EP 183. The Crazy True Story Of Disco Demolition Night Or The Night Disco Died

A stadium packed with thousands… and a bomb waiting at center field.

They came to destroy disco but what erupted that night exposed something far deeper.

On July 12, 1979, what started as a cheap baseball promotion at Chicago’s Comiskey Park spiraled into chaos now known as Disco Demolition Night. Fans were promised discounted tickets if they brought disco records—records that would be blown up between games. But when the explosion hit, the crowd surged, the field was overtaken, and the night descended into a full-scale riot that forced a forfeited game. Beneath the surface, this wasn’t just about music, it was a backlash against a culture rooted in Black, Latino, and LGBTQ+ communities, making it one of the most controversial moments in queer history. In this LGBTQ+ true crime podcast episode, we unpack the night disco “died”… and what was really being targeted.

Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light all with a cold one in hand. Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover not just a murder, but the cultural forces that shaped it.

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