This Is A Disaster

This Is A Disaster


Latest Episodes

Episode 48.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] Death in Space
May 25, 2021

As harsh a place as space can be, there have been surprisingly few deaths in space. Not to worry! Leigh found some for us. Soviet cosmonauts, Soyuz 11, and a pesky valve...Leigh's song pick:: Ni

Episode 48 - Edmonton Tornado, 1987
May 19, 2021

Craig from Canadian History Ehx returns to once again rob us of sleep. What's the most damage mother nature could possibly do in one hour? Edmonton, Alberta found out in 1987. Tornadoes, the Fujita

Episode 47.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] One Hungry Juror
May 11, 2021

Not all disasters happen on a global scale. Leigh tells the story of his experience on jury duty, with its highest highs and lowest lows. Criminal fraud, heated debates, comped meals... and comped..

Episode 47: Phil Spector
May 05, 2021

Ever wanted some of your favorite songs ruined by the story of the man behind them? Leigh makes it real hard to separate the man from the art. The Ronettes, John Lennon, George Harrison, hit records

Episode 46.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] The Yellow Fleet
April 27, 2021

Peter tells the harrowing tale of that time a group of ships got stuck in the Suez Canal... and it's probably not the time you're thinking of. Salty sailors, makeshift regattas, non-sanctioned Olympi

Episode 46: Kowloon, City of Darkness
April 21, 2021

Been a while since you've felt crowded?  Nuclear Norm tells the story of a dystopian cyberpunk fever dream that existed in the heart of Hong Kong.  Opium wars, building code violations, plane-scrapers, and Bloodsport.   Greg Girard's photography of the K.

Episode 45.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] The WOOZ, Less Than A-MAZE-ing
April 13, 2021

What better way to unwind after a long day of wandering through a mall than paying to get lost in a labyrinth?  Misguided endeavors, maze-like working conditions, a ghost in the machine, and a fire...   Leigh's song pick:: Hard Sun by Indiohttps://www.yo.

Episode 45: Apollo 13
April 07, 2021

By 1970, flying to the moon was boooooooring... at least, if you asked the People of Earth.  Nothing like a spot of near-death to revive public interest!  Dropped oxygen tanks, explosions in space, floating pee bags, and Jerry... fuckin' Jerry...   Peter.

Episode 44.5: [Tragedy Tuesday] TIDAL
December 29, 2020

As a follow-up to his Tragedy Tuesday about the Pono Player, Leigh brings us up to speed on TIDAL, the "audiophile" streaming service.  Less disaster, more questionable money grab?  Also, a round-up of our favorite albums and songs of 2020 to round out t.

[Announcement] End of the First Era
December 23, 2020

Peter and Leigh announce the end of the first phase of this disaster and our triumphant return in April 2021!  A temporary pause in our regular weekly releases, some teasers of what's to come, and our sincerest thanks.  We'll see you all on April 7, 2021.