Episode 71: Barney Bashing and Bothersome Balloons

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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, drowning

In this episode, we’re drinking:

Abby: Violette Royale

Ellie: Cosmopolitan

Sources:

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/

Wikipedia

And 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,
CNN

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