Episode 271: El Al Flight 1862 (Bijlmerramp)
David and Rachel talk the Netherlands, the Middle East, and Modernist architecture . . . all of which lead to a tragedy in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Bijlmermeer.
12 Sep 20221h 10min
Episode 270: Typhoon Cobra
David and Rachel talk about the storm that was the worst natural disaster in U.S. Naval history.
5 Sep 20221h 6min
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 Juli 20221h 4min
