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Month: August 2026

Episode 188: A Taken Opportunity 

This week we talk about Cindy Paulson, a seventeen year old who gets into the car of a serial killer. She finds herself handcuffed and tied to a coffee table. She knows she has to find a way out before getting on a plane with this psychopath. We also talk about the origin story of St.Patrick. He was enslaved and taken to Ireland where he spent six years before his escape. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Homemade Irish Cream

Episode 187: Small But Mighty

This week we talk about Steven Rice. A family man taking a jog, when a small rock gets into his shoe. That small wound will make him end up in the E.R. fighting for his life. We also talk about the Jigsaw Puzzle Club, a group of prisoners in World War II that would get maps smuggled into the prisons. These would help them escape and save their lives! Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Boozy Root Beer

Episode 186: Saint Valentine’s Day

This week we talk about the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre. We take a deep dive into the history and what happened in the investigation. Who was responsible? Who survived? We cover it all! We also talk about a couple going on a Valentine’s Day hike in the snow. They quickly realize they got off the path and are lost. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the WeeK: Raspberry Paloma 

Episode 185: A Step Too Far

This week we talk about Michael Brewer, a 15 year old being bullied by a few classmates. One day at his apartment complex the bullies take it a step too far and light him on fire. We also talk about Darryle Jacob See, a runner out for a jog. He had his music at full volume, so he didn’t see or hear the train approaching at over 100mph. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Green Tea Mojito

Episode 184: Overcome 

This week we talk about the McDonough family. The daughter leaves the backdoor unlocked for her brother when he comes home late. This night a different person enters the family’s home and is harmed with several knives. We also talk about Cliff Young, a 61 year old farmer. He hears about Australia’s ultra marathon, which is 544 miles long. He goes into the race with zero prep or plan. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Julene’s Sake  

Episode 183: A New Me

Happy New Year! This week we talk about Prosper, a young man who gets into the wrong crowd after his father is killed. On the anniversary if his death, he gets into a fight that turns almost fatal. We also talk about Matthew Greene, a man trying to better himself for the New Year. He goes to the Cairngorm plateau to get a workout in. Unfortunately the weather turns quickly and he gets lost in a blizzard. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Gin and Tonic  

Episode 182: Christmas Vacation

This week we talk about Nicole and Diana Schoo. Two young girls, 9 and 4 years old, are left home alone at Christmas as their parents go on vacation. We also talk about a group of friends going skiing on Christmas Eve. While they are enjoying the day, an avalanche surprises them. After a quick headcount they are missing two people. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Holiday Italian Soda

Episode 181: Christmas Cave

This week we talk about the Tiede family. Every year for Christmas they go to their remote cabin to celebrate. After a day of shopping the family comes back to two young men robbing them. We also talk about Johann Westhauser, a cave explorer who is in the deepest cave in Germany. After a rock falls on his head, he has to find a way back above ground. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Eggnog Martini

Episode 180: Florida

This week we talk about Alex Vega, a business owner who has competition. These two men have been rivals for years until Alex has a hit put out on him. We also talk about Carter Viss, a young msn snorkeling in the ocean. Unfortunately a boat going 50 mph does not see him in time. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Dirty Apple Cider   

Episode 179: Punching Ghosts

Episode 179: Punching Ghosts

This week we talk about Christy Martin, a famous boxer that hid her identity and married her boxing coach. He was abusive and isolated her until she got the courage to leave. That is when things turned almost deadly. We also talk about James and Westy, friends going to a wedding. After having car problems they stay in a cabin where a ghost is not thrilled having guests. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Jumping Grasshopper