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Jack the Ripper
World War II
Paypal Mafia
World War I
Nazi Germany
Munich Olympics
George W. Bush
Olympics
Amelia Earhart
Gambling
London
Donald Trump
Pat Buchanan
Whale Entrapment
Hachiko
Gregor Macgregor
2000 Presidential Election
CIA
Boston Molasses Flood
Ancient Greece

We bring you stories of history's most notorious disasters and epic failures. Join us as we analyze the red flags and ask the important questions. How did things go so wrong? Could these disasters have been avoided? Join us as we laugh, learn, and explore the most epic failures of all time.

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Let's talk about the 3rd biggest man-made explosion ever (only eclipsed by the nuclear bombs). In 1917, ships were zooming back and forth between North America and Europe - bringing men (boys), supplies, ammunition, you name it, to the efforts of WWI... more

Let's talk about the almost-disaster of The Citigroup Center - 601 Lexington Ave in NYC. This building was built on a lot that wasn't empty when they got there, and they made an objectively weird deal with a church on the corner: they would build the... more

So! It's 1985, and we're in Philadelphia, PA. A group called MOVE has moved into the neighborhood - and they are a little annoying. They have a bullhorn where they talk about human rights very loudly, their kids don't go to school, and they might hav... more

Let's talk about a real accidental nuclear accident - it's economic collapse, tied to poor security, that leads to deaths. In Brazil, while the economy collapsed in the 1980s, people tended to find scrap metal in buildings, including those that used ... more

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Recent Guests

Juan Carlos Pineiro
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Episode: Ep 235: Fallacies of logic - Second Order Thinking with Juan Carlos Pineiro
Dr. Valerie L. Thomas
NASA scientist and inventor known for her work in satellite technology and holography, particularly for creating the Illusion Transmitter.
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Episode: Ep 185: Mapping the Earth from Space - Dr. Valerie L. Thomas & her career at NASA
Brett Crawford
Artist and formerly incarcerated firefighter
Episode: BONUS: Real Life Stories - Incarcerated Firefighting with Brett Crawford

Hosts

Taylor
Primary host and show coordinator; described as driving the narrative and introducing segments.
Farz
Co-host and narrator who covers the Texas Killing Fields narrative and provides historical framing.
Fars
Co-host who contributes investigative and analytical perspectives across episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Just two episodes, I said… Five hours later..

    Loving this podcast! Pretty sure I binged it all in like a weekend. It feels like I'm just hanging out with friends, telling crazy stories. More please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicoleRitts23
    United Statesa year ago
  • They block people on socials who disagree with them even slightly

    Responded to one of their TikToks about Mayan culture. Taylor was saying that one of the Friars burned a bunch of Mayan books and destroyed their culture. She quoted “where they burn books, they also burn people.” She talked about how we lost a bunch of Mayan culture. I just said, “…didn’t the Mayans practice human sacrifice?” Then she proceeded to act like I was defending genocide by bringing up the MAYAN CULTURE. She continued through the comments basically saying it wasn’t okay to do that for... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Caitybird11
    United Statesa year ago
  • So glad i found this!

    Love hearing the different opinions of the hosts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Read Juan Carlos
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    I love these two! They tell the stories without much banter and have wonderful voices! Great binge material!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KellisCoffee&Crime
    United Statesa year ago
  • Binging all the episodes

    I love history and this podcast hits on all the stories I love to hear about with some facts I didn’t even know! So glad I found it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becca Bows
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Many praise the show's engaging storytelling and banter, noting it's easy to binge.
Listeners highlight strong chemistry between Taylor and Farz and enjoy the blend of true crime and history.
Some critics mention occasional disagreements with hosts but still appreciate the research and presentation.

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Re-Release: He 10000000% did it - OJ Simpson
Q: How significant was the impact of race on the jury decisions?
The racial dynamics greatly affected the jury's perspective, with many viewing the case through the lens of prior LAPD controversies.
Ep 156: We chased waterfalls - Niagara Falls
Q: How far is the top to the bottom again?
Niagara Falls is 188 feet high, which is significant enough for a free fall.
Ep 156: We chased waterfalls - Niagara Falls
Q: Was slavery still outlawed in the Northern States?
Yes, but due to the Fugitive Slave Act, people needed to escape to Canada to avoid being captured and returned to their enslavers.
Ep 162: Sugar Cubes for the Masses - The Polio Vaccine
Q: Do you know anything about polio?
Yes, I know that the last human being to have to live in an iron lung because of polio just died, and he was like a lawyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doomed to Fail

What is Doomed to Fail about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends true crime with historical analysis, focusing on disasters, scandals, and engineering failures that reshaped public policy and culture. Episodes typically thread together technical details, human decision-making under pressure, and the social fallout, all delivered with banter and storytelling that makes complex topics accessible. The format often pairs a deep-dive narrative with cultural context, offering listeners: (1) a historical lens on how things went wrong, and (2) takeaways that feel actionable for risk awareness, policy, and crisis communication. A standout is the dynamic host chemistry and a willingness to explore ethically tricky cases with humor, which helps balance heavy material and keeps episodes engaging for... more

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