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Welcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where Kathryn and Arin Babbick unravel the gripping—and often devastating—world of natural and man-made disasters. If you love the twists and turns of true crime, with a dash of whodunit intrigue, this podcast is for you. Each episode, Kathryn spins a dramatic tale of calamity, from hurricanes and earthquakes to industrial accidents and beyond, while Arin, a Navy veteran with a sharp sense of humor, offers his insights and candid commentary.Together, they blend serious reflection with lighthearted discussion, bringing you a fresh perspective on history’s most chaotic moments. It’s a perfect mix of historical mystery, dark drama, and the resilience of the human spirit—designed to captivate true crime fans and history buffs alike.Subscribe now and join the journey as we uncover the stories behind the chaos and dive deep into the dramatic side of our world.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where Kathryn and Arin Babbick unravel the gripping, and often devastating, world of natural and man-made disasters. If you love the twists and turns of true crime, with a dash of whodunit intrigue, this podcast is for you.
Recent episodes include "Damn That Dam: The Johnstown Flood Disaster" (21 March 2025, 120 minutes), "When the Mountain That Moves Moved: The Frank Slide of 1903" (14 March 2025, 67 minutes), and "Hartford Circus Fire: Tragedy Under the Big Top" (7 March 2025, 105 minutes).
Catastrophe Chronicles publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 89 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Catastrophe Chronicles is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Catastrophe Chronicles requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Catastrophe Chronicles's contact route on record: public web form.
Catastrophe Chronicles is a history podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #21
<p>Join Katie and Arin Babbick as they delve into the chaos and devastation of the infamous Johnstown Flood of 1889. This episode of Catastrophe Chronicles uncovers the harrowing details of how a peaceful valley town...
<p>In this gripping episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, Katie and Arin Babbick venture into the heart of Canada to unravel the truth behind the nation's most devastating rock slide. Discover the geological and historical...
<p>Step right up to a tale of tragedy and transformation on this episode of Catastrophe Chronicles. Join hosts Katie and Arin Babbick as they delve into the harrowing story of the Hartford Circus Fire of 1944, a day...
<p>Join Katie and Arin Babbick on an evocative journey into the ferocious heart of the Children's Blizzard of 1888. This episode of Catastrophe Chronicles vividly recounts the brutal surprise of a winter storm that...
<p>Join Katie and Arin Babbick in the latest episode of Catastrophe Chronicles as they delve into the tragic final flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia. In the concluding chapter of their space disaster series, explore...
<p>In this riveting episode, Katie and Arin Babbick take us back to January 28, 1986, as they delve into the horrifying final moments of the Challenger space shuttle disaster. Despite engineers' desperate warnings, NASA...
<p>In this gripping episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, hosts Katie and Arin Babbick delve into the overlooked warnings and ignored red flags that led up to NASA's Challenger disaster. With a rare look behind the...
<p>In this gripping episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, join Katie and Arin Babbick as they revisit the harrowing journey of Apollo 13, NASA's third planned moon landing mission that became an epic survival story in...
<p>Welcome back to Catastrophe Chronicles. Join Katie and Arin Babbick as they delve into the gripping tale of the West Virginia Mine Wars, an era marked by power struggles, protests, and the miners' fight for justice...
<p>Welcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where hosts Katie and Arin Babbick delve into stories within disaster history. In this episode, they uncover the largely forgotten tragedy of Continental Airlines Flight 11, which...
<p>Welcome to another thrilling episode of Catastrophe Chronicles. This week, disaster aficionado Katie Babbick and her co-host Arin Babbick dive deep into the infamous 1977 NYC blackout. The night New York City went...
<p>Join Katie and Arin Babbick in this episode of Catastrophe Chronicles as they dive into one of the strangest disasters of medieval times: the Erfurt Latrine Collapse of 1184. Discover how a gathering of noblemen...
<p>Join Katie and Ari Babbick as they unravel the story of the Texas City disaster, a colossal explosion that shook the Gulf Coast in 1947. This episode of Catastrophe Chronicles dives deep into the chain of...
<p>Join hosts Arin and Katie Babbick as they explore the tragic story of the Kursk, a Russian submarine disaster that shook the world on August 12, 2000. Delving into the heart of this catastrophe, the episode navigates...
Episode #7
<p>Catastrophe Chronicles delves into the harrowing story of the Doña Paz Ferry disaster, the deadliest peacetime maritime accident in history. Hosted by Katie and Arin Babbick, this episode explores the tragic events...
<p>In this episode of "Catastrophe Chronicles," hosts Katie Babbick and Arin Babbick delve into the harrowing tale of the Great Fire of 1910. This massive wildfire consumed over 3 million acres across the Northern...
Episode #5
<p>Join us as we explore one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history, the Station Nightclub fire of 2003. This episode delves into the catastrophic event that began with pyrotechnics during a Great White concert and...
<p>In December 1952, London was enveloped by the Great Smog, a deadly weather and pollution disaster that lasted for five days. The smog, caused by a combination of industrial pollution and cold temperatures, suffocated...
<p>Welcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where we delve into the dramatic events that have shaken our world to its core. In this gripping episode, we explore the catastrophic earthquake that struck Lisbon on All Saints Day...
<p>Welcome back to Catastrophe Chronicles, where hosts Katie and Arin Babbick dive into one of history's most bizarre disasters - the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. In this episode, they explore the sticky chaos...
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