streets were littered, the airport was shut down and 2 fishermen went missing.It's a story of good intentions, bad planning, and one very regrettable Guinness World record. We're going up, up and away, today on Death in Entertainment!Support the showDeath in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every week!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

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September 27th, 1986. Just before sunrise in Cleveland's Public Square, the city center is abuzz with thousands of volunteers working tirelessly to fill up balloons. The goal? To launch 1.5 million balloons into the sky at once - a record-breaking spectacle, organized by Cleveland's United Way. They hope this will bring money and inspiration to a city that desperately needs both. Why did Cleveland choose this colorful stunt to repair its public image? And should this day be remembered as a triumph… or a disaster? Special thanks to Dr. George Fraser, former marketing director for the United Way of Cleveland and CEO and founder of FraserNet Incorporated; Chris Quinn, editor of The Plain-Dealer in Cleveland; and Nathan Truesdell, documentary filmmaker. To stay updated: historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pella Christian Cross Country Coach Mike Buchheit, Pella Coach Doug Cutler, and Knoxville Coach Michael Splavec discuss the annual Lake Red Rock Balloonfest 5K/10K.

The city of Cleveland will not be made to apologize for its balloons. Harmony Colangelo defends the mistake on the lake.You can find Harmony on This Ends at Prom. Support You're Wrong About:Bonus Episodes on PatreonBuy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show: You Are Good[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show: Maintenance PhaseLinks:https://podpeople.me/this-ends-at-promhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-abouthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpodhttps://www.podpage.com/you-are-goodhttp://maintenancephase.comSupport the Show.

Who knew "living off the government cheese" actually meant real, albeit maybe a bit moldy, cheese from the government cheese caves. Yep, you read that right...GOVERNMENT CHEESE CAVES. Does that gross you our or are you like Taylor and dream of living there in the apocalypse?? Then, an even bigger environmental debacle, the Cleveland Balloonfest of 1986. Because nothing sounds more eighties than a plan to release 2 MILLION BALLOONS into the world...for charity. Time to get uncomfy! Follow Us: Instagram: ⁠@strangegossippod⁠Youtube: @strangegossippodTikTok: @strangegossippod Have a good story/something to share? Email us!strangegossippod@gmail.com 

Geoff dives into the supposed tragedy of Balloonfest86 to find out what really happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Balloonfest '86" revisits the spectacular event in Cleveland where 1.5 million balloons were released, setting a world record but leading to unforeseen consequences. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN narrate this tale of ambition and its environmental impact.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloonfest_%2786Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pella Christian Cross Country Coach Mike Buchheit, Pella Cross Country Coach Doug Cutler, and Knoxville Cross Country Coach Michael Splavec discuss the upcoming Lake Red Rock Balloonfest 5K/10K on July 13th. Find registration details here.

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Abby discusses some rage directed toward the beloved PBS dinosaur, Barney as well as a tragedy that struck the creator's family.  Ellie discusses the Cleveland Balloonfest Catastrophe.  Tangents include but are not limited to: Puzzle Place, Baby Bop and BJ, a reenactment, and more!Content Warnings Episode #69:   Abby's Content: assault, attempted murder, trauma, weapons  Ellie's Content: environmental risks, disappearances, drowningIn this episode, we're drinking:Abby: Violette RoyaleEllie: CosmopolitanSources: For this episode, Abby pulled from: The documentary, I love you, you hate me ,  The Barney History Fans Website The  Article  Kimberly Goad in the Dallas Morning News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/son-of-barney-co-creator-sentenced-in-shooting-of-neighbor/ WikipediaAnd Ellie used: Nathan Truesdell's short film Balloonfest, Case Western Reserve's encyclopedia of Cleveland history, Fox 8 Cleveland, Far Out Magazine, Covering the Corner, WKYC Cleveland, the Indianapolis Star, CNNFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky and gay BONUS CONTENT.  

This week: Brian wants a Babbling Asshole alarm; the medication commercial cold open; “The Simpsons” on vacation; should Jeff add a song to his opening fanfare?; Technical Difficulties; a teacher who was drunk in class will not be charged; Brother Cool Hand send bad memes; funcle; drinking in school; regrettably, Brian's son is a Long Beard Guy; if Joe pardons Hunter; Irish coffee; Jeff saw Godzilla: Minus One; Japan is a harmless culture since they got the nukes; Joey Chestnut was banned from the Nathan's hot dog eating contest; Jeff's ex-wife; Jeffrey Jones (the actor); who would you fuck, between Ferris and Cameron; the old man who was slingshotting his neighbors died; some finer details on Balloonfest ‘86; teachers were trying to set up a foursome with male students; Jeff plays a scene from “Boondock Saints”; someone took the song “Window Shopper” and made a 1950s tune out of it; Conway Fiddy; and Dave Landeau.

In this episode of the Compendium, we step back into time to revist The Cleveland Balloon Fest of 1986, a high-flying event that hoped to lift a city's spirits but instead spiraled into one of the most infamous blunders of the decade. I tell Adam all the juicy details of this helium-filled fiasco, where ambition met reality with explosive environmental consequences. We'll explore how this well-intentioned charity event turned into a disaster, examining the safety concerns of mass balloon releases and their unintended environmental impacts.You'll hear how a city's attempt to set a world record became a case study in event planning disasters. The story highlights significant points in environmental activism history and raises questions about the safety practices surrounding helium balloons, ultimately becoming a controversial chapter in the Guinness World Records. We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:“The Balloon Fest That Went Horribly Wrong” - The Atlantic“Balloonfest 86” - Wikipedia“Understanding the Impact of Balloon Releases” - HRSD“Balloonfest” - Apple tv Documentary by Nathan TruesdellTell us what you thought of this episode, and get a shout out in Listner MailInto The Mythic - Irish Myths and Legends Into the Mythic is a new podcast about Irish Mythology. Join us as we journey back and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyConnect with Us:

The Cleveland Balloonfest Disaster of 1986 | Episode 69 Balloons often represent happiness, but if you've ever had to explain to a crying child why their balloon flew away and won't be coming back, you know that balloons are monsters. On this new and much requested episode: you'll learn the origin of the phrase, “it seemed like a good idea at the time”; we learn why Cleveland is called the Mistake by the Lake, and we'll see what is probably the most amount of damage one could possibly hope to achieve with balloons.And if you are thinking of listening to this as a Patreon supporter, for the first time ever, there are TWO ENTIRE MINISODES within this episode that no one else will get to hearThe first on the Cuyahoga River Fire Disaster of 1969; and a second on the Cleveland 10¢ Beer Night Disaster of 1974. We also look at the horrible history of promotions and publicity stunts that backfired catastrophically; and we learned why you never fire guns.About the actual main story here, we are definitely in a Cleveland state of mind, and I will tell you this one quote from the episode: Literally no part of this came together like it was supposed to, and in keeping with Cleveland's long habit of not having things go it's way, one observer was quoted as saying “it's actually quite impressive how badly it turned out”. There are terrorist attacks that aren't as successful as balloon fest.If the idea of getting episodes a little early and ad-free with ridiculously interesting extra material strikes you as a good thing, you can find out more at:www.patreon.com/funeralkazoo All older episodes can be found on any of your favorite channelsApple : https://tinyurl.com/5fnbumdw Spotify : https://tinyurl.com/73tb3uuw IHeartRadio : https://tinyurl.com/vwczpv5j Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w Stitcher : https://tinyurl.com/mcyxt6vw Google : https://tinyurl.com/3fjfxatt Spreaker : https://tinyurl.com/fm5y22su Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w RadioPublic : https://tinyurl.com/w67b4kec PocketCasts. : https://pca.st/ef1165v3 CastBox : https://tinyurl.com/4xjpptdr Breaker. : https://tinyurl.com/4cbpfayt Deezer. : https://tinyurl.com/5nmexvwt Follow us on the socials for more Facebook : www.facebook.com/doomsdaypodcast Instagram : www.instagram.com/doomsdaypodcast Twitter : www.twitter.com/doomsdaypodcast If you like the idea of your podcast hosts wearing more than duct tape and bits of old Halloween costumes for clothes and can spare a buck or two, you can now buy me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/doomsday or join the patreon at www.funeralkazoo.com/doomsday

Back in 1986, Cleveland was trying to make a new name for itself with a huge, record-breaking balloon launch. The goal was to increase the population, raise money for the community, and make Clevelanders proud. By the end, fingers would be blistered, horses traumatized, a search and rescue mission thwarted, and the good people of Cleveland would be facing an environmental disaster of their own making...yet again.Podcast hosts Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh (Too Beautiful to Live) join Misha to string together the details of Cleveland's failed Balloonfest of '86.Follow The Big Flop on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to The Big Flop early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dee remembers Guinness Book of World records and the echos of the scholastic book fair while Aj develops an anti-Cleveland balloon fetish.   Our Website The Store Insta Reddit Patreon  

Releasing over a million balloons at once sounds like a pretty spectacle right? What could go wrong? Well in 1986, the residents of Cleveland would find out. 

For years the city of Cleveland was known for their terrible sports teams, a steel industry that went belly up, and having a river that was so polluted it caught fire. But in 1986 it was finally Cleveland's time to shine! City leaders concocted an event so grand that the Mistake on the Lake would no longer be the laughingstock of the country. It would be called Balloonfest '86 and would see the release of 1.5 million balloons over the city to raise money for charity. Balloons are fun and colorful, what could possibly go wrong? On this episode of Wiki U Kyle and Jheisson dive into Balloonfest '86 a disaster fitting for Cleveland.---Follow Wiki U on all social platforms @wikiuniversityMusic provided by Daisy and the Chains

Can you imagine the mind-blowing spectacle of watching 1.5 million balloons being released all at once? That's exactly what executives from Cleveland USA's United Way Charity set out to achieve on Saturday 27th September 1986. With months of careful planning and an ambitious vision in mind, this had all the makings of a historic event that would put the city on the map once and for all. But on that fateful day, the people of Cleveland were about to be reminded of the basic laws of gravity: what goes up, must always come down.Our Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh and use my code 50beamazed for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to The Wild Card Podcast!  This is episode 268 of our attempt at this whole podcasting thing!! Today's episode features: Jared Eaton establishing a culture of fear, Jeff Curtis mixing shenanigans, and Ron Blair stuck in a container of cheese balls!! Throughout the episode, you'll hear the three of us discuss such varied topics as: the way this podcast is about corn and the children who live in it, a  commercial that's on vacation, upcoming vacations, the fun of insurance claims, eating your peas, how much icing should be on a doughnut, and occasionally we part from our tangents to learn about the history of Cleveland!! This week, Jared teaches the guys about some  Cleveland history including: the Cuyahoga river fires, 10 cent beer night, and Balloonfest 86!!  Join us on this journey to wherever and we're sure you'll have nothing but fun times as you listen to our Podcast that always on Fire!!!Please like/subscribe and leave comments below! Let us know your thoughts on Cleveland, any of the events we discussed in its history, your favorite and least favorite cities, icing or glaze on doughnuts, positivity chains (encourage one another!), any future reports you'd like us to do, and if you are interested in being an official Deckhead!P.S.  “America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland."~ Tennessee WilliamsP.P.S. Stay Safe, Stay Wild, and Bite the Edge!

On today's episode, Karen tells the legendary story of Cleveland's 1986 Balloonfest and Georgia covers the secret life of William Leslie Arnold.For our sources and show notes, visit www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Trisha Klok with the Lake Red Rock Balloonfest committee discusses this year’s activities July 7th through 9th.

Pella Christian Cross Country Coach Mike Buchheit, Knoxville Cross Country Coach Michael Splavec, and Pella Cross Country Coach Doug Cutler preview the annual Lake Red Rock Balloonfest 5K/10K race on July 8th. Find registration details here.

Luke is mesmerized by the beauty of New England but frustrated by its labyrinthian roads. Andrew revisits the great Cleveland balloon disaster of 1986. And a listener creates a mini-episode of TBTL using artificial intelligence.  (Image of 1.4 million balloons being released into the sky over Cleveland in 1986 from the mini YouTube doc BalloonFest '86: The Fundraiser that Ended in Disaster by TSD Talks.)

Liv tells Ian about the time United Way of Cleveland held a fundraising event that released over a million balloons. Sadly, the fundraiser was a failure, resulting in the death of two men and an unprecedented amount of public destruction. Ian has questions about Drew Carey. Liv wants ice cream. Sources used: 1. Balloonfest: Encyclopedia of cleveland history: Case western reserve university. Encyclopedia of Cleveland History | Case Western Reserve University. (2021, January 1). Retrieved May 4, 2023, from: https://case.edu/ech/articles/b/balloonfest#:~:text=%22BALLOONFEST%20'86%22%20was%20held,by%20a%20corps%20of%20volunteers 2. Kushins, J. (2014, April 22). Chat with the man who unleashed 1.5 million balloons on Cleveland. Gizmodo. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from: https://gizmodo.com/ask-the-project-manager-for-cleveland-s-crazy-balloonf-1566255102 3. McCormack, S. (2014, April 24). Releasing 1.5 million balloons into the air is a bad idea. HuffPost. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/millions-of-balloons-cleveland_n_5206936

Sometimes an attempt at a world record ends in disaster and lawsuits. At least, that was the case when an attempt at the World's largest balloon launch was attempted in downtown Cleveland in 1986. In this episode, we tell the tragic story of the 1986 Cleveland BalloonFest and then play the quick quiz with Ballon Guy, Rob Balchunas!  Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

In Cleveland, Ohio back in September of 1986, an World Record attempt was planned which would involve over a million balloons being released into the air simultaneously. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, far more than the community could have ever bargained for. Join Chyaz as she tells the story of Balloonfest '86, and stay tuned for a bonus story all about Domino Day 2005. Become a Patreon subscriber! http://www.patreon.com/ThingsAreAboutToGetWeird  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boyz learn about Cleveland's world record, discuss the best and worst Halloween candy, and have some fire dummy picks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SVtHFfkdAgyc5auau44L5?si=12eaaf1793ea43c8 Hannah Price is an independent agent with Magical Travel Planner who can customize a vacation just for your family based on your preferences and budget. Who is ready to travel! Contact Hannah for a free vacation quote! https://magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/hannah.price/ +1 419-688-9075 h.price@magicalvacationplanner.com We'd like to take a minute to shout out our very first business sponsor, Nate Collins of Spitzer Motors! Nate is an experienced salesman who will treat you right. We've known Nate for a long time, and he's an extremely nice guy who just wants to see people in the cars of their dreams. You can trust Nate to get you a great deal on a car…BUT…to sweeten the deal, Nate is offering: FREE car washes for the life of the vehicle! That's an offer that you can't get just anywhere. And if that isn't good enough, if you recommend a friend, a foe, or anyone for that matter, and they purchase a car with Nate, he's gonna send you $100! $100 just for opening your mouth and recommending a great car salesman. So get ahold of Nate today at Spitzer Motors in Mansfield, Ohio, or TEXT him at 419-961-4581 and he will hook you up! Do you want to be on an episode?!? hit us up and we may be able to make that happen! Have something you want us to promote?? email us at teachadummy@gmail.com Jerek Shafer is currently available for commissions in either digital art or for inking and painting. You can reach out to him at Shaffer.jerek82@gmail.com. You can check out his art on his instagram at @dj_artsy_shaf. He also streams his art on twitch over at Twitch.tv/djshadeyshaf. Please go subscribe to and follow him! Thank you to YOU! Our Patreon Backers over at Patreon.com/teachadummy The Average AF Podcast, Nerd Overload Podcast, Tony Means, Mike Kvochick, Nate Collins, The Greener Grass Podcast and Leah Courtot! Links to Sources from Balloonfest 86' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloonfest_'86 https://gizmodo.com/that-time-cleveland-released-1-5-million-balloons-and-c-1565731191 https://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/2011/10/claim_to_world_record_for_ball.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/millions-of-balloons-cleveland_n_5206936 https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2011/09/twenty-five_years_ago_thousand.html https://www.rockymountainair.com/blog/how-is-helium-extracted/#:~:text=Helium%20is%20mined%20along%20with,reach%20a%20natural%20gas%20reserve.

In 1986, the United Way of Cleveland launched nearly 1.5 million balloons to set a new world record and call attention to its annual fundraising campaign. It was beautiful for a few minutes, but then a stormfront caused the inflated balloons to fall, causing car accidents, closing an airport runway, spooking horses, and hindering the Coast Guard's effort to find two missing fishermen. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Audionautix- The Great UnknownThe Great Phospher- Daniel Birch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FyreFest, Altamont, Woodstock '99, Astroworld are some of the biggest festival disasters in American history, today we'll look at some of the most flawed festivals in Ohio history in our Season 7 Finale. We start with BalloonFest '86 a fatally flawed world record setting balloon release festival in Downtown Cleveland. We relive the ecological disaster and dangerous consequences of the City of Cleveland's releasing of 1.5 million balloons in September 1986. We're joined by Cleveland sports personality and Twitter legend Chris McNeill, better known as Reflog_18 on Twitter to discuss 1980s Cleveland and the ill-fated BalloonFest '86. We'll also talk about Chris McNeill's leading role in the "Perfect Season Parade" to protest the Cleveland Browns winless 2017 NFL season. Follow Reflog_18 on Twitter and check out his Ohio-based weekly sports show, the BIGPLAY Reflog Show here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqGMjGtAUKxlthtZ7hXt7Q Next we revisit the economic disaster that was AmeriFlora '92 in Columbus, Ohio. This horticultural exhibition was everything and nothing. Part theme park, part flower show, part mixed message branding nightmare. This $95 million boondoggle projected some 5+ million visitors but fell way short of those numbers. Tim Trad, the creator of onlyincbus, details the big swing and miss that was AmeriFlora '92. Follow @onlyincbus on Instagram and check out Tim's incredibly interesting content here www.onlyincbus.com We go all the way back to the 1950s for one of the first failed music festivals in American history. We replay an interview from a previous episode with Jerry DePizzo of the famous Ohio rock band O.A.R. about 1952's Moondog Coronation Ball in Cleveland. The rock n' roll show hosted by the famous DJ Alan Freed, the man created with popularizing the phrase rock n' roll music. We follow Alan Freed's career and his disastrous event at the Cleveland Arena in March 1952, regarded by many as the first rock festival in the United States. Lastly, we sit down with friend of the show Vince Tornero to discuss the wildly successful concert series the World Series of Rock in Cleveland during the 1970s. We hear clips from his great new podcast season for the Evergreen Podcast Network show PrOHfiles called The Wrath of the Buzzard. His show documents the meteoric rise and fall of 100.7 WMMS - the iconic Cleveland FM rock station that proved to be one of the most influential radio stations of all time. We also discuss the disasterous 1979 World Series of Rock that resulted in violence and even the breakup of the famous band Aerosmith following their headlining performance at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Check out The Wrath of the Buzzard here https://evergreenpodcasts.com/prohfiles We're proud to be part of the Evergreen Podcast Network. Go to www.evergreenpodcasts.com for our show and dozens of other great podcasts. Thanks for listening to Season 7, we'll see you all again in 2023 for Season 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't love a bright beautiful helium filled balloon? And what is better than one balloon? How about 2 million colourful, helium filled balloons!In September of 1986, Cleveland was a city that was struggling.  They had the highest unemployment rate in the country, by a landslide. So, how do you get back on the map? Release 2,000,000 balloons!!  What could possibly go wrong?!Turns out, a lot can go wrong...Please review on whichever podcast platform you listen from, and join us on Instagram @everythingscarypodSupport the showIf you're interested in receiving bonus episodes, early release dates, an everything scary sticker and ‘thank you' as well as a shout out on our regular feed! Please join at Patreon//everythingscarypod571

What happens when a helium-filled balloon is released and rises into the atmosphere? How long does a balloon last in the sky? Well, let's see. As it gets higher, the temperature and pressure around the balloon begin to fall. But the pressure inside stays the same, which makes the balloon constantly expand. It travels upwards for about an hour and a half, and reaches a height of about 28,000 feet, or 5 miles. That's only a little less than the altitude that planes fly at. That's when it goes pop, and the little pieces fall all the way back to the ground.   The Balloonfest '86 was a fundraising event that took place in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. The goal was to set a new world record by releasing a huge number of balloons into the air. They wanted to release 2 million of them, and it took 6 months to organize. Just as it started to rain in the early afternoon, the balloons were released into the grey sky, setting a new world record. The colorful cloud filled the square. But as the rain became heavier, the balloons were pushed back down. The storm carried them back to the city... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1986, a fundraising stunt created chaos and confusion by flooding Cleveland, Ohio, with 1.5 million balloons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's September 19th. In 1986, the city of Cleveland decided to stage a charity event in which they released millions of balloons into the air. It went very, very poorly. Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by The New Yorker's Clare Malone, a Cleveland native, to discuss why balloonfest went so wrong, and what to make of Cleveland's many attempts at rehabilitating its image. Here's a video of Balloonfest: https://youtu.be/n0CT8zrw6lw Be sure to check out Clare's Ringer podcast series “Just Like Us.” David's new book is American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of how the Republican Party Went Crazy - it's available for purchase now! Sign up for our newsletter! Find out more at thisdaypod.com And don't forget about Oprahdemics, hosted by Kellie, out now from Radiotopia. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.com Get in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod Our team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia

In the 1980s Cleveland Ohio was known as 'The Mistake on the Lake'. The city was famous for its high crime rate, high unemployment rate, & a toxic river so polluted it literally caught fire every few months. It was certainly not a destination for tourists, and citizens were moving away from the city at a rapid rate.  City officials decided enough was enough & tried to rebrand Cleveland as a vibrant, thriving, exciting location by hosting a fun, spectacular attempt to win themselves a Guinness World Record by releasing 2 million helium balloons into the atmosphere… what could possibly go wrong??  Jacob shares the story with Adam Densten - one half of Adam & Symon Follow Adam on Instagram @adamdensten and @adamandsymonshow Listen to Adam's podcast 'The Adam & Symon Show' https://link.chtbl.com/MsfHdsVJ  Skip straight to the story: approx 7:15 We give you Just The Gist, but if you want more, there's this: Watch some of the news coverage of Balloonfest  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0CT8zrw6lw&t=300s  Check out Treb Heining's biography https://magicmadebydisney.com/2020/08/13/a-disneyland-balloon-boy-the-treb-heining-story-part-1/  Skip to part 2 if you wanna see Treb with Cher and her historic balloon arch ;) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would a circus clown's worst nightmare look like? We have a guess: Balloonfest '86. This week, Sierra confesses her hatred for a common party decoration while Colin tells the foolish story of Balloonfest '86. Join us as we discuss the origins of a bad NFL team name, weird Victorian idioms, and how balloons interfered with a police investigation.Check Out Our Blog

In this week's episode, Erika covers the disappearance of Rebecca Coriam. Rebecca was a youth worker on the Disney Cruise Ship the “Disney Wonder”.  On March 21, 2011 the Disney Wonder was setting sail from Los Angeles and heading to Puerto Vallarta.  The last time anyone saw Rebecca, she was on the phone and looked distraught, before heading to the crew swimming pool.  The following day, no one could find Rebecca, and the speculation became that she went overboard from a rogue wave.  What really happened, did she really fall overboard on accident, was it on purpose or was she murdered?  Sadly, to this day there are no true answers of what happened to the beautiful Rebecca Coriam. Erika was drinking a Chenin Blanc from Miriam,  very crisp and smooth. Erika pulled her sources from:www.allthatisinteresting.com / The Baffling Disappearance of Rebecca Coriam Aboard a Disney Cruise Ship / John Kuroski / March 9, 2022www.theguardian.com / “Rebecca Coriam: Lost at Sea / Jon Ronson / March 15, 2012www.hollywoodreporter.com / “Disney Settled With Family of Missing Cruise Worker” / Scott Johnson / February 24, 2017www.en.wikipedia.orgThen Amber covers the 1986 Cleveland Balloonfest. On September 27, 1986 "Balloonfest 86" was held in the downtown Cleveland Public Square. The event was put on as a fundraiser for Cleveland's United Way. That afternoon 1.5 million balloons were launched, but then a storm came in. Amber was drinking an Argentinian 2019 Red Blend from Jose Hernandez, she really liked it.Amber pulled her sources from:Podcast "Lets Go to Court" / Episode 211 / April 20, 2022www.wikipedia.org  /Balloon Festwww.ultimateclassicrock.comwww.fox8.com / “Balloon fest 86: 35 Years Since Downtown Cleveland Even Turned Disastrous” / Suzanne Stratfordwww.case.edu / Case Western Reserve University / “Encyclopedia of Cleveland History”www.historyofyesterday.com / “1.4 Million Balloons Killed 2 Men in 1986” / Oskar Bogdanowicz 

Today, we're listening to “Run for Your Life” from The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong.  All the links:The Constant: subscribe | website | @constantpodcast on Twitter | @theconstantpodcast on IG | The Constant on FBExtra podcast love recommendations: “The Fool Killer” mini-series on The Constant. Revisionist History Alarmist (episode recommendation: “Balloonfest ‘86: Who Is To Blame?”)Here are all the ways to get in touch & get involved in Adela and Lauren's projects:Email Feed the Queue at feedthequeue@gmail.com Lauren on TwitterAdela on TwitterTink Media: website | twitter | instagram | Podcast The Newsletter | Podcast Marketing Magic Podcast Brunch Club: website | newsletter | join a chapter | Facebook Group | twitter | instagram This season of Feed the Queue is sponsored by Clever.fm, the podcast app that puts listeners first.

Happy Halfoween fiends! Normally Holly and Leslie take this opportunity to tell stories about their worst fears, but this year they decided to use YOURS! We compiled quite the list from our listeners, and from that list your hosts surfaced 4 tales so terrifying, they're sure to have you sleeping with the lights on. Leslie shares the stories of Cleveland's 1986 Balloonfest disaster, The strange death of of Jose Rey Escobedo, and a creepy crawly story that is too disturbing to summarize, you'll have to listen for yourself. Holly tells us the story Edward Paisnel, the masked rapist and home invader known during his 14 year reign of terror as "The Beast of Jersey." Good Luck fiends, we hope you make it through this one without screaming...         Click to learn more   WWBD Merch Buy your WWBD swag here!  Join the Conversation       

Alisha Bromfield wasn't interested in being Brian Cooper's wedding date. But Alisha didn't have much of a choice. Brian was her boss, and he was a vindictive creep. If she rejected his invitation, he might cut her hours, or worse, fire her. So Alisha told Brian she'd go to his sister's wedding with him, as a friend.  Then Kristin tells a story that's light on court stuff, but brimming with balloons! In 1986, the city of Cleveland wanted to reinvent itself. They figured out exactly how to do it. They'd host the biggest simultaneous balloon release, ever. It would be so fun! They'd be in the Guinness Book of World Records! They'd raise a ton of money for the United Way of Cleveland! What could go wrong??  And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: “Balloonfest” short film  “How Cleveland's Balloonfest ‘86 became a public disaster,” by Corey Irwin for ultimateclassicrock.com “Balloonfest ‘86: 35 years since downtown Cleveland event turned disastrous,” by Suzanne Stratford for Fox8 “When the balloons inflated, so did a man's career,” by John Rogers for NBC News In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Postmortem Depravity: The Murder of Pregnant Mother Alisha Bromfield” by Kym L. Pasqualini, Medium “Horrific crimes against Alisha Bromfield spur law change in 32 states” True Crime Daily “Alisha Bromfield” chillingcrimes.com “Seventh Circuit Slams Home Depot in Employee Murder Case” by Lorraine Bailey, Courthouse News “Sherry Anicich v. Home Depot Inc.” findlaw.com YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 30+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!  

New Guest Expert! For this week's Aftermath, Rebecca gets a firsthand account of Balloonfest ‘86 from the manager of the event itself, Tom Holowach. Having worked in event logistics since 1978, Tom shares the intricate planning and care that went into this surprisingly complex spectacle. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to see if the verdict still holds up. Tune in and hear for yourself!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who's to blame for Balloonfest ‘86?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcasters Arielle Nissenblatt and Lauren Passell about the 1986 Balloonfest fail in Cleveland. Hosts of Podcast Therapy and self-avowed members of The Alarmy, Arielle and Lauren are the perfect duo to get to the bottom of this spectacular fiasco. They're joined by Fact Checker Alex Paul and Producer Clayton Early. On the board: The Cleveland Rebrand, Guinness Book of World Records, The 1980's. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first ever double header episode is AJL's ode to the Mistake on the Lake. Not one, but TWO losers from the great city of Cleveland, Ohio. First we talk about that time the Cuyahoga river caught on fire. Then the story of the scheme to release over a million balloons into the sky right before a storm moved in. Sources: The Cuyahoga River Caught Fire at Least a Dozen Times, but No One Cared Until 1969 | History| Smithsonian MagazineThe Disastrous Cleveland Balloon Fest of 1986The Myth of the Cuyahoga River Fire | Science History InstituteHow Releasing 1,500,000 Balloons Went Horribly Wrong- BE AMAZEDAdam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts