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Welcome to Occurrence, the podcast that deep dives into the darkest corners of history, nature and sometimes crime. We uncover the chilling tales of disasters both famous and forgotten, from the depths of Nutty Putty Cave to the fiery skies of the Hindenburg. Every Thursday, join us as we explore the human stories behind the wreckage, the science that explains the chaos, and the lessons we can learn from the past. If you’re fascinated by the unpredictable and the unexplained, get ready to be captivated by Occurrence.
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When Ex-Lovers Got Lost in The Amazon | Dave Boyer & Crystal Ramsey
When ex-lovers Dave Boyer and Crystal Ramsey went to the Amazon Rainforest together, one of them hoped they would leave that trip reunited as a couple. When they get turned around in the rainforest,…
The Mountain That Didn't Want Climbers to Survive | Mount Johnson Disaster
When David Nyver and James Sweeney went on a climbing trip to the Ruth Gorge, things didn't go according to plan. They got even worse when it seemed like the mountain didn't want them to get out of…
The Hike That Cost a Man His Leg | Harris Brother Hike
When two brothers ventured into the San Rafael Swell in Utah, they thought they were adequately prepared, until a critical injury happened that revealed they weren't as well equipped as they…
The Boy Scout that Didn't Survive the Grand Canyon | 1996 Boy Scout Disaster
When a boy scouts father planned a trip for his son's troop to go on, he didnt realize he was planning what would end up being a fatal hike, especially for his own son.Marc Andre Leclerc Episode:…
The Kayaker That Abandoned His Friend | San Juan Islands Disaster
When Saul Kinderis invited his friend Larry Kaiser on a kayaking trip to the San Juan Islands, he didn't realize that Larry hadn't been completely upfront with him. What Larry withheld, would force…
The Dive Hole That Lures Divers to Their Death | Dahab Blue Hole
Tarek Omar is known for being the foremost recovery diver at the blue hole in Dahab, Egypt. When he first encountered dive instructor Yuri Lipski, he didn't know that he would one day soon be doing a…
The Hikers Who Vanished Without A Trace | Mount Shasta
When John Nezza went hiking on Mount Shasta, he vanished without a trace. Decades later Carl Landers vanished in nearly the same way and to this day there have been no real answers for how he…
The Concert that Killed | The Who Concert Crush
When concertgoers attended the Who Concert in Cincinnati, Ohio, they had no idea that it would turn into a night of horror that many would never forget.The Festival That Turned Deadly | Love Parade…
The Caver Paralyzed In A Cave | Sotano del Aire
Christy Quintana was out with her caving group in Mexico when things went horribly wrong. With every odd stacked against the group, they were left with impossible choices in an impossible…
When Software Irradiated Cancer Patients | Therac-25 Incidents
When cancer patients returned for follow up treatments all over North America, they had no idea they were at risk for radiation overdoses. They had no clue that multiple organizations failed to stop…
The Shipwreck Everyone Survived, Yet No One Was Saved | SS Princess Sophia
When passengers boarded the Princess Sophia, they were excited to catch one of the last voyages of the season. The Captain never would have thought that after everyone survived days in the shipwreck,…
The X-Ray That Killed 128 People | Cleveland Clinic X-Ray Fire
When people went to the Cleveland Clinic in May of 1929, they expected a routine visit. They didn't expect the facilities safety measures were so subpar, that it would lead to a fire so fatal that it…
The Mountaineer Left for Dead on Mount Everest | Lincoln Hall
When an experienced mountain climber decided to embark on his lifelong dream, he didn't actually believe it could be the last thing he ever did. Until he was left for dead at the top of the tallest…
The Cave Divers Swallowed By An Iceberg | Heinerth - Skiles Disaster
In Antarctica, Jill Heinerth, Paul Heinerth, and Wes Skiles were the first to attempt cave diving inside of an iceberg. The antarctic adventure quickly became dangerous when when they became trapped…
The Short Drive That Became A Fight to Survive | Daryl Jane
Daryl Jane was on his way to a quick spiritual gathering before returning back home. A simple choice turned his mundane trip through Washington's wilderness into a fight for his life. Kim Family…
The Birthday That Wiped Out 3 Generations of a Family | The Garcia Family
The Garcia family set out to celebrate Maria's 27th birthday and faced an unimaginable tragedy due to a flash flood. With three generations and 14 family members on the trip, only a few survived. …
GPS Led Visitors to Die in Death Valley | The Cooper-Leung Story
When Sky's calls to her mother, Donna, go unanswered after she leaves the hospital, it reveals a series of events in Death Valley that no one could have anticipated. Donna, along with her daughter…
Hikers Ignored Every Warning and Only One Survived | The Routeburn Disaster
In 2016, Czech tourists Pavlina Pizova and Ondrej Petr went on a hike through New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park on the Routeburn Track during the off-season. Ignoring warnings and severe winter…
Diver Survives 30 Minutes Without Oxygen at the Bottom of Ocean | Chris Lemons
Chris Lemons embarked on a routine diving job, only to be left stranded 328 feet underwater in the North Sea without oxygen for over 30 minutes. Trapped and disconnected from his lifeline with a…
How To Get Away With ”Murder” | Hurricane Katrina Part 3.5
A well orchestrated media plan, family connections, a southern politics all have one thing in common in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.... This is part 3.5 of the untold stories of Hurricane…
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Occurrence has published 82 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in History, True Crime.
Occurrence is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 29m.
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