About this episode

The episode explores Evel Knievel's ambitious plan to jump over Snake River Canyon in 1974 using a custom rocket-powered Skycycle.

Evel Knievel, the world-famous daredevil, is planning his greatest ever stunt. In 1974, he wants to leap over Snake River Canyon in Idaho. The chasm is almost a third of a mile wide, much bigger than any jump he's done before. To make it work, he'll need a custom-made rocket-powered "Skycycle," TV camera crews and - most importantly - a very positive attitude.  For a list of sources, see the show notes at timharford.com . Join our Cautionary Club to get episodes ad-free, hear bonus interviews and get an extra Cautionary Tale every month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• daredevil stunts
• Evel Knievel
• risk-taking
• 1970s culture
• innovation
• media coverage

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