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Catastrophes, accidents, near misses, and survival stories from land, sea, air, space, and extreme environments.
5 August 2025
In this episode of The Compendium, we're jumping back onboard the highly requested Titanic! This is the first episode of our two-part series, where we delve into the ambitious conception of the RMS Ti...
14 July 2025
In this episode of The Compendium, we explore the haunting tale of the Nutty Putty Cave tragedy, where John Edward Jones became fatally trapped in 2009. This gripping story delves into the perilous wo...
7 July 2025
In this episode of the Compendium, we’re exploring the Chernobyl disaster, the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred at precisely 01:23:40 on April 26, 1986. We’ll explore the events leading up...
23 June 2025
In this episode of the Compendium, Poop Cruise takes you aboard Carnival Triumph’s disastrous voyage that stranded over 4,000 passengers without toilets after an engine-room fire crippled power and pl...
16 June 2025
In this episode of the Compendium, we recount the harrowing true survival story of a 1994 Zambezi River attack. What began as a serene safari turned into a nightmare when a hippo capsized a canoe, lea...
9 June 2025
In this episode of the Compendium, we’re exploring the Oceangate Titan disaster—a chilling tale of ambition, oversight, and tragedy. On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible imploded during a descent t...
25 February 2025
In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the true story of Chris Lemmon’s near-death experience in the North Sea—a survival tale that defies belief. In 2012, Chris, a seasoned saturation diver, w...
11 February 2025
In this episode of The Compendium, we’re telling you guys about the The Harrowing Tale of the Trashman Yacht Sinking . What began as a routine yacht delivery across the Atlantic turned into an unthink...
17 December 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we are transporting back to 1986 to explore the Challenger Disaster. learn about Christa McAuliffe and her dream that turned into a heartbreaking space shuttle trage...
24 September 2024
In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into the incredible story of Baby Jessica, the 18-month-old girl who fell down a well and became trapped for 58 hours. But probably more interesting than Jes...
6 August 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the 1937 Hindenburg disaster. A Nazi airship that exploded midair, marking the end of the golden age of zeppelins. We uncover the mysterious details of th...
16 July 2024
In this episode of The Compendium, we continue our Titanic story as we set sail across the Atlantic within this engineering marvel, we explore the luxury and daily life aboard the ship, providing insi...
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