Episodes

Ian and Liv got hate mail for the first time! In this new segment, Ian and Liv will read through negative reviews of Disaster Hour and give their own feedback of the review from an AngryFan. In their first AngryFans segment, the "human" reviewer was "so appalled."

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, dissolving the mine, which 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.

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. Also, Liv tries singing. Ian learns about the Free Masons. Horses return.

Are you someone who enjoys amusement parks, but are bummed out by modern rules against violence and public intoxication that the parks enforce? Then boy, if you were alive during the 80s, Action Park would've been the place for you! In this one, Ian and Liv talk about Action Park, an amusement park in the 80's where the rides were dangerous, the crowd was chaotic, and the risk of death was entirely too high. Also, Liv survived a broken collar bone at a water park years ago, and Ian survived an ...

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.

War. Polio. Heat waves. What could make this worse? Sharks. In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a series of shark attacks that occurred on the beaches of New Jersey during the summer of 1916. How many sharks were involved? How would everyone react to the first string of shark attacks that was publicized by the media? Who tried blaming a turtle? Also, Ian learns an important lesson in fact-checking. Liv knows a thing or two about films.

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 see...

Ian and Liv take a few minutes to plan out their next five episodes! Liv picks episodes from a bowl at random. Also, did you know Disaster Hour has a listener in Malaysia? If that's you, you're awesome. High five (we mean it)!

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.

Disaster strikes in Cleveland again! In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a marketing event by the Cleveland Indians in 1974, where beers were sold for 10 cents a piece at a Tuesday night Indians game. Much to nobody's surprise, the fans were wildly over-served, formed an angry mob, and rioted throughout the stadium by the end of the game. The 70's were quite the time. Also, Ian had to remove about 30 minutes of him and Liv cackle-laughing from this episode during post-production. It took him mu...

In this one, Ian tells Liv about a wildfire that began in a park in California. However, this wildfire was started inadvertently by a couple who set off a smoke bomb during a gender reveal party, and it continued burning for months. Also, Liv offers more reasonable suggestions for gender reveals. Ian learns about family bloggers.

In this one, Ian tells Liv about an outbreak of over 300 tornadoes that ravaged the southeast US, in just four days. Many storm records were set not only during this disaster, but throughout all of April 2011 and the rest of the year's storm season. Also, Liv shares a bit Lowe's history, and Ian is utterly shocked.

In this one, Ian tells Liv about the time that two trains crashed head-on in 1896. But just because it was a crash doesn't mean it was an accident. Liv and Ian both know trains still exist today

The year? 1919. The place? Boston. The disaster? A bit sticky. How did a giant tank of molasses claim the lives of innocent bystanders? How did prohibition play a role in this disaster? How did people survive for 15 years during prohibition? At least two of those questions will be answered in this episode. Also, we learn that Ian is uncultured swine. Sources used: 1. Tikkanen, A. (n.d.). Great Molasses Flood. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved May 1, 2023, from https://www.britannica.com/topi...

In 1844, a passenger steamboat explodes on the Ohio River while traveling from Louisville to New Orleans. But why did this happen, and is anyone to blame? Avoid horses. References: Beam, A. (2013, May 15). New Albany bicentennial: Lucy Walker steamboat disaster. News and Tribune. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/floyd_county/new-albany-bicentennial-lucy-walker-steamboat-disaster/article_bb8390c9-5788-5d9e-8af0-90856cdaa7c1.html Benton, B. (2021, October 10). ...