The Hindenburg Disaster
Summary
Hosts Josh and Chuck explore the history of the Hindenburg, detailing its construction as a rigid airship and its role in 1930s luxury travel. They discuss the decision to use flammable hydrogen due to a US helium embargo and describe the ship's interior amenities. The episode covers the catastrophic May 1937 crash in New Jersey, analyzing various theories regarding the cause, including sabotage, static electricity, and incendiary paint.
Topics discussed
Intro and Advertisements
Stuff at Sea Voyage Promotion
Defining Airships, Dirigibles, and Blimps
Hindenburg Structure and Materials
History of Zeppelins and Early Flights
Mid-Roll Advertisements
Hindenburg Luxury, Costs, and Hydrogen vs Helium
Interior Amenities and Nazi Propaganda Flights
Mid-Roll Advertisements
The Crash at Lakehurst and Herb Morrison's Broadcast
Investigations and Theories on the Cause
Legacy and Modern Airships
Listener Mail and Outro Ads
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