Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:23:57 +0000Captivate.fmDisasterPiece Theaterhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b5044d8c-a119-4241-9729-4bb213cd8d51/lvIHMvvbBIko4yv-ASN8Bs0n.jpgDisasterPiece TheaterDisasterPiece TheaterEver watched a movie and thought- wait WTF? Join disaster response expert Ana Visneski and her producer Brandon "Rev" Wentz as they talk to various experts about the movies we love. From giant sharks to drilling on asteroids…we talk about that moment of wait. WTF? That’s not how that works!https://disasterpiece-theater.captivate.fmyesepisodicSeason 1 Finale- Where was Episode 8?Ana explains why there wasn't an Episode 8.

]]>Ana explains why there wasn't an Episode 8.

]]>a7ea0e31-f76b-4fcf-8f14-d7d6d15a2dc4Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -070007:27yesfull18DisasterPiece TheaterThe Incredible Hulk- Zap, big green mess!Marvel has a thing for radiation giving super powers. In our favorite big green smashy example- The Incredible Hulk. Take a listen as we discuss gamma radiation with physicist Lisa Manglass. What is Gamma radiation, could science figure out how to make us "immune" to radiation? Could it ever be used to make a super soldier?

]]>Marvel has a thing for radiation giving super powers. In our favorite big green smashy example- The Incredible Hulk. Take a listen as we discuss gamma radiation with physicist Lisa Manglass. What is Gamma radiation, could science figure out how to make us "immune" to radiation? Could it ever be used to make a super soldier?

]]>355cd1f6-8057-4db7-a190-963930001662Thu, 12 May 2022 02:00:00 -070042:12yesfull17DisasterPiece TheaterArmy of the Dead- Brain breakWe take a bit of a break from our technical deep dives this week to chat with author Chuck Wendig about Army of the Dead and what makes it different from other zombie movies. Find out what it is like to write in the horror genre and bringing the magic back to these brain eating fiends.

]]>We take a bit of a break from our technical deep dives this week to chat with author Chuck Wendig about Army of the Dead and what makes it different from other zombie movies. Find out what it is like to write in the horror genre and bringing the magic back to these brain eating fiends.

]]>7e429848-c538-4c81-80fa-e42fdb2c8817Thu, 05 May 2022 02:00:00 -070038:32yesfull16Ana Visneski2012- Sink or Swim, that's a lot of steel.2012 holds a unique place in the action/disaster/apocalyptic movie genres. Join us as we talk about why that is. Then stick around to learn about what it would take to REALLY build ships that size with naval architect and Marine Engineer David Visneski. Spoiler alert- your guess is probably wrong.

]]>2012 holds a unique place in the action/disaster/apocalyptic movie genres. Join us as we talk about why that is. Then stick around to learn about what it would take to REALLY build ships that size with naval architect and Marine Engineer David Visneski. Spoiler alert- your guess is probably wrong.

]]>ba30342c-3bbd-49fe-81bc-73f4ac21b61cThu, 28 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -070035:28yesfull15Ana VisneskiAlien Covenant- Don't POKE that!This is the movie that kicked off the idea for the show- from how a ship's crew is staffed, to what an away craft should do when it loses comms, to what the heck you wear on a strange planet we cover it all with guest helicopter pilot and disaster responder Russ Hall.

]]>This is the movie that kicked off the idea for the show- from how a ship's crew is staffed, to what an away craft should do when it loses comms, to what the heck you wear on a strange planet we cover it all with guest helicopter pilot and disaster responder Russ Hall.

]]>8d36241c-bf25-40a0-b432-c16a633811c8Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -070041:23yesfull14Ana VisneskiLive Free or Die Hard- truck driving in DCJoin hosts Rev and Ana as they chat with cybersecurity expert and long time (former) DC resident Merrit Baer about all the crazy tech shenanigans in Live Free or Die Hard. The 4th movie in the Die Hard series finds McClane teamed up with a delicate hacker boi, while they face down a disgruntled former government contractor with a semi and some devious hacking schemes. There is also a jet. Blowing up a bridge.

]]>Join hosts Rev and Ana as they chat with cybersecurity expert and long time (former) DC resident Merrit Baer about all the crazy tech shenanigans in Live Free or Die Hard. The 4th movie in the Die Hard series finds McClane teamed up with a delicate hacker boi, while they face down a disgruntled former government contractor with a semi and some devious hacking schemes. There is also a jet. Blowing up a bridge.

]]>487d29ed-7868-4f10-8496-84d92cc1522eThu, 14 Apr 2022 09:30:00 -070036:27yesfull13Ana VisneskiThe Meg- This ain't no Baby Shark!Shark movies are the best. From Jaws to Three Headed Shark, these giant sea creatures have always captured the imagination of moviegoers. In this episode we chat with shark expert Amanda Fisher. Find out what gigantism is, if a meg could exist today, and what in the world to do to avoid being shark bait.

]]>Shark movies are the best. From Jaws to Three Headed Shark, these giant sea creatures have always captured the imagination of moviegoers. In this episode we chat with shark expert Amanda Fisher. Find out what gigantism is, if a meg could exist today, and what in the world to do to avoid being shark bait.

]]>4336e6a8-549a-47a2-95e4-0f8ca7bc590bThu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -070038:49yesfull12Ana VisneskiJurassic World- Are you insured to run in those heels?Ana and Rev chat with cybersecurity and risk mitigation expert John Visneski about Jurrasic World, and WTF could investors have been thinking with a park filled with creatures that already had a history of killing people. What goes into making sure a park like that is safe? Could they have even gotten insurance?

]]>Ana and Rev chat with cybersecurity and risk mitigation expert John Visneski about Jurrasic World, and WTF could investors have been thinking with a park filled with creatures that already had a history of killing people. What goes into making sure a park like that is safe? Could they have even gotten insurance?

]]>62442d8f-9be7-456c-bc88-42d8871fcc3bThu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -070031:04yesfull11Ana VisneskiWait What?Meet Ana and Rev, your hosts of Disasterpiece theater and find out just what in the world they are getting up to on the show.

]]>Meet Ana and Rev, your hosts of Disasterpiece theater and find out just what in the world they are getting up to on the show.

]]>99854218-5df4-4a4c-9e94-3ec958f4c7a4Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -070014:32yestrailer1Ana Visneski