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The Pimlico Sewer Minisode of 1849 | Episode 42
Episode 42
We’re returning to the airwaves by heading back to Victorian England in this very special end-of-year Christmas minisode, so bring your hip waders, a…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Washburn Mills Disaster of 1878 | Episode 41
Episode 41
When you see All-purpose flour at the store, you know it can make everything from breads to cookies to cereals? Well did you also know it can make ex…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Niagara Falls Ice Bridge Disaster of 1912 | Episode 40
Episode 40
On today’s very special episode, you will hear a tale of love and heroism unlike anything we’ve ever told. But at the same time, you’re going to hear…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Happy Valley Race Disaster of 1926 | Episode 39
Episode 39
If you hate the idea of horses being injured as I do, then let me say right off the bat that there will not be a single horse injured during this epi…
3 years, 7 months ago
The San Luis Obispo Fire Tornado of 1926 | Episode 38
Episode 38
On today’s episode, we’re going to play the biggest game of the floor is lava in California history. But there won’t actually be a volcano in this st…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Toronto Circus Riot of 1855 | Episode 37
Episode 37
Depending where you live or grew up, there’s probably some dark moment of local historical injustice you’re not overly proud of. On this special bonu…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Goodyear Blimp Disaster of 1919 | Episode 36
Episode 36
If you think going to the bank can be a hassle, and always wondered what’s the difference between flammable and inflammable, have we got a story for …
3 years, 8 months ago
The Dallas Fort Worth Microburst of 1985 | Episode 35
Season 1
A lot of people have fears about flying: turbulence, engine failure, the sheer this-is-too-heavy-to-stay-in-the-air of it all, but we’re going to tel…
3 years, 9 months ago
The Quebec Bridge Disaster of 1977 | Episode 34
Episode 34
We always say the only upside of a disaster is the legacy of safety from the lessons learned – but not today. I don’t want to spoil the surprise here…
3 years, 10 months ago
The Goiania Radiological Happening of 1987 | Episode 33
Episode 33
You know the story about the guy who started with a paperclip and traded up to a Porsche? This episodes like that, but replace paperclip and Porsche …
3 years, 10 months ago