Send us a text This week Lizzy tells Kevin the story of Annette, the lone survivor of a plane crash into the jungles of Vietnam, and who says she survived thanks to meditation, controlled breathing, and gratitude. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)...
Apr 02, 2024•58 min
Send us a text Kevin and Lizzy are back! And this week Kevin tells the story of two young women who survived a sinking ship while on vacation in Greece. Grease Lightning? More like Greece Frightening!! To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)...
Mar 19, 2024•48 min
Send us a text This week Lizzy tells Kevin a series of Mini-Close Calls about some of the most dangerous moments in sports history. Also, she tells the survival story of two boys who fell down a well (for real). To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text CW: This episode's story contains sexual assault and graphic violence. This week Kevin tells Lizzy part 2 of Alison Botha's incredible, harrowing story: the recovery and aftermath of an attempted murder. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text CW: This episode's story contains sexual assault and graphic violence. This week Kevin tells Lizzy part 1 of Alison Botha's story of survival after a vicious attack from two strange men. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)...
Feb 06, 2024•54 min
Send us a text Before Kevin goes to Romania (whaaaaat?) and Lizzy goes to...New Jersey (ok?) they respond to LISTENER VOICE MAILS! To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout ...
Jan 31, 2024•41 min
Send us a text Clay, Denny, and Spook go on a hunting trip and get caught in a deadly multi-day blizzard. Also, Lizzy and Kevin eat cake. [Re-Cast! Now this episode is available on all podcast apps!] To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, give us a call...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text Kevin tells Lizzy and guest comedian Bobby Jaycox about Michael Malloy, the cartoonish drunk who simply would not, could not die (that is...until he did). To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in a...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text New Year, same podcast! Kevin and Lizzy ring in the new year with a good old fashioned hangout episode. There's a bit of voicemail but it's mostly catching up, goofing off, and even playing some flute. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR stor...
Jan 02, 2024•58 min
Send us a text Our friend Kenny DeForest tragically passed away unexpectedly this past week. Tell someone you love them. Kenny's Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kenny-deforests-recovery Kenny's Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyDeForest To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crow...
Dec 15, 2023•2 min
Send us a text This week Kevin and Lizzy recount the 1991 Sacramento hostage crisis, which involved 4 gunmen, 41 hostages, and an electronics store most of us don't remember. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Send us a text This week Lizzy tells Kevin the story of Angela Hernandez, who miracuously survived driving off a 250-foot cliff. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Ty...
Nov 28, 2023•53 min
Send us a text Lizzy and Kevin listen and respond to more voicemails from YOU, the listener! With stories of strange men, missing fingers, and an explanation of how deserts work. PLUS some handy self defense tips! To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, ...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Comedian Gabe Koury ("MOMMY, I'M BORING") joins Lizzy and Kevin to share his own close call, in which he witnessed a shooting at his school in Canada. They also discuss Fest, GWAR, the Satanic Panic, and more. Note: the song used to close out today's episode is "Bullets Solve Nothing," by W!nslow, written by Gabe about the experience. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing ...
Nov 07, 2023•54 min
Send us a text Comedian Toby McMullen (Are You Garbage? Podcast) joins Lizzy and Kevin once again, this time to discuss the harrowing tale of a plane crash, leaving five injured people to survive in what we can only describe as the "desert jungle," where they have to deal with dehydration, hyenas, and elephants. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our l...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text Toby McMullen (Are You Garbage? Podcast) joins Kevin and Lizzy to talk about all the times he's almost died (or at least bonked his head real hard). Plus they listen to voicemails from YOU, the listener, about attempted murder from around the globe. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thank...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Send us a text Lizzy and Kevin talk about anal and snacks, then Kevin tells Lizzy the bonkers story of Harrison Okene who was on the toilet when his tugboat was capsized and sunk to the bottom of the ocean. YIKES. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, ...
Oct 10, 2023•51 min
Send us a text On this episode we play a little inside baseball and talk comedy stuff, then Lizzy tells Kevin the story of the Trashman. This one's got everything: the ocean, a storm, sh- you know what? Just listen to 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 (@c...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text Kevin and Lizzy are back and talk about smoking meth and butthole spiders while eating licorice. Also Kevin tells Lizzy the tale of Eric Merda who got stuck in a swamp and endured the wrath of a gator. Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodg...
Sep 27, 2023•55 min
Send us a text The Close Calls crew gets gifted some amazing fan art (we love fan art btw, so keep it coming) and Kevin brags to Lizzy about a dinner party he threw his "Girlfriend of the Pod." Lizzy tells Kevin the story of Annie Edson Taylor, the first woman, no PERSON EVER, to go over Niagra Falls in a barrel. Whoa. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Cro...
Sep 12, 2023•53 min
Send us a text Kevin hurt his toe on vacation, then tells Lizzy the story of Susan Kuhnhausen and the time she was viciously attacked in her home (but that was just the beginning.) 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 Sno...
Sep 05, 2023•55 min
Send us a text On this week's episode we get an update on Kevin's ear (still hurts), we talk about a "concert" Lizzy went to and Kevin bailed on (we're friends in real life too), and then some more stuff about Kevin's booboo ear. Then, Lizzy tells Kevin the tragic story of Charla Nash, the woman who was brutally attacked by her friend's pet chimpanzee. It's a tough one, gang. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and t...
Aug 29, 2023•52 min
Send us a text The first ever Close Calls LIVE from The Gutter in NYC! Comedians Ali O'Neil and Ben Katzner join us to talk about the 127 hours guy and we are NOT on his side. Plus we get heckled and hang out with some goths. It was a great time. Let us know where you want us to do the next one! You can follow Ali on instagram at @itsalioneil and Ben on instagram at @shaqkatzner To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram an...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Send us a text On this episode we talk about Kevin's ear (it hurts!) Plus Lizzy's period (also hurts), toilet babies, and poop stuff. Then Lizzy tells Kevin a story about a beaver trapper who got trapped in the woods under a quad bike. That's right, gang, you're in for a LOT of beaver jokes. 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/closecallspodca...
Aug 15, 2023•57 min
Send us a text Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Maria Belon whose family miraculously survived one of the greatest natural disasters in recorded history: the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Also, Kevin is recovering from the flu and an ear infection, while Lizzy gives wellness advice. 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/closecallspodca...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text On this episode Lizzy tells Kevin about Theo, and Australian prospector who got lost in the Australian outback. A tough thing for anyone to survive, but, get this this, Theo’s got a bum heart. What could possibly go wrong?! Also you know that means we're gonna be trying on our Australian accents. A lot. 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 ...
Jul 25, 2023•57 min
Send us a text Kevin gets a terrible tattoo and tells Lizzy the story of Poon Lim who was stranded at sea for 133 days, which is exactly the number of days the Close Calls podcast has gone without an accident. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . 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 S...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr
Send us a text On this episode Lizzy and Kevin talk lizards, eatin bugs, and they're new favorite toy. Lizzy also tells a story about Charlie, a man who was looking for some time to himself, and ended up completely alone. 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 (@c...
Jul 13, 2023•59 min
Send us a text Kevin and Lizzy listen to a couple of voicemails and talk about the 4th of July, hard boiled eggs, and shoutout Brandie Posey (listen to her podcast Lady to Lady!) If you have your own "Close Call" share it at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com or give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD (470-668-3323) Shout out to Tyler Snodgrass for the art (@tyler_snod) and Jake Crown for the theme song (@catsongs) To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com ...
Jul 04, 2023•32 min
Send us a text Whoa hey gang! Kevin and Lizzy are joined by J.F Harris (Late Late Show w/ James Corden, Comedy Central) who tells not 1, not 2, but 3 of his own brushes with death! We also read some listener mail and debut a new fan-made song! WHOA! What a friggin' episode, huh? If you have your own "Close Call" share it at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com or give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD (470-668-3323) Shout out to Tyler Snodgrass for the art (@tyler_snod) and Jake Crown for the theme sone (@catson...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
