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Disaster Area

Jennifer Matarese
Pan Am Flight 103
San Francisco
Lockerbie
Terrorism
1906 Great Earthquake
North Hollywood Shootout
Dan-Air Flight 0034
Eschede Train Disaster
Society Of the Snow
Peshtigo Fire
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
Chinese Exclusion Act
Chinatown
Muammar Gaddafi
Aviation Safety
Disaster Preparedness
Enrico Caruso
Ice Train 884
Syracuse University
Gun Violence

A podcast about disasters throughout history - what caused them, how people survived, and how we've responded to keep those disasters from happening again.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes275Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HistorySociety & Culture

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In the early morning hours of September 22nd, 1993, a cross-country train departed from Mobile, Alabama, on its way to Miami. As it headed up along the train tracks out of the city, the train didn't know one important thing - that half of the bridge ... more

On a sunny Sunday morning in 2017, a man in an SUV pulled up outside a small white church in Sutherland Springs, TX. The people inside would become the targets of the weapons he carried. But when he sped away about twenty minutes later, he would be t... more

On a sunny Sunday morning in 2017, a man in an SUV pulled up outside a small white church in Sutherland Springs, TX. The people inside would become the targets of the weapons he carried. But when he sped away about twenty minutes later, he would be t... more

On a sunny Sunday morning in 2017, a man in an SUV pulled up outside a small white church in Sutherland Springs, TX. The people inside would become the targets of the weapons he carried. But when he sped away about twenty minutes later, he would be t... more

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Jennifer Matarese
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4.1 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • So great

    I absolutely love this podcast! I love historical disasters and I have done multiple high school projects from episodes on here, and have gotten A’s on them. Thank you SO MUCH for this podcast and keep on making great episodes Jennifer!

    P.S. My AP Historical Tragedies teachers is now hooked on this podcast lol!

    Edit: some people will hate me for this but the episode where you talked about the SS Princess Sophia and you started taking about the German wings pilot and went to your own mental h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Tyrrell
    United States2 months ago
  • So great

    I absolutely love this podcast! I love historical disasters and I have done multiple high school projects from episodes on here, and have gotten A’s on them. Thank you SO MUCH for this podcast and keep on making great episodes Jennifer!

    P.S. My AP Historical Tragedies teachers is now hooked on this podcast lol!

    Edit: some people will hate me for this but the episode where you talked about the SS Princess Sophia and you started taking about the German wings pilot and went to your own mental h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Tyrrell
    United States3 months ago
  • So good. But cut it off.

    I am so happy I stumbled upon this podcast. I have listened to hours of it now and loved 80% of it. Such great coverage of so many interesting stories. But the endings when she goes off script go on and on and on. Just stop. The podcast is amazing and the fast forward button will be your friend at the beginning and end of every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SaskMandyWC
    Canada4 months ago
  • A political podcast that parades around as a disaster podcast

    Upon listening to episode 251 it is apparent that this podcast is very politically motivated. If you were going to run a disaster podcast, you should stick to the disaster and the fact that you have. There is no reason to make the podcast itself, politically motivated, and talk chunk about the country that we live in. If you want to do that, make a political podcast. Unsubscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jerry2429
    United States5 months ago
  • Just the facts

    Good job. Good read. Good info. Hard work…hope it turns from volunteer to well paid!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Clam
    United States6 months ago

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#181
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Apple Podcasts
#239
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#241
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The show provides an extensive exploration of various historical disasters, delving into their causes, the human experiences surrounding them, and the societal responses aimed at preventing future occurrences. Episodes cover a wide range of incidents, from rail disasters and mass shootings to natural calamities, with a strong emphasis on personal stories from survivors and the complexities of the events. The engaging narrative style combines factual recounting with the host's insights, creating a unique blend of education and emotional resonance that appeals to listeners interested in history and societal issues.

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