Disastrous Podcast

WE ARE BACK!TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses child sex abuse.This we talk about Leila's hometown disaster the McMartin preschool trial. AKA the LONGEST and MOST EXPENSIVE court case in American history! Links:Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.comHosted By:Amber Brown (She/Her)Dani Sanchez (She/They)Leila Work (She/Her)

The gals are back this week to talk about the Texas City Disaster.  Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, we talk about the sinking of the White Ship and how one banging party can forever alter the course of history. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com 

In today's episode, Leila breaks down the disaster of Hurricane Katrina and how the US government failed the citizens of New Orleans. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com 

In today's episode, Dani covers the 1900 English Beer Poisoning. Protip: always specify that you do NOT want arsenic in your beer. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, Amber and the gals go to the most extreme amusement park in America, Action Park! Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

Alright, folks, it's time for us to finish our journey with the Donner Party. And WOW. This party is a huge bummer.  (o_o)  Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In this episode, we pack up our covered wagons and head west with the ol' Donner Party. Let's learn about how unprepared they were, how they made some dumb decisions, and how if they only listened to their group's women, they could have all been fine! Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, we travel back in time to 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio. Hewey Lewis and the News is #1 on the radio, and in Cleveland's public square, 1.4 million balloons were released into the sky, setting a new Guinness Book of World Record. Little did they know this Balloon fest would become a total and deadly disaster. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

This week we celebrate the new year with a disaster party from old-timey France! Bal des Ardents also known as the Ball of the Burning Men teaches us all about fire safety and the importance of reading your party invitations! Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com 

Today we are talking about the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. On December 26th, 2004, a massive underwater earthquake triggered a tsunami, quickly becoming one of the most deadly natural disasters in modern history. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In this week's episode, we got another listicle by Dani: Death by Selfies! Always think twice before getting that dope pic! Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com 

Today we get front seats to the most expensive disaster to ever hit Broadway, 'Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark." Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, we finish our deep dive of Jonestown. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

Part 2 of our Jonestown journey! Learn about the continued rise of Peoples Temple and how Jim Jones' behavior became definitely unchill. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

This is our first DEEP DIVE! Join us as we talk about the Peoples Temple cult and the rise of its leader, Jim Jones. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, we talk about when magic tricks go wrong! From catching bullets to swallowing rusty razor blades, being a magician seems like just too much work.Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

Today we are talking about the Poyais Scam. A true story of a man who invited his own country became a fake prince and conned people into living there. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, we explore the infamous Salem Witch Trials. What happened? Was everyone on drugs? And why does it feel like middle school bullying all over again? Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com 

In this week's episode, we are talking about an on-going disaster, the Great Pacific garbage patch. A floating mass of garbage in the ocean that is more than TWICE the size of Texas. Let's learn, get bummed out, and do our best to reduce, reuse, and recycle.Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com 

It's Amber's week this week and today's episode is a sweet mess. We are talking about the Great Molasses Flood that took place in Boston, Massachusetts. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com 

In today’s episode, we have a collection of different Gender Reveal Parties and their unfortunate mishaps. We recorded this episode earlier in September, and since our recording, there has been a tragic update to the case. Firefighter Charles Edward Morton has unfortunately passed away. In his honor, Disastrous Podcast has donated to the California Fire Foundation. California Fire Foundation provides immediate relief to those affected by fire disasters. Please check out their page cafirefoundation.org if you wish to donate.  Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com New York Time's Where to Donate List:The California Fire Foundation provides immediate short-term relief to victims by handing out $250 gift cards so that people can buy basic necessities that were lost in fires. You can donate here.The Red Cross is providing food, shelter and relief supplies to people affected by fires. You can make a one-time contribution here or sign up to be a volunteer.Baby2Baby is distributing essential items like diapers, wipes, portable cribs, blankets and cleaning supplies to families affected by the fires. You can buy supplies directly off its Amazon registry here or make a cash donation.The California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund supports relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by wildfires. You can donate directly to its wildfire fund here.The Latino Community Foundation provides support for Latino-led organizations that are helping Latino and immigrant families who have been displaced by fires throughout the state. You can donate here.Open Homes by Airbnb matches hosts with disaster victims and relief workers in need of a safe place to stay. You can sign up here to provide a free space.World Central Kitchen’s relief team is providing meals to emergency workers and people affected by wildfires in Northern California. You can make a single or monthly contribution here.Red Rover shelters and cares for animals during national disasters and reunites them with their owners. You can donate to the organization here. You can also sign up to foster animals or donate to the Humane Society or local animal rescue organizations.United Way Bay Area established a fund to help recovery efforts in communities in Northern and Central California after the August fires. You can donate here.The Los Angeles County Fire Department Foundation supports firefighters, paramedics and other personnel. You can donate here.Food banks across California are providing meals to communities affected by wildfires. You can find a local food bank to donate to on the California Association of Food Banks’ website or donate directly to the organization. 

During the middle of the night on August 21, 1986, Lake Nyos, a small lake in northwestern Cameroon, erupted and killed 1,746 people and 3,500+ livestock in the surrounding area. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, the gals talk about what happens when a crazy idea is allowed to fly. The BAT BOMB, it is just what it sounds like, a bomb made of bats! Cruel right? Well, not for dentists turn military-grade weapons expert Lytle S. Adams. Join us as we discuss the bizarre concept, how it got greenlit, how much it cost, and how it literally blew up in their faces.  'Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

On the evening of Saturday November 28, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts.  A fire broke out in the popular nightclub Cocoanut Grove injuring 130  people and killing 492 making it the deadliest nightclub fire in history.Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

The gals go on a road trip to the real life ghost town of Centralia, Pennsylvania.  Where a fire broke out in 1962 that is still burning TO THIS DAY!Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, the gals take you deep into the radioactive desert of New Mexico.  Where a once urban legend became true! Join us on the treasure hunt that is the Atari Video Game Burial where a few million copies of a particularly hated video game are discovered!  Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today's episode, the gals go back to 1959 Soviet Union, up to the Ural mountains, and explore the mysterious deaths of nine skiers. Was is the Yeti? Or Aliens? Or a government cover-up? Or just a freak accident? Click play on today's episode to learn more about the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In this week’s DISASTROUS episode the gals talk about the eruption of Pompeii and the many ways you can die from a volcanic eruption. Woo!  Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

This week we have our sweet Amber share her disaster story. We go way WAY back to 2014 and experience the infamous DashCon event (think the predecessor of Fyre Festival). So listeners grab your badges, put on your cosplay, and get ready for an extra hour in the ball pit!  Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com

In today’s episode, the gals talk about the infamous sinking of the Titanic.  Instagram: disastrouspodcastTwitter: disastrouspodCWebsite: disastrouspodcast.com