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David and Rachel discuss how one slip is all it takes at 11,000 feet.

David and Rachel discuss the the terror 296 people experienced as United Airlines Flight 232 lost an engine and its hydraulics system mid-flight. Shout out to listener Auden for the amazing script!

On the 50th anniversary of the tragic event, David and Rachel discuss the 1971 crush that killed 66 people.

David and Rachel discuss the first of two major disasters to take place at the Rangers FC stadium in Ibrox in the 20th century.

David and Rachel discuss the amazing survival tale of Tami Oldham Ashcraft and her harrowing ordeal aboard the Hazaña.

David and Rachel gleefully discuss the terrible idea that is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multiple helium-fueled tragedies that have befallen it. Special shout out to listener Alex for the amazing topic suggestions! And Happy Everything to all of our listeners - we love you!

David and Rachel discuss a tragic 2009 nightclub fire in Russia. Shout out to listener Leanne for the research!

David and Rachel discuss the straight-wind storm system that moved through the Midwest in August 2020.

David and Rachel discuss the emotional and political fallout in post-war Japan, and how it and the contamination of a small Japanese fishing vessel during thermonuclear testing in the Marshall Islands in 1954 led to the creation of the King of the Monsters.

David and Rachel discuss the horrific circumstances that led to a massive crisis followed by an unbelievable survival in the skies above England. Shout out to listener Elena for the topic suggestion.

David and Rachel discuss the terrible roof collapse that killed and injured unsuspecting spectators just trying to watch a football game. Shout out to listener Chris for the topic suggestion.

David and Rachel get back to our roots to cover a tragic 2004 nightclub fire in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

On the eve of Election Day 2020, David and Rachel look back 20 years to what can only be described as the shit show of the 2000 US Presidential election. PLEASE VOTE!

Just in time for Halloween, David and Rachel discuss the thoroughly disturbing tale of Helios Airways Flight 522. Shout out to listener Ash for the suggestion!

David and Rachel discuss the tragic collapse of a roof in an exhibit hall during Pigeon 2006 that killed dozens in Poland.

David and Rachel discuss the horrible head-on collision in the Netherlands in 1962. Research by listener Ren.

David and Rachel discuss the isolationist policies and systemic failures that led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of North Korean citizens in the 1990s.

David and Rachel hear first-hand from guest host Sarah about how the white evangelical church flipped out during the genesis of the so-called Moral Majority to eventually cause the Purity Panic, wherein adults became unhealthily obsessed with their children's virginity. Trigger warning for anyone who doesn't like when we "get political".

David and Rachel discuss the many disasters - and tragic stadium collapse - of the ancient Circus Maximus of Rome. Research courtesy of Aces California.

Special guest host Sarah talks to David and Rachel about a tragic and mysterious drunk driving accident that happened on the Taconic State Parkway in 2009.