Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast Podcast By Authored by: Anthony Finchum Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum cover art

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

By: Authored by: Anthony Finchum Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum
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Welcome to the show where everything goes wrong, historically. 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.© 2021 Disastrous History World
Episodes
  • Hurricane Catarina

    Hurricane Catarina
    Sep 19 2025

    We have an interesting one for you this time! Hurricane Catarina is the topic of today's discussion. Give it a listen to see what exactly is strange about this storm.
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    32 mins
  • All For You: The Wreck of the Princess Sophia

    All For You: The Wreck of the Princess Sophia
    Jul 27 2025

    Join us in a discussion about the wreck of the Princess Sophia in October 1918.
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    29 mins
  • It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire

    It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire
    Jun 22 2025

    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.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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Great storyteller of past disasters! Very knowledgeable with good background information. I enjoy listening to this podcast.

Great storyteller!

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Disaster stories told well. I appreciate the detailed introductions which help me to understand the background and flawed assumptions which make many of the disasters almost unavoidable. I keep coming back! Thanks Anthony.

I keep coming back!

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Really enjoying this disaster podcast. Is it the most indepth, super detailed podcast out there? No. But it is entertaining, gives you the details of the disasters, and is fun to listen too. Really like the details Anthony brings from working in the fire world, his insight there really shines.

Fun disaster podcast

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The storyteller certainly knows how to "beat a dead horse"! Listening to the repetition and needless explanations makes one feel like a child without understanding. Sorry.

Terrible!

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