In 2013, Arick Baker was working as a grain farmer alongside his father. That afternoon there was a problem with some of their machinery, causing Arick to need to climb into the gigantic silo full of corn. After one nearly fatal mistake, Arick became instantly engulfed by the corn and was buried alive. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
Apollo 13 was NASA's third manned mission to the moon. All was well pretty much up until the mission started. A forced engine shutoff was a precursor to the catastrophic failure that send mission control into a frenzy to try and save the unlucky astronauts on board. Houston, we have a problem. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
This week we're wrapping up the incredible story of Elizabeth Smart! Check out the Elizabeth Smart Foundation linked below! https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/ Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
Today we're diving into part one of the survival story of Elizabeth Smart! In 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth was kidnapped out of her bed at knifepoint and led out of her family home. What followed is one of the most well known and equally horrific journeys we have covered to date. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
We hope you like bad news, because this one's chock full of it! Dieter Dengler was a German-born United States Navy aviator during the Vietnam War and after his plane was shot down, endured six months of imprisonment and torture in the dense Vietnamese jungle. Those six months were full of impossibly hard times and heart break but Dieter persisted and became the first captured U.S. airman to escape enemy captivity during the war. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreo...
After walking away from a motorcycle accident on the way to the airport, Paula Dixson decided her injuries weren't that serious and she still wanted to fly that day. What she didn't realize was her injuries were far more extensive than she knew. But luckily for Paula two very experienced and accomplished doctors also boarded her flight that day, and would save her life in the sky. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
23-year-old Ashley Ware was getting ready for her shift as an emergency room nurse, when a man knocked on her door and asked for a ride. When she politely declined, he pulled a gun on her and told her that wasn't an option. Any person in that situation would be petrified but Ashley never showed her fear and used incredibly smart tactics to save her own life. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
Brock Miester has had his fair share of near death experiences, starting from the day he was born. But on January 12th 2018, Brock was on his way to his grandparents house when his car hit a patch of black ice causing an insane car accident. A whopping 99% of people die instantly from the injury Brock sustained, but not only did he survive, he thrived. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
Elizabeth Shoaf was only 14-years-old when she was led through the woods by Vinson Filyaw, who she believed was a police officer. After being led deeper into the woods for an hour, Elizabeth was horrified to discover that she had been kidnapped and was being forced into a hidden bunker in the ground where she would be kept for the next 10 days. Through an immense amount of bravery Elizabeth was able to outsmart her captor and free herself from his grasp. Ad free early episodes, and an extra epis...
In 2013, Harrison Odjegba Okene became an accidental aquanaut when he survived in a sunken ship on the ocean floor for 60 hours, with only an air pocket! UHH NO THANKS. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
On the morning of October 14th 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure got stuck 22 feet underground when she fell down a pipe in her aunt's backyard. This story gripped the nation as an entire community banded together to execute a complicated rescue mission that lasted for days. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
From the outside the Turpin family had a picture perfect life and David and Louise Turpin seemed like loving parents to their thirteen children. But that couldn't have been farther from the truth. For their entire lives, the Turpin children endured abuse and neglect to the highest degree. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
On April 25th, 2003, Aron Ralston planned a day trip to hike Bluejohn Canyon in Canyonland National Park. What started out as a routine expedition for Aron, turned into his worst nightmare after he dislodged a boulder and became trapped 100 feet below the desert surface for days with very little food and water. A few crushed bones and one shitty pocket knife later, Aron made it out and lived to tell the tale. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok S...
This episode delves into the harrowing survival of Brandi Hicks after she and her best friend Liz were guilted into giving Matthew Vaca a ride home from their local Hollywood Movie store. The girls' plan was to have an innocent sleepover, however their night was fated to be anything but that. Only through remarkable mental strength and just enough luck was Brandi able to prevail despite the repulsive evil that possesses Matthew Vaca. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Pa...
In 2018, an entire youth soccer team was stranded in the belly of an immense cave system with their assistant coach after a storm hit weeks before the monsoon season. As their families descended into despair, a rescue mission the likes of which had never been seen before was forming to find the team. The story immediately made international news, bringing along thousands of volunteers and specialized cave divers to assist the Thai government in delivering the boys from certain death. What ensued...
On December 26th 2004, Maria Belón and her family were on vacation in Khao Lak, Thailand. Their picture perfect trip would soon turn into a nightmare when they were struck by a wave that reached over 100 ft high. While the waves that had consumed entire buildings engulfed them, the Belón family fought to stay alive and find their way back to each other. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
As a young woman living by herself, Jennifer Morey's main concern was safety. So when she chose to live in an apartment complex that had a 24/7 on premises security guard, she believed she'd have nothing to worry about. But on the night of April 15th 1995, all that would change when Jennifer was woken up by her worst nightmare. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
You may have heard of the movies The Girl In The Basement, or Room, but you may not be familiar with the actual story that these movies were based off of. Elisabeth Fritzl was only 18 years old when her abusive father, Josef Fritzl, lured her into the basement of their family home and locked her in a hidden cellar for years. Telling family and friends that Elisabeth had run away to join a religious cult coupled with a letter Josef forced her to write corroborating that story, sealed Elisabeth's ...
This week we delve into the story of Mary Vincent, which pushes the limits of how low a rock bottom can be. While trying to hitchhike to Southern California at the age of only 15, Mary was abducted, sexually assaulted, attacked with a hatchet, and left to die at the bottom of a ravine. She found the will to survive because she didn’t want her attacker to be able to hurt anyone else. Mary was able to overcome so much and her story eventually led to the passing of a very important law! She is an i...
As one of the world’s best endurance runners, Danelle Ballengee was always up for a challenge. But when she got severely injured and stranded in the desert for days, she prepared to give up. Thanks to her mental and physical toughness, and her dog Taz, Danelle lived to see another day! Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
This week a living personification of all that is evil, Robert Berchtold, meticulously destroys an entire family. He infiltrated by gaining the trust of both Mary Ann and Bob Broberg before having separate affairs with each of them. Yes you read that correctly. Robert then moved to preying on the Broberg’s oldest daughter Jan, who was 12 at the time. The abuse went unnoticed, or denied, for years because of the relationship Berchtold had built with the Brobergs and the elaborate lie constructed ...
In this episode we discuss the unbelievably tragic events that occurred in Norway in 2011, the incredibly brave people who survived, and those who risked their lives to help others. 77 people lost their lives that day due to the twisted hatred of one man. We love Norway, but we despise Anders Breivik. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
In 2006, Susan Walters was a 51-year-old emergency room nurse in Portland, Oregon. One evening Susan came home from her shift to find a man in her home wearing yellow rubber gloves and wielding a claw hammer. It became clear very quickly why that man was there, and that Susan would have to do everything she could to stay alive. Thank goodness for self defense training and being a badass!! Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
A crew of 4 experienced sailors, and one girl friend along for the ride, is haphazardly assembled to deliver a yacht from Maine, down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After one successful day at sea, the crew is met by an unforgiving storm that only intensifies, causing the boat to go down fast. The 5 of them find themselves floating in the middle of the ocean in a rubber dinghy with only the clothes on their backs; exposed to the elements and surrounded by sharks. Their situation quickly went from ...
Lisa McVey is the epitome of a survivor. She endured abuse starting from the age of two, bouncing from bad situation to bad situation; and at the age of 17 she decided she no longer wanted to live. But on the same day she planned on taking her life, Lisa was kidnapped off her bicycle on her way home from work and was put in the position where she had to fight to stay alive. Lisa's incredible bravery and insanely savvy survival instincts led to a huge break in a high profile case Lisa had no idea...
Woohoo part 2! The incredible story of Colton Harris Moore comes to a close this episode as we talk about his inevitable downfall. Colton flew a little too close to the sun, but it was quite a ride while it lasted! Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
Alex embarks on his first two part story as we dive into the mind-boggling tale of Colton Harris Moore! Colton escaped from a halfway house at the age of 17 while serving a 3 year sentence for theft. After making a break for it, Colton survives on the run from authorities for over 2 years! During this time he manages to steal just about anything he can get his hands on, including PLANES!? Listen in to find out exactly how a teenager was able to avoid capture from not only local police, but the F...
After a failed anti-Nazi sabotage mission leaves his 11 comrades dead, Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud found himself on an epic journey though Norway to avoid capture. For over 2 months, the people of Norway risked their lives to help Jan make his way through the unforgiving snowy mountains to gain safety and freedom in neutral Sweden. Instagram Post Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
In this episode we're breaking down the enormous tragedy that was Jonestown. Jim Jones founded the People's Temple in 1954 and after quickly gaining a large following, promised members they would start their very own socialist utopia in South America. What should have been a paradise turned into a living hell when Jim Jones descended quickly into a drug fueled paranoia. Members soon realized leaving Jonestown wasn't an option and what Jim Jones described as a revolutionary suicide, was actually ...
In 2007, 17-year-old Ross Capicchioni hesitantly agreed to drive his friend of 10 years to the east side of Detroit. Little did he know that the person he trusted, would force him into becoming the target of a brutal gang initiation! Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show...
