111: Mike Diana pt 1
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The episode explores the origins of controversial comic artist Mike Diana and discusses a tragic event involving the release of balloons in Cleveland.
This week we dive into the origin of the controversial comic artist Mike Diana, who sought to create the "most offense zine ever made." A listener email explains how the release of a million balloons over the skies of Cleveland led to civilian deaths. Episode Tabs: Mike Diana Comics ( TRIGGER WARNING! ) https://mikedianacomix.com/ Listener Tabs: When Cleveland Released 1.5 million Balloons and Two Men Died https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/cleveland-balloons-1986/ Email your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs 500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki 500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7 Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7a Get 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabs 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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