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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 178: A Spooky Birthday

This week is our Halloween and Michelle’s birthday episode. We tell stories of movie sets that seems haunted or cursed. A lot of horror movies had weird situation behind the scenes. We also talk about Amy, a believer in the paranormal. She goes to an old prison in Ohio where she comes face to face with a shadow man. She gets out of there and goes home, but she does not come home alone! Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Apple Cider Spritzer  

Episode 177: Impalement and Big Foot

This week we talk about Yasser Lopez. A 16 year old going spear fishing with friends. One of the spear guns discharges by accident and impales Yasser through his head. We also talk about two stories of Bigfoot encounters. These stories are from almost the beginning of the tales we know today. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Butterbeer Martini 

Episode 176: One Smart Cookie

This week we talk about Jennifer Holiday, a young woman picking up her cousin from a babysitting gig. They leave the store with snacks in hand when a man in a truck starts to follow them. He takes out a shotgun and shoots their car. We also talk about Peter Skyllberg, a Swedish man who gets caught in a snow storm. Thankfully he has a sleeping bag and the will to live. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Red Delicious