• 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
  • Ep. 93: The Cane Toad Infestation
    Dec 9 2025

    Look out for oozing, creamy poison.

    In this one, Ian and Liv talk about another wild time in 1930's Australia, where an invasive species of toad was brought to the continent to eradicate a somewhat less invasive insect. The plan backfired, despite being incredibly well thought out, and Australia's ecosystem today in 2025 is still feeling the effects.

    Also, Liv bravely ignores Ian's annoying comments. Ian has a Bloomin' Onion.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep. 92: Disco Demolition
    Nov 29 2025

    Dynamite is the Swiss army knife of explosives.

    Season 9 is here! Starting off the Road to 100, Ian and Liv talk about a promotional event at a 1979 White Sox double-header in Chicago, where fans were encouraged to bring vinyl disco records to be detonated on the field between games. However, the event takes a sharp left as the fans turn into nightmare of a riot.

    Also, Ian decorates the studio for the holidays. Liv was not only afraid, but also petrified.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Season 8 Recap, with Bob and Kylie Ann
    Nov 21 2025

    Season 8 was a wild ride! Just like a rollercoaster, only with more delays and angst.

    In our Season 8 recap, Ian and Liv are joined by the ever-loved Bob and Kylie for an absolutely thrilling trip down memory lane, while they discuss the last twelve episodes of Disaster Hour. Sit back, relax, take your prescribed antidepressants, and pretend the world isn't on fire for 61 minutes.

    Also, Ian wants to want to be nice. Kylie is an unexpected winner. Bob reminisces about a country bar. Liv's sub-par guessing skills are showcased.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 91: The 1995 Chicago Heatwave, Part 2: Staggering Incompetence
    Oct 31 2025

    Lake Michigan is place where everyone feels like they fit in.

    In this one, Ian and Liv finish talking about Chicago's heatwave, the COMPLETE lack of competence in the mayor's office, Trina Vega's One Woman Show, and the aftermath of a disaster that resulted in more than 700 deaths. Yes, it's still hot. Yes, it's still the 90s. And yes, there's a Dakota cameo at the end.

    Also, Liv [insert quirky yet relatable fact here.] Ian [insert silly and snide quip here.]

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    47 mins
  • Ep. 90: The 1995 Chicago Heatwave, Part 1: High Misery Index
    Oct 27 2025

    Chicago really is the perfect cup of tea.

    In this one, Ian and Liv venture back to the 90s for a week-long heatwave that caught Chicago by surprise. The city's resources were overwhelmed, residents were dying from the suffocating heat, there were no vacancies at the morgue, the mayor was MIA, and the response from city hall was lackluster at best.

    Also, Ian enjoys hiking just around the riverbend. Liv really feels like she's fitting in.

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    52 mins