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MTV's "Buckwild" & the Tragic Death of Shain Gandee
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We're delving into the wild world of MTV's controversial reality show, "Buckwild." In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of the series that captivated audiences with its portrayal of carefree youth in rural West Virginia. We'll discuss the show's instant popularity, the intense backlash from locals, and the real-life consequences that followed. Central to this story is the tragic and untimely death of Shain Gandee, a beloved cast member whose accidental passing shook fans and castmates alike.
Episode Sources:
https://web.archive.org/web/20130730181737/http://www.mtv.com/shows/buckwild/cast_characters.jhtml
“Buckwild Trailer 1 (2013) HD - MTV” from TVShowTrailerTVSpot on YouTube
“MTV’s ‘Buckwild’ - Where Are They Now?” by Anonymous, July 12, 2017, UWM Post
“Inside the MTV show ‘Buckwild’” by Lisa Respers France, April 3, 2013, CNN
“Shain Lelyn Gandee” obituary on Legacy.com
“‘Buckwild’s Shain Gandee: 10 Best Quotes” by E! Online
“‘Buckwild’ Star Shain Gandee Was Found By A Friend” by Katie Atkinson, April 1, 2013, MTV.com News
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96 episodes
Manage episode 422929927 series 3372828
We're delving into the wild world of MTV's controversial reality show, "Buckwild." In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of the series that captivated audiences with its portrayal of carefree youth in rural West Virginia. We'll discuss the show's instant popularity, the intense backlash from locals, and the real-life consequences that followed. Central to this story is the tragic and untimely death of Shain Gandee, a beloved cast member whose accidental passing shook fans and castmates alike.
Episode Sources:
https://web.archive.org/web/20130730181737/http://www.mtv.com/shows/buckwild/cast_characters.jhtml
“Buckwild Trailer 1 (2013) HD - MTV” from TVShowTrailerTVSpot on YouTube
“MTV’s ‘Buckwild’ - Where Are They Now?” by Anonymous, July 12, 2017, UWM Post
“Inside the MTV show ‘Buckwild’” by Lisa Respers France, April 3, 2013, CNN
“Shain Lelyn Gandee” obituary on Legacy.com
“‘Buckwild’s Shain Gandee: 10 Best Quotes” by E! Online
“‘Buckwild’ Star Shain Gandee Was Found By A Friend” by Katie Atkinson, April 1, 2013, MTV.com News
Join our Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast
Follow us!
IG, FB, FB Group, Twitter, TikTok
Send us an email:
Creeptastic theme music by:
Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast
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