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Episode 99: Burned and Swallowed

Published August 1, 2022

This week we talk about Emma Schols, a mother of six who heard strange noises downstairs while laying in her bed. When she went to investigate, she quickly realized her house was on fire! We also talk about Liz Cottriel and Julie McSorley, two friends who went kayaking in California’s San Luis Obispo Bay. They were enjoying beautiful views of humpback whales feeding in the bay but accidentally find themselves too close for comfort! Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Easy Pitcher Mojitos

Episode 98: Alone in Nature

Published July 26, 2022

This week we talk about Ashley Reeves, a young teen going to a job interview. Her parents get concerned when she does not come back and cannot get ahold of her. Police find her car, but she is no where to be found. It is now a race against the clock to find her. We also talk about Angela Hernandez, a woman heading to southern California. An animal runs into the street and she surves to avoid hitting it, but her car goes flying down a 250 ft cliff. Listen to how they survived.

Drink of the Week: Peach Lemonade

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

Episode 94: Viral Yoga

Published May 23, 2022

This week we talk about viral challenges and the danger of several trends that were almost deadly. We also talk about Daniel Miller, a man fixing a dam near his property. When Daniel’s excavator slides unexpectedly, it falls and pins him in the water below. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the week: Classic Daiquiri

Episode 92: 12 Days

Published April 25, 2022

This week we talk about Dale Anderson, a church going man in a small town. One day after Sunday service, everyone went into the fellowship hall for baked goods and coffee. Dale began to feel sick quickly afterwards and began to violently vomit. He was quickly taken to the hospital. We also talk about Anna Bagenholm, a radiologist and avid skier. She and her friends hit the slopes, but she found herself fighting for her life when she got stuck below ice in freezing waters. Listen to how they survived now.

Drink of the Week: Blackberry Margaritas

Episode 88: Love and Loss

Published January 31, 2022

This week we talk about Alex Lovell, a man playing a video game 12-13 hours a day to train for an upcoming event. His girlfriend of two years gets suspicious of him cheating when she finds the Tinder App on his phone. Enraged, she goes to the mall and buys a unique weapon for her revenge. We also talk about Jean Geer, a widowed woman in her 70s. She goes to spread her loved one’s ashes in the woods, but when the urn falls down a steep hill she finds herself lost. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Lemon Lime Margarita  

Episode 87: Double Trouble

Published January 17, 2022

This week we talk about Jamie Grunwald, a bartender closing up for the night. A young man enters the bar and attacks her. He drags her into the bathroom and pulls out a knife. We also talk about Xisco Gràcia Lladóun and Guillem Mascaró, two cave divers. They uncover an undiscovered cave, but when their escape rope is gone, they are lost with their oxygen getting low. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail

Episode 86: Flood and Mud

Published January 17, 2022

This week we talk about Robin Youngblood, a 63 year old who is enjoying company at her house. When loud noises are coming from outside, she quickly realizes that they are in danger. We also talk about Brandon Miles and Rodrick Jones, who are in the Air Force. When working their shift in a secure concrete hut, a storm hits. Once their shift is over, they are stuck and water is starting to seep through the door. Listen to how they survived now. 

Drink of the Week: French 75

Episode 85: Lost Souls

Published December 20, 2021

On this holiday episode we talk about Rajiv Parti, a rich materialistic man who is diagnosed with cancer. While having surgery he finds himself disconnected with his body and in hell, seeing the errors of his ways in life. We also talk about Donna Molnar, a Canadian woman venturing out in a snow storm. When she is missing for three days, her family thinks of the worst. Listen to how they survived now!

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255

Drink of the Week: Homemade Eggnog