All Bad Things

David and Rachel discuss the horrifying lack of fire safety in post-World War II New Zealand and the deadliest fire in New Zealand history. Script by frequent NZ contributor Stephen.

It's all fun and games until it is absolutely not at all fun and games. David and Rachel discuss the horror the town of Lac-Mégantic was subject to thanks to a corrupt rail company who put their engineer in a terrible position. Script contributions by Kat and Donovan.

David and Rachel discuss the long backdrop that enabled the worst rail disaster in Canadian history. Shout out to listeners Kat and Donovan for their script contributions.

David and Rachel start a ???-part recurring series on the notorious 27 Club by discussing one of the more recent and horrible deaths, that of actor Anton Yelchin.

David and Rachel wrap up the tragic tale of the Andrea Doria. Script by listener Christien.

David and Rachel banter their way through the first part of the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria, doing little justice to listener Christien's fabulous script, but grateful for a chance at a two-parter during a busy week.

David and Rachel wrap up the daredevil trilogy with the story of how Evel Knievel somehow didn't kill himself by launching himself across the Snake River Canyon.

David and Rachel discuss the last-lap death of Dale Earnhardt during the 2001 Daytona 500. Script by listener Matt.

David and Rachel discuss Chevy dealer Dick Doane and his ridiculous idea to drive three Corvairs through some of the most dangerous jungle on Earth.

David and Rachel discuss the madcap chain of events that brought about a horrible tragedy aboard the Costa Concordia. Script by listener Bethany.

David and Rachel discuss the cheery topic of the five (six?) major extinction events in Earth's history.

David and Rachel discuss the tragic Stardust Nightclub fire and the infuriating lack of responsibility taken for the cause. Script by listener Declan.

David and Rachel discuss a horrific train disaster from 1953 New Zealand. Script by listener Kaitlyn.

David and Rachel discuss a mashup of three separate sports-related disasters.

David and Rachel discuss the horrific events suffered by dozens of people aboard the MV Butiraoi. Script by listener Stephen.

On the eve of what would have been Steve Irwin's 60th birthday, David and Rachel discuss the tragic - if not entirely unsurprising - death of the world's beloved Crocodile Hunter.

David and Rachel discuss the original Superfund site near Niagara Falls. Can you feel the love?

David and Rachel discuss the tragic end to the Texas A&M bonfire tradition.

David and Rachel go full Dollop to discuss the absurd marathon that took place during the 1904 Olympic Games.

David and Rachel discuss Ford's pre-Pinto failure, the Edsel. Script by listener Stephen.

David and Rachel discuss war bonds, Keynesian vs laissez-faire economics, and the tragic death of Carole Lombard and 21 people aboard TWA Flight 3.

David and Rachel discuss the worst subway disaster in history.

David and Rachel discuss the worst man-made disaster of the 20th century. Research by listener Ren.

David and Rachel discuss the disaster that was Woodstock '99 with attendee Chad.

David and Rachel discuss the terrifying - and shockingly survivable - ordeal experienced by British Airways Flight 009 over an erupting volcano.