Episode 269: Surviving Survival, Vol. 2 - The Tale of Bert Trautmann
David and Rachel discuss the epic biography of Bert Trautmann, Nazi youth turned football goalie, and his near-miss on the pitch. Script by listener Aces California.
29 Aug 20221h 37min
Episode 268: The Death of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
David and Rachel discuss the short life and tragic death of the "L" in TLC, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
22 Aug 20221h 56min
Episode 267: The Highland Towers Collapse
David and Rachel discuss monsoons, landslides, and Malaysia in this terrifying tale of structural failure. Warning for frequent cat interruptions.
15 Aug 20221h 3min
Episode 266: The Great Eastern (Or Brunel's White Elephant)
David and Rachel discuss the long, wild ride of Isambard Brunel's ever-increasing ship designs. Script by listener Stephen.
8 Aug 20221h 21min
Episode 265: The 1925 Diphtheria Outbreak, Part Two (The Great Race of Mercy)
David and Rachel finish Nicole's two-part script by delving into the Serum Run and the legend behind sled dogs Balto and Togo.
1 Aug 20221h 28min
Episode 264: The 1925 Diphtheria Outbreak, Part One
David and Rachel discuss the background of the 1925 diphtheria outbreak in Nome, Alaska. Script by listener Nicole (of course!).
25 Jul 20221h 4min
Episode 263: The Bull Island Erie Canal Soda Pop Rock Festival
On the occasion of our fifth podaversary, David and Rachel discuss the logistical disaster that was the 1972 Bull Island Erie Canal Soda Pop Rock Festival.
17 Jul 20221h 25min
Episode 262: The Death of Natasha Richardson
David and Rachel discuss the seemingly innocuous circumstances that led to the tragic death of actor Natasha Richardson and why we should all be very, very wary of a hit to the head.
11 Jul 20221h 49min
