Disaster Hour

Disaster Hour

By Ian Terbovich and Olivia ScaranoSociety & CultureDocumentary
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Disaster Hour episodes

  • Ep. 29: OceanGate, Part 1: The Titan Implosion
    Remember that time the world stopped in its tracks to watch coverage of the missing OceanGate submersible? In this one, Ian and Liv are joined by two of Ian's closest friends: first time guest host Katie, and returning guest host Dylan. The crew talks about the disaster of the Titan submersible's demise and the many, many red flags that preceded the passengers' demise.
    Also, Katie gets hostile over Kate Winslet. Dylan knows entirely too much about barometric pressures. Liv always washes the dishes. Ian doesn't read waivers.
    1 hr 45 min
  • Ep. 28: The Hartford Circus Fire

    In this one, Liv and Ian talk about a circus fire that resulted in the death of over 100 people, and injured hundreds more. And that doesn't even begin to broach the subject of arson and intrigue surrounding the fire's victims.

    Also, Liv showcases her singing talent. Ian is thankful he doesn't have children.

    56 min
  • Ep. 27: Topsy the Elephant

    Part 2 of Life's a Circus features not only the story of Topsy the Elephant, but Liv's oldest sister and Ian's first first cousin Tricia! (First first, as in the first 1st cousin Ian ever had.) In this one, the crew talks about Topsy, a circus elephant who was tragically execute for "violent behaviors." That's in quotes, because is it violence or self-defense if the circus handlers are abusing Topsy in the first place?

    Also, Ian's baking skills are barely adequate. Tricia denies being a lawyer. Liv learns about Academy Award winner Sally Field.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Ep. 26: The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Train Wreck

    In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a train wreck in 1918 that tragically killed 86 members of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. To no surprise, this entire disaster could have been easily avoided.

    Also, Liv remembers being awake for 24 hours. Ian learns about Sigmund Freud.

    48 min
  • Ep. 25: The Khodynka Tragedy

    In this one, the disaster is a human stampede that takes place in Russia in 1896 at the coronation celebration for Nicholas II. Did you know you can be smothered in crowed while still standing?

    Also, Liv has romantic feelings for a cartoon, and Ian is deeply concerned.

    46 min
  • Ep. 24: UFO Abductions

    Happy Halloween! For this holiday special, Ian covers a series of UFO abduction stories, and Liv inserts logic into each situation.

    Also, if you stick around for the full episode, you'll find out what happens when Liv and Ian don't coordinate the rules of a drinking game ahead of time.

    Happy Halloween, everybody!

    1 hr 13 min
  • Ep. 23: Port Royal

    In this one, Liv and Ian are joined by Dylan (aka Ian's best friend) while they talk about the tragedy of Port Royal in 1692. A Jamaican island is decimated by not only an earthquake, but also by the following tsunami. Ian also talks about the rich culture and pirate history of Port Royal.

    Also, Liv rewrites a famous Kansas song. Dylan learns Captain Morgan was a real person. Ian insists drowning feels good.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep. 21: The Zanesville Animal Massacre

    In this one, Ian and Liv discuss an incident where over 50 exotic animals escaped their enclosures at a private residence, and were roaming free in the rural town of Zanesville, Ohio, in 2011. Among these animals were lions, bears, wolves, tigers, and other exotic animals that posed a threat to not only the citizens of Zanesville, but also to the members of law enforcement who responded to the incident.

    Also, Liv forgets her birthday again. Ian embraces getting old.

    https://www.gq.com/story/terry-thompson-ohio-zoo-massacre-chris-heath-gq-february-2012

    55 min
  • Ep. 20: Lake Peigneur

    In this one, Ian and Liv talk about an oil rig that drills into a salt mine beneath a lake, which then causes the lake to drain into the salt mine, dissolves the mine, and creates a giant vortex of water that massacres the surrounding land and sucks in everything in it's immediate vicinity. So that's a lot to unpack.

    Also, Liv struggles with basic concepts of maritime travel. Ian battles a stink bug in the studio.

    54 min

About Disaster Hour

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Disasters happen all time, but why? And how? Join us in exploring some of history's most infamous disasters, from small accidents to absolute catastrophes. Sit back and relax with Ian & Liv while…

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