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Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchumdisastroushistory.podbean.com
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

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.

Jun 22, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 57

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.

May 22, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 56

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.

Apr 17, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 55

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.

Dec 12, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 53

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!

Sep 22, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 52

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.

Dec 22, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 47
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