Poop Cruise. Disaster. Documentary. In this unmissable episode, we sit down with the director, James Ross, behind the new Trainwreck episode diving into the infamous 2013 Carnival cruise from hell.

With raw insight and behind-the-scenes revelations, we explore how an engine fire left 4,000 passengers stranded at sea with no power, no plumbing, and nowhere to go – transforming a dream vacation into a floating nightmare. Tune in for the wild backstory, unseen footage, and what really went down during the disaster dubbed "The Poop Cruise”.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Trainwerck - "The Poop Cruise"

02:34 - Introduction

05:56 - Overview of The Documentary

06:51 - The Cruise and Initial Incident

09:50 - Crisis Management

11:19 - Panic Hits the Crowds

14:41 - Communication Breakdown

16:50 - The Escalation of Chaos

19:10 - The Rescue Attempt and Final Chaos

22:19 - The Crew Amidst Chaos

24:27 - The Media Frenzy

28:37 - Documentary Filmmaking Challenges

32:58 - Finding the Right Stories and Characters

40:03 - Future Projects and the Evolution of Storytelling

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