Brian Gaar

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  1. Even Fertilizer Explosions Are Bigger in Texas

    09/21/2022

    Even Fertilizer Explosions Are Bigger in Texas

    April 16, 1947 - A cargo ship filled with fertilizer prepares to leave the Texas coast en route to Europe, to help with the rebuilding effort after World War II. But before the ship leaves port, a small fire is spotted on board. What followed would be the deadliest industrial accident in American history. Go to http://meundies.com/SHIPHITSFAN to get 20% off your first order and free shipping. Listen to 30 Morbid Minutes wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  2. Spooky Abandoned Vessels and Ghost Ships

    08/24/2022

    Spooky Abandoned Vessels and Ghost Ships

    Feb 16, 2020 - A jogger near the southern coast of Ireland makes a strange discovery: a rusty 2,400-ton ship appeared to be stranded on some rocks. Authorities later arrive on the scene and try to contact anyone on board. But nobody responds. The ship is abandoned, and has been for a long time, in one of the strangest maritime events in recent memory. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
  3. A 17th Century Shipwreck Turns Men into Monsters

    09/07/2022

    A 17th Century Shipwreck Turns Men into Monsters

    June 4, 1629 - A ship loaded with treasure wrecks near a small island off the western coast of Australia. Many on board manage to escape and make their way to shore. But that was just the beginning. What followed was a tale of mutiny, backstabbing and murder that has been called “one of the worst horror stories in maritime history.” Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code HITSFAN to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min
  4. The Ingenuity of Narco Subs

    07/20/2022

    The Ingenuity of Narco Subs

    January 2022. Óscar Moreno Ricardo is arrested by authorities in Colombia. Authorities say the former speedboat driver has devoted the last 20 years to building some of the most ingenious vehicles in the world: narco subs. We’re going to learn all about them in this weeks’ episode.  Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  5. The Andrea Doria and The Stockholm Collide

    04/26/2023

    The Andrea Doria and The Stockholm Collide

    July 25th, 1956 a luxury Italian ocean liner and a Swedish ocean liner collided, but worked together for one of the most successful rescue operations in maritime history. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS T-shirts n stuff: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/funhaus Welcome to Funhaus, the internet's ONLY comedy, gaming, and variety channel since 2015! Join FIRST to watch episodes early: http://bit.ly/2uNNz0O Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  6. The Sinking of the Mary Rose Breaks Henry VIII's Heart

    07/13/2022

    The Sinking of the Mary Rose Breaks Henry VIII's Heart

    July 19, 1545. The English warship, the Mary Rose, sinks during a battle against the invading French army. The fate of the Mary Rose was a mystery that has lasted hundreds of years -- but in recent decades the ship was pulled from the bottom of the sea, and has become a priceless historic artifact. Go to http://lectricebikes.com and use code SHIPHITSTHEFAN to get a free foldable, mountable bike lock with any bike purchase. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  7. The Pride of the Swedish Empire Sinks Immediately

    09/14/2022

    The Pride of the Swedish Empire Sinks Immediately

    August 10, 1628 - The newly built warship, the Vasa, an incredibly ornate and well-armed ship that’s the pride of the Swedish Empire, sinks almost immediately after it launches. It’s an unmitigated disaster and an embarrassment for the king. And today, nearly 400 years later the Vasa is both a historical treasure and a lesson in what not to do. Go to http://lectricebikes.com to get $100 off any eBike purchase. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
  8. The SS Atlantic Finds Canada's Waters Less Than Polite

    06/29/2022

    The SS Atlantic Finds Canada's Waters Less Than Polite

    March 31, 1873. The SS Atlantic is making its 19th trip across the Atlantic Ocean, carrying nearly 1,000 passengers from Liverpool, England to New York City. But there was a problem. It was running out of fuel. Its captain decided on a change of course. And that decision would lead to one of the worst disasters in maritime history. Head over to http://rtxevent.com to grab your badge for RTX Austin! Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  9. Marital Infidelity Sinks the Costa Concordia

    03/30/2022

    Marital Infidelity Sinks the Costa Concordia

    In this week's episode Charlotte, Patrick, and Brian discuss the tragedy of The Costa Concordia, the only cruise ship in history to meet its end due to category 5 peacocking. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  10. A Game of Maritime Chicken Blows the Hell Out of Halifax

    05/18/2022

    A Game of Maritime Chicken Blows the Hell Out of Halifax

    In this week's episode Charlotte, Patrick, and Brian discuss the needless tragedy of the SS Mont-Blanc, whose collision with the SS Imo resulted in the largest ever man made explosion until the invention of the atomic bomb. Go to http://surfshark.deals/SHIPHITSFAN to get 83% off and 3 extra months free. Go to http://betterhelp.com/shiphitsfan to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
  11. The Ingenuity and Stupidity of the HL Hunley

    06/08/2022

    The Ingenuity and Stupidity of the HL Hunley

    February 17th, 1864 -- The HL Hunley makes history as the Confederate ship became the first combat submarine to sink an enemy craft. But after sinking a 1,200 ton Union warship, the Hunley disappeared. What happened to this historic sub, that changed the face of naval warfare forever?  Go to http://solostove.com and use code SHIPHITSTHEFAN to get an extra $10 off. Go to http://meundies.com/shiphitsfan to get 15% off your first order. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  12. The Tragic True Story That Inspired Moby Dick

    08/31/2022

    The Tragic True Story That Inspired Moby Dick

    November 20, 1820 - An American whaleboat is attacked and destroyed, ironically, by a whale. What happens next is a harrowing account of survival that would go on to inspire one of the great American novels.  Go to http://hellofresh.com/SHIPHITSFAN16 and use code SHIPHITSFAN16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Go to http://betterhelp.com/shiphitsfan to get 10% off your first month! Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  13. The Lioness of Brittany Stains the Seas Red

    06/01/2022

    The Lioness of Brittany Stains the Seas Red

    August 2, 1343. A French nobleman is executed by the king for treason. His wife is distraught, especially when his head is displayed on a pole for all to see. She swears revenge. How she takes her vengeance will earn her a place in naval history for centuries to come.   Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  14. Best Of: A Shipwreck Graveyard Claims the Edmund Fitzgerald

    10/19/2022

    Best Of: A Shipwreck Graveyard Claims the Edmund Fitzgerald

    "Tell your friends, tell your mom, tell her book club." This week Charlotte, Patrick, and Brian discuss the final voyage of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, just one in a long line of ships swallowed by the capricious, freezing waters of the Great Lakes. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  15. Mummies VS Billionaires: Titanic Conspiracy Theories

    04/27/2022

    Mummies VS Billionaires: Titanic Conspiracy Theories

    This week's extra special bonus episode Charlotte, Patrick, and Brian discuss the weirdest conspiracy theories out there about the sinking of the Titanic. And if you were worried that no mummies would be involved, boy do we have a surprise for you! Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
  16. Greasing Geese on the SS Jeannette

    04/06/2022

    Greasing Geese on the SS Jeannette

    In this week's episode Charlotte, Patrick, and Brian discuss the misadventure of the SS Jeanette and it's journey from San Francisco through frigid Alaskan waters to to make America the first to reach the North Pole. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  17. Shifting Into Reverse Sinks the SS Norge

    04/13/2022

    Shifting Into Reverse Sinks the SS Norge

    In this week's episode Charlotte, Patrick, and Brian discuss the tragedy of The SS Norge, a livestock transport turned passenger vessel felled by every sailor's greatest nemesis: a rock. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/briangaar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  18. Iceberg, Right Ahead: The Titanic Part 1

    05/31/2023

    Iceberg, Right Ahead: The Titanic Part 1

    Go to http://rtxaustin.com to buy your badge! April 14th, 1912, the pride of the White Star line collides with an iceberg and the largest, luxury liner sank to the depths taking thousands of lives with her. You may have heard of it. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS T-shirts n stuff: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/funhaus Welcome to Funhaus, the internet's ONLY comedy, gaming, and variety channel since 2015! Join FIRST to watch episodes early: http://bit.ly/2uNNz0O Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  19. The Philadelphia Experiment w/ Elyse Willems

    12/14/2022

    The Philadelphia Experiment w/ Elyse Willems

    Winter, 1955 - An entire U.S. Navy destroyer is teleported from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Norfolk, Virginia and back. At least that's what an anonymously delivered book of handwritten notes would have us believe. Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 https://twitter.com/elysewillems Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
  20. It Has Been a Privilege: The Titanic Part 2

    06/07/2023

    It Has Been a Privilege: The Titanic Part 2

    Go to http://lectricebikes.com to give the gift of adventure for Father’s Day! Today we continue the tale of the RMS Titanic. When we left off, the ill fated ship was approaching Newfoundland on her (so far) uneventful voyage. What happened next has reverberated throughout history and continues to haunt, shock, and amaze Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/mc_lotta https://twitter.com/handsomemaster2 Are you a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: bit.ly/FIRSTRSS T-shirts n stuff: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/funhaus Welcome to Funhaus, the internet's ONLY comedy, gaming, and variety channel since 2015! Join FIRST to watch episodes early: http://bit.ly/2uNNz0O Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
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