Episode 295: The Strongman Mine Explosion
David and Rachel discuss the historical treachery of mining, courtesy of a script by faithful contributor Stephen.
27 Feb 202353min
Episode 294: When Cassowaries Attack
David and Rachel offer up a palate cleanser - a sorbet, if you will. Let's learn about the deadly and ancient cassowary together!
20 Feb 202343min
Episode 293: The Mariel Boatlift, Part Three - Viva Cuba Libre
David and Rachel finally get to the heart of the matter to discuss the Mariel Boatlift and its decades-long ramifications.
13 Feb 20231h 7min
Episode 292: The Mariel Boatlift, Part Two - Los Inmigrantes
David and Rachel inch closer to the actual topic of the Mariel Boatlift by providing further context of what immigration to the U.S. from Cuba was like between 1959 and 1973, including freedom flights...
6 Feb 20231h 6min
Episode 291: The Mariel Boatlift, Part One - La Revoluciones
David and Rachel cover the historical and sociopolitical background of Cuba and Cuban-American relations in light of immigration to the United States by hundreds of thousands of people from Cuba durin...
30 Jan 20231h 22min
Episode 290: The Sinking of the SS Admiral Sampson
David and Rachel discuss the tragic sinking of the SS Admiral Sampson in Puget Sound. Script by listener Mick.
23 Jan 202355min
Episode 289: The 2014 Disneyland Measles Outbreak
In a well-timed topic, David and Rachel discuss a measles outbreak started at Disneyland in December 2014 while Rachel attempts to recover from a wicked (non-COVID) virus. Research by listener Haley.
16 Jan 202334min
Episode 288: Selfie-Related Deaths, or, "Stop Playing with Your Selfie"
David and Rachel welcome favorite (sorry to others, she's my sister) guest Sarah to discuss the (relatively) recent phenomenon of selfie-related deaths.
9 Jan 20231h 33min
