Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak

This episode covers the harrowing tale of the 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak, a series of tornadoes that devastated towns and families across Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

 

This episode includes talk of death, injury, and some very light gore.

Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster

In this episode we're delving into one of London's most tragic transportation incidents: The Moorgate Tube disaster of 1975. Listen along as we delve into the events leading up to the catastrophic crash resulting in 43 casualties and many injuries.

Indiana Boys: 1977 University of Evansville Plane Crash

Listen as we remember the 1977 University of Evansville Men's Basketball Team. This episode delves into their final flight and what went wrong. 

Indiana Nights: The 1963 Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Explosion

Journey back in time with us to a devastating moment in history as we unravel the events surrounding the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum explosion. In this episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of the tragic explosion that shook the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, claiming lives and forever altering the lives of survivors.

You've gotta know when to hold 'em: The Winecoff Hotel Fire

Join us on a sorrowful journey back in time to the deadliest hotel fire in American history, the Winecoff Hotel fire. In this episode, we delve into the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful night, exploring the stories of survival and loss that forever changed the course of fire safety regulations.

The Winecoff Hotel Fire on December 7, 1946- also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and wherever else you listen to podcasts!

I Feel My Temperature Rising: 1980 Eruption of Mount Saint Helens

This episode covers the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.

Island in the Night: The Grand Island Tornado Outbreak

This episode covers the June 3, 1980 tornado outbreak in Grand Island, Nebraska. 

A Burning Ring of Fire: The Cocoanut Grove Fire

This episode covers the Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942. 

I Hear that Train a Coming: The Balvano Train Disaster

Hello friends, this is an old Patreon episode that I'm uploading to the main feed while I figure out how to actually do this again. I'm sorry for being bad at this and all of the chaos of the last year and change. And please enjoy the episode. 

Highway to Hell: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans Disaster

This episode covers the 1955 Le Mans Disaster that changed the sport of auto racing forever.