David and Rachel discuss the calculated decision that turned to tragedy off the Pacific Northwest coast. Research by listener Nicole.

On the occasion of our 200th (!) episode, David and Rachel tell the story of a plane crash that killed six people in the back woods of Mississippi, including three members of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Recorded live on Zoom with some of our awesome listeners!

David, Rachel, and special guest Sarah discuss the disastrous 1986 TV special "The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults" and the improbable upward trajectory of Geraldo Rivera's career after such an abject journalistic failure.

David and Rachel discuss a series of terrifying explosions in an industrial area of China. Co-researchers of this episode are listeners James and Hayden.

David and Rachel discuss the horrible circumstances that led to the worst drunk driving accident in US history. Amazing research by listener Leanne. Extra trigger warning for a subject that left us shook.

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.