The Cocoanut Grove Fire

Welcome to the final-ish episode of Season 3 of Fatal Fortunes! Al and Nathan were lucky enough sit down with Ann Foster of the Vulgar History podcast to discuss the three men who found themselves in the orbit of Mary Queen of Scots. We also pick Ann's brain about our mutual love of history.  Check us out on instagram: @FatalFortunes Youtube: Fatal Fortunes Podcast Our intro music is by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.

Al and Nathan are back with a new episode and a new format discussing the first two hundred pages of Prince Harry's 2023 memoir Spare. Stay tuned for a special episode Friday 2/10 with Ann Foster from Vulgar History!  Be sure to leave us five stars wherever you listen Check us out on instagram: @FatalFortunes Youtube: Fatal Fortunes Podcast Our intro music is by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.

In this special new years episode of Fatal Fortunes, Nathan tells Al the story of SOPHIE (1986-2021) on the eve of the first anniversary of the Artist's death. With Sophie and Vivienne Westwood gone maybe punk really is dead.  Our intro music is by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole. 

On the penultimate episode of Fatal Fortunes in 2022, Al tells Nathan the about the short life of PRINCESS MISHAAL BINT AL SAUD (1958-177) a Saudi Princess whose death and subsequent afterlife caused international uproar.  Our music is composed by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.

On this week's episode of Fatal Fortunes, Nathan brings us the story of famed artist and activist WHITNEY HOUSTON (1963-2012) from humble beginnings in the church choir to becoming one of the bestselling artists of all time Whitney's story was cut short due to personal demons it seems no one in fame escapes.    Our theme music is crafted by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.    Be sure to check us out on Instagram and Youtube @fatalfortunes.

On this episode of Fatal Fortunes, Al presents to Nathan the story of two star crossed roommates at Harvard University, TRANG PHUONG HO (1975-1995) and SINEDU TADESSE (1975-1995).  Our theme music is crafted by Nathan and our cover art is by Uma Das O'Toole.  Be sure to check us out on Instagram and Youtube @fatalfortunes.

In this week's episode of Fatal Fortunes, Nathan tells us the story of the late great comedian ROBIN WILLIAMS (1951-2014). Best known for his high energy stand up performance, his roles in the Dead Poet Society, the Night at the Museum franchise, and Jumanji. What many people don't know is Williams struggled with substance abuse and depression which affected his personal life and public persona.    Check us out on Instagram @/ fatalfortunes Graphics by Uma Das O'Toole

VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED   Thank you for joining us for our first episode of Fatal Fortunes featuring an event rather than an individual. This week we are discussing the Cocoanut Grove fire of 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts. The fire is the second most deadly nightclub fire in United States history and lead to massive overhaul of American fire codes standards and medical breakthroughs in treating burn victims.    Check us out on instagram @ fatalfortunes

Welcome back to another episode of Fatal Fortunes. Join Al and Nathan for a discussion of a little know Austrian Princess MATHILDA OF AUSTRIA (1849-1867) who is not known for her life but instead for her tragic death.    Check us out on instagram @FatalFortunes

Welcome to Season 3 of Fatal Fortunes! Al and Nathan are back for another season and we are kicking it off by discussing Bombshell, Baddie, and Rule Breaker EARTHA KITT (1927-2008). Known primarily for her hit rendition of "Santa Baby" in 1953 and trailblazing role as Catwoman in the 1967 live action Batman tv series. But if you're from Gen Z like us then you might know her best as the voice of Yzma in the Emperor's New Groove.  Check us out on instagram @fatalfortunes