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Disaster Hour

Disaster Hour

Written by: Ian Terbovich and Olivia Scarano
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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?Ian Terbovich and Olivia Scarano Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep. 96: The Order of the Solar Temple, Part 3: Death By Fire
    Jan 22 2026

    You can't skip a step, that's cheating.

    In the finale of Ian & Liv's trilogy on the alien cult known as The Order of the Solar Temple, the ill-fated demise of the cult's members is explored. What happens to the cult's leader, Joseph DiMambro? Does anybody escape the cult before death becomes imminent? When do the aliens FINALLY land on Earth? All will be revealed in the next 56 minutes!

    Also, Ian celebrates his 34th birthday. Liv decides to become a strict rule-follower.

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    57 mins
  • Ep. 95: The Order of the Solar Temple, Part 2: Minimal Logic, Zero Sanity
    Jan 11 2026

    Manifestos are written in a forest of red flags.

    In Part 2 of The Order of the Solar Temple, Ian and Liv dig further into the ongoing disaster of the alien-cult's adventure of madness. The leader, Joseph DiMambro, is becoming sicker, his delusions are becoming stronger, members are becoming skeptical, and then there's a gun raid on Solar Temple property. So, this all begs the question: how did we get here?

    Also, Liv confesses her love for Journey. Ian creates a new version of Monopoly.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep. 94: The Order of the Solar Temple, Part 1: Doomed From Day One
    Dec 20 2025

    Most miracles involve strobe lights.

    In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a religious alien cult from the 80s & 90s, The Order of the Solar Temple. Led by a con artist/master manipulator, this cult tragically ends in a tragic murder-suicide. But what happened between the cults foundation in 1984 and the inevitable tragedy ten years later? A lot of things, most of which was complete and total bull shit.

    Also, has a lightsaber. Liv calls out a disgruntled fan.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
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