Episode 133: The West Gate Bridge Collapse
David and Rachel discuss the worst industrial accident in Australian history.
20 Jan 20201h 43min
Episode 132: The 1989 San Francisco Earthquake
David and Rachel discuss the 1989 fall earthquake in the Bay area and the surprising role the World Series played in it.
13 Jan 20201h 9min
Episode 131: The Great White Hurricane of 1913
David and Rachel discuss the incredibly frightening time when hurricane-force winds combined with a blizzard over the Great Lakes in 1913.
6 Jan 20201h
Episode 130: 1971 Montreux de Casino Fire (New Year's Eve Partysode + Disaster Updates)
David and Rachel discuss the story behind the seminal song "Smoke on the Water" and updates on previous topics. (Research and script by listener Eric.)
30 Dec 20191h 6min
Episode 129: Apollo 13 (Christmas Miraclesode)
David and Rachel discuss the dangerous Apollo mission that almost killed three American astronauts.
23 Dec 20191h 55min
Episode 128: The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, Part Two
David and Rachel discuss the historic relief and rebuilding response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and resulting tsunami.
16 Dec 20191h 13min
Episode 127: The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, Part One
David and Rachel discuss the devastation caused by the earthquake and resulting tsunami on December 26, 2004.
9 Dec 20191h 14min
Episode 126: The Iroquois Theatre Fire
David and Rachel discuss the tragic fire that remains the deadliest building fire in United States history.
2 Dec 20191h 5min
