Did you know that June 30th is International Asteroid Day? Possibly because of a massive explosion in Siberia on that […]
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Episode 25.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] Blowing Smoke Up Your Ass
There is a long history behind the idea of resuscitating a seemingly dead person… but it’s not all chest compressions […]
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Episode 25: New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot
On February 2nd, 1980, tensions came to a breaking point at the New Mexico State Penitentiary. “But wait” you cry, […]
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Episode 24.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] Heron Road Bridge Collapse
In the summer of 1966, the construction of the Heron Road Bridge in Ottawa didn’t go exactly to plan. A […]
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Episode 24: The Frank Slide (feat. Canadian History Ehx)
In 1903, the Turtle walked. An ancient mountain that the indigenous people of the area knew not to mess with… […]
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COVID-19: State of This Disaster
Peter and Leigh check in for a “Hey, howya doin’?” A few tips for staying safe and protecting the most […]
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Episode 23.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] Hartford Circus Fire
In 1805, a man bought an elephant in a bar. Little did he know, this would lead to a legacy […]
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Episode 23: Typhoid Mary (feat. Gerri)
In the early 19th century, family after family around New York City was contracting Typhoid Fever. The only common denominator […]
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Episode 22.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] Jim Sullivan vs The UFO
Tell us if this sounds familiar: Popular in highschool, folk musician, disastrous ending. The 1960s weren’t kind to aspiring acoustic […]
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Episode 22: Great Blizzard of 1888
Next time the weather is getting you down, think back to the time New York City was almost pulverized by […]