Oct 19, 202618 min
On October 30, 1938, the radio show The Mercury Theater on the Air had a special episode planned: a scary play for Halloween. The War of the Worlds was the story of Martians landing in New Jersey and attacking New York...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to That’s Terrible! — the fun, fascinating podcast where terrible things turn into amazing learning adventures for kids! Hosted by 10-year-old Amelia and her mom Erika, That’s Terrible! explores some of the world’s most shocking disasters, mysterious events and unbelievable mishaps in a kid-friendly format. Each episode features expert guests who help us understand the stories behind the headlines and the history that shaped our world.
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What is That’s Terrible! about?
Welcome to That’s Terrible!, the fun, fascinating podcast where terrible things turn into amazing learning adventures for kids! Hosted by 10-year-old Amelia and her mom Erika, That’s Terrible! explores some of the world’s most shocking disasters, mysterious events and unbelievable mishaps in a kid-friendly format.
What has That’s Terrible! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Aliens attack! The terrible night Martians landed in New Jersey" (19 October 2026, 18 minutes), "How to receive the gift of gab or get your wish granted by the witch at Blarney Castle" (20 September 2026, 16 minutes), and "The gooey, sticky flood that made Boston smell like molasses" (7 September 2026, 20 minutes).
How often does That’s Terrible! publish?
That’s Terrible! publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on That’s Terrible!?
Booking probability for That’s Terrible! is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. That’s Terrible! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. That’s Terrible!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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That’s Terrible! is a kids podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 20, 202616 min
That's Terrible! is going international this week! Erika and Amelia talk with Paul O'Sullivan from Blarney Castle and Gardens in Cork, Ireland. It's a place with some spooky features, like a poison garden and a witch...
- Sep 7, 202620 min
The Great Molasses Flood occurred on January 15, 1919 when a storage tank failed at the Purity Distilling Company in Boston's North End. Millions of gallons of hot molasses went pouring into the streets, then cooled...
- Aug 24, 202628 min
This episode is chock full of book recommendations, so scroll all the way through the show notes for links! Amelia and Erika (and a surprise third cohost, some girl named Nora) are joined by New York Times bestselling...
Episode #9
The Radium Girls, Part 2
Jul 27, 202618 minIf you haven't listened to Part 1, we highly recommend you do before listening to this one. The Radium Girls were factory workers who painted clock dials at the United States Radium Corporation in Orange, New Jersey and...
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Episode #8
The Radium Girls, Part 1
Jul 13, 202618 minS0<p>This topic was so big, we had to split it into two episodes. Trust us: It's worth it!</p> <p>The Radium Girls were factory workers who painted clock dials at the United States Radium Corporation in Orange, New Jersey...
- Jun 29, 202615 minS0
<p>On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 took off from New York's LaGuardia Airport bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, but it wouldn't get far. A few minutes after takeoff, the plane hit a flock of Canada geese...
- Jun 29, 202615 min
On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 took off from New York's LaGuardia Airport bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, but it wouldn't get far. A few minutes after takeoff, the plane hit a flock of Canada geese...
Episode #6
The Eastland Disaster
Jun 15, 202622 minS0<p>July 24, 1915 should have been a wonderful day for the employees of Western Electric Company's Hawthorne Works and their families. The company had chartered five passenger steamers to carry around 7,000 people from...
Episode #5
The Eurovision Song Contest
Jun 1, 202623 minS0<p>This week, Erika and Amelia are joined by Dimitry Pompée, one of the hosts of the Eurovangelists podcast, to discuss something that is NOT terrible but is affected by terrible things: The Eurovision Song Contest.</p>...
Episode #4
Mount St. Helens
May 18, 202624 minS0<p>On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens experienced the most devastating volcanic eruption the United States had ever seen. Now, on the anniversary, Erika and Amelia are talking with a park ranger who spends every day at...
Episode #3
Great Chicago Fire
May 4, 202619 minS0<p>The Great Chicago Fire occurred over three days in October 1871 and destroyed more than three square miles of the city. It began in a barn belonging to Catherine and Patrick O'Leary, but what sparked the fire and who...
Episode #2
Centralia, Pennsylvania
Apr 20, 202615 minS0<p>Welcome to Centralia, Pennsylvania, a town with just a few residents and a wild history. Long ago, it was a bustling coal mining town, but everything changed in 1962 when a fire broke out underground. That fire still...
Episode #1
Amelia Earhart
Apr 6, 202620 minS0<p >Get ready for an adventure into one of history’s greatest mysteries! In this episode, hosts Amelia and Erika take to the skies to explore the incredible life—and puzzling disappearance—of pioneering aviator Amelia...
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