Episode 298: Mucormycosis (a.k.a. "Black Fungus")
On the heels of the ending of season one of "The Last of Us", David and Rachel discuss a fungus that can actually kill (but not turn you into a zombie).
Mar 20, 2023•59 min
All Bad Things
All Bad Things is a weekly podcast about accidents, tragedies, natural disasters and other anxiety fuel. Hosted by wry GenXer David and bleeding-heart Millenial Rachel. Trigger warning for everything possible.
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Episode 297: The Wolves of Minong
David and Rachel discuss the ecosystem of the island of Minong (a.k.a. Isle Royale) in Lake Superior and how its wolf population is a microcosm of the much larger issues of climate change and human interference in ecosystem balances. Script by listener and Yooper Nicole
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Episode 296: The 27 Club, Part Three - The Death of Jim Morrison
David and Rachel discuss the problematic life and premature death of Doors frontman and American poet Jim Morrison.
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Episode 295: The Strongman Mine Explosion
David and Rachel discuss the historical treachery of mining, courtesy of a script by faithful contributor Stephen.
Feb 27, 2023•54 min
Episode 294: When Cassowaries Attack
David and Rachel offer up a palate cleanser - a sorbet, if you will. Let's learn about the deadly and ancient cassowary together!
Feb 20, 2023•43 min
Episode 293: The Mariel Boatlift, Part Three - Viva Cuba Libre
David and Rachel finally get to the heart of the matter to discuss the Mariel Boatlift and its decades-long ramifications.
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Episode 292: The Mariel Boatlift, Part Two - Los Inmigrantes
David and Rachel inch closer to the actual topic of the Mariel Boatlift by providing further context of what immigration to the U.S. from Cuba was like between 1959 and 1973, including freedom flights and a the chaotic Camarioca boatlift.
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Episode 291: The Mariel Boatlift, Part One - La Revoluciones
David and Rachel cover the historical and sociopolitical background of Cuba and Cuban-American relations in light of immigration to the United States by hundreds of thousands of people from Cuba during the latter half of the 20th century.
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Episode 290: The Sinking of the SS Admiral Sampson
David and Rachel discuss the tragic sinking of the SS Admiral Sampson in Puget Sound. Script by listener Mick.
Jan 23, 2023•56 min
Episode 289: The 2014 Disneyland Measles Outbreak
In a well-timed topic, David and Rachel discuss a measles outbreak started at Disneyland in December 2014 while Rachel attempts to recover from a wicked (non-COVID) virus. Research by listener Haley.
Jan 16, 2023•35 min
Episode 288: Selfie-Related Deaths, or, "Stop Playing with Your Selfie"
David and Rachel welcome favorite (sorry to others, she's my sister) guest Sarah to discuss the (relatively) recent phenomenon of selfie-related deaths.
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Episode 287: The Evel Knievel Caesars Palace Jump
Happy New Year! Join David and Rachel for a wild ride courtesy of notorious daredevil Evel Knievel and multiple broken bones.
Jan 02, 2023•51 min
Episode 286: Death in the Spotlight - The Night That Changed Boxing Forever
In honor of "Boxing Day", David and Rachel discuss the untimely death of Duk-Koo Kim, another tragic entry into the 27 Club, whose death changed boxing forever. Another stellar script by Lee Hutch, author of "So Others May Live" and "Molly's Song".
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Episode 285: British Airways Flight 38 (Christmas Miraclesode)
Buckle in for a bumpy ride with a happy ending just in time for the holidays! David and Rachel discuss the crash landing of British Airways Flight 38 (a.k.a. "Jim") courtesy of a firsthand account by survivor John.
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Episode 284: The Yaroslavl Lokomotiv Plane Crash
David leads us all along the primrose path and just when you think you know what's going to happen . . .
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Episode 283: Introduced Animals in Australia and New Zealand
David and Rachel discuss Jurassic Park, MC Hammer, and the devastation caused to the Australian ecosystem when humans introduced the cane toad to the continent. Script by listener and frequent contributor Stephen.
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Episode 282: The Death of Owen Hart
David and Rachel discuss the fun and frivolity of entertainment wrestling, and the horrible young death of Owen "the Blue Blazer" Hart.
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Episode 281 - The 1999 South Dakota Learjet Crash
David and Rachel discuss another terrifying "ghost plane" scenario that led to the death of several people including golfer Payne Stewart. Script by listener Jessica G.
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Episode 280: The Sinking of the Daniel J Morrell
David and Rachel discuss the terrifying wreck and sole survivor of the SS Daniel J Morrell. Script by Michigander Nicole.
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Episode 279: The White Friday Avalanches
David and Rachel discuss the elaborate ice tunnels burrowed by soldiers in the Italian alps during World War I and a horrible series of avalanches that killed thousands. Script by listener Mick.
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Episode 278: The Mummies of Guanajuato (Halloweeniesode)
Just in time for Halloween, David and Rachel discuss the real-life horror caused by cholera in the 19th century and how it unintentionally created well-preserved bodies disinterred and displayed without their or their families' consent because capitalism is a hell of a drug.
Oct 31, 2022•59 min
Episode 277: The Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Crash
David and Rachel ponder why anyone would fly in a hot air balloon while feeling very, very sorry for the 13 people who were just trying to take in the sights of the Australian outback.
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Episode 276: The Purdue Wreck
David and Rachel talk (early) college football, ironic mascots, and a dark Halloween day for Purdue University.
Oct 17, 2022•56 min
Episode 275: The Estadio Nacional Disaster
David and Rachel discuss the deadliest disaster in association football history.
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 50 min
Episode 274: The Nypro Chemical Plant Explosion
David and Rachel discuss the consistent failures of a non-safety culture at the Nypro chemical plant in Fixborough that led to a tragic loss of life. Script by listener Stephen.
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Episode 273: The Our Lady of the Angels School Fire
David and Rachel discuss the horrific fire that killed a staggering number of young children in a Chicago school in 1958. Script by listener Haley.
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Episode 272: Prince Charles' Skiing Accident (The Death of Major Hugh Lindsay)
David and Rachel discuss the avalanche that overtook Prince Charles and his friends on the slopes of Klosters in 1988.
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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.
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Episode 270: Typhoon Cobra
David and Rachel talk about the storm that was the worst natural disaster in U.S. Naval history.
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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.
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 38 min
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