Disaster Hour

In this one, Liv's sister/Ian's cousin Alexa joins the podcast to talk about the time a beached whale was found dead in Oregon in 1970, and state workers tried using a thousand pounds of dynamite to blow up the whale's rotting corpse. Yes, you read that correctly. Anyone in the mood for sushi?

Also, Liv fantasizes about climbing dead whales. Alexa rebrands Hands Across America. Ian becomes a third wheel.

In this one, Ian and Liv discuss the myriad of ways a person can be killed by alcohol. More specifically, how a burning river of whiskey devastated the streets of Dublin in 1875. Fun fact: if you drink alcohol of a certain proof, you could be morbidly injured.

In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a bridge that collapsed in Dixon, Illinois, in 1873. Filled with people at the time of its demise, the Dixon Bridge collapse was responsible for the death and injuries of many citizens of Dixon. The bridge was later determined to be incredibly unsafe even before it was built, so what happened in history that allowed for the construction of the Dixon Bridge?

Also, Liv has a gift for Ian. Fashion and chivalry will kill you.

In this one, Ian, Liv, and special guest star Joe (Liv's dad and Ian's favorite uncle) joins them in talking about this one of the worst maritime disasters in history. In the summer of 1945, with the end of World War II just around the corner, a United States Naval ship is attacked and sank in Pacific waters. However, rescue is delayed, leaving the survivors stranded at sea for days. But why did it take so long for the rescue effort to save them?

Also, Ian learns about more movies he hasn't seen. Liv has an impressive boat vernacular. Joe reveals he was scarred by seeing Jaws as a child.

Pro tip: if you find a glowing substance in a lead canister, don't distribute the substance to your friends and family. In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a radiation exposure in Brazil, in 1987. So many questions, and so many chances to avoid this accident. Spoiler alert: it's not food poisoning.

Also, Liv doesn't go to the doctor. Ian learns about former presidents. Otto farts.

What's one of the most important aspects of flying an airplane? Not flying your plane into another plane. In this one, Ian and Liv talk about the Tenerife Airport Disaster in 1977, where two passenger planes, Pan Am 1736 and KLM 4805 collide with each other, resulting in one of the deadliest aviation accidents in history. What's the twist? These two airplanes are still on the runway when this happens. Bonkers.

Also, Ian expresses dissatisfaction with Honda Civics. Liv wants more trains.

Nature is always coming up with clever ways to rid the Earth of humans. In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a lethal cloud of carbon dioxide that is released from a lake in Africa, which smothers and kills almost everyone within miles. Lake Nyos is the culprit, but even more shocking, this isn't the only time this has happened.

Also, Ian didn't cut a burp during the editing process. Liv gets her "Stranger Things" fix.

It's a Special Holiday Episode! For episode ten, Ian and Liv celebrate the Fourth of July by talking about a NINE different fireworks disasters! Each of these stories involve fireworks, most involve alcohol, and all of these disasters are served to you with a nice heaping scoop of natural selection on top!

SPOILER ALERT: igniting fireworks and other explosives on top of your head while likely kill you. THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED.