Episode 325: The Deaths of Glen and Bessie Hyde, Part One
David and Rachel discuss the fateful river journey of Glen and Bessie Hyde. Script by Nicole.
25 Sep 20231h 11min
Episode 324: The Gloria Estefan Bus Crash
David and Rachel discuss the life and career of Gloria Estefan, and how both almost ended on a snowy Pennsylvania highway in 1990.
18 Sep 20231h 31min
Episode 323: The Capitalist Airship and the Socialist Airship
David and Rachel discuss the parallel lives of two airships. Script by Stephen.
11 Sep 20231h 4min
Episode 322: The Baghdad Bridge Disaster
David and Rachel discuss the 2005 crush that killed around 1,000 people making a pilgrimage. Script by of Aces California.
4 Sep 202353min
Episode 321: Polio, Part Two - Warm Springs, Cold Wars, and a Man Named Salk
David and Rachel discuss Jonas Salk and the development of the polio vaccine, which has largely eradicated polio globally. Trigger warning for Rachel rants on the importance of vaccinations.
28 Aug 20231h 1min
Episode 320: Polio, Part One - From Stele to Iron Lung
David and Rachel discuss the history of poliomyelitis and its effects on the human body.
21 Aug 20231h 1min
Episode 319: Born on the Bayou - Hurricane Audrey, Louisiana’s Forgotten Storm (1957)
David and Rachel read another excellent script by author Lee Hutch.
14 Aug 20231h 40min
Episode 318: The 27 Club Part Four - Jean-Michel Basquiat
David, Rachel, and Sarah discuss the rise of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and his tragic ending as a member of the 27 Club.
7 Aug 20231h 45min
