I Should Totally Be Dead Right Now Podcast

I Should Totally Be Dead Right Now•ishouldtotallybedeadrightnow.podbean.com

Friends Caitlyn and Michelle drink and tell true stories of people who survived crime, natural disasters and everything else in between. On this bi-weekly podcast, we tell new stories each episode along with discussions and a little banter. We have a special drink each time, so grab a glass and join us! Let’s cheers to these amazing survivors as they should totally be dead right now.

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Episodes

Episode 84: Face Off

This week we talk about Caheri Gutierrez, a senior in high school on her way to help her mother at work. She brings two friends along, but when they stop at a red light, chaos erupts. We also talk about Anatoli Bugorski, a particle physicist who fights for his life when an experiment at work goes wrong. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Christmas Mojito

Dec 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 84

Episode 83: Crushed and Toxic Fumes

This week we talk about Ung Nget, a repairman attending the water festival in Phnom Penh. When too many people try to cross a bridge to see a free concert, the bridge starts to sway, causing people to panic and push against each other. We also talk about Craig Hosking, a cameraman getting B-roll footage of lava with his team. When their helicopter malfunctions they find themselves stuck inside an active volcano on a small island. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the week: Sparkling Cara...

Nov 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 83

Episode 82: Tragedy in Fall

This week we talk about Hattie Stretz, a woman getting her hair and nails done by her daughter at the salon. When an employee's disgruntled ex-husband comes along, no one is safe when he pulls out a gun. We also talk about Richard, who goes skiing and snowboarding with friends. He tries to jump off the ski lift, but his backpack gets caught. Now dangling 25ft above the snow, the backpack is now choking him. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Cold Pumpkin Spice...

Nov 08, 2021•32 min•Ep. 82

Episode 81: A House Full of Demons

This week we talk about the Ammons family. After the family moved into a rental, strange things started to happen. The family would see shadows and objects moving. Then one day one of the children started to levitate, while the other children would be thrown from different rooms. The situation got so bad that DCS had to step in and investigate. What they found is disturbing. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Bloody Shirley's

Oct 25, 2021•48 min•Ep. 81

Episode 80: Hit from Behind and Buried Alive

This week we talk about Jan Morgan, a bike shop owner training for a triathlon. While on her 70 mile bike ride, she is hit from behind by a car going 55 mph. We also talk about Michael Baucom, a 20 year old who gets kidnapped. He is buried alive to get ransom from his father, who recently got a large amount of money. Listen to how they survived now. Drink of the Week: Reality Bites

Oct 11, 2021•58 min•Ep. 80

Episode 79: Escaping the Forest

This week we talk about Daniel Lyon, a firefighter dispatched to a small wildfire near Twisp, Washington. When the wind picks up the fire quickly grows and he and his team are surrounded. We also talk about Bill McDonnell, a 92 year old who goes out hunting alone. After taking a few short cuts he finds himself lost. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Warm Butterbeer

Sep 27, 2021•42 min•Ep. 79

Episode 78: Betrayed and Rescued

This week we talk about Christina Martinez, a young woman hanging out with her boyfriend when three acquaintances show up. They offer a ride home, and she accepts as she has done before, although this time they have a sinister plan to kill her over a misunderstanding. Next we talk about Chris Lemons, a saturation diver. He was over 300 feet deep working on an oil rig when things went wrong. He is now alone, stuck and only has 8 minutes of oxygen left. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of th...

Sep 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 78

Episode 77: Killers and Corn

This week we talk about Enietra Washington, a mother of two who is walking to a friends house when a nicely dressed man pulls up next to her and offers her a ride. She accepts after some hesitation, but she just got into the car with the Grim Sleeper Serial Killer. We also talk about Arick Baker, a young man working on his family's farm. After breaking up some rotten corn in a silo, he finds himself quickly sinking. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Royal Flush...

Aug 30, 2021•36 min•Ep. 77

Episode 76: Ocean Adventures

This week we talk about Katie Malone, a 29 year old celebrating her birthday in Mexico. She goes parasailing, but her cable snaps when a storm approaches. We also talk about Muhammad Hossain. He is part of the crew on a vessel transporting clay. When the clay starts to melt, it starts sinking the ship. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Fiery Grapefruit Ginger Cocktail

Aug 16, 2021•51 min•Ep. 76

Episode 75: When Home is Not Safe and Sound

This week we talk about Karen Willison, a woman how finds herself face to face with a robber that knows too much about her living situation. We also talk about Ryo Kanouya, a 26 year old living in Fukushima when a deadly tsunami sweeps through the town. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Apple and Watermelon Jolly Ranchers

Aug 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 75

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