Episode
111: Mike Diana pt 1
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- 500 Open Tabs
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- Apr 1, 2026
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- 3550
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Summary
This week we dive into the origin of the controversial comic artist Mike Diana, who sought to create the "most offense zine ever made." A listener email explains how the release of a million balloons over the skies of Cleveland led to civilian deaths. Episode Tabs: Mike Diana Comics ( TRIGGER WARNING! ) https://mikedianacomix.com/ Listener Tabs: When Cleveland Released 1.5 million Balloons and Two Men Died https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/cleveland-balloons-1986/ Email your closed tab submissions to: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs 500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki 500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7 Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7a Get 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .