Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

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Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
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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.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 07/09/2024

    I Feel My Temperature Rising: 1980 Eruption of Mount Saint Helens

    This episode covers the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.

    2h 13m

  4. 05/14/2024

    Island in the Night: The Grand Island Tornado Outbreak

    This episode covers the June 3, 1980 tornado outbreak in Grand Island, Nebraska.

    1h 8m

  5. 04/23/2024

    A Burning Ring of Fire: The Cocoanut Grove Fire

    This episode covers the Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942.

    1h 56m

  6. 12/22/2023

    I Hear that Train a Coming: The Balvano Train Disaster

    Hello friends, this is an old Patreon episode that I'm uploading to the main feed while I figure out how to actually do this again. I'm sorry for being bad at this and all of the chaos of the last year and change. And please enjoy the episode.

    50 min

  7. 06/15/2023

    Highway to Hell: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans Disaster

    This episode covers the 1955 Le Mans Disaster that changed the sport of auto racing forever.

    1h 10m

  8. 05/04/2023

    On the Streets of Philadelphia: One Meridian Plaza Fire

    This episode covers the One Meridian Plaza Fire in Philadelphia in February of 1991.

    48 min
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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.

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