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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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Picture it - it's 1857, and you are on a ship filled with gold from San Francisco to the East Coast of the USA! There are so many things that could go wrong crossing Panama, heading up the Caribbean, pirates, probably?  Then the boat DOES sink along ... more

Today we have the not-doomed story of Malala Yousafzai - who campaigned for girls to go to school in Pakistan when the Taliban was invading her area and demanding that women and girls stay inside and stop their education. Today, Malala's voice is a g... more

Today, we learn about Grant Amato - a former nurse (dishonorably discharged) and dude in love with a 'cam girl' - so in love that he stole a TON of money from his family and also murdered them.

I worry about the people who are in love with their Cha... more

We're back! Happy Women's History Month! We think this counts - well, specifically, Taylor thinks this counts. The main characters are women, and the men in this story are SUCH IDIOTS that it's a + for women.

It's 1994, and the rivalry between Tonya... more

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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
Co-host of the show, frequently guides narrative, analysis, and banter.
Farz
Co-host with a focus on historical context and storytelling chemistry.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 82 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!

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    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

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    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

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

Two hosts explore history's most dramatic disasters and infamous crimes with a sharp, humorous banter that keeps dense topics accessible. Each episode blends meticulous research with lively storytelling, alternating between dark, high-stakes cases and broader cultural context—from parasocial dynamics and mass media to historical scandals and pivotal historical events. The show's hook appears to be a balance of serious analysis and entertaining camaraderie, making complex episodes feel approachable without sacrificing depth. A few standout throughlines include how tech, media, and social dynamics shape outcomes, and how rapid, modern storytelling can illuminate long-arc histories. Overall, it's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy true cr... more

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