Re-Release: The Atlanta Olypmic Bombing

About this episode

The episode discusses the Atlanta Olympic Bombing and the role of security guard Richard Jewell during the incident.

We're travelling this week so one more Olympics Episode for you! This one is wild - it's 1996, and the Atlanta Olympic Centennial Park is open late. Security guard Richard Jewell is on the lookout for shenanigans and finds himself the first responder to a horrible attack that leaves one dead and many shaken. Jewel, is a dork - he's the kind of guy who takes his security role super seriously. You kind of want to make fun of him, but then you get to know him and realize he was the best man for the job, and a really kind soul. Learn more with us!

People in this episode

Hosts: Taylor Pineiro, Farz Sokhansanj

Topics covered

• Atlanta Olympic Bombing
• security
• true crime
• 1996 Olympics
• Richard Jewell
• heroism
• tragedy

Keywords

• Atlanta
• Olympic Bombing
• Richard Jewell
• 1996
• security guard
• tragedy
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Atlanta

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