47 episodes

Disasters happen all time, but why? And how? Join us in exploring some of history's most infamous disasters, from small accidents to absolute catastrophes. Sit back and relax with Ian & Liv while we deep dive into these disasters and the events that led to it, and ask the big questions: was the disaster avoidable, and is anyone to blame?

Disaster Hour Ian Terbovich and Olivia Scarano

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 18 Ratings

Disasters happen all time, but why? And how? Join us in exploring some of history's most infamous disasters, from small accidents to absolute catastrophes. Sit back and relax with Ian & Liv while we deep dive into these disasters and the events that led to it, and ask the big questions: was the disaster avoidable, and is anyone to blame?

    Ep. 47: Elevator Accidents, Vol. 1

    Ep. 47: Elevator Accidents, Vol. 1

    Prepare to be 1 in 27.

    In this episode, Ian and Liv talk about 8 different elevator accidents from the last 100 years or so. Ian and Liv also had been drinking for hours before the recording of this episode. Have fun getting on an elevator after listening to these horrific accidents.

    Also, Ian gets really sweaty. Liv strongly dislikes C-3PO.

    • 52 min
    Ep. 46: The Cuyahoga River Fire

    Ep. 46: The Cuyahoga River Fire

    Rivers should flow, not ooze.

    In this one, Ian and Liv are joined once again by Liv's sister/Ian's cousin Alexa once again to talk about the Cuyahoga River Fire, which took place in 1969. Like the name implies, the northeast Ohio river catches fire because it was so heavily polluted by local industry. Local politicians tried to address the pollution and clean up the ecosystem, but they had an extremely uphill battle ahead of them.

    If your water tastes like medicine, probably best not to drink it.

    Also, Liv struggles with basic sentence structure. Alexa makes plans to win an award. Ian goes on a failed beer run.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Ep. 45: Heaven's Gate, Part 2

    Ep. 45: Heaven's Gate, Part 2

    Human leadership has been compromised.

    In this one, Ian and Liv reach the conclusion of their two-part series on Heaven's Gate, a religious cult which ended tragically in mass suicide in 1997. This one has it all: full page newspaper ads, computer start-ups, telescopes, comets, so what more could you ask for? Aliens? Unfortunately for Marshall, that's the ONE thing his "alien cult" doesn't have.

    Also, Liv confirms that human leadership has indeed been compromised. Ian learns that cable TV still exists.

    Double Also, dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It's completely free to call. Check in on your friends!

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Ep. 44: Heaven's Gate, Part 1

    Ep. 44: Heaven's Gate, Part 1

    Friends don't let friends join cults.

    In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a religious cult that began in the 1970s, "The Class," which barely survived for 20 years until the remaining 39 cult members, along with their leader, committed mass suicide in 1997. Eventually, this became cult became known as "Heaven's Gate," and has since become famous not only for their mass suicide, but the sheer absurdity of events that the cult leaders orchestrated during its span of two decades.

    Spoiler Alert: The aliens don't arrive in Part 1.

    Also, Liv gains self-confidence. Ian learns about the post office.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    Ep. 43: The Aberfan Disaster

    Ep. 43: The Aberfan Disaster

    Just the tip.

    In this one, Liv and Ian talk about a mudslide/landslide/avalanche that struck the town of Aberfan, Wales, in 1966. Among the victims were children in a school that was in the center of the mudslide's path.

    Also, Ian discusses an alternate version of Shrek. Liv wants to go to Applebee's.



    The Aberfan Disaster official tribunal report:

    http://www.mineaccidents.com.au/uploads/aberfan-report-original.pdf

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Ep. 42: Ocean Ranger

    Ep. 42: Ocean Ranger

    Y'all know the ocean is cold, right?

    In this one, Ian and Liv talk about an oil rig that sank in the middle of the night during an intense storm. Rogue waves were involved. Did you know they're a real thing?

    Also, Ian is delirious from working all day. Liv confirms that she only has one personality.

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Hrod10_ ,

Researched Respectful and Funny

I love disaster podcasts and these hosts are good at storytelling! They balance being respectful of the tragedy while adding humor when appropriate. That makes them a 10/10 in my book

Harvey Butthole ,

Fantastic show

Dark history but laughing at it? I am all in!! Can’t wait to watch this show blow up

Kandyst4r ,

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Hilarious, I love it 💕

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