MTV's "Buckwild" & the Tragic Death of Shain Gandee | Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

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:

“‘Buckwild’ Star Died of Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning” by Krishnadev Calamur, April 2, 2013, NPR

“Buckwild star Shain GAndee died from carbon monoxide poisoning, tests show” by Dominic Rushe, April 2, 2013, The Guardian

https://web.archive.org/web/20130730181737/http://www.mtv.com/shows/buckwild/cast_characters.jhtml

“MTV Gets ‘Buckwild’ with New Series Premiering on Thursday, January 3 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT” on November 29, 2012, from a Press Release from MTV, The Futon Critic

“New reality show follows W.Va. teens” by Mackenzie Mays, December 6, 2011, The Daily Athenaeum, thedaonline.com

“Buckwild Trailer 1 (2013) HD - MTV” from TVShowTrailerTVSpot on YouTube

“Buckwild” on MTV.com

“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

“MTV Cancels ‘Buckwild’ Following Star Shain Gandee’s Death” by Lacy Rose, April 9, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter

“Shain Lelyn Gandee” obituary on Legacy.com