Episodes
20: Devyn Holmes and the Facebook Live Disaster
March 15, 2023
Not all Disasters are natural. In an age of instant access to the internet… some are streamed live. This episode is not for the timid. Listener discretion advised. Visit us online at : https://www.itsdisaster.com Episode Spo…
19: Hurricane Katrina, Part 2
March 1, 2023
On August 23, 2005, a tropical depression began to form over the Bahamas. Over the next few days, the depression gathered enough strength to earn the designation of a storm and subsequently named Tropical Storm Katrina. At 5…
18: Hurricane Katrina, Part 1
Feb. 15, 2023
On August 23, 2005, a tropical depression began to form over the Bahamas. Over the next few days, the depression gathered enough strength to earn the designation of a storm and subsequently named Tropical Storm Katrina. At 5…
17: Fukushima nuclear disaster
Feb. 1, 2023
It was believed that an accident like Chernobyl couldn’t happen in Japan. While the Tokyo Electric Power Company, or TEPCO, did not believe an event like Chernobyl could happen at one of their power plants, the earthquake an…
16: Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami
Jan. 15, 2023
Tokyo is the largest city and capital of Japan. The area has been inhabited since ancient times. From the small fishing village of Edo to the capital of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603, by the 19th century, Edo was the larges…
15: Boston Molasses Disaster
Jan. 1, 2023
Molasses, the very item taxed that would lead to the famous cry about representation, is an interesting commodity. The syrupy molasses can also be distilled into industrial alcohol or ethanol to produce gunpowder and militar…
The Wingsuit Disaster
Dec. 15, 2022
[Graphic Content Warning] Listener, today’s episode is a bit of a short one. We were in between episodes but have got it squared away now. Expect next episode to be full sized as usual. Until then enjoy this episode about a …
From Team Disaster, Introducing: Mystery Inc
Dec. 14, 2022
From the same team that brings you Disaster, we want to introduce you to our new show Mystery Inc. If you enjoy talking about shady mysteries, Aliens, murder, legends, and of course the occasional tea - then Mystery Inc is t…
Episode 14: The Baler, Part 01
Dec. 1, 2022
July 9, 2010 John Maynard is working his shift at Smurfit-Stone a global paperboard and paper-based packaging company. It’s raining. John operates a cardboard baler. What is a baler you ask? According to green bank waste sol…
Episode 13: Boa
Nov. 15, 2022
A call comes into Sheffield Lake, Ohio’s 911 dispatch. The caller has a boa constrictor stuck to her face. What you’re about to hear is that call. Visit us online here. Episode Sponsor - Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylig…
Episode 12: The Bay Area Limo Fire
Nov. 1, 2022
A white stretch limo is usually something that marks happiness. A prom. A bachelorette party. In this case celebrating a wedding. According to CNN, “Nine Passengers were traveling in the Lincoln as it headed across the San F…
A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 2
Oct. 25, 2022
…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 c…
A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 1
Oct. 24, 2022
…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 c…
Episode 11: Halloween Special ‘22
Oct. 16, 2022
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Our Team Presents: Rotten To The Core
Oct. 15, 2022
From the team behind Disaster, we thought you might enjoy our podcast Rotten to the Core hosted by Josh Waters! You can find Rotten to the Core here: https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten
Episode 10: The NASA Diaper Astronaut Incident
Oct. 2, 2022
She’s one of the best in her field. And she’s on a collision course with Disaster…. Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com
Episode 09: Richard Russell - The Q400 Disaster
Sept. 15, 2022
In the United States, over 900,000 people work in the aviation industry, so that’s a considerable amount of people in whom we place a great amount of trust to help keep us safe in the air. What you’ll hear about today baffle…
Episode 08: Sleepless Nights
Sept. 1, 2022
From mad gassers to things that go bump in the night. Sometimes sleep can be a disaster. Written, produced, and narrated by Justin Drown. This episode will keep you awake. Check out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com…
Episode 07: Fatal Insomnia
Aug. 15, 2022
Sleep. It’s something some take for granted. As an insomniac, it’s something I cherish when I spend near sleepless nights searching for it. Sheets stained with sweat. Eyes flicking nervously behind my eyelids. And when I fin…
Episode 06: Flash Flood
Aug. 1, 2022
47-year-old Debra Stevens is delivering newspapers. This during torrential rain fall. She is wearing a lightweight blue jacket. A black shirt. Red pajama pants featuring black and white cats and with a white font that says, …
Episode 05: Aberfan - Catastrophic Collapse
July 15, 2022
The 21st October 1966 dawned misty and grey in the Welsh mining town of Aberfan, with fog blanketing the village. The 240 students of Pantglas Junior School were looking forward to their half term break. At an assembly later…
Episode 04: Gatlinburg Burns - Escape from Chalet Village
July 1, 2022
The 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires were a devastating event that affected thousands of people and left a lasting impact on the landscape of the region. The fires began in late November and quickly spread, burning throu…
Episode 03: Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020 - Part 03: Aftermath
June 15, 2022
After Tornado #5 that night changed Seth Wells life forever, another Tornado came and went, but caused little damage. At 2:05 AM in Goffton, TN Tornado #6 briefly touched down. Rated at EF-0 it caused light damage to one hou…
Episode 02: Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020 - Part 02: EF-4
June 1, 2022
Tornado #4 isn’t much to talk of. It touched down at 1:38 AM in Buffalo Valley, TN, Putnam County. It lifted less than ten minutes later at 1:42 AM. Rated EF-0, there was some roof damage, fallen limbs, and some tipped over …