Send us a text The incredibly mysterious and absolutely hilarious Tyler Snodgrass (Take This Pod and Shove It, editor of Close Calls Podcast, creator of our logo) joins Kevin and Lizzy this week to talk about folk hero Ada Blackjack. This story is NUTS! You can follow Tyler at @tyler_snod and make sure you check out his pod! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patr...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text We are BACK this week with your pal and mine, Nick Pupo (Daisy Jones & the Six, Halt and Catch Fire) - Kevin and Lizzy continue the story of Benedict who is lost in the Amazon looking for the lost city of gold, while also maybe being hunted by bandits??? It's not as cool as it sounds. Follow Nick on Instagram @NickPupo and see his solo show Addicted! This episode is sponsored by Pillbox Games! Go to PillboxGames.com and use promo code NOTDEAD to get $4.20 off your order. To te...
Jun 13, 2023•46 min
Send us a text Gang, we got a hot one this week! Comedian, actor (Daisy Jones & The Six, Halt and Catch Fire), and pal Nick Pupo joins Kevin and Lizzy to talk about a guy named Benedict who...wandered into the Amazon to find a lost city. What could go wrong? I mean, he's on this podcast so probably a whole lot. So much in fact, that we had to make it a two parter. Follow Nick on instagram @nickpupo and see his solo show Addicted @nickpup_addicted. This episode is sponsored by Pillbox games! ...
May 31, 2023•55 min
Send us a text This week Kevin and Lizzy give you a sneak peak of whats on the patreon by talking about the 2022 cinematic masterpiece Fall. To subscribe to the patreon go to patreon.com/closecallspodcast! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast. Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! To...
May 23, 2023•56 min
Send us a text Oh dang, who knew a lil' ol' fishing trip could go so wrong, so fast?? Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Josh and Troy, two high school boys who planned to go shark fishing and ended up getting lost at sea. Lizzy and Kevin also complain about their flakey friends who won't commit to going to a super fun pop-punk music fest with them. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and su...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text This week Kevin and The Hole talk about 90s radio, snacks again, and Lizzy's weird heart. Then Lizzy tells a story about Brandi and Brandon, a couple who got in a G*DD*AMN PLANE CRASH. Don't listen to this one while you fly, gang. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text This week Kevin and Lizzy talk swedish fish, black licorice, and the good twizzlers. Then, Lizzy tells Kevin a story about a bunch of boy scouts who had to survive in the Grand Canyon. It's a hell of a tale, gang. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jing...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Send us a text Here it is! The long awaited part two of the Louis Zamperini episode. This guy effin rules, man. Just a reminder that your story doesn't have to be as good as Louis' to share it with us, literally nobody's is. Also we plug a music festival in Atlantic City for some reason. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast S...
Apr 25, 2023•37 min
Send us a text We got a hot one for ya, gang! This guy has been through literally the most. Like more than anyone has ever been through. We got all the classics: olympic track, sharks, birds, war crimes. It's a hoot. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catson...
Apr 18, 2023•50 min
Send us a text On this episode Lizzy tells Kevin a story about the scariest place on Earth: a crevasse. Do you guys know about these? Have you seen this? It sucks. We also try to fit our whole fists in our mouths. If you're still reading this and you can fit your whole fist in your mouth, send us a photo! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/c...
Apr 11, 2023•59 min
Send us a text CW: Violence Strap in kids, this is a scary one! On this episode we talk about being great at podcasting (duh), dating as a comedian, and Kevin's stupid outfit. Then Kevin tells Lizzy a real scary story about what happens when a pregnant lady meets a crazy lady. It's a doozy! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcas...
Mar 28, 2023•42 min
Send us a text Lizzy tells Kevin all about an ill-fated fishing trip in the most crocodile-infested region of the African jungle. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! To tell us YOUR s...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Send us a text This week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Joseph, Lorenzo, and Jose who got lost in the Sea of Cortez. You know what happens when a group of dudes go on a fishing trip on this podcast: things get DEADLY. Also Lizzy got hit by a bike. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burto...
Mar 14, 2023•48 min
Send us a text John F. O'Donnell (Redacted Tonight/Take Your Pills, Psychopath!) joins Kevin and Lizzy to talk about his struggles with bipolar disorder and how it's informed his rise, fall, and rebirth as a comic. Also sitting in is Storrey, the brain behind Close Call's social media presence. It's loosey goosey fun time on the pod this week (Kevin and Lizzy didn't take their ADHD meds, so strap in.) To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Fol...
Mar 07, 2023•46 min
Send us a text Kevin and Lizzy grab the mailbag and respond to YOUR Close Calls! We catch up on voicemails, emails, Instagram DMs - you name it. There's even a point where Kev and Liz lose their minds cry-laughing. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs)...
Feb 28, 2023•44 min
Send us a text Hey all! This week's episode is bonkers. We tell the story of Ryan, whose interrogation by the Arizona police has become a thing of legend on the internet. Also Lizzy can't stop saying "swag." To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for th...
Feb 21, 2023•47 min
Send us a text This is part two of our interview with comedian Eitan Levine. We talk more about his experience with cancer, and the way it affected his life after. Make sure you listen to part one to hear Eitan’s full story and all get all the call backs! You can follow Eitain on instagram @eitanthegoalie. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Kevin & Lizzy sit down with Eitan Levine ( Game Breakers on Amazon Prime's "Sports Talk", "Jewish or Antisimetic" on TikTok) to talk cancer, external fixators, and a lil' bit of listener mail. They have such a good time, it turns into Close Calls' first ever two-parter! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast S...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Send us a text CW: Violence This week Kevin and Lizzy talk about Denise who got stabbed TWENTY SEVEN TIMES in a dollar store robbery. But first, we discuss how bad we are at gift shopping and how you can be better at it. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@ca...
Jan 24, 2023•49 min
Send us a text The mail has been piling up so Lizzy & Kevin crack open some of the emails and voicemails YOU sent in! If we shared your story hit us up for some free stuff. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgra...
Jan 17, 2023•49 min
Send us a text ***CW: Sexual Assualt/Torture*** Proceed with caution, folks, this a dark one. This week, Kevin and Lizzy talk about Mary Vincent; a woman who survived a murder attempt and went on to do incredible things. She's our hero now, and she's about to be yours, too. If you are, or if someone you know is, a victim a sexual assualt in need of resources or information, please call the rape crisis hot line at 1-800-656-4673. Before we get into the story, we talk about lying on first dates an...
Jan 10, 2023•52 min
Send us a text Ahh, young love! What better way to lay the foundation for a budding relationship than getting lost on a mountain, right? RIGHT?! Gina and Brandon get themselves in a dilly of a pickle this week on Close Calls. Will the new couple survive? Will they make it out unscathed? Will they have another date? Does Brandon save the day? Does Gina see a helicopter? Would it matter if she did? Listen to find out! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast...
Jan 03, 2023•58 min
Send us a text CW: Suicide. On this week’s episode, Kevin and Lizzy prepare for the holidays, talk magic tricks, and read a doozy of an email from one of you! Happy holidays from all of us here at Close Calls, and thank you for listening. We’ll see ya in the new year! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jak...
Dec 27, 2022•50 min
Send us a text This week, comedian Gabe Mollica joins us to tell us about the time he had something they were sure was appendicitis and then it WASN'T! But first we read a story submitted by one of you, and we talk horses. You can follow Gabe on instagram (@GabeMollica) and check out his off Broadway show Solo which has been extended since we recording this! Yay! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @close...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text Hey gang! This week Kevin & Lizzy talk Reniassance Faires, taming horses, camping and BEAR ATTACKS :-O To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! To tell us YOUR story, gi...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text Dave Ross (Comedy Central, Late Late Show with James Corden, What's it Called? Podcast) joins Kevin and Lizzy to talk about overdosing on heroin, accidentally doing meth, being a radio DJ, and living in New Jersey (yikes!) You can find all his links at DaveToTheRoss.com To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Spec...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text CW: graphic description of injury/illness Oof have we got a gnarly lil' episode for you today! Adam Tod Brown (Unpopular Opinion Podcast) talks about his experiences getting to know his body and all the things that can grow on or come out of it. We also talk about the repercussions of throwing out a haunted doll, and for the first time we talk about *~the afterlife~* (just a tiny bit.) To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Foll...
Nov 29, 2022•55 min
Send us a text Whoa, this week's episode has some classic father/son drama, the high cost of being rich, and Kevin & Lizzy get a song stuck in their head but they need your help figuring out its name. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast - Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the...
Nov 22, 2022•55 min
Send us a text This week, comedian Mara Wiles tells us about her experience with Lupus, which resulted in her needing a kidney transplant. We’re very grateful to Mara for being so honest with us, and for her vulnerability. But FIRST Kevin tells us about taking mushrooms at the beach, and Lizzy has a story about an unrelated medical miracle. You can follow Mara (@marawiles). To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Send us a text This week, we talk about Linda, a woman who was stranded in the Grand Canyon for a truly INSANE amount of time with nothing but her purse. Plus one of the coolest rescues we've had so far! (Hint: not a helicopter!) But first, Lizzy and Kevin talk about a show where Lizzy had to eat incredibly spicy chicken wings on stage, and her brand new white trash tattoo. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr
