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All Bad Things
@allbadthingspod.bsky.social
A disaster podcast hosted by David and Rachel. Trigger warning for everything possible.

Also, cats.
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by @nicolemeiner.bsky.social
Episode 438: The Wrangel Island Fiasco, Part Two
David and Rachel conclude the story of Ada Blackjack and Wrangel Island. Script by Nicole.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by @nicolemeiner.bsky.social
Episode 437: The Wrangel Island Fiasco, Part One
David and Rachel discuss a rogue attempt to colonize Wrangel Island. Script by Nicole.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
On this the auspicious occasion of the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald . . . on.soundcloud.com/y4e17nkW8Jtq...
Disasterversary Re-Release: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Episode 028)
50 years ago today the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald met its tragic demise.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It’s New Episode Monday! This episode has a lot of discussion about healthcare and end of life, so please listen (or skip) with care.
Episode 436: ALS
David and Rachel discuss amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and dignity at all stages of life. This is a heavy one; please listen with care and skip if needed.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
30 years ago today, the Baku Metro fire killed nearly 300 people.
Disasterversary Re-Release: The Baku Metro Fire (Episode 236)
Our first re-release in memoriam of the 30th anniversary of the Baku Metro fire (October 28, 1995).
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October 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by Leanne.
Episode 434: The Seton Hall Fire
David and Rachel discuss the devastating Seton Hall fire of 2000. Script by Leanne.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It’s New Episode Monday!
Episode 433: L'Ambiance Plaza Collapse
David and Rachel discuss a deadly construction accident.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by @nicolemeiner.bsky.social
Episode 431 - The Nipigon Historical Museum Fire
David and Rachel discuss a fire at the northernmost point of the Great Lakes. Script by Nicole.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
New episode out this week! Script by Thomas
Episode 430 - The 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion
David and Rachel discuss the 2019 explosion at a Philadelphia refinery. Script by Thomas.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by @nicolemeiner.bsky.social
Episode 429: The SS Arlington
David and Rachel discuss a startling case of the captain going down with the ship. Script by Nicole.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by Stephen
Episode 428: The Silo 374-7 Explosion
David and Rachel discuss the terrifying explosion at a nuclear missile silo in 1980. Script by Stephen.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It’s New Episode Monday!
Episode 427: Toxic Shock Syndrome
David and Rachel discuss toxic shock syndrome and its historical link to tampon usage.
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September 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by @nicolemeiner.bsky.social
Episode 426: Gollum Cave
David and Rachel discuss a 2005 caving tragedy. Script by Nicole.
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September 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by Thomas F. on.soundcloud.com/JbXboMZFUEOo...
Episode 425: The 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquakes
David and Rachel discuss the deadly twin earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria in 2023. Script by Thomas F.
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August 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Slarti's favorite song is Northwest Passage. Hearing it helps him be brave when he's scared.

When I saw that the new @allbadthingspod.bsky.social was about the Franklin Expedition, I thought it had to be a good omen.

Slarti, your next voyage is going to be a short one. 😻

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August 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Franklin expedition!

*due south fans all stick their heads up*
August 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It’s New Episode Monday!
Episode 424: The Franklin Expedition
David and Rachel discuss explorer Sir John Franklin's failed attempt to find a Northwest Passage.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Sharing in case anyone is looking for a pick-me-up today. This story is one that is only funny because no one died, but *because* no one died, it's kinda hilarious.
August 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by Jillian on.soundcloud.com/XdTFrhXqeGSJ...
Episode 423: The MTS Oceanos
David and Rachel discuss how the entertainers aboard the MTS Oceanos stepped up when its crew didn't. Script by Jillian.
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August 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
It’s New Episode Monday! Script by Stephen on.soundcloud.com/eJkWcbyQ3yFF...
Episode 422: The Tupolev TU-144,
David and Rachel discuss the Soviet answer to supersonic flight. Script by Stephen.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Episode 420: Dope Lake
David and Rachel discuss the time a plane carrying 6,000 pounds of marijuana crashed into Yosemite National park.
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July 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM