Month: June 2022

Episode 96: Rope Strong

Published June 20, 2022

This week we talk about Joseph Samuels, a criminal who was sentenced to be hung for a crime he did not commit. The day of the hanging, the rope broke, but they were quick to bring in another noose. We also talk about Joe Simpson, a climber who scales the west face of a mountain with his friend. When he falls and breaks his leg, his friend has to carefully help him down the treacherous mountain. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: The Priddy Rose

Episode 95: Fire and Fog

Published June 6, 2022

This week we talk about teenager Kellie Mencel, who falls asleep at the wheel and causes an accident while heading to the beach. Surviving that encounter, she then catches fire while on a boat at her family’s vacation home. We also talk about Don McNeice, a sport fishing guide on a return flight with his crew. When a thick patch of fog interfers with their pilot’s vision, they crash into the rocks. Listen to how they survived now.

Drink of the Week: Gin Rickey