In episode 7, “George P. Burdell: Man or Myth,” Superstitious: Whispers in the Halls delves into the myth of Georgia Tech’s George P. Burdell, the mythical man who has received numerous accolades over the years. Led by host Raine Simon and joined by co-host Nadira Lea, the episode delves deep into whether or not George P. Burdell, regardless of his lack of his existence, is truly alive in the spiritual sense within the hearts and minds of Georgia Tech students or even society at large. The episode explores what George P. Burdell represents, whether or not such a role model is a positive for society, and even investigates some of the potential dangers of mythical figureheads and role models.
