Om 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.
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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.
All For You: The Wreck of the Princess Sophia (00:29:06)
Join us in a discussion about the wreck of the Princess Sophia in October 1918.
It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire (01:00:47)
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.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak (00:50:43)
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.
Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster (00:40:09)
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.
Indiana Boys: 1977 University of Evansville Plane Crash (00:41:41)
Listen as we remember the 1977 University of Evansville Men's Basketball Team. This episode delves into their final flight and what went wrong.
Indiana Nights: The 1963 Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Explosion (00:45:53)
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.
You've gotta know when to hold 'em: The Winecoff Hotel Fire (01:16:15)
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!
I Feel My Temperature Rising: 1980 Eruption of Mount Saint Helens (02:12:42)
This episode covers the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.
Island in the Night: The Grand Island Tornado Outbreak (01:07:41)
This episode covers the June 3, 1980 tornado outbreak in Grand Island, Nebraska.
A Burning Ring of Fire: The Cocoanut Grove Fire (01:56:14)
This episode covers the Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942.
I Hear that Train a Coming: The Balvano Train Disaster (00:50:16)
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.
Highway to Hell: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans Disaster (01:10:27)
This episode covers the 1955 Le Mans Disaster that changed the sport of auto racing forever.
On the Streets of Philadelphia: One Meridian Plaza Fire (00:47:32)
This episode covers the One Meridian Plaza Fire in Philadelphia in February of 1991.
Take Another Little Piece of My Heart: The 2011 Joplin Tornado (01:20:14)
This episode covers the 2011 Joplin Tornado.
When the Waves Turn the Minutes to Hours: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (01:10:37)
This week's episode covers that famous shipwreck, the wreck of the Edmund FItzgerald.
It Takes A Lot Of Water To Wash Away New Orleans: New Orleans Levee Failures (01:00:05)
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.
High Black Water, Devil’s Daughter: Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi (00:47:49)
This is episode 2 of our Hurricane Katrina mini series. This episode covers Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi.
Underneath a Louisiana Moon: Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans (01:25:02)
This episode covers the formation of Hurricane Katrina and its impact in New Orleans.
We’ve Never Been Licked: 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse (00:48:13)
This week's episode covers the 99 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse.
That Coal is Gonna Bury You: The Aberfan Disaster (00:46:43)
This episode covers the 1966 Aberfan Disaster.
Be True to Your School: New London School Explosion (00:49:51)
This episode covers the New London School Explosion of 1937.
We Didn’t Start the Fire: The Great Fires of New York City (01:07:13)
This episode covers the Great Fires of New York in 1776, 1835, and 1845.
Deep in the Heart of Texas: West Fertilizer Plant Explosion (00:43:59)
This episode covers the West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion in April of 2013.
Rolling in the Deep: The Deepwater Horizon Disaster (02:07:30)
This week covers the Deepwater Horizon Disaster.
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