Disaster films are surprisingly tough to define. What makes them different from an action movie or a monster movie? Who cares? They’re great! Escape with us as we cover the the ins and outs and the history of disaster films and recommend some good ones.

Disaster films are surprisingly tough to define. What makes them different from an action movie or a monster movie? Who cares? They&rsquo;re great! Escape with us as we cover the the ins and outs and the history of disaster films and recommend some good ones.

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The best part of summer is watching a truly great movie in a darkened movie theater. We don&rsquo;t make movies, but we do make podcasts so here&rsquo;s our Summer Movie Playlist to get you ready for the real thing.

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What Makes Disaster Films Great

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Blacksmiths? You got that right. Learn all about this age old occupation in this classic episode.

Blacksmiths? You got that right. Learn all about this age old occupation in this classic episode.

Selects: Blacksmiths? You got that right!

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In the 80s, a pair of psychologists theorized why being part of a group can change people’s thoughts and feelings, both about themselves and other people. It sounds dry, but SIT explains everything from how people justify genocide to football rivalries.

In the 80s, a pair of psychologists theorized why being part of a group can change people&rsquo;s thoughts and feelings, both about themselves and other people. It sounds dry, but SIT explains everything from how people justify genocide to football rivalries.

Social Identity Theory: Your Group Rules, Others Drool

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Japanese nuclear worker Hisashi Ouchi is often called on the internet “the world’s most radioactive man.” That’s not exactly true, but it gets the point across about how severe the fatal dose of radiation he received was.

Japanese nuclear worker Hisashi Ouchi is often called on the internet &ldquo;the world&rsquo;s most radioactive man.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s not exactly true, but it gets the point across about how severe the fatal dose of radiation he received was.

Short Stuff: Hisashi Ouchi

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What Makes Disaster Films Great

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