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A podcast covering disasters of all kinds throughout history. From tornadoes and earthquakes to mining disasters and arson. From the perspective of a professional fire investigator, I provide the history of the area, a breakdown of how and why the disaster occurs, a timeline of the event, and the resulting aftermath. Sometimes delving into the specific failure mechanisms that occurred if the disaster (or disasters) did not come from nature. Listen along as we go through them together.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Walking in a Winter Wonderland: The Year Without a Summer
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
This week covers the summer of 1816, or 1800 and Froze to Death.
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Where Did We Go Wrong?: The Iroquois Theater Fire
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
This week's episode covers the Iroquois Theater Fire of 1903.
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Eastbound and Down: The Lac-Megantic Rail Disaster
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
This week's episode covers the Lac-Megantic Rail Disaster in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada.
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Pour Some Sugar on Me: 2008 Georgia Sugar Refinery Explosion
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
This episode covers the 2008 Georgia Sugar Refinery Explosion.
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
I'll Stop the World and Melt With You: The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
This episode goes into the history of disasters, mismanagement, and general lack of safety surrounding the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Smoke on the Water: Beirut Explosion
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
This episode covers the 2020 Beirut Explosion.
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
I Hear That Train a Comin: Big Bayou Canot Rail Disaster
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
This week's episode covers the Big Bayou Canot Rail Disaster of 1993.
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Fire in the Sky: 2018 Camp Fire
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
This week's episode covers the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California.
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
There Ain't Much in This Town: Buffalo Creek Disaster
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
This week's episode covers the Buffalo Creek Disaster in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia in 1972. Before listening to this episode, there is some in depth talking of survivor guilt and PTSD. I don't want any listeners to have any issues listening to this episode and if you feel you need to talk to someone, please reach out or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255.
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
The Walls Start Shaking: 1960 Valdivia Earthquake
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
This episode covers the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, landslides, tsunamis, flood, and volcanic eruption. Busy episode this week yikes.