

523 - The Great Flood
Mar 8, 2022
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss The Great California Flood of 1862, exploring historical floods in Sacramento, a geographer's misadventures, chaotic aftermath scenarios, quirky boat encounters, economic impacts, and moral dilemmas during the crisis.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Historical Floods and Challenges in Sacramento
01:55 • 10min
Misadventures of a Newly Fired Geographer Evaluating Mineral Wealth
11:42 • 2min
Rain, Storms, and Devastating Floods
13:30 • 4min
California's Flooded Comedy Disaster
17:25 • 18min
Flood, Arrest, and Absurdity
35:23 • 7min
The Consequences of Ignoring Warnings During a Flood
42:48 • 4min
Rising Waters and Desperate Measures
46:44 • 12min
Aftermath of a Devastating Flood
58:25 • 9min
A Quirky Boat Encounter with Turtle Fuck Johnson
01:06:56 • 2min
Chaos and Crisis: Economic Impacts and Moral Dilemmas
01:08:45 • 15min
Devastation and Chaos: The Aftermath of a Massive Flood
01:23:32 • 15min