All Bad Things

David and Rachel discuss an early Russian documentary/stunt flight gone awry. Research courtesy of Aces California.

David and Rachel discuss the terrifying fact that huge rocks can, indeed, randomly fall off mountains. Special thanks to listener Rebecca for the research.

David and Rachel discuss the horrors endured by the so-called "Radium girls" of the early 20th century. Listener research courtesy of Declan.

David and Rachel tell the sad story of the late 19th century animal pandemic of rinderpest, courtesy of research by listener Pash.

David and Rachel discuss a terrifying instance of fuel gone awry on a TWA flight. Research by listener Leanne.

David and Rachel discuss a time a radio contest went horribly awry and killed a young woman.

On the 10th anniversary of one of the deadliest disasters in New Zealand history, David and Rachel discuss the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

David and Rachel discuss the horror that befell central Kansas in 1991 when a multi-vortex tornado descended on the area. Awesome research by listener Angela.

David and Rachel read author Lee Hutch's harrowing account of a disastrous fire in 1897 Paris.

David and Rachel read author Lee Hutch's stellar description of the leadup to a tragic late 19th century fire in Paris, aka "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: The Bazar de la Charité Fire of 1897".

David and Rachel discuss how one slip is all it takes at 11,000 feet.

David and Rachel discuss the the terror 296 people experienced as United Airlines Flight 232 lost an engine and its hydraulics system mid-flight. Shout out to listener Auden for the amazing script!

On the 50th anniversary of the tragic event, David and Rachel discuss the 1971 crush that killed 66 people.

David and Rachel discuss the first of two major disasters to take place at the Rangers FC stadium in Ibrox in the 20th century.

David and Rachel discuss the amazing survival tale of Tami Oldham Ashcraft and her harrowing ordeal aboard the Hazaña.

David and Rachel gleefully discuss the terrible idea that is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multiple helium-fueled tragedies that have befallen it. Special shout out to listener Alex for the amazing topic suggestions! And Happy Everything to all of our listeners - we love you!

David and Rachel discuss a tragic 2009 nightclub fire in Russia. Shout out to listener Leanne for the research!

David and Rachel discuss the straight-wind storm system that moved through the Midwest in August 2020.

David and Rachel discuss the emotional and political fallout in post-war Japan, and how it and the contamination of a small Japanese fishing vessel during thermonuclear testing in the Marshall Islands in 1954 led to the creation of the King of the Monsters.

David and Rachel discuss the horrific circumstances that led to a massive crisis followed by an unbelievable survival in the skies above England. Shout out to listener Elena for the topic suggestion.

David and Rachel discuss the terrible roof collapse that killed and injured unsuspecting spectators just trying to watch a football game. Shout out to listener Chris for the topic suggestion.

David and Rachel get back to our roots to cover a tragic 2004 nightclub fire in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

On the eve of Election Day 2020, David and Rachel look back 20 years to what can only be described as the shit show of the 2000 US Presidential election. PLEASE VOTE!

Just in time for Halloween, David and Rachel discuss the thoroughly disturbing tale of Helios Airways Flight 522. Shout out to listener Ash for the suggestion!

David and Rachel discuss the tragic collapse of a roof in an exhibit hall during Pigeon 2006 that killed dozens in Poland.