Best Authored By Anthony Finchum Produced By Kaitlin Finchum Podcasts (2025)

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It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire 1:00:47

16d ago1:00:47

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In this episode we'll dive into the harrowing events of a fire at New Jersey's Great Adventure amusement park in 1984. A fire erupted in a haunted castle attraction, trapping eight teens in a nightmarish scenario. We'll discuss eyewitness accounts, emergency response efforts, and the aftermath of this terrifying incident.…

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Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak 50:43

2M ago50:43

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This episode covers the harrowing tale of the 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak, a series of tornadoes that devastated towns and families across Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. This episode includes talk of death, injury, and some very light gore.By Anthony

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Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster 40:09

3M ago40:09

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In this episode we're delving into one of London's most tragic transportation incidents: The Moorgate Tube disaster of 1975. Listen along as we delve into the events leading up to the catastrophic crash resulting in 43 casualties and many injuries.By Anthony

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Indiana Boys: 1977 University of Evansville Plane Crash 41:41

5M ago41:41

41:41

Listen as we remember the 1977 University of Evansville Men's Basketball Team. This episode delves into their final flight and what went wrong.By Anthony

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Indiana Nights: The 1963 Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Explosion 45:53

7M ago45:53

45:53

Journey back in time with us to a devastating moment in history as we unravel the events surrounding the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum explosion. In this episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of the tragic explosion that shook the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, claiming lives and forever altering the lives of survivors.…

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You've gotta know when to hold 'em: The Winecoff Hotel Fire 1:16:15

10M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Join us on a sorrowful journey back in time to the deadliest hotel fire in American history, the Winecoff Hotel fire. In this episode, we delve into the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful night, exploring the stories of survival and loss that forever changed the course of fire safety regulations. The Winecoff Hotel Fire on December 7, 1946…

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I Feel My Temperature Rising: 1980 Eruption of Mount Saint Helens 2:12:42

12M ago2:12:42

2:12:42

This episode covers the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.By Anthony

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Island in the Night: The Grand Island Tornado Outbreak 1:07:41

1y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This episode covers the June 3, 1980 tornado outbreak in Grand Island, Nebraska.By Anthony Finchum

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A Burning Ring of Fire: The Cocoanut Grove Fire 1:56:14

1y ago1:56:14

1:56:14

This episode covers the Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942.By Anthony Finchum

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I Hear that Train a Coming: The Balvano Train Disaster 50:16

1+ y ago50:16

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Hello friends, this is an old Patreon episode that I'm uploading to the main feed while I figure out how to actually do this again. I'm sorry for being bad at this and all of the chaos of the last year and change. And please enjoy the episode.By Anthony Finchum

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Highway to Hell: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans Disaster 1:10:27

2y ago1:10:27

1:10:27

This episode covers the 1955 Le Mans Disaster that changed the sport of auto racing forever.By Anthony Finchum

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On the Streets of Philadelphia: One Meridian Plaza Fire 47:32

2y ago47:32

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This episode covers the One Meridian Plaza Fire in Philadelphia in February of 1991.By Anthony Finchum

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Take Another Little Piece of My Heart: The 2011 Joplin Tornado 1:20:14

2y ago1:20:14

1:20:14

This episode covers the 2011 Joplin Tornado.By Anthony Finchum

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When the Waves Turn the Minutes to Hours: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 1:10:37

2+ y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

This week's episode covers that famous shipwreck, the wreck of the Edmund FItzgerald.By Anthony Finchum

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It Takes A Lot Of Water To Wash Away New Orleans: New Orleans Levee Failures 1:00:05

3y ago1:00:05

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This episode is our third and final episode on Hurricane Katrina and covers the levee failures in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.By Anthony Finchum

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High Black Water, Devil’s Daughter: Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi 47:49

3y ago47:49

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This is episode 2 of our Hurricane Katrina mini series. This episode covers Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi.By Anthony Finchum

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Underneath a Louisiana Moon: Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans 1:25:02

3y ago1:25:02

1:25:02

This episode covers the formation of Hurricane Katrina and its impact in New Orleans.By Anthony Finchum

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We’ve Never Been Licked: 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse 48:13

3y ago48:13

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This week's episode covers the 99 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse.By Anthony Finchum

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That Coal is Gonna Bury You: The Aberfan Disaster 46:43

3y ago46:43

46:43

This episode covers the 1966 Aberfan Disaster.By Anthony Finchum

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Be True to Your School: New London School Explosion 49:51

3y ago49:51

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This episode covers the New London School Explosion of 1937.By Anthony Finchum

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We Didn’t Start the Fire: The Great Fires of New York City 1:07:13

3y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

This episode covers the Great Fires of New York in 1776, 1835, and 1845.By Anthony Finchum

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Deep in the Heart of Texas: West Fertilizer Plant Explosion 43:59

3+ y ago43:59

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This episode covers the West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion in April of 2013.By Anthony Finchum

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Rolling in the Deep: The Deepwater Horizon Disaster 2:07:30

3+ y ago2:07:30

2:07:30

This week covers the Deepwater Horizon Disaster.By Anthony Finchum

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You Have to Go Out, But You Don’t Have to Come Back: The White Hurricane 58:12

3+ y ago58:12

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This episode covers the White Hurricane of 1913.By Anthony Finchum

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You’re Two Days Nearer Death: The Donora Death Fog 49:56

3+ y ago49:56

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This week's episode covers the 1948 Donora Death Fog.By Anthony Finchum

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Smoke on the Horizon: The Grenfell Tower Fire 1:16:27

3+ y ago1:16:27

1:16:27

This week's episode covers the 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire.By Anthony Finchum

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Rollin‘ On the River: Johnstown Flood of 1889 46:44

3+ y ago46:44

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This week's episode covers the Johnstown Flood of 1889.By Anthony Finchum

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The Story of the Hurricane: Hurricane Rita 38:39

3+ y ago38:39

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This episode covers Hurricane Rita on September 24, 2005.By Anthony Finchum

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland: The Year Without a Summer 41:27

3+ y ago41:27

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This week covers the summer of 1816, or 1800 and Froze to Death.By Anthony Finchum

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Where Did We Go Wrong?: The Iroquois Theater Fire 33:20

4y ago33:20

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This week's episode covers the Iroquois Theater Fire of 1903.By Anthony Finchum

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Eastbound and Down: The Lac-Megantic Rail Disaster 38:11

4y ago38:11

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This week's episode covers the Lac-Megantic Rail Disaster in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada.By Anthony Finchum

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Pour Some Sugar on Me: 2008 Georgia Sugar Refinery Explosion 37:15

4y ago37:15

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This episode covers the 2008 Georgia Sugar Refinery Explosion.By Anthony Finchum

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I'll Stop the World and Melt With You: The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant 43:18

4y ago43:18

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This episode goes into the history of disasters, mismanagement, and general lack of safety surrounding the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons PlantBy Anthony Finchum

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Smoke on the Water: Beirut Explosion 36:30

4y ago36:30

36:30

This episode covers the 2020 Beirut Explosion.By Anthony Finchum

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I Hear That Train a Comin: Big Bayou Canot Rail Disaster 39:16

4y ago39:16

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This week's episode covers the Big Bayou Canot Rail Disaster of 1993.By Anthony Finchum

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Fire in the Sky: 2018 Camp Fire 42:25

4y ago42:25

42:25

This week's episode covers the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California.By Anthony Finchum

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There Ain't Much in This Town: Buffalo Creek Disaster 1:06:30

4y ago1:06:30

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This week's episode covers the Buffalo Creek Disaster in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia in 1972. Before listening to this episode, there is some in depth talking of survivor guilt and PTSD. I don't want any listeners to have any issues listening to this episode and if you feel you need to talk to someone, please reach out or call the National Suicide…