The Boston Molasses Disaster

Feb 18, 11:01 PM

Martin is soaked in something wet and cold. The ground beneath him is covered in over a foot of molasses. Confused, Martin thinks he’s fallen off a boat out at sea. He doesn't realize that he is still at home, in his own bedroom. A bedroom that no longer exists. Instead, it lies in ruins, just like much of the rest of Boston.

The hosts in this episode are Maya Nalani and Luke Welland. The script is written by Johanna Lundblad. Sound design: Sebastian Manieri. Mayday is produced by the podcast company qast.

Non-profits and charities:

Convoy of Hope
https://convoyofhope.org/initiatives/disaster-services/

Red Cross of Massachusetts
https://www.redcross.org/local/massachusetts/about-us/our-work/disaster-services.html#:~:text=The%20American%20Red%20Cross%20of,materials%20spills%20and%20other%20emergencies.