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Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum
59 episodes
1 month ago
Welcome to the show where everything goes wrong, historically. A podcast covering disasters of all kinds throughout history. From tornadoes and earthquakes to mining disasters and arson. From the perspective of a professional fire investigator, I provide the history of the area, a breakdown of how and why the disaster occurs, a timeline of the event, and the resulting aftermath. Sometimes delving into the specific failure mechanisms that occurred if the disaster (or disasters) did not come from nature. Listen along as we go through them together.
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Welcome to the show where everything goes wrong, historically. A podcast covering disasters of all kinds throughout history. From tornadoes and earthquakes to mining disasters and arson. From the perspective of a professional fire investigator, I provide the history of the area, a breakdown of how and why the disaster occurs, a timeline of the event, and the resulting aftermath. Sometimes delving into the specific failure mechanisms that occurred if the disaster (or disasters) did not come from nature. Listen along as we go through them together.
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Episodes (20/59)
Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Hurricane Catarina
We have an interesting one for you this time! Hurricane Catarina is the topic of today's discussion. Give it a listen to see what exactly is strange about this storm.
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
All For You: The Wreck of the Princess Sophia
Join us in a discussion about the wreck of the Princess Sophia in October 1918.
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3 months ago
29 minutes 6 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire
In this episode we'll dive into the harrowing events of a fire at New Jersey's Great Adventure amusement park in 1984. A fire erupted in a haunted castle attraction, trapping eight teens in a nightmarish scenario. We'll discuss eyewitness accounts, emergency response efforts, and the aftermath of this terrifying incident.
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4 months ago
1 hour 47 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak
This episode covers the harrowing tale of the 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak, a series of tornadoes that devastated towns and families across Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.   This episode includes talk of death, injury, and some very light gore.
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5 months ago
50 minutes 43 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster
In this episode we're delving into one of London's most tragic transportation incidents: The Moorgate Tube disaster of 1975. Listen along as we delve into the events leading up to the catastrophic crash resulting in 43 casualties and many injuries.
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6 months ago
40 minutes 9 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Indiana Boys: 1977 University of Evansville Plane Crash
Listen as we remember the 1977 University of Evansville Men's Basketball Team. This episode delves into their final flight and what went wrong. 
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9 months ago
41 minutes 41 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Indiana Nights: The 1963 Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Explosion
Journey back in time with us to a devastating moment in history as we unravel the events surrounding the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum explosion. In this episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of the tragic explosion that shook the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, claiming lives and forever altering the lives of survivors.
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11 months ago
45 minutes 53 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
You've gotta know when to hold 'em: The Winecoff Hotel Fire
Join us on a sorrowful journey back in time to the deadliest hotel fire in American history, the Winecoff Hotel fire. In this episode, we delve into the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful night, exploring the stories of survival and loss that forever changed the course of fire safety regulations. The Winecoff Hotel Fire on December 7, 1946- also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and wherever else you listen to podcasts!
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1 year ago
1 hour 16 minutes 15 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
I Feel My Temperature Rising: 1980 Eruption of Mount Saint Helens
This episode covers the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.
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1 year ago
2 hours 12 minutes 42 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Island in the Night: The Grand Island Tornado Outbreak
This episode covers the June 3, 1980 tornado outbreak in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes 41 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
A Burning Ring of Fire: The Cocoanut Grove Fire
This episode covers the Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942. 
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1 year ago
1 hour 56 minutes 14 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
I Hear that Train a Coming: The Balvano Train Disaster
Hello friends, this is an old Patreon episode that I'm uploading to the main feed while I figure out how to actually do this again. I'm sorry for being bad at this and all of the chaos of the last year and change. And please enjoy the episode. 
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1 year ago
50 minutes 16 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Highway to Hell: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans Disaster
This episode covers the 1955 Le Mans Disaster that changed the sport of auto racing forever.
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2 years ago
1 hour 10 minutes 27 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
On the Streets of Philadelphia: One Meridian Plaza Fire
This episode covers the One Meridian Plaza Fire in Philadelphia in February of 1991.
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2 years ago
47 minutes 32 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Take Another Little Piece of My Heart: The 2011 Joplin Tornado
This episode covers the 2011 Joplin Tornado
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2 years ago
1 hour 20 minutes 14 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
When the Waves Turn the Minutes to Hours: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
This week's episode covers that famous shipwreck, the wreck of the Edmund FItzgerald. 
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2 years ago
1 hour 10 minutes 37 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
It Takes A Lot Of Water To Wash Away New Orleans: New Orleans Levee Failures
This episode is our third and final episode on Hurricane Katrina and covers the levee failures in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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3 years ago
1 hour 5 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
High Black Water, Devil’s Daughter: Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi
This is episode 2 of our Hurricane Katrina mini series. This episode covers Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi.
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3 years ago
47 minutes 49 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Underneath a Louisiana Moon: Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans
This episode covers the formation of Hurricane Katrina and its impact in New Orleans. 
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3 years ago
1 hour 25 minutes 2 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
We’ve Never Been Licked: 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse
This week’s episode covers the 99 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse.
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3 years ago
48 minutes 13 seconds

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast
Welcome to the show where everything goes wrong, historically. A podcast covering disasters of all kinds throughout history. From tornadoes and earthquakes to mining disasters and arson. From the perspective of a professional fire investigator, I provide the history of the area, a breakdown of how and why the disaster occurs, a timeline of the event, and the resulting aftermath. Sometimes delving into the specific failure mechanisms that occurred if the disaster (or disasters) did not come from nature. Listen along as we go through them together.