Disaster Hour
Disasters happen all time, but why? And how? Join us in exploring some of history's most infamous disasters, from small accidents to absolute catastrophes. Sit back and relax with Ian & Liv while we deep dive into these disasters and the events that led to it, and ask the big questions: was the disaster avoidable, and is anyone to blame?
Episodes
Where have Ian and Liv been? Vacation? That's hysterical. But they're back, and they're bringing you more episodes, starting with an After Hour episode following Ian & Jacob's latest episode. You literally could not BE more welcome.
Also, Ian and Liv discuss the mortality of Lake Erie.
Praying your demons away doesn't always work.
In this one, Ian is joined by his friend Jacob as they delve into the unsolved, violent, and dramatic history of the Beast of Gévaudan (and yes, Ian just learned he can make the little accent over the "é"). A seemingly mythical beast is terrorizing 1700s rural France, maiming and killing hundreds. And from the king's palace to the outskirts of society, panic is rapidly spreading as not o...
Y'all asked for more content, and Ian & Liv really scraped the bottom of the barrel to give it to you. Enjoy your hosts of Disaster Hour as they sit and talk about absolutely nothing for 27 minutes after recording episode 108.
Really, we cannot understate the relevance of their conversation enough.
A face full of bleach is often unpredictable.
In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a massive, mile-wide tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri in 2011. The damage to the city was catastrophic, including the total destruction of a major hospital, making this tornado one of costliest and deadliest tornados in recorded history.
Also, Liv locks her cats in the basement. Ian is Akron's biggest slut.
Friends don't let friends play with venomous animals.
In this one, Ian and Liv are joined by Ian's neighbor & Liv's former coworker Emma for the THIRD compilation of animal attacks! Tigers, alligators, bears, and venomous critters top the list in this installment of Natural Selection's finest moments.
Also, Ian struggles learning new words. Emma is a feminist icon. Liv has childhood trauma associated with scorpions & iCarly.
Never join a cult designed for 144,000 people.
In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a shockingly recent cult, where the leader was not only a crazy white lady, but also an alcoholic, conspiracy theorist, and an abusive thief. Her followers were tricked into giving everything they owned,and it was all for the false promise of taking up residency in the 5th Dimension with Robin Williams, Jesus Christ, Whitney Houston, Buddha, and Trum...
Chivalry is NOT dead, though not for lack of trying.
In this one, Liv and Ian read angry and hateful comments from Disaster Hour's angriest fans, coming to you live (definitely not live) from Ian's patio!
Also, Liv plans a Polly Pocket birthday. Ian sees a car he likes.
Waterparks are the result of humanity's hubris of science.
In this one, Ian and Liv revisit one of their favorite episodes for Disaster Hour's 3rd Birthday: Action Park! Throughout the 1980s, Action Park was an outdoor waterpark with waterslides that were straight out of a Stephen King novel. They were dangerous, exhilarating, and built with zero professional architects or rollercoaster engineers. Guests were injured, the park faced...
There's a right and wrong way to riot, everyone.
In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a riot that broke out in Vancouver after the 2011 Stanley Cup finals. And it's confirmed to be a fact, that the best way to mentally process your team's loss, is destroying the city in which they're based. Hashtag sarcasm.
Also, Liv's high school math teacher is dead. Ian fantasizes about being placed under house arrest.
Dangerously close to danger.
In this one, Ian & Liv talk about a cruise from 2019 that got turned upside down (almost literally) when the ship lost power mid-cruise in rough seas. The rescue efforts were daunting, passengers were injured, the grand piano was damaged, but the snow grotto was unharmed.
Also, Liv faces her fear of cruises. Ian loses all creativity.
Coconuts have a shockingly high street value.
In this one, Ian and Liv talk about an island off the coast of India where the inhabitants have remain completely uncontacted by the rest of the world, and have defended their island with primitive violence for the last 200 years. Despite local laws prohibiting island interaction, people (yes, plural) have tempted their fate on North Sentinel Island.
Also, Ian comes up with a new podcast...
Season 10 is here!
In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a cosmic anomaly where the Sun launched a solar storm of magnetism and plasma that blasted the Earth in 1859. The result? Wild auroras and electrical malfunction across the planet. Was it the end of times, or just regular times? Spoiler: it was both and neither.
Also, Liv wishes the Earth would lose power. Ian quotes Charlie the Unicorn.
Remember what Uncle Stockton taught us: safety is just pure waste.
Get ready to look back at THREE YEARS of Disaster Hour! This episode has games, nostalgia, more Bob content, and an endless supply of clips from the last 99 episodes from Ian and Liv!
Don't forget to thank a horse!
Season 9 was atypical for Ian and Liv in so many ways, so here's the content that didn't make the final cut for all of the season 9 episodes! Enjoy almost a half hour of nonsense, camaraderie, verbal hostility, and straight up miscommunication on the set of Disaster Hour!
Bacon can kill you in vast number of ways.
In this one, Ian and Liv revisit the first episode of Disaster Hour: THE one and only Lucy Walker Steamboat, and, of course, her devastating explosion on the Ohio River. Steam engine technology was unregulated, the engineers had no formal training, and alcohol was in the air. Surely, nothing can wrong, right? Well, it can, and don't call me "Shirley."
Also, Ian holds a grudge against a forme...
Water cleanliness and proper sanitation are non-negotiables.
In this one, Ian and Liv take it back to the 1800s, where a public water pump was a vessel of disease for the working class folks of London. Cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery, and a myriad of other bacterial diseases were spreading like wild fire, and it wouldn't be a true 1800's nightmare without the Men in Charge of All the Things (London Chapter) denying the claims of t...
Three balloons walk into a bar.
In this one, Ian is joined by Pete and Carolyn to talk about the balloon massacre, the disastrous 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade which resulted in millions of dollars of damage, injuries, and pop culture references that would span decades. How did such a joyous event become so chaotic, dangerous, and memorable?
Also, Carolyn is worried about the children. Pete wishes he were a victim. Ian doesn't ...
You can't skip a step, that's cheating.
In the finale of Ian & Liv's trilogy on the alien cult known as The Order of the Solar Temple, the ill-fated demise of the cult's members is explored. What happens to the cult's leader, Joseph DiMambro? Does anybody escape the cult before death becomes imminent? When do the aliens FINALLY land on Earth? All will be revealed in the next 56 minutes!
Also, Ian celebrates his 34th birthday. Liv...
Manifestos are written in a forest of red flags.
In Part 2 of The Order of the Solar Temple, Ian and Liv dig further into the ongoing disaster of the alien-cult's adventure of madness. The leader, Joseph DiMambro, is becoming sicker, his delusions are becoming stronger, members are becoming skeptical, and then there's a gun raid on Solar Temple property. So, this all begs the question: how did we get here?
Also, Liv confesses her lov...
Most miracles involve strobe lights.
In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a religious alien cult from the 80s & 90s, The Order of the Solar Temple. Led by a con artist/master manipulator, this cult tragically ends in a tragic murder-suicide. But what happened between the cults foundation in 1984 and the inevitable tragedy ten years later? A lot of things, most of which was complete and total bull shit.
Also, has a lightsaber. Liv ...
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