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PODCAST

Doomed to Fail

Taylor Pineiro, Farz Sokhansanj

We bring you stories of history"s most notorious disasters and epic failures. Join us as we analyze the red flags and ask the important questions. How did things go so wrong? Could these disasters have been avoided? Join us as we laugh, learn, and explore the most epic failures of all time.

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00:29:04

Ep 11 - Part 1: Blossoms and Bubbles: The Saga of...

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2023/12/15

Dive into the fascinating world of Tulipmania with our latest re-release! 🌷💰 Join us as we unravel the captivating tale of the 17th-century Dutch craze that swept the nation, turning simple tulip bulbs into objects of desire and economic speculation.In this intriguing episode, we explore the origins of Tulipmania, its meteoric rise as a symbol of wealth and status, and the eventual bubble burst that sent shockwaves through the Dutch economy. Hear the stories of traders, collectors, and everyday

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00:37:14

Ep 70 - The People of Tenerife - The Lost...

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2023/12/13

A couple of centuries before the Tenerife Airport Disaster that we covered recently, The Guanche people lived on the Canary Islands, until, of course, conquests etc. From 1402 - 1496, the Spanish ravaged the islands, finalizing their conquest with the takeover of Tenerife, the largest of the islands. There's a lot we don't know - but we do have some caves, mummies, and snippets from Pliny the Elder (naturally) to give us a glimpse into this unknown ancient society.Here's a joke that ChatGPT wrote

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01:00:56

Ep 69 - Click in and Buckle up: Roller Coaster Accidents

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2023/12/11

We're back from vacation! Farz went to Dollywood, was brave, and rode all the rides! Then, he came home and researched Roller Coaster accidents so the rest of us would never go on a ride again! First, he tells about 52-year-old Rosa Ayala-Gaona Esparza, who was violently thrown from a coaster at Six Flags Over Texas. Then, the story of John Harter, a 17-year-old who met his end in a fake Eifel Tower in Ohio. Finally, a 10-year-old met the most violent of deaths on the most giant waterslide of all

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00:50:09

Ep 10 - Part 2: Ask what you can do to live a long...

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2023/12/08

The key is not to be a Kennedy, or at least never get on a small plane with one. Re-visit the harrowing story of the Kennedy Clan - from Papa Joe's pretty racist stint as the US Ambassador to the UK, Joe Jr's Death in WWII, John & Bobby's assassinations, ski accidents, lobotomies, and plane crashes --- this one has it all!Explore the history of the most American Family of all time with us!Thank you for listening to our re-releases as we take a little break! We'll be back with brand-new content next

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01:01:50

Ep 10 - Part 1: "If he did it" - OJ & Nicole Simpson

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2023/12/06

Finally re-releasing the stories from Doomed to Fail Episode 10!!! We are finally telling the stories that are in our theme song - Farz starts out with the story of OJ Simpson & his ex-wife Nicole. If you were alive in the 1990s, this is all you talked about the entire time. It was either OJ's spectacular Football career, his acting, rumors of domestic violence, and the most famous murder in America. This story brought us the Kardashians, the most-watched live car chase in history, and decades worth

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00:37:25

Ep 9 - Part 2: Do as I say - The murders of Yaser Said

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2023/12/04

This is another one that's too horrible to make any AI images of! Yaser Said moved to the United States from Egypt, but when his daughters, Amina and Sarah, turned out to be more American than he wanted (ie: they wanted to have phones and talk to boys) Yaser murdered them in cold blood. Then, he went on the run for nearly a decade!It's a tragic story in so many ways!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod Youtube:

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00:36:02

Ep 9 - Part 1: Let's ask our Magician! - Tzar...

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2023/12/01

Join us for the story of Tzar Nicholas and his wife Alex! They were the last of the Romanovs - right before their rule over Russia ended they put their trust into a Religious Maniac from Siberia - The one and only Rasputin. Was he magic? No, because Magic isn't real... but what did he know and how did he gain so much trust?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok:

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00:32:42

Ep 8 - Part 2: Spies Like Us - Julius and Ethel...

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2023/11/29

We are diving back into history with a re-release of our 8th episode as we unravel the intricate tale of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.Join us in revisiting this captivating story that delves into espionage, controversy, and the enduring questions surrounding justice in the midst of the Cold War.#ColdWarHistory #RosenbergsLegacy #PodcastRewindInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod Youtube:

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00:52:48

Ep 8 - Part 1: Terror in the Capital - The DC Snipers

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2023/11/27

It's re-release week 1! Buckle up for a heart-pounding journey back to 2002! 🎙️ We are re-releasing our episode on the infamous DC Snipers, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo.Brace yourself for a wild ride as we dive deep into this true crime thriller, exploring the twists, turns, and chilling legacy.#TrueCrimeRewind #DCSnipersReloaded #PodcastThrillsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod Youtube:

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00:45:55

Ep 7 - Part 2: Never get in a stranger's van - The...

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2023/11/24

Last week, Taylor's best friend from college had a baby. 20 years ago, he had a van that was carpeted in the back and only had two seats, when he picked her up from work for the first time, he was very clear not to get into any weird van, but specifically to get into his.Does that make sense? This story will very clearly spell out why you should never get into a van (or car) of someone you don't know. Honestly, don't hitchhike unless you are in a very quaint part of Europe.This is the story of

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00:39:12

Ep 68 - You're Cleared for Disaster: The Tenerife...

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2023/11/22

Welp. Just in time for holiday travel, Farz decided to tell us about the Tenerife Airport Disaster in 1977. Experienced pilots met with fog, a terrorist threat, fueling issues, confused air traffic controllers... All relatively small things that were in just the right order to cause the deadliest Plane Crash of all time.Anyone (like Taylor) who had a serious fear of flying to get over will have Wikipedia'd this story, it's a doozy. One time, mid-panic attack, a flight attendant told her she could

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01:03:38

Ep 67 - Epic Ambitions: The Story of Napoleon Bonaparte

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2023/11/21

C'est l'heure! It is time! Napoleon, the world-changing film comes out this week, and we are here to get you prepped! Join Taylor as we go through the basics, like, Napolean was not from France, he was from Corsica (which was taken over by France the year he was born, but still). He was also anywhere from 5'2 - 5'7 when the average French dude was 5'4 -- but like, at the same time George Washington was 6'2... Anyway, height doesn't matter (cough, cough, looking at you current Republican candidates

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00:31:17

Ep 7 - Part 1: Dorian Gray-t Expectations - Oscar...

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2023/11/17

Today, we are re-visiting the story of Oscar Wilde and his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas. In a time when it was even more harrowing being a gay person (than, like, places in the US today), Oscar Wilde's sexual orientation was an open secret. When his boyfriend's dad got the law involved, things got serious. Join us for this fascinating trip into LGBTQ history! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod Youtube:

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00:40:36

Ep 66 - Volcanoes Part 6 - George Vancouver, this is...

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2023/11/15

In our penultimate volcano episode, we explore the 1980 eruption of Mt. Saint Helens in Washington State. It's lucky that it was a weekend and lucky that the land was mainly used for foresting, otherwise, the devastation could have been in the tens of thousands of lost lives like we've seen. It's a story of forestation, preservation, and vulcanologists doing one of the most dangerous jobs out there. We're proud of you guys! Thank you for your service and please email us we'd love to ask you a

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00:45:31

Ep 65 - Engineering Disasters Part 2: Tragedy in Bhopal

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2023/11/13

This week, Farz takes us to 1980s Bhopal, India, where thousands of people were poisoned by the air outside of a Union Carbide pesticide plant in the Bhopal Disaster. It's just what you think might happen. The buck was passed over and over again, but essentially, water got into a gas tank, and the tank leaked; clouds of poison chased people and animals around the town leaving many dead and many more hurt for life. If you google it you will see some really terrible images that we didn't include

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00:36:48

Ep 6 - Part 2: Love you Forever! - The Story of the...

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2023/11/10

Today, we are re-releasing the love story of Shah Jahan, who built one of the world's most beautiful buildings for his love, Mumtaz Mahal. The first two questions that come up on google for 'Taj Mahal' are 'Is the Taj Mahal a mosque or what?' and 'Who built Taj Mahal for why?' soooooo take a listen and learn the answers to both those questions and more! Photos via the CC and Midjourney. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod

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00:40:43

Ep 64: Lonely Hearts Club - The terrible relationship...

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2023/11/08

Join us as we step into the twisted world of Raymond Fernandez & Martha Beck in our latest podcast episode! These 'Lonely Hearts' found each other in good times and bad, forging a connection that led to both love and murder. This is a story best listened to in black and white to immerse yourself in the authentic 1940s setting.Lonely hearts pictures via AIOthers via the news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod Youtube:

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01:07:14

Ep 63: Veep Vibes - Exploring the Lives and Legacies...

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2023/11/06

We kick this week off with Taylor telling the stories of 5 of our most notorious Vice Presidents, Aaron Burr, Millard Fillmore, William Rufus King, Henry Wallace, and Spiro T. Agnew. Of the 49 people who have been VP some are nearly lost to history, while others are forever remembered for one or two special things (looking at you, Mr. Burr - could you IMAGINE if he could see a production of Hamilton!) Reverse shout out to Taylor's horrible US History teacher!Who is your fav VP? Let us know

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00:40:07

Ep 6 - Part 1: Officer Black Widower - The Story of...

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2023/11/03

Today, we are re-releasing Episode 6, Part 1 - the terrible story of Drew Peterson and his wives. Having ex-spouses isn't a red flag; stuff happens, nbd. Having several missing ex-spouses is never a good sign. Drew Peterson isn't the only Peterson we cover who murders their wives, so you can check our archives for that one (it's Scott). Stay safe out there, friends! Remember, there are dozens of fish in the sea!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/ Facebook:

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00:50:15

Ep 62: Mother of the Antichrist - Nero's mum,...

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2023/11/01

Today, we are covering the story of Agrippina the Younger, Nero's mum (who you will remember from Episode 2). History, as they say, is written by the victors and also by the male victors. So it's a miracle that we know anything about Agrippina at all! She was one of the last of the Julio-Claudians, so close to power as the sister to an Emperor, the wife/niece of the next Emperor, and the mother of the Emperor who had her killed.It is, as usual, a wild ride!Pics via the CC and #AIMain source -

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