David and Rachel discuss an inventor whose innovations had some highly unintended consequences.

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Episode 464: Thomas Midgley Jr

David and Rachel discuss the devastating explosion that began a string of disasters during World War I era Nova Scotia. Script by Jillian P.

Episode 465 : The Halifax Explosion

David and Rachel discuss 19th century Chicago, the fire that was, and the cow that probably wasn't.

Episode 463: The Great Chicago Fire

David and Rachel discuss the history of the UP200 sled dog race and the tragic ending for one musher and his dogs. Script by Nicole.

Episode 462: The 1994 UP200 Tragedy

David and Rachel discuss the 1993 hantavirus outbreak in the southwest U.S. Script by Haley B.

Episode 461: The 1993 Four Corners Hantavirus Outbreak

David and Rachel discuss the devastating global climate effects of an 18th-century eruption in Iceland. Script by Leanne.

Episode 460: The Laki Eruption

We're re-releasing our four part series on Chernobyl in honor of the disaster's 40th anniversary.

40th Disasterversary Re-Release: Chernobyl, Part One, Danger (Episode 050)

40th Disasterversary Re-Release: Chernobyl, Part Three, Fallout (Episode 052)

40th Disasterversary Re-Release: Chernobyl, Part Four, Legacy (Episode 053)

40th Disasterversary Re-Release: Chernobyl, Part Two, Meltdown (Episode 051)

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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.

Episode 464: Thomas Midgley Jr

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