LIVE: Minneapolis - The Madd Gasser of Mattoon

# The Mad Gasser of Mattoon

On a live stage in Minneapolis, Josh and Chuck dive into one of history's most bizarre mysteries: the Mad Gasser of Mattoon, Illinois. In September 1944, a small farming town was gripped by terror when residents reported being attacked by a mysterious prowler who sprayed them with a paralyzing, noxious gas—or so they claimed. What follows is a wild tale of newspaper sensationalism, terrified townsfolk forming armed vigilante groups, and an investigation that splits the police force, as experts and investigators clash over whether the town experienced a genuine threat or fell victim to mass hysteria. The hosts meticulously investigate both sides of this enduring mystery, complete with 1940s character names and the kind of small-town chaos that feels straight out of a dark comedy.