(00:00:00) Ep. 95: Studying Bears After An Attack (feat. Amber Kornak) (00:00:25) Intro + Ashley's Life Update (00:08:32) Interview with Amber Kornak (00:53:30) Outro After a brief hiatus, Ashley is back with a new episode and gives a brief life update as to where she's been the past month. Bear biologist Amber Kornak then shares her story with us of the time she was conducting grizzly bear research and was attacked by a 400lb male grizzly while in the field by herself. The conversation wraps up...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we're finishing our two-part series covering some stories from the recent wrongful terminations carried out by the U.S. federal government. In this episode, we hear from former US Forest Service ranger Liz Crandall about her life, the work she did, and how her job was stripped from her. We also hear Kathryn Brainerd's story about how the job she was offered simply ceased to exist. You can find Liz on Instagram @oregonhuntress and you can find Kathryn on Instagram @kathrynbrainer...
Apr 02, 2025•56 min
On February 14th, the Trump Administration wrongfully terminated tens of thousands of probationary federal employees. For all of these employees, their termination was blind-siding and life changing. Even though this episode was recorded before some recent changes, there is still so much up in the air. In Part 2 to this episode next week, we'll give updates on Alex and Cheyenne, and get more into what Reduction in Force means. Where to find Alex : Instagram: @ n8ture_al LinkedIn: Alex Troutman B...
Mar 26, 2025•48 min
We've covered bears, cougars, wolves, tigers...but now it's time to cover a species we're all surrounded by: Cows. Did you know in many countries, second only to horses, cows are the animal that kill the most people per year? Tune in to this episode to hear some stories of how cows can turn deadly. The website mentioned in episode was killercows.co.uk . Studies mentioned within the episode : Fatalities Caused by Cattle -- Four States 2003-2008 Fatalities caused by nonvenomous animals: A ten-year...
Feb 12, 2025•51 min
In this episode, Nick and Ashley take a deep dive on Reddit and share some attack stories told there, and discuss whether or not they think the stories being told are real or not. If you'd like to read the AMA from Allena Hansen, check out that post here . You can see her and her dogs we mentioned here . Her book is titled Chomp, Chomp, Chomp: How I Survived a Bear Attack and Other Cautionary Tales. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Tiktok , check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and joi...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr
In our final episode of 2024, as is tradition here on Get Out Alive, we're going over attacks that happened this year that we haven't had a chance to cover yet. Keep an eye out on our Patreon for a bonus episode (available for free!) with additional attacks and stories from 2024. If you'd like to keep an eye on Alpha Genesis's inspection reports, their certificate number is 56-B-012 and you can check in on those on the APHIS website . Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Tiktok , check out our we...
Dec 18, 2024•50 min
Dan Flores is on this week to chat with us about the history of mankind in North America: How we as a species ended up here, what North America was like when we arrived, and how our relationships with wildlife have changed since then. Dan Flores is a historian, former A.B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of Western History at the University of Montana , and is the author of eleven books, including Coyote America (2016), American Serengeti (2016), and most recently Wild New World: The Epic Story of An...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Ashley speaks with Tiddy Smith, author of Death by Talons , the book covering the theory that an owl (or a raptor) killed Kathleen Peterson. If you want to look at some of the crime scene photos that we mention in this episode, check out the online gallery here . You can follow Tiddy on Twitter (X) @SmithTiddy . Related episodes : Ep. 60: The Owl Theory Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Tiktok , check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon where you can ...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Alright, we couldn't keep this one from you all so we decided to release it on our main feed as well. Please enjoy our coverage of Episode 2, Gone Ape, of the HBO Max docu-series Chimp Crazy. Our coverage of Episode 3 is available on our Patreon now! Related episodes : Ep. 81: Marauding Chimps Ep. 62: We're Not Monkey Sympathizers Ep. 14: Travis the Pet Chimpanzee Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Tiktok , check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon where you can now fo...
Nov 06, 2024•43 min
You asked for it - our coverage of the HBO Max docu-series, Chimp Crazy . We'll post episode 2 next week, or it's available right now on our Patreon . Related episodes : Ep. 81: Marauding Chimps Ep. 62: We're Not Monkey Sympathizers Ep. 14: Travis the Pet Chimpanzee Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Tiktok , check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon where you can now follow us for free! Support the show for free by leaving a 5-star review wherever you're listening , o...
Oct 30, 2024•36 min
Please enjoy this crossover episode where Ashley appeared as a guest on the podcast Nature's Archive with Michael Hawk to discuss all things Wildlife Forensic Sciences! You can listen to Nature's Archive wherever you get podcasts. You can join Jumpstart Nature on Patreon here , and follow Nature's Archive/Michael on Twitter here and on Instagram @NaturesArchive....
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Our special guest this week is LA-based journalist Antonia Cereijido , former NPR producer of Latino USA and now host of LAist podcast series Imperfect Paradise . She's on to tell us more about the latest Imperfect Paradise series, Encroaching Predators: Lions, Coyotes and Bears . How are these three predators perceived in California, and why? What history has led us to these differing opinions? You can find Antonia on X (formerly Twitter) @antoniacere . Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Tikto...
Sep 04, 2024•48 min
Dr. John Goodrich is not only a Siberian Tiger attack survivor, he's a world-leading expert on tigers and big cats, and serves as Chief Scientist for Panthera , a world-wide NGO that aims to protect and conserve wild cats. John has worked with many species other than Siberian Tigers, including Snow Leopards in Afghanistan (if you'd like to see a clip from the documentary he's featured in about his work, check it out here ), Amur leopards, and different species of bears. You can follow Panthera o...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This week's species was voted on by Patrons : Sharks! Ashley dives into recent shark attacks and offers tips on how to stay safe. The episode begins with a review spotlight and recaps notable shark attacks, including the tragic deaths of Simon Nellist and Tamayo Perry. Ashley discusses how these incidents occurred, the aftermath, and the measures taken to prevent future attacks. Links mentioned in episode: International Shark Attack File (ISAF) Click here for a list of recorded shark attacks in ...
Aug 07, 2024•28 min
In this episode, Ashley returns from her summer break and is joined once again by wildlife biologist Petros Chrysafis. The discussion spans recent tragic and heroic incidents in California, Washington, and Colorado, and provides practical tips on staying safe while recreating around mountaion lions/cougars/pumas/whatever you'd like to call them. Tune in for expert insights and community adaptation strategies aimed at promoting coexistence with these powerful predators. You can find Petros at @pc...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This episode was voted on by our Patrons , and they specifically requested Nick join us again for our least favorite animal topic: Chimps! This episode is mainly focused on the human-chimp conflicts occurring in Uganda, per a 2019 National Geographic publication . But we end the episode talking about a recent pet chimpanzee attack in Oregon. Support the show for free by leaving a 5-star review wherever you're listening, or on GoodPods or Podchaser (where we can respond to your comments). Follow ...
Jun 26, 2024•48 min
Touron ( noun ): A tourist who is also a moron Margie is back, and we're rocking one microphone to bring you stories of "tourons" in National Parks. This theme is inspired by the Instagram account @ TouronsofYellowstone. Thank you again so much to Jack, aka @ Anomallite , for our new logo! Stay tuned for new merch in our online store sporting the new logo. You can find Margie @HeyMissMargie on Instagram or Etsy . Support the show for free by leaving a 5-star review wherever you're listening, or ...
Jun 12, 2024•50 min
Dr. Emily Taylor is here to teach us all about rattlesnakes - How common are bites? And do they always envenomate people? How can you deter them from your yard? And what can YOU do to get involved in rattlesnake research? You can find Dr. Emily Taylor on Twitter @SnakeyMama , and to learn more about her and her research check out emilytaylorscience.com . You can learn more about her company at centralcoastsnakeservices.com . If you'd like a signed version of her book California Snakes and How to...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Kay Grayson was by no means a conventional woman. After leading a wild life living on boats and training attack dogs, she settled in North Carolina where she fell in love with black bears. Kay took her love of bears farther than most, by feeding the bears and allowing them to live in her trailer with her. But when she's found dead one day, authorities are left to wonder if the bears she loved so much caused her demise. For more information on how to live safely with bears, check out Bearwise.org...
May 15, 2024•51 min
When is it time to scare them off, and when is it time to back off? Should you really fight black bears back, and play dead with a grizzly? What are the best practices while camping in bear country? Bear expert Daryl Ratajczak is on this week to answer all these questions for us and more. Daryl has years of experience in rehabbing black bears, working as a wildlife biologist for the state of Tennessee, and giving educational talks and programs about bears through his company Wildlife For You . Y...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min
I had the pleasure of speaking with wildlife researcher and human-wildlife conflict specialist, Mathen "Rajeev" Mathew, about the animals he studies that cause some of the most dramatic conflicts in India: Tigers, leopards and elephants. I was stunned by how many attacks occur by each of these animals a year, and we dive into why these attacks and deaths happen. Just be warned, it does get graphic. If you'd like to learn more about the illegal wildlife trade, check out the documentary I mentione...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this Part 2 to our Episode 74 , we start with a horror story of a similar 'organization' to Single Vision Inc. and the horrors that caused their end, then we go over how we can all be better consumers of this type of content. Be sure to check out our website getoutalivepodcast.com You can find Sophiane at @HonkIfURHoary on Twitter. Support the show for free by leaving a 5-star review wherever you're listening , or on GoodPods or Podchaser (where we can respond to your comments). Follow us on ...
Apr 03, 2024•58 min
What's really going on behind the scenes in all those 'cute' videos of people interacting with their pet jaguars, tigers, leopards, and bears? Can people really get that kind of social media content without ever being injured? And are the animals really taken care of? In Part 1 of this episode, I sit down with wildlife ecologist and science communicator Sophiane Nacer ( @HonkIfURHoary ) to go over the extensive research she did on Single Vision Inc., the 'organization' behind the popular TikTok ...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 44 min
~Trigger warning: Child neglect/suffering~ On this episode we're joined by Margie (one of the artists who has designed our Save The Bees sticker and Orca Merch on our website's shop) to talk about all the dangers of owning an exotic pet. You can find her @HeyMissMargie on Instagram or Etsy . Relevant Previous Episodes: Ep. 14: Travis the pet Chimpanzee Ep. 37: The Zanesville Massacre Links Mentioned In Episode: The Elephant In the Living Room documentary Click here to learn more about the Big Ca...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Timothy Treadwell (aka Grizzly Man) was renowned for his extremely close relationships with the brown bears in Katmai National Park. He spent 13 summers living amongst the bears, and in his last 5 years got over 100 hours of footage of the bears and red foxes in the park. But his close relationship with the bears ultimately led to a fatal attack on him and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard. You can watch the documentary Grizzly Man by Werner Herzog on Amazon for free here . If you'd like to learn m...
Feb 21, 2024•39 min
Sy Montgomery is the author of many bestselling books, including The Soul of an Octopus , How To Be A Good Creature , and her latest book, Of Time and Turtles: Mending The World Shell By Shattered Shell . You can find her books anywhere, but we highly recommend you support local bookstores (and of course, her book will be featured on our website's book club page ). Episode 64 of our podcast discusses Sy's book Spell of the Tiger about man-eating tigers in the Sundarbans. You can find Sy on her w...
Feb 07, 2024•50 min
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Anderson, a wildlife rehabilitator who works at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Virginia. We talk all things wildlife rehab - what to do, what not to do (*cough* don't give out mange medication *cough*), and how sometimes, wildlife rescues don't go according to plan. You can find Jess on Twitter (X) @ Jess_inthewild , Instagram @ JessInTheWild , and Tiktok @ Jess_InTheWild . Support the show for free by leaving a 5-star review wherever you...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 22 min
We're back after a short break with our first episode of 2024, so why not start the year off by talking about one of the most controversial topics in wildlife: Wolves and the Endangered Species Act. In late December of 2023, Colorado released 10 wolves into the state, marking the first time in decades that wolves have called the state home, but this was met with a fair share of controversy. We talk all about the release, plus the plight of the Mexican Wolf in New Mexico, and how their recovery i...
Jan 10, 2024•48 min
Dr. Vikram Baliga, the Plant Professor, joins us this week to discuss the dangers that plants can pose to people. He's a professor in Horticulture, the author of the new book Plants to the Rescue! , and host of the podcasts Planthropology and In the Grow . You can find Vikram's personal twitter @ThePlantProf , on Instagram at @the.plant.prof , and on Tiktok @ThePlantProf . You can follow his university's greenhouse on Instagram @texastechgreenhouse . If you'd like to listen to the podcast episod...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This episode was voted on by our Patrons ! Although tapirs are often docile animals, there are a handful of cases of them seriously attacking humans. Join us on this episode as we recount every attack on a human that we could find, and discuss why these attacks may have happened. Studies mentioned in episode : Jaguar’s Predation and Human Shield, a Tapir Story by Flores et. al Crop-raiding Baird’s Tapir Provoke Diverse Reactions from Subsistence Farmers in Belize by Sian Waters You can go here t...
Nov 29, 2023•40 min
