About this episode
Sparked by the recent wildfires that threatened Chris' home, America's favorite scaredy cats explore these powerful and destructive forces. This episode whips through the science of the Santa Ana winds to the flames of the most destructive wildfires in history.Don't love every word we say? Ok, weirdo. Here's some "chapters" to find what you DO love:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:26 - Housekeeping00:06:24 - Producer Roll Call00:09:00 - We’re Talking Wildfires00:21:36 - Play it Again Theatre00:27:55 - What are Wildfires?00:32:19 - The Santa Ana Winds00:44:23 - Embers00:49:56 - Climate Change 00:53:13 - Mars Aside00:55:00 - Climate Change Continued00:57:20 - Most Destructive Wildfire in History01:02:21 - 2nd Most Destructive Wildfire in History01:05:43 - All in Good Fun Yankee Candle Aside01:07:58 - 2020 California Fires01:09:17 - The Camp Fire01:15:24 - The Deadliest Wildfire in American History01:16:16 - An Aside About The News01:18:53 - America’s Deadliest Wildfire Continued01:23:51 - Preparing for Wildfires01:29:37 - The Fear Tier NOTE: Ads out of our control may affect chapter timing.Visit this episode’s show notes for links and references.And the show notes for every episode can now be found on our website.Want even more out of SATT? You can SUPPORT THE SHOW and grab yourself ad-free episodes, a welcome button, and more by joining SATT PREMIUM -- AND GET 50% off your first month when signing up an time in MARCH 2025.
