Disaster Girls: A Podcast About Disaster Movies

Piranha 3DD (2012) w/ Alex Steed (Finale)

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:25:39 -0800

It's the last episode (at least till Twisters drops) and Alex Steed (@alexsteed) is here to talk about all the bewbs, b00bs, and boobies of Piranha 3DD.

Thank you all for listening!

Though it was once a wholesome, family-oriented attraction, a water park owned by Chet (David Koechner) now features a nudist pool and aquatic strippers. Chet's daughter, a marine biologist named Maddy (Danielle Panabaker), is unhappy about the changes but is powerless to stop the grand reopening. However, when a school of ravenous, prehistoric piranha migrate over from nearby Lake Victoria, Maddy must somehow prevent the park's patrons from becoming fish food.

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Doomsday (2008) w/ Fangirl Jeanne

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:41:38 -0800

Returning guest Fangirl Jeanne (fangirljeanne.com) joins for a mega-discussion about the movie's many action film influences, the curse of daddy issues, and also somehow land invertebrates.

When the first outbreak of the Reaper virus hit Scotland, Eden Sinclair was one of the last to escape containment and had to leave her mother behind. Twenty-five years later, Maj. Eden Sinclair (Rhona Mitra) leads a team back into the hot zone to find a counteragent to the virus, which has re-emerged in London. She and her comrades wage a desperate battle for survival against feral survivors, as they try to prevent it from ushering in a new dark age.

Skyscraper (2018) w/ Matt Kolsky

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:20:31 -0700

Matt Kolsky (@thekolsky) joins to discuss the many versatile uses of duct tape in this film.

Will Sawyer is a former FBI agent and U.S. war veteran who now assesses security for skyscrapers. While he's on assignment in China, the world's tallest and safest building catches on fire -- and Will gets framed for it. Now a wanted man and on the run, he must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family members when they become trapped inside the inferno.

State of the Pod Update

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:58:26 -0700

This isn't exactly goodbye, it's more like the pre-goodbye. The good news is, we've got three more episodes!

Daylight (1996) w/ Clay Keller

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:40:00 -0700

This week Clay Keller (@claykeller) descends to the depths of the Holland Tunnel to discuss the ultimate Emergency Management movie.

A group of armed robbers fleeing the police head for the New Jersey Tunnel and run right into trucks transporting toxic waste. The spectacular explosion that follows results in both ends of the tunnel collapsing and the handful of people who survived the explosion are now in peril. Kit Latura is the only man with the skill and knowledge to lead the band of survivors out of the tunnel before the structure collapses.

Deep Impact (1998) w/ Colleen Haggerty

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:21:13 -0700

This week we revisit the much-maligned (and misunderstood) "Deep Impact" with Colleen Haggerty (@colleenhagerty)

A comet is hurtling toward Earth and could mean the end of all human life. The U.S. government keeps the crisis under wraps, but crack reporter Jenny Lerner (Tea Leoni) uncovers the truth -- forcing U.S. President Beck (Morgan Freeman) to announce his plan. Grizzled astronaut Spurgeon "Fish" Tanner (Robert Duvall) and his team will land on the comet and lay explosives, hopefully deterring the object from its doomsday course. If not, humanity will have to prepare for the worst.

Waterworld (1995) w/ Liam O’Donnell

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:55:34 -0700

This week Liam O'Donnell (@LiamODin) hops on his trimaran and joins the pod to talk about the big swings and bigger stunts of Waterworld.

After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner (Kevin Costner), have adapted to the ocean by developing gills. A loner by nature, the Mariner reluctantly befriends Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and her young companion, Enola (Tina Majorino), as they escape from a hostile artificial island. Soon the sinister Smokers are pursuing them in the belief that Enola holds the key to finding the mythical Dryland.

Night of the Comet (1984)w/ Jennifer Prokop

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:22:39 -0700

This week Jennifer Prokop (Fated Mates Podcast) joins to talk about the joy of good disaster teens and surviving the comet apocalypse with incredible 80s hair.

After a rare comet sighting, teen sisters Regina (Catherine Mary Stewart) and Samantha (Kelli Maroney) find that they're among the only survivors of a zombie attack. The girls partner with another survivor, Hector (Robert Beltran), but as they try to avoid the zombies, they're sought by scientists who want to experiment on their bodies in the hope of finding an antidote. Dodging both the doctors and the undead, they keep moving in the hope that they can continue to stay alive.

Speed (1994) w/ Adam Amin

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:25:43 -0700

Don't let this podcast go below 50mph because this week Adam Amin (@adamamin) joins the podcast to talk about Speed - well, mostly to lust after Sandra and Keanu, but we talk about the movie a little, too.

Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking hostages. In revenge, Payne arms a bus with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of spunky passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock), Jack and his partner Harry (Jeff Daniels) try to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while also trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them.

The Meg 2 (2023) w/ Jaida Elcock

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:36:00 -0700

Shark scientist and general delight Jaida Elcock (@soFISHtication) joins to see what else we can find under the thermocline.

Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim their merciless predators.

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Signs (2002) w/ Bobby Wagner

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:05:00 -0700

Grab your baseball bat and a fresh glass of water, because Bobby Wagner (@bwags) is here to talk about M. Night Shyamalan's alien classic, "Signs."

Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother (Joaquin Phoenix) and children (Rory Culkin), (Abigail Breslin). A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family.

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The Core (2003) w/ Jamelle Bouie

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:08:07 -0700

Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) returns to the podcast to give The Core the critical re-examination it deserves!

Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes (Aaron Eckhart) discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams with catastrophic consequences. To resolve the crisis, Keyes, along with a team of the world's most gifted scientists, travel into the earth's core. Their mission: detonate a device that will reactivate the core.

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State of the Pod Update

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:31:25 -0700

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Surface 115 - Series Finale!

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:50:14 -0700

Hop on your scooters and race to the headquarters for the worst-named fictional biotech company, it's time for the series final of Surface!

As a massive tsunami heads for the east coast, Laura must save Rich by heading to North Carolina where Miles and his family are trying to escape with their lives.

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Lake Placid (1999) w/ Claire Willett

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:23:00 -0700

We're joined by the fabulous Claire Willett (After snatching a crashed space shuttle in the latest debris chase, Spaceship Victory's crew members find a 7-year-old girl inside. They realise that she's the humanlike robot wanted by UTS Space Guards, and decide to demand a ransom in exchange.

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Re-release: Congo (1995)

Thu, 18 May 2023 13:42:06 -0700

Day jobs and vacations mean we have to take this week off, but to celebrate our new "watching Congo is self-care" shirts, stop eating the sesame cake and press play on this re-release!

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Surface 109 & 110

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:54:29 -0700

Gather round, children and Gen Zers, and learn what real filler episodes look like.

Trapped in the submersible, Laura fears survival is impossible while Rich begins to hallucinate. Miles worries about Nimrod when he hears and sees trouble at the marine docks. Phil helps Miles look for Nimrod, but instead they discover more of the creatures and Miles is bitten. Trapped in the submersible, Laura fears survival is impossible while Rich begins to hallucinate. Miles worries about Nimrod when he hears and sees trouble at the marine docks. Phil helps Miles look for Nimrod, but instead they discover more of the creatures and Miles is bitten.

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Supercell (2023)

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0700

The disaster bounty of 2023 continues with "Supercell," which might just be the closest we'll get to a true "Twister" sequel.

In order to follow the footsteps of his father who was a legendary storm chaser, a teenage boy leaves his mother and runs away from his home.

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Surface 107 &108

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:34:00 -0700

We joyously return to Surface and all our favorite characters, like Dr. Lake Bell, Rich, the ginger kit, and the handsome but shady government guy. Also, Miles is there.

Laura and Rich are on the run after someone ransacked her home, while Nimrod's erratic behavior forces Miles to make a difficult decision. Laura and Rich race to construct a submersible so they can observe a spawning site. Miles's parents consider sending him to a boot camp for problem children.

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Apocalypse Pompeii (2014)

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:08:14 -0700

Apocalypse Pompeii is a movie packed with disasters and devoid of scientific accuracy, and that's why we love it.

A former Special Ops commando enlists his old teammates for a mission to rescue his wife and daughter, who have become trapped by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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Re-release: Surface 105 & 106

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:35:33 -0700

Now that La Brea‘s season is over we’re going back to Surface! Refresh your memory on where we left Dr Lake Bell, erratic Rich, and our favorite marine biomysteries!

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La Brea S2 Finale!

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:56:07 -0700

The season finale of La Brea gives us all the La Brea classics - the Harrises making deeply earnest terrible decisions, Veronica being awful, Lucas pouting, and a twist 66 million years in the making.

With Gavin on the verge of dying, Eve and her family make a desperate attempt to set things right -- even as an unexpected twist threatens to tear them apart forever; Veronica reveals a secret that sends her relationship with Lucas into jeopardy.

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65 (2023)

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:10:59 -0700

This week, we demand justice for 65, a movie so misunderstood that even the official synopsis is wrong.

After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually stranded on Earth -- 65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at a rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa, must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures.

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La Brea 212 & 213

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:11:09 -0800

La Brea is barreling toward the season finale with giant bees, Ty's main character syndrome, and a genuinely touching moment between Izzy and Levi!

Eve and Gavin ally with James to infiltrate the Lazarus building in hopes of saving Ty and stopping Kiera from destroying their only way home; when a deadly horde awakens beneath the clearing, Veronica must save Ella before a lethal sting kills her. Gavin leads his family toward a new way home, but each step inches everyone closer toward his devastating vision of Eve's death; Levi, ostracized from the others, is given a chance at redemption when an old foe proposes a deal.

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Cocaine Bear (2023) w/ Bilge Ebiri

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:28:12 -0800

We're joined by the fabulous Bilge Ebiri (@bilgeebiri) to talk about the instant disaster-classic Cocaine Bear!

After a 500-pound black bear consumes a significant amount of cocaine and embarks on a drug-fueled rampage, an eccentric gathering of cops, criminals, tourists, and teenagers assemble in a Georgia forest.

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La Brea 210 & 211

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:22:44 -0800

Break out your finest slip dress, it's time for a La Brea wedding - so, y'know, prepare for at least one murder.

A ruthless enemy holds the clearing captive, threatening to kill a beloved survivor if their demands for an unexpected item aren't met; Gavin and Sam lead the rescue attempt, aided by an old friend whose return holds more questions than answers. When the clearing and fort unite to celebrate the union of Ty and Paara, the invitation of a controversial guest threatens to upend the festivities; Lucas offers Veronica an unexpected strategy to unravel her captor's odd connection to 10,000 B.C.

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Nuclear Hurricane (2007)

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:30:55 -0800

Nuclear Hurricane is the workplace buddy comedy we didn't know we needed! Join us for a journey through corporate negligence, AI apocalypses, and the importance of having that one coworker who makes your job tolerable.

A nuclear reactor's highly sophisticated computer system begins to malfunction as a tropical hurricane heads for the power plant. Employees at the plant work to prevent destruction as the reactor grows increasingly unstable and the storm gets closer.

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La Brea 208 & 209

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:07:26 -0800

La Brea is BACK and renewed for a third (and final) season! We're back in 10,000 BCE and moving through plot faster than a fish falling out of the sky. Plus! The big reveal of our Justice for Shelley Winters! collection on disastergirls.shopify.com!

The Harrises return to 10,000 B.C., determined to upload a virus that will stop all sinkholes, despite knowing that this will mean they will never get home again; an unlikely leader rallies the clearing to face an oncoming prehistoric threat. When a survivor is murdered, Lucas and Sam lead a contentious investigation to find the killer; Gavin embarks on a mission to save Eve from the fateful vision he's had of her death; Eve finds herself closer than ever to seeing it come true.

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Meltdown (2009)

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:29:00 -0800

Thanks to some classic Tubi labeling, we're breaking from our usual genre with 2009's "Meltdown," an endearingly low-budget action thriller (with a lengthy digression into the Transformers series).

When a FBI agent goes deep undercover to bring down a crime syndicate his cover is soon blown and both the mob and FBI want him dead.

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Breaking News Re-release: The Core

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:16:59 -0800

The Earth's core has reversed directions! Like all good Americans, we are looking for guidance in our most sacred texts ... which is why we're reissuing our episode on The Core.

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Ice Spiders (2007)

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:16:00 -0800

Ice Spiders gave us a lot of giant spiders attacking skiers and really, what more can we ask for?

A team of young Winter Olympic hopefuls must slalom to safety when a hoard of giant mutated spiders spin their way out of a top secret laboratory.

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Re-release: Disasterology with Dr. Samantha Montano & John Carr

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:09:30 -0800

We're taking an extra week off (blame the Screendrafts guys and travel plans) so we're re-releasing our episode with Dr. Samantha Montano and John Carr to talk disaster movies, disasterology, and more! We'll be back next week with a new episode on Ice Spiders.

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Re-release: Ashfall (2019)

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:23:00 -0800

We're taking the week off, but if you haven't heard our Ashfall ep yet, now's a great time! Find out why it's our favorite disaster movie/heist film/buddy road comedy.

Armed with the threat of imminent eruptions, a team of uniquely trained professionals from South and North Korea unite. Together, they must join forces and attempt to prevent a catastrophic disaster threatening the Korean Peninsula.

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Christmas Twister (2012)

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:18:00 -0800

Our demand is simple: make more Christmas disaster movies. Also, make sure you listen to the end of the episode for the shocking connection between Threads and a pod-favorite disaster movie.

A meteorologist discovers a massive storm system is about to strike Texas, causing devastation across the state. He fails to convince the authorities of his theory, and even his wife refuses to accept his warnings, leaving him struggling to get her and their children out of harm's way.

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Dante’s Peak (1997) w/Phil Iscove

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:56:13 -0800

We're joined by (Phil Iscove to tackle Dante's Peak, the other best volcano disaster movie of 1997! Don't worry, we cover the grandma in the lake of acid within the first twenty minutes.

Volcanologist Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) and Mayor Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton), finally convince the unbelieving populace that the big one is about to hit and that they need to evacuate immediately, only to discover her two children have gone up the mountain to get their grandmother. With Earth's clock racing against them, they must rescue the kids and grandma before the volcano explodes in a fury of flame and ash a million times more powerful than an atomic bomb.

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Seeds of Destruction (2011)

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:32:34 -0800

A movie where the description is definitely not what the movie is about! Join us as we watch the actual movie, which is about seeds from the Garden Of Eden wreaking havoc on Reno and Sacramento.

A giant underground root system begins spreading across America, causing devastating earthquakes in its path. A government agent, a botanist and two environmental activists discover the disaster has been deliberately created and try to trace the source of the monstrous plant before it reaches the ocean and causes a tsunami.

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Re-release: Day After Tomorrow (2004) w/ Van Lathan Jr.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:35:00 -0800

Revisit our first episode with Van Lathan Jr. (@vanlathan)! Join us as we discuss the steely gaze of Dennis Quaid and why Emmy Rossum deserved more. After climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) is largely ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, his research proves true when an enormous "superstorm" develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is trapped in New York with his friend Laura (Emmy Rossum) and others, Jack and his crew must travel by foot from Philadelphia, braving the elements, to get to Sam before it's too late.

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Skyfire (2019)

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:08:14 -0800

Skyfire has it all: a Dr. Lady Scientist, a Disaster Dad, lava running faster than Tom Cruise, tactical driving that defies physics, and an underwater dream ballet sequence. What's not to love?

A young scientist invents a cutting-edge volcanic warning system and returns to the tropical island where her mother tragically died, hoping she can prevent future deaths. The island is now home to the world's only volcano theme park and resort, the brainchild of its reckless owner. Chaos soon erupts when the once-dormant volcano starts to rumble. It's a battle with nature to get off the island while fiery death and destruction rains down from the mountain.

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La Brea 206 & 207

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:58:23 -0800

We've reached the La Brea midseason finale, which means plans go wrong, mysterious characters with distinctive facial hair are introduced, questions are (sort of ) answered, and the Harris family jumps into a sinkhole yet again!

When plans to infiltrate the building go awry, Gavin comes face-to-face with its enigmatic leader; Eve, Levi, Sam and Izzy are forced to rely on a former adversary to lead a rescue attempt; Josh and Riley enjoy some fun before a startling turn. A reunited Harris family leads the effort to rescue Caroline and stop the sinkholes from happening, only to face forces that threaten to tear their family apart; with Lucas' life on the line, Ty accepts a challenge to win his friend a cure.

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War of the Worlds (2005) w/ Margo Donohue

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0800

We're joined by Margo Donohue to talk about 2005's War of the Worlds. Join us as we talk about epically bad disaster dads, a Dakota Fanning Appreciation Sidebar, and Tom Cruise's action legacy.

An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival.

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La Brea 204 & 205

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:18:00 -0700

Throw away your vape pens and join us as we discuss real-life Mary Sues, good disaster teens, and how we would convince someone in 1988 that an iPhone is real.

When a fog falls over the clearing, Eve leads a defense against a group of invaders, only to encounter a threat more dangerous than they've faced before; in 1988, Josh and Riley pursue a woman who holds the key to stopping the impending tidal wave. Eve, Gavin and others attempt to commandeer a shipment of black rock to gain access to the mysterious building, where they hope to find a way to bring Josh and Riley home; Josh and Riley must act swiftly to stop Caroline from altering the timeline.

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La Brea 202 & 203

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:30:45 -0700

Eve and Levi's relationship is moving at the speed of La Brea but we're rooting for a prehistoric throuple.

Gavin enlists his grandfather's help to guide him to his missing wife; Eve and Levi navigate a horrifying new reality; in 1988, Josh and Riley discover they're being followed by a man who reveals information about the mystery behind the sinkholes. After an emotional reunion, Gavin and Eve attempt a daring escape from their unforgiving captors; Lucas leads a dangerous mission to the fort to reclaim the resources his friends so desperately need.

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Earthfall (2015)

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

A made for tv disaster movie more surprising than a previously undiscovered reservoir of natural gas! Jordan and Amanda discuss poorly chosen acronyms, unremarkable disaster dads, and the unexpected humor of "Earthfall."

When a massive asteroid pulls Earth out of orbit and wrecks chaos on the ground, one man uncovers the secret government plan that could save humanity.

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La Brea 201 - Season 2 Premiere!

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

La Brea returns and we could not be more ready! Will this be the season that gives us Zyra Gorecki riding a mammoth? What's the deal with the skyscraper in 10,000 BCE? Do we get any answers whatsoever? No, but the good news is, Mary Beth's been written off!

Desperate to reunite with her son, Eve follows a lead that brings her face-to-face with a ruthless prehistoric group; Gavin, Izzy and Ella question whether they're fit to survive in 10,000 B.C.; Josh and Riley wake up in an unfamiliar time.

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Re-release: La Brea Season 1 Finale

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:49:52 -0700

Life moves at the speed of "La Brea" which is why we didn't expect the show to be back so soon! With season 2 premiering on the 28th, we thought it'd be a good idea to revisit where we left our favorite time-travelers. Join us as we talk about the shocking revelations (Gavin is who??), unexpected twists (we're going to the 1980s?????), and stray cows (somehow this is the most shocking of all??????????) of episodes 9 & 10 of La Brea season 1!

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When Worlds Collide (1951) w/ Paul Feig

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Jordan and Amanda are joined by 3-time Disaster Diva PAUL FEIG (@PaulFeig) to talk about the 1951 classic "When Worlds Collide."

As a new star and planet hurtle toward a doomed Earth, a small group of survivalists frantically work to complete the rocket which will take them to their new home.

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Beast (2022)

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

We've got a new release! Jordan and Amanda talk about 2022's Beast, parking at Universal's CityWalk, really big lions, great disaster kids, and more.

Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, The Suicide Squad) stars in a pulse-pounding new thriller about a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the savannah has but one apex predator.

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Re-Release: Volcano (1997)

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:27:22 -0700

Disaster has struck! and by that we mean covid kept us from getting to the theater this week to watch "Beast." In the meantime, revisit a Disaster Girls classic with 1997's "Volcano" and find out why it's actually about NIMBYism.

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Surface 105 & 106 (2005)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:52:06 -0700

Jordan and Amanda talk about two action-packed episodes filled with government conspiracies, reckless driving, terrible intra-personal communication skills, and Miles continuing to make the worst choices possible.

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Tentacles (1977)

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:30:00 -0700

When numerous people go missing in a seaside resort town, reporter Ned Turner (John Huston) helps to uncover the reason -- a gigantic rampaging octopus. As the eight-legged monster continues to terrorize the coast, marine biologist Will Gleason (Bo Hopkins) attempts to devise a way to stop the octopus before more tourists fall victim to the creature. Meanwhile, it appears that a corporation headed by Mr. Whitehead (Henry Fonda) may be connected to the cephalopod's violent behavior.

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Disaster Girls: A Podcast About Disaster Movies

Piranha 3DD (2012) w/ Alex Steed (Finale)

Doomsday (2008) w/ Fangirl Jeanne

Skyscraper (2018) w/ Matt Kolsky

State of the Pod Update

Daylight (1996) w/ Clay Keller

Deep Impact (1998) w/ Colleen Haggerty

Waterworld (1995) w/ Liam O’Donnell

Night of the Comet (1984)w/ Jennifer Prokop

Speed (1994) w/ Adam Amin

The Meg 2 (2023) w/ Jaida Elcock

Signs (2002) w/ Bobby Wagner

The Core (2003) w/ Jamelle Bouie

State of the Pod Update

Surface 115 - Series Finale!

Lake Placid (1999) w/ Claire Willett

Re-release: Congo (1995)

Surface 109 & 110

Supercell (2023)

Surface 107 &108

Apocalypse Pompeii (2014)

Re-release: Surface 105 & 106

La Brea S2 Finale!

65 (2023)

La Brea 212 & 213

Cocaine Bear (2023) w/ Bilge Ebiri

La Brea 210 & 211

Nuclear Hurricane (2007)

La Brea 208 & 209

Meltdown (2009)

Breaking News Re-release: The Core

Ice Spiders (2007)

Re-release: Disasterology with Dr. Samantha Montano & John Carr

Re-release: Ashfall (2019)

Christmas Twister (2012)

Dante’s Peak (1997) w/Phil Iscove

Seeds of Destruction (2011)

Re-release: Day After Tomorrow (2004) w/ Van Lathan Jr.

Skyfire (2019)

La Brea 206 & 207

War of the Worlds (2005) w/ Margo Donohue

La Brea 204 & 205

La Brea 202 & 203

Earthfall (2015)

La Brea 201 - Season 2 Premiere!

Re-release: La Brea Season 1 Finale

When Worlds Collide (1951) w/ Paul Feig

Beast (2022)

Re-Release: Volcano (1997)

Surface 105 & 106 (2005)

Tentacles (1977)

Surface 103 & 104 (2005)

Post Impact (2004)

Surface 101 & 102 (2005)

Aztec Rex (2007)

Devil Winds (2003)

The Burning Sea (2021) w/ Scott Weinberg

Anaconda (1997) w/ Jamelle Bouie

Earthquake (1974) w/ Paul Feig

La Brea 109 & 110

Deep Blue Sea (1999) w/ Sarah Marshall

Moonfall (2022) w/ Van Lathan

La Brea 107 & 108

La Brea 105 & 106

Piranha 3D (2010) w/ Alex Steed

Exit (2019)

La Brea 103 & 104

La Brea 101 & 102

Poseidon (2006) w/ Sam Wineman

Pacific Rim (2013) w/ Fangirl Jeanne

San Andreas Quake (2015)

Vipers (2008)

Eve of Destruction, Part 2 (2013)

Eve of Destruction, Part 1 (2013)

The Happening (2008) w/ Sophia Benoit

Descent (2005)

For Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)

Rogue (2020)

Army of the Dead (2021) w/ Sam Wineman

The Great Alligator (1979)