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Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum
  • 4.7 (198)
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Welcome to the show where everything goes wrong, historically. 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.

  1. SEP 19

    Hurricane Catarina

    We have an interesting one for you this time! Hurricane Catarina is the topic of today's discussion. Give it a listen to see what exactly is strange about this storm.

    32 min

  2. JUL 27

    All For You: The Wreck of the Princess Sophia

    Join us in a discussion about the wreck of the Princess Sophia in October 1918.

    29 min

  3. JUN 22

    It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire

    In this episode we'll dive into the harrowing events of a fire at New Jersey's Great Adventure amusement park in 1984. A fire erupted in a haunted castle attraction, trapping eight teens in a nightmarish scenario. We'll discuss eyewitness accounts, emergency response efforts, and the aftermath of this terrifying incident.

    1h 1m

  4. MAY 22

    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.

    51 min

  5. APR 17

    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.

    40 min

  6. FEB 3

    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.

    42 min

  7. 12/12/2024

    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.

    46 min

  8. 09/22/2024

    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!

    1h 16m
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Welcome to the show where everything goes wrong, historically. 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.

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