Disasters

DashCon 2014 was Tumblr’s infamous failed convention: a ball pit, guest cancellations, and a frantic $17,000 cash appeal that turned fandom excitement into internet legend. We trace how a dream o...

A luxury music festival collapses spectacularly into chaos, exposing lies, financial fraud, and social media delusion. We revisit how Fyre Festival became the internet’s most infamous modern caut...

This episode recounts the tragic story of John Edward Jones, who became trapped in Utah's Nutty Putty Cave in 2009, leading to a fatal outcome that resulted in the cave's permanent closure.

This episode examines the Chernobyl disaster, focusing on the explosion of Reactor 4, the subsequent containment efforts, and the enduring impact on people and the environment.

Passengers recount Carnival Triumph’s power loss and floating sewage disaster, which became the infamous “poop cruise” and inspired Netflix’s Trainwreck series.

A peaceful safari on the Zambezi River turns into a nightmare when two separate tourist groups are attacked by deadly hippos and crocodiles. In this gripping true story of survival, a lost blue p...

We're heading deep into the 2023 Oceangate Titan submersible disaster, highlighting the events leading to the implosion, the individuals involved, and the subsequent investigations that raised qu...

This episode explores the true story of Stella Liebeck's lawsuit against McDonald's, and the misconceptions surrounding the case and within the broader context of American tort reform and corpora...

In this episode of The Compendium, I tell Adam the horrifying yet intriguing case of the Pizza Bomber Heist. On August 28, 2003, Brian Wells, a pizza delivery driver in Erie, Pennsylvania, was co...

In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the true story of Chris Lemmon’s near-death experience in the North Sea—a survival tale that defies belief. In 2012, Chris, a seasoned saturation div...

In this episode of The Compendium, we’re telling you guys about the The Harrowing Tale of the Trashman Yacht Sinking. What began as a routine yacht delivery across the Atlantic turned into an unt...

In this episode of The Compendium, we explore the chaotic legacy of Roar, the most dangerous movie ever made. Find out how Tippi Hedren, Noel Marshall, and a young Melanie Griffith risked life an...

In this episode of the Compendium, we are transporting back to 1986 to explore the Challenger Disaster. learn about Christa McAuliffe and her dream that turned into a heartbreaking space shuttle ...

In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into the incredible story of Baby Jessica, the 18-month-old girl who fell down a well and became trapped for 58 hours. But probably more interesting tha...

In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the 1937 Hindenburg disaster. A Nazi airship that exploded midair, marking the end of the golden age of zeppelins. We uncover the mysterious details ...

In this episode of The Compendium, we continue our Titanic story as we set sail across the Atlantic within this engineering marvel, we explore the luxury and daily life aboard the ship, providing...

In this episode of The Compendium, we're jumping onboard the highly requested Titanic! This is the first episode of our two-part series, where we delve into the ambitious conception of the RMS Ti...

In this episode of the Compendium, we step back into time to revist The Cleveland Balloon Fest of 1986, a high-flying event that hoped to lift a city's spirits but instead spiraled into one of th...

In this episode of the Compendium, we’re jumping into the heart-wrenching story of Lindy Chamberlain, a tale that captivated and divided a nation. It all started when the Chamberlain family went ...

In this episode of the Compendium, we delve into the heart-wrenching and globally captivating story of Madeleine McCann's disappearance. This case, a tapestry of mystery and media frenzy, has rem...