Disaster Hour

How can anyone hate Mick Jagger?

In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a free festival in 1969 that featured performances from The Rolling Stones, Santana, plus other famous rock bands. The festival, which was held at Altamont Speedway in California, offered a unique experience, in that the Hell's Angels were hired "not as security," but to "hang out and drink beer in front of the stage during the performances." What could go wrong?

Also, Liv gets an adrenaline rush from cleaning. Ian wants to go hitch-hiking.

Again, magma and lava are not the same thing.

In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a volcano that erupted in New Zealand in 2019, on Whakaari / White Island. A beautiful day turned tragic when the island's volcano unexpectedly erupted while tourists were hiking the volcano's summit.

Also, Ian fantasizes about owning his own island. Liv fantasizes about touching lava.

Prepare for a lot of human kills.

In this one, Ian and Liv talk about 5 different animal attacks. They've got bears, tigers, crocodiles, mystic wolves, and goonch catfish. Yes, that's right, goonch. This is one of those episodes where Ian and Liv really aren't taking anything seriously.

Also, "goonch" becomes Liv's new favorite word. Ian is a "grizzly bear apologist."

Some people just can't see the vision.

It's been one year since Ian and Liv first covered OceanGate's disastrous Titan submersible implosion. The investigation into the tragedy is still ongoing, and this past fall, a two-week long hearing was held to collect the testimonies of people who had any involvement with OceanGate, and/or the infamous Titan. And if that didn't tickle your fancy, guest hosts Dylan and Katie joined for Part 1, and they're both returning for Part 2! Life is beautiful, isn't it?

Also, Dylan suggests a Black Friday deal. Katie panics while doing simple math. Liv is unimpressed by corrupt politics. Ian is in the mood for soup.

Fireworks, because fire works!

In this one, Ian and Liv discuss a fireworks explosion from 2021. In an LA neighborhood, homemade fireworks are confiscated by law enforcement and eliminated in a controlled explosion. However, things don't quite go as planned, and "controlled" is the last word that describes the explosion.

Also, Liv hates email. Ian learns about envelope pushing.

Don't be your own hero, be your own scapegoat.

In this one, Ian and Liv talk about the salvaging, investigation, and trial for the Costa Concordia Shipwreck. What becomes of the wrecked cruise ship? What evidence does the investigation uncover? Who is formally charged with causing the disaster? Does the video quality look better than it did in Part 1? We hope so.

Also, Liv tries to shame Ian with words. Ian creates a clothing brand for the delusional.

The batteries aren't supposed to get wet.

Season 6 is here! Also, we have video!

In this first episode of a two part series, Ian and Liv talk about the sinking of the cruise ship Costa Concordia. In 2012, a Mediterranean cruise struck a rock bed just off the coast of a small island near Tuscany. The ship, after sinking on an underwater cliff, came to rest while it was half above/half under the water. How did this happen, and how did everyone on board react when the ship began sinking?

Also, Liv claims to have experience as a sailor. Ian bought the drink package.

Doing nothing is so much easier sometimes.

In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a fire that broke out in a coal mine beneath the small town of Centralia, Pennsylvania. What's the kicker? The fire started in 1962, and it's still burning today, in 2024. How did the fire start? Why has it been burning for 62 years? What's the proper way of referring to Pennsylvania state in casual conversation? All will be answered in the Season 5 finale!

Also, Ian still can't find his carbon monoxide detector. Liv has a profound revelation on the concept of human ideas.

You all wanted more content, so here you go! Ian revisits a video game for the first time that he played in, like, 4th grade: Resident Evil 2. Obviously the game has been remastered, since PS5 wasn't around when Ian was in elementary school. Spoiler alert: Ian still sucks at video games.

That's grimoire!

In this one, Ian and Liv continue their discussion on witch trials, witchcraft, and how the both of them would've instantly been convicted of witchcraft during the 1600s. Fair warning, if you have something funny/topical to say, and you're a woman in the 1600s? You're probably a witch. Right? Maybe? History seems misleading and confusing.

Also, Liv's alter ego is Joe Cool. Ian doesn't know how to pronounce French words.