Ep29 Oso Mudslide - John Hadaway Interview

Tony H
Dec 28, 2025
1 min read

High Strangeness: Remembering the Oso, Washington Landslide with John Hadaway.

In this poignant episode of High Strangeness, host Tony delves into the tragic Oso, Washington landslide that occurred on March 22nd, 2014. The disaster claimed 43 lives and destroyed 49 homes. Tony interviews John Hadaway, whose brother, Steve Hadaway, was among the victims. John shares his emotional journey, memories of his brother, and the lengthy aftermath, including the establishment of a memorial to honor the victims and survivors. The discussion also explores the community's resilience and the lessons learned from this devastating event. As a tribute, the episode concludes with a short memorial, featuring videos and pictures.

00:00 Introduction to High Strangeness

00:49 The Oso Mudslide Tragedy

01:38 Interview with John Hadaway

03:51 Family Memories and Relationships

08:06 The Oso Community and Environment

16:30 The Day of the Mudslide

25:30 The Aftermath and Search Efforts

38:10 Urgent Call and Difficult Decisions

40:02 Community Support and Resilience

43:46 Emotional Journey and Annual Gatherings

46:59 Building the Memorial

55:52 Reflections on Safety and Government Responsibility