Cause for Calamity

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In 1997, the WB launched a new animated series amid intense promotion. Three weeks after its premiere, they pulled the show off the air and it quietly disappeared from the North American zeitgeist. The reasons behind the cancellation are a subject of speculation. But I may have a few theories. This is Cause for Calamity - a podcast about The Legend of Calamity Jane.

Episodes

  1. Cause for Calamity – Episode 01 – Part 1 – Whiplash

    09/02/2022

    Cause for Calamity – Episode 01 – Part 1 – Whiplash

    The Legend of Calamity Jane was a cartoon that debuted on American television in 1997 and disappeared before it finished its first season. Cause for Calamity is a podcast that goes through the show episode by episode; examining the tropes, themes, and topics while placing the show in the context of American western media. This...

    44 min
  2. Cause for Calamity – Episode 00 – Let’s Ride

    02/17/2022

    Cause for Calamity – Episode 00 – Let’s Ride

    In 1997, a new animated series premiered on the WB. Three weeks later, it was gone. Why? Well, I may have a few theories. Welcome to Cause for Calamity – a podcast about The Legend of Calamity Jane. Coming soon! Subscribe today via RSS. Apple Podcast syndication is in process. Media Discover The Legend of...

    1 min
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About

In 1997, the WB launched a new animated series amid intense promotion. Three weeks after its premiere, they pulled the show off the air and it quietly disappeared from the North American zeitgeist. The reasons behind the cancellation are a subject of speculation. But I may have a few theories. This is Cause for Calamity - a podcast about The Legend of Calamity Jane.

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  • Creator
    Cyberpunk Librarian
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
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  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Cause for Calamity