Brian Gaar

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  1. A History of Seaplanes with Brian Gaar / A Seaplane Made Out of Wood

    08/09/2022 · BONUS

    A History of Seaplanes with Brian Gaar / A Seaplane Made Out of Wood

    Gustavo and Chris are joined by Brian Gaar from Ship Hits The Fan to learn about the history of seaplanes. Learn some fun facts in this bonus episode of Black Box Down.  Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown16 and use code BLACKBOXDOWN16) ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and HBOMax (Go to http://hbomax.com to discover all this and more!) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Go to blackboxdownpod.com to support us directly Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1  Ship Hits The Fan: https://chartable.com/podcasts/ship-hits-the-fan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  2. The Ingenuity and Stupidity of the HL Hunley

    08/06/2022

    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
  3. The Pride of the Swedish Empire Sinks Immediately

    14/09/2022

    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
  4. The RMS Empress of Ireland VS the SS Storstad

    15/06/2022

    The RMS Empress of Ireland VS the SS Storstad

    May 29, 1914 -- The RMS Empress of Ireland had set sail from Quebec to Liverpool with more than 1,000 passengers on board. Two years after the Titanic disaster, the Empress and other ocean liners had been outfitted with a number of safety measures, to ensure that such a catastrophe would never happen again. It didn’t work. Go to http://lectricebikes.com 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

    52 min
  5. The Ingenuity of Narco Subs

    20/07/2022

    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
  6. Spooky Abandoned Vessels and Ghost Ships

    24/08/2022

    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
  7. Impromptu Boat Race Leads to Decades of War

    27/07/2022

    Impromptu Boat Race Leads to Decades of War

    November 24, 1120 - A ship full of English nobles, including the heir to the throne, hits a rock off the coast of Normandy. What happens next will set off a crisis in England that will reverberate for centuries to come.  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
  8. The SS Atlantic Finds Canada's Waters Less Than Polite

    29/06/2022

    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. The Tragic True Story That Inspired Moby Dick

    31/08/2022

    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
  10. Iceberg, Right Ahead: The Titanic Part 1

    31/05/2023

    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
  11. Sin City of the Gulf Claims the SS Selma

    17/08/2022

    Sin City of the Gulf Claims the SS Selma

    May 31, 1920 - An oil tanker named the SS Selma hits a jetty off the coast of Tampico, Mexico. The impact rips a hole in the ship’s hull and the ship is taken to Galveston for repairs. When those don’t work, the ship becomes a permanent landmark on the Gulf coast of Texas. 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
  12. The Sinking of the Mary Rose Breaks Henry VIII's Heart

    13/07/2022

    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
  13. A 17th Century Shipwreck Turns Men into Monsters

    07/09/2022

    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
  14. The SS Central America Sinks Itself and the U.S. Economy

    05/10/2022

    The SS Central America Sinks Itself and the U.S. Economy

    Sept 12, 1857 - A sidewheel steamer named the SS Central America sinks off the coast of North Carolina. Hundreds of people died in what was one of the worst maritime disasters at the time. But also aboard the ship was millions of dollars in gold. What happened next would cause a financial meltdown in the US that would be felt for years to come. Go to http://uncommongoods.com/SHIPHITSFAN for 15% off. Go to http://lectricebikes.com to save up to $150 on a 2.0 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

    47 min
  15. Soviets Drive Fleeing Nazis Into and Under the Sea

    03/08/2022

    Soviets Drive Fleeing Nazis Into and Under the Sea

    January 30, 1945 - The curtain is falling on Nazi Germany, and the Eastern Front is collapsing as the Soviet Army advances. Thousands of panicked German evacuees and soldiers pile onto an ocean liner in the hopes of escaping via the Baltic Sea. Most would never make it. What happened next would be the deadliest disaster in maritime history.  Go to http://meundies.com/shiphitsfan to get 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to http://lectricebikes.com to get $100 off any eBike purchase. Go to http://solostove.com and use code SHIPHITSTHEFAN for $10 off on top of their Summer Sale discounts. 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
  16. The Philadelphia Experiment w/ Elyse Willems

    14/12/2022

    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
  17. The Lioness of Brittany Stains the Seas Red

    01/06/2022

    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
  18. Magicians and Cover Bands Save the MTS Oceanos

    25/05/2022

    Magicians and Cover Bands Save the MTS Oceanos

    August 3, 1991 -- A cruise ship is sinking off the coast of South Africa. Most of the crew have abandoned ship, leaving hundreds of passengers to their watery graves. But an unlikely group of heroes had other ideas. 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

    53 min
  19. It Has Been a Privilege: The Titanic Part 2

    07/06/2023

    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
  20. The Real Story Behind Captain Phillips

    06/07/2022

    The Real Story Behind Captain Phillips

    April 8, 2009. The Maersk Alabama is traveling to Kenya with a load of food aid when it’s attacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean. It’s the first time in two centuries that a US flagged ship has been seized by pirates.  What happened next became an international sensation, and the subject of a blockbuster movie, starring Tom Hanks. Go to http://meundies.com/shiphitsfan to get 15% off your first order. Go to http://solostove.com and use promo code SHIPHITSTHEFAN for $10 off on top of their incredible 4th of July Sale discounts. 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
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