65 Best Disaster Podcasts

1. The Alarmist

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Who is to blame for history's greatest tragedies? The Plague. The sinking of The Titanic. The break-up of the Beatles. Writer/Comedian Rebecca Delgado-Smith, along with a special guest, scrutinizes history's greatest disasters to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, who's to blame. This comedy podcast is the perfect remedy to our everyday anxiety! They say history repeats itself, not on The Alarmist's watch! Thrillist called The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2019 saying, 'It's hilarious, informative and addictive.' Maria Claire named The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2020...more Host Rebecca DelgadoSmith
Producer/Network The Alarmist
Email ****@aol.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Arielle Nissenblatt, Mike Drucker +4 more
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2. Well There's Your Problem

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This is a podcast about engineering disasters and systemic failures, from a leftist perspective, with jokes
Hosts Liam Anderson, Justin Gibs Roczniak, Alice Caldwell-Kelly
Producer/Network WTYP is Justin Roczniak, November Kelly, Liam McAnderson, and friends.
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2KTwitter 42.1KInstagram 5.3K Avg Length 119 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Disaster Area

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A podcast about disasters throughout history - what caused them, how people survived, and how we've responded to keep those disasters from happening again.
Host Jennifer Matarese
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 1.2KTwitter 929 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. White Silence

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On November 28, 1979, an Air New Zealand jet took off from Auckland Airport on a sightseeing trip to Antarctica. There were 257 people on board. Hours later everyone was dead. Somehow, the plane had flown directly into the Erebus volcano. This was a disaster that shattered a country's psyche. In the decades since, grief gave way to blame, anger and recrimination...more Hosts Michael Wright, Katy Gosset
Email ****@radionz.co.nz
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 758 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. When It Goes Wrong

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When It Goes Wrong explores accidents, disasters and when everything falls apart. Join your host Jasmin to discuss what went wrong from areas like mountaineering disasters, to shipwrecks to true crime. Things go wrong all the time - lets chat about it!more Host Jasmin Charlotte
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 316Twitter 57Instagram 2.2K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

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Welcome to the show where everything goes wrong, historically. A podcast covering disasters of all kinds throughout history. From tornadoes and earthquakes to mining disasters and arson. From the perspective of a professional fire investigator, I provide the history of the area, a breakdown of how and why the disaster occurs, a timeline of the event, and the resulting aftermath. Sometimes delving into the specific failure mechanisms that occurred if the disaster (or disasters) did not come from nature. Listen along as we go through them together.more Host Anthony Finchum
Producer/Network Anthony
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 247Instagram 86K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Response

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A journey through a diverse collection of remarkable communities and movements figuring out how to build power, solidarity, and connection in a world beset by disasters — both natural and human-caused. From hurricanes to wildfires to reactionary politics and more, The Response's audio documentaries and interviews highlight some of the most inspiring stories of response and pave a path towards the better world we know is possible.more Host Tom Llewellyn
Producer/Network Shareable
Email ****@shareable.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Shelby Treichler, Laurie Roberts +1 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 191 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK

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The UK's rail network is one of the safest in the world, but this is a reputation that has been hard-won through a dark history of death and destruction. Each of these accidents has helped to prevent another in the future. Signals to Danger is a series of Podcasts exploring and explaining the worst disasters on the UK rail network. Using reports, inquiries, news articles and first hand accounts, we will dive deep into these accidents and understand what went wrong, who was effected and how each incident went on to change the railway going forwards...more Host Daniel Fox
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 180Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 215 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. This Is A Disaster

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We go on a journey through the history of disasters: Some man-made, some natural, some modern, some ancient, and all devastating. Listen as we discuss the catastrophic events that changed the trajectory of human history. Each episode wraps up with our recommendations for musical pairings to the story just told.more Producer/Network This Is A Disaster
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 170 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Hard Landings

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We are a weekly podcast here to give you insights into commercial aviation disasters and how they shape the aviation industry and make it safer to fly! Listen and check out our sources on our website at: www.hardlandingspodcast.com and check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast. Please email us at ****@hardlandingspodcast.com with suggestions/feedback.more Hosts Nick, Christie, Miranda, Caitlyn, James
Producer/Network Hard Landings Podcast
Email ****@hardlandingspodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 131Facebook 1.5KTwitter 210 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Doomsday: History's Most Dangerous Podcast

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Doomsday is a history lesson that easily disguises itself as a horror story. We explore the most traumatic, bizarre and most awe-inspiring but largely unheard-of disasters from throughout human history and around the world including the science behind every disturbing detail. If you like shipwrecks, decapitations, things that melt, living blankets of insects and people screaming for their lives, Doomsday is the podcast for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doomsday-history-s-most-dangerous-podcast--4866335/support .more Host Brad Choma
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 122 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Disaster Tough Podcast

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The Disaster Tough Podcast is for emergency managers, by emergency managers. We share stories, lessons learned, and tips to help you make informed decisions. Our host, John Scardena is a former Federal Emergency Response Official with Type 1 response experience. He now leads Doberman Emergency Management, from which this is being recorded. Our guests are also field experts who provide their insights in our conversation based podcast. Discussions with emergency managers revolve around the entire disaster life-cycle. We provide solutions based on training and backed by data...more Host John Scardena
Producer/Network The Readiness Lab
Email ****@dobermanemg.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests George Siegal, Travis Kaufman +2 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 87Facebook 307Twitter 20Instagram 633 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. CatastropheCast.com

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If there is a catastrophe or disaster, manmade or natural, it has probably grabbed our attention. Join us as we delve into the world of catastrophes and disasters, find out what went wrong, and the lasting consequences.more Producer/Network Walter from CatastropheCast
Email ****@catastrophecast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 56 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Disaster Hour

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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?more Producer/Network Ian Terbovich and Olivia Scarano
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 52 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Disasters: Deconstructed Podcast

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Reflecting on human society from diverse disciplinary and ideological perspectives to understand the root causes of disasters.
Hosts Prof Ksenia Chmutina, Jason Von Meding
Producer/Network DisastersDecon
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 50Facebook 1.2KTwitter 4.1KInstagram 401 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Doomed to Fail

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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.more Producer/Network Taylor Pineiro, Farz Sokhansanj
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 44 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Disaster Podcast

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This weekly program, brought to you through a partnership with Paragon Medical Education Group, is your connection to tips, news, information and field interviews on major disasters. The show will cover all major response incidents both natural and man-made in nature, providing you the information you need to better prepare for future responses with your Local, State, and Federal response agencies like FEMA...more Hosts Jamie Davis, Sam Bradley, Joe Holley, Kyle Nelson
Email ****@mac.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 37Twitter 7.9K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story

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When a fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, sent a toxic cloud of smoke across the community, residents were left to wonder what they had been exposed to and what it would mean for their long-term health. One year later, many of those questions remain unanswered. In Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, GPB's Pamela Kirkland follows residents through the aftermath, while uncovering new details about what was happening inside the plant. Former employees describe ignored warnings, and whistleblowers raise questions about the response to the disaster...more Email ****@gpb.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Catastrophic Failure

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The limousine crash that killed 20 people in rural upstate New York on Oct. 6, 2018, remains one of the deadliest ground transportation disasters in United States history. Investigators determined that the brakes failed on the 2001 Ford Excursion stretch limousine as it barreled down a hill at 100 mph, carrying 17 friends on their way to a 30th birthday party. It plowed into the parking lot of a busy restaurant and slammed into a ditch. All passengers, the driver and two bystanders perished.But brake failure was only part of the story...more Producer/Network Times Union
Email ****@timesunion.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Disaster Discussions Podcast

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Disasters like hurricanes, hailstorms, tornadoes, and wildfires can be devastating and frightening. They displace families, drive financial loss, and destroy communities. Join us as we sit down with science, insurance, and building industry professionals who will help us explore the intersection of these hazards with the built environment and steps being taken to prevent future devastation.more Producer/Network Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
Email ****@ibhs.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Steve Ruffner
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Smoke + Ash: A Disaster Podcast

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Welcome to Smoke + Ash - A Disaster Podcast. Ashley Marks shares the terrifying and miraculous true stories of humans encountering cataclysmic disasters.
Host Ashley Marks
Email ****@smokeandashpodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. HURRICANE CENTER

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We talk with the top hurricane scientists, forecasters, emergency/disaster managers and chasers to discuss the science, preparation and being at ground zero.
Host Alex Garcia
Producer/Network National Tropical Weather Conference
Email ****@wxguide.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Alex Cary
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. GeoTrek

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GeoTrek investigates the impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters on individuals and communities. Our goal is to help your decision making, risk assessment and communication related to extreme events, so you can take action to make yourself, your family and your community more resilient. Our guests include scientists, storm chasers, farmers, urban planners, disaster response professionals, and travelers/ explorers...more Host Dr. Hal (Hurricane Hal) Needham
Producer/Network GeoTrek
Email ****@cnc-resource.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Robert de Groot
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 3.1KTwitter 30Instagram 791 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. The Disaster Response

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Each episode tells the story of a different natural disaster and its aftermath. Hosts Paul and Josiah have several years' experience working and volunteering on disaster recovery programs worldwide but only Paul knows what the topic will be before the episode starts.We hope to educate, entertain, and spread appreciation for the power of natural disasters, the process of recovery, and the impact a disaster can have on the community where it strikes.more Producer/Network The Disaster Response
Email ****@thedisasterresponse.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 118 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

25. All Bad Things

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All Bad Things is a weekly podcast about accidents, tragedies, natural disasters and other anxiety fuel. Hosted by wry GenXer David and bleeding-heart Millenial Rachel. Trigger warning for everything possible.more Hosts David, Rachel
Producer/Network All Bad Things
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 564Facebook 808Twitter 834Instagram 965 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Doing Disasters Differently: The Podcast with Renae Hanvin

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Let's face it our future will be one with more natural and unnatural disasters - whether we want them or not, they are here to stay. Doing Disasters Differently: The Podcast, hosted by corporate2community founder and disaster resilience specialist Renae Hanvin, brings you informal conversations with global and local leaders in emergency management and disaster resilience across government, corporate, small business, non-profit and community stakeholders...more Host Renae Hanvin
Email ****@corporate2community.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. How to Disaster

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Welcome to 'How to Disaster,' the ultimate podcast for navigating the challenges of climate-based disasters, the defining crisis of our generation. With the increasing frequency and severity of these calamities, it's not a matter of if, but when you'll be affected. Whether you're a disaster survivor or seeking proactive strategies, this podcast is your beacon of hope.In each episode, we delve into the profound stories and lessons from those who have triumphed over adversity...more Producer/Network JENNIFER GRAY THOMPSON
Email ****@afterthefireusa.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 3.9KTwitter 49Instagram 3.7K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. Unnatural Disaster Podcast

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We tell stories of man made unnatural disasters. A landfill in the Birthplace of Country Music is poisoning residents. We're digging into the story and it's not as clear as you might think.
Producer/Network Unnatural
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Fascinating Horror

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Fascinating Horror tells the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters... but without sensationalism or disturbing imagery. Fascinating Horror is all about in-depth research, respectful storytelling, and learning what we can from the mistakes of the past. You might be surprised to discover just how much of today's world is shaped by long-forgotten disasters from decades gone by.more Producer/Network Kristian Crow
Email ****@fascinatinghorror.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

30. Disaster Zone

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Disaster Zone is hosted by Eric Holdeman , an emergency manager with over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and local levels of government. Disaster Zone is a podcast that focuses on all facets of disasters; the before, during and after of events that are increasingly impacting communities around the world. Podcasts run between 35-45 minutes with a mix of guests covering a range of disasters and issues that flow from them. Story topics and suggestions for people to interview are welcomed. You can contact the host via email.more Host Eric Holdeman
Producer/Network The Readiness Lab
Email ****@ericholdeman.com
Recent Guests Chris Warren, Van Carlson +1 more
Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. Compact Disasters

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Compact Disasters is a podcast that delivers bite-sized episodes exploring some of the world's most catastrophic events, from natural disasters to human-made tragedies. Each episode, lasting less time than it takes to enjoy a coffee, dives into the causes, consequences, and lasting impacts of these events, offering listeners a concise but comprehensive overview. Whether it's hurricanes, industrial accidents, or historical calamities, the podcast aims to engage and inform audiences with well-researched, fast-paced content that is both educational and gripping...more Producer/Network 5 Minute Disasters
Email ****@digim.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. Manmade Catastrophes

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Uses dramatic, deeply researched storytelling and archival footage to explore some of the worst disasters caused by man. Some are accidents sprouting from hubris, greed or incompetence, others a result of malice and a complete disregard for fellow human beings. Whether it's collapses, fires, riots, stampedes, crashes, explosions, famines, massacres, war crimes or genocide, every manmade calamity has lessons we can learn from—both about the complex human follies that enabled them, as well as how they can be prevented from ever happening again.more Producer/Network Tailspin Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Disrupting Disasters

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This is a podcast about doing disasters differently, because our future demands it. Join Elizabeth McNaughton in conversation with disaster experts from around the world. They'll share stories and learnings from their work, all while discussing how we can change the way we do disaster preparedness, response and recovery to rise to the level of today's climate challenges.Elizabeth is a disaster specialist and founder of Disastrous, a professional development and innovation hub for those working in disasters. www.disastrous.comore Producer/Network Disastrous
Email ****@disastrous.co
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Professor Briony Rogers, Megan Stiffler +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Final Boarding Call

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Final Boarding Call dives into the true stories of aviation disasters, survival tales, and near misses that have shaped history. Hosted by Alice, a disaster-obsessed frequent flyer, and her reluctant, homebody husband Zach, each episode explores the history, mechanics, and human decisions behind these harrowing events. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, we examine how small oversights and miscommunications can cascade into catastrophe, revealing the fragility of complex systems and celebrating the heroism that emerges in crisis...more Hosts Alice Stern, Zach Stemas
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. Wreckage & Ruins

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Welcome to Wreckage & Ruins!Each week we investigate disasters: man-made and natural, legendary last stands, medical mishaps, and everything in between.Each of the ruins unfold into a story, and we're here to understand why it happened and what came after.more Email ****@wreckageandruins.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Crash Lessons

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Journey through history's most stirring disasters. Crash Lessons is a podcast that talks about everything that could had and did go wrong. From natural to man-made disasters. Join your host Robyn each week as she talks about all things disaster.more Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

37. Mennonite Disaster Service

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Mennonite Disaster Service brings disaster survivors back home. The MDS Podcast takes you behind the scenes of this volunteer-powered organization through conversations with the people who make it happen. Learn about disaster response, long-term recovery, the volunteers who serve, and the communities rebuilding after hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires. Discover stories of resilience, hope, and relationships that turn into friendships when faith meets action.more Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

38. Left for Dead

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Left for Dead explores real survival stories where ordinary people faced impossible situations and lived. Each episode reconstructs events such as plane crashes, wilderness survival, maritime disasters, and mountaineering accidents through a structured, documentary-style approach. Focusing on decisions, conditions, and human endurance, the series examines how individuals survived when rescue seemed impossible.Unlock bonus content and full video episodes:https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetworkmore Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

39. All Hazards Hour

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The All Hazards Hour podcast explores every aspect of disaster management, featuring real stories and practical insights from emergency managers and disaster responders. Tune in for candid conversations that reveal how communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Email us with comments, suggested topics and guests, and flowery praise at ****@katmaisolutions.com . To learn more about our sponsor go to www.katmaisolutions.com . New episodes drop every Friday at 12am Alaska Time.more Email ****@katmaisolutions.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

40. Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter Valley

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Natural disasters are common in rural Australia, but there is something particularly devastating about floods. They sweep through towns and communities often without warning, and leave people to pick up the pieces. And unlike bushfires, there is no way for people to take measures to deter the ferocity of a flood.On July 6th 2022, a flood swept through Broke and the Hunter Valley in NSW, Australia and disrupted over 300 community members...more Host John Milham
Producer/Network Kintsugi Heroes
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41. IDRiM Podcast

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The IDRiM Podcast covers all things related to disasters. Whether it's reviewing current and past disasters, exploring the latest research, providing a platform for young researchers to present their findings, or featuring senior researchers sharing their life stories and career journeys, the podcast delves into a wide range of topics in the field of disaster risk management.The IDRiM Society is a global network of experts, practitioners, and researchers dedicated to advancing the field of disaster risk management. The Society is based at Kyoto University, Japan.more Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

42. The Response Room

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Welcome to The Response Room — where a few emergency management professionals pull up a chair and talk shop. From disasters to drills, policies to personal stories, we dive into the world of emergency response with a candid, boots-on-the-ground perspective.more Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

43. Deadly Regulations

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Deadly Regulations are the stories behind the rules and regulations that railroads operate by. Hosted by a current Locomotive Engineer, each event discussed has dramatically changed the railroad industry from major natural Disasters to human error, resulting in a significant loss of life. Every event is meticulously researched and 100% accurate. Rules are written in blood. These are the stories that made those rules. Be advised: while no profanity is on the podcast, some events discussed may cause discomfort.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

44. AIRLINE DISASTERS

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Step aboard as we explore the most tragic and deadly airline crashes in aviation history. Each episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS takes a deep dive into the events leading up to catastrophic accidents, unraveling the technical, human, and environmental factors that contributed to these heartbreaking moments. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a curious listener, this podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat as we uncover the hidden stories behind the world's most infamous airline crashes.more Hosts Jordan, Milly
Email ****@modish.media
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.2/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

45. State of Disaster

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Dispatches from the front lines and behind the scenes of the emergency and disaster management field. Every week, we'll bring you the most important disaster news, learn from professionals in the field, and dive into emerging issues.more Email ****@stateofdisaster.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. Ctrl + Alt + Disaster

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Ctrl + Alt + Disaster is a podcast about the small mistakes that cause big catastrophes — and what they teach us about communication, design, and human systems. Each episode dives into a real event: from space missions gone wrong to software crashes and engineering failures; blending storytelling with expert discussion. Hosted by Aaron Godfrey , Business Analyst at Fortesium, the show connects these high-stakes failures to the everyday challenges faced in software, regulation, and systems design...more Email ****@fortesium.co.uk
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47. Under the Weather

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Stories from a cyclone of survival, loss and recovery. Real voices. Raw emotion. Lasting impact. What happens when unprecedented flooding consumes entire communities without warning? Under the Weather brings you the voices of survivors and rescuers from Cyclone Gabrielle. Host, Kristin Speers is not a journalist, just a local having authentic conversations with those deeply impacted by this disaster. Some content may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised.more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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48. Altadena: After The Fire

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Altadena: After The Fire An Urban One podcast chronicling the aftermath of the Eaton Fire , which devastated Altadena, California , in January 2025. A historic center of Black prosperity and culture , the community lost over 7,000 homes, schools, and businesses , leaving thousands displaced and fighting to rebuild.Hosted by Colby Colb , this series brings you on-the-ground reporting, in-depth interviews, and real stories of resilience ...more Email ****@urban1.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

49. Digital Humanitarian

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Disaster response is at a turning point. Traditional humanitarian tools - paper logs, slow coordination, limited scalability - can't keep up with the growing scale and pace of global crises. And as political instability reduces available resources, it's more critical than ever to adopt bold, technology-driven solutions. Digital Humanitarian takes you to the front lines of disaster relief, where innovation isn't optional - it's saving time, resources, and lives.more Email ****@shareyourgenius.com
Recent Guests Miguel Garcia, Christoph Gorder
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

50. Katrina Stories

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Katrina Stories is a documentary podcast built from first-person accounts recorded after Hurricane Katrina as part Mondo Bizarro's I-10 Witness Project. Each episode weaves together voices that reveal the human impact of the storm—stories of loss, resilience, anger and hope. The series preserves these testimonies as living history, offering listeners an intimate connection to the people and places forever changed by the disaster.more Email ****@mondobizarro.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

51. The Big Disaster: The Big Burn

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From LAist Studios, the creators of The Big One , the second season of The Big Disaster series will provide you with a wildfire survival guide that includes not just tangible safety tips — but hope for our future. As the world enters a new age of wildfires, science reporter Jacob Margolis hosts Season 2: The Big Burn , a deep dive into personal stories that illuminate the history of how we got here, why we keep screwing things up, and what we can do to survive and maybe even thrive while the world around us burns...more Host Jacob Margolis
Producer/Network LAist Studios
Email ****@scpr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests David Wagner, Jill Replogle +3 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 293.1KTwitter 785KInstagram 147.4K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

52. Great Disasters

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Whether natural or man-made, disasters attract a strange mixture of horror and fascination. However, the spectacle of devastation is only ever one part of the story. Take a closer look, and you will find tales of extraordinary human endurance and heroism, stories that veer from the horrific to the oddly humorous, and lessons that can be learned to make our world safer. From the Titanic to the Costa Concordia, the Station nightclub fire to the Pulse nightclub shooting, these extraordinary events and the people involved are examined on the Great Disasters podcast, written, researched, rec..more Host Kari Fay
Email ****@greatdisasters.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 423Facebook 452Twitter 133Instagram 161 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

53. Take to the Sky: the Air Disaster Podcast

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Join hosts Shelly Price and Stephanie Hubka as they take a weekly look at the facts, details, and surprises behind some of the disasters that occur at 35,000 feet.
Hosts Shelly Price, Stephanie Hubka
Producer/Network Shelly Price and Stephanie Hubka
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 325Facebook 582Twitter 842Instagram 651 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

54. Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast

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Are you Marked Safe? Join friends Brianne and Melanie as they come together to share some of the worlds most incredible disaster stories and delve into the details and fallout from them.
Hosts Melanie Kruse, Brianne Garrett
Producer/Network Brianne and Melanie
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 248Facebook 1.1KTwitter 161Instagram 710 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

55. The Elements

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Hosted by Australia's greatest survivor Stuart Diver and from the Gold Walkley award winning audio producer of The Teacher's Pet, this is The Elements, a new podcast that goes right into the heart of surviving a natural disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network Pivot Studios
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 224Facebook 147Twitter 7Instagram 69 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

56. Operation Morning Light

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'Best Podcasts of 2022' - Financial TimesOn a January night in 1978, a white light burned through the sub-Arctic sky. It was Cosmos 954, a nuclear-powered Soviet espionage satellite that had malfunctioned and fallen to earth. As the satellite disintegrated, it scattered dangerously radioactive debris across the vast traditional lands of the Dene, Métis, and Inuit in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Operation Morning Light tells the story of the Cosmos 954 disaster, its impact on the land, and the resilience of the communities in the debris field.Operation Morning Light is hosted by D..more Producer/Network Imperative
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 158Facebook 20.1KTwitter 25.3KInstagram 779 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

57. Before, During & After

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A FEMA podcast highlighting innovation in the field of emergency management and sharing stories of communities and individuals recovering after disasters.
Host Mark Peterson
Producer/Network Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 93Twitter 809.3KInstagram 163.1K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

58. Relative Disasters

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The podcast where a brother and sister manage their existential angst by discussing historical disasters.
Hosts Greg, Ella
Producer/Network Greg & Ella
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 50Instagram 270 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

59. Killer Earth

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Earth is a scary place with all these tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and other natural disasters. Join us for raw and unfiltered conversations about this dangerous place we call home. Find us on Facebook, @KillerEarthPod on Twitter, and at @killerearthpodcast on Instagram. Send us your natural disaster stories to ****@gmail.com.more Hosts Vanessa Hill, Katherine Gifford
Producer/Network Vanessa Hill and Katherine Gifford
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 67Twitter 6Instagram 79 Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

60. Disaster Queen

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Disaster Queen is a podcast about the world's greatest disasters, past and present. Learn about these fascinating disasters, whether act of God, act of man, or accident. Host Jenny Rapson, the Disaster Queen, covers what happened, why it happened, and the people whose lives were forever changed by these disasters. Episodes drop every-other-Thursday beginning June 1, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Jenny Rapson
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30Twitter 25Instagram 97 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

61. prepare. respond. recover.

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For seasons 3 and beyond, Todd Manns of The Blue Cell hosts discussions...Seasons 1 & 2, Where safety and security meet. The prepare. respond. recover. podcast, in partnership with the Natural Disaster and Emergency Management Expo features impactful stories and real-world learnings from top business continuity, emergency management, and security professionals.Join host Todd De Voe as he and his guests discuss how to stay secure and resilient all while maintaining operational continuity and ensuring public safety in this ever-changing world.more Email ****@sitchradio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Facebook 981Twitter 186Instagram 158 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

62. Disaster Tales

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Disaster Tales is a conversational review of historical disasters and the issues that surround them. Each monthly episode examines both man made and natural disasters and the events and changes they cause.more Host Kate Fairweather
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

63. Destination Disaster

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Destination Disaster is a weekly episodic podcast that reviews past, present and future disasters in the United States and how those impacts have shaped policies and increased public awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Devin Carney
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Instagram 85 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

64. Floodlines

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Some call it Hurricane Katrina. Some call it the Federal Flood. Others call it the day the levees broke. On August 29, 2005, the city of New Orleans was submerged. That story of hubris, incompetence, and nature's wrath is now etched into the national consciousness. But the people who lived through the flood and its aftermath have a different story to tell. A story of rumors, betrayal, and one of the most misunderstood events in American history. Hosted by Vann R. Newkirk II. Floodlines has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.more Host Vann R. Newkirk II
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.9KFacebook 3.4MInstagram 2.1M Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

65. Natural disasters.

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This podcast is about Floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados, explosions, hurricanes, Fires,oil spills, bombings, BAD THINGS: Why do they happen? .
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