Satanic Panic EXPOSED: The Truth Behind the 1980s Moral Hysteria

We explore the origins of the panic, its rise in American pop culture, and how it targeted everything from heavy metal music to comic books, and especially Dungeons & Dragons.

Joining us is Ryan Castle, owner of Celestial Waters—a tabletop gaming and hobby store in Sunbury, Pennsylvania—to share insight on how the panic warped public perception of role-playing games like D&D.

We also break down:

• How false accusations spread through talk shows, churches, and news media

• Why Dungeons & Dragons was unfairly linked to the occult

• The long-term effects on youth culture, creativity, and fandom

• How D&D became a safe and welcoming community for teens and adults after the panic faded

By the 1990s, the Satanic Panic had lost steam—but its bizarre legacy still echoes today.

🎧 Subscribe and listen as we slice into this strange chapter of American history—where fear sold headlines and fantasy became the scapegoat.

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