Episodes
David and Rachel discuss the historical context and background of the Thiokol plant in Woodbine, Georgia. Script by author Lee Hutch.
Published 04/29/24
Published 04/29/24
David and Rachel discuss the deadliest avalanche in the history of North America. Script by Kristen H.
Published 04/22/24
David and Rachel discuss one of the terrifying true stories that inspired the Melville classic "Moby Dick". Script by Stephen.
Published 04/15/24
David and Rachel discuss the difficult life and tragic death of Kurt Cobain. Additional trigger warning for suicide.
Published 04/08/24
David and Rachel discuss the enormous eruption at Katmai National Park in 1912. Script by Nicole
Published 04/01/24
David and Rachel discuss the highly preventable 1987 Schoharie Creek Bridge collapse. Script collab by Jay.
Published 03/25/24
David and Rachel discuss the tragic death of Terry Kath, who Jimi Hendrix considered the "best guitarist in the universe".
Published 03/18/24
David and Rachel discuss a botched attempt to rescue those caught in the Iran hostage crisis. Script by Stephen.
Published 03/11/24
David and Rachel discuss the 1875 fire in Dublin that technically resulted in no deaths from the actual fire.
Published 03/04/24
David and Rachel discuss the horrible end-of-life suffered by Hisashi Ouchi. Script by Haley B.
Published 02/26/24
David and Rachel discuss the horror-movie-worthy night of August 12-13, 1967, in Glacier National Park. Script by Nicole.
Published 02/19/24
David and Rachel discuss the deadliest disaster in Connecticut history.
Published 02/12/24
Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, David and a highly caffeinated Rachel discuss the danger of repeated head injuries and what they mean for participating in or being a spectator of contact sports.
Published 02/05/24
David and Rachel discuss poor construction and its terrible consequences. Script by Stephen.
Published 01/29/24
David and Rachel discuss the tragic miscommunication that led to the deaths of thousands of concentration camp survivors at the end of World War II in Europe.
Published 01/22/24
340 episodes later, David and Rachel discuss the lesser-known club disaster that happened just days before the subject of our very first episode.
Published 01/15/24
David and Rachel discuss the wreck of the SS Mataafa. Script by Nicole.
Published 01/08/24
Happy New Year! David and Rachel discuss the crash and burn that was the 2005 Orange Bowl halftime show and its unwitting victim, 20-year-old Ashlee Simpson.
Published 01/01/24
David and Rachel discuss a horrific plane crash, and the sole survivor who was custom made to make it out alive.
Published 12/25/23
David and Rachel discuss the lifestyles of the rich and famous . . . and how they are just as susceptible to shifty developers as anyone else.
Published 12/18/23
David and Rachel discuss the highs, lows, and infamous sibling rivalry of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis.
Published 12/11/23
David and Rachel discuss the horrible desperation of the citizens of the small German town of Demmin at the end of World War II. Script by Mick. NOTE: Please listen carefully to the special trigger warnings at the beginning of the story before continuing - this is an especially disturbing topic.
Published 12/04/23
David and Rachel discuss the death of starlet Jayne Mansfield and how her death resulted in changes to highway safety.
Published 11/27/23
David and Rachel discuss the hot mess of a life led by composer Hector Berlioz. Script by Stephen.
Published 11/20/23