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Have you ever almost died? We have, and we think those are some of the best stories. Comedians Lizzy Cassidy and Kevin Casey White bring you a podcast all about near death experiences, where they tell stories of survival with gallows humor, and some good

Lizzy Cassidy and Kevin Casey White


    • Jun 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES

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    The Close Calls Podcast is an absolute gem for anyone who appreciates good, dark humor and down-to-earth real talk. Hosted by Lizzy and Kevin, two hilarious comics, this podcast will have you hooked from the very first episode. The banter between the hosts is witty and entertaining, making it easy to listen to non-stop. It's like hanging out with them and having a good laugh while hearing crazy true stories without the heaviness often associated with true crime podcasts.

    One of the best aspects of The Close Calls Podcast is the impeccable balance between dark humor and genuine storytelling. Lizzy and Kevin have a welcoming and friendly vibe that makes you feel like you're part of their conversation. They are both excellent storytellers, keeping listeners at the edge of their seats with each close-call tale they share. The chemistry between the hosts is palpable, creating a comforting rapport that draws you in. They approach serious topics with levity while still maintaining respect for the seriousness of what they discuss.

    As for the worst aspects, it's challenging to find any major flaws in this podcast. However, some listeners might find the dark humor to be too much for their taste. While this show caters perfectly to those who appreciate dark humor but still want to have fun, it may not be everyone's cup of tea.

    In conclusion, The Close Calls Podcast is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys dark humor and compelling storytelling. Lizzy and Kevin's chemistry as hosts makes each episode feel like a hangout session with friends, providing immaculate vibes throughout. This podcast strikes a unique balance between silliness and introspection, addressing topics that are often considered taboo or too heavy in a way that can help process grief and navigate life's darker aspects. With hilarious guests and unforgettable stories, The Close Calls Podcast promises entertainment that will leave you eagerly waiting for more episodes to come.



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    Latest episodes from Close Calls Podcast

    The Family Who Pledged Not To Eat Each Other at Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 82:46


    Send us a textKevin tells Lizzy the story of a family that gets stranded at sea. Will the killer whales eat them? Will they kill and eat a turtle? Can a shark bite you even if its literal head is cut off? Listen to find out!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)

    An Actual Series of Unfortunate Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 56:29


    Send us a textThis week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Frane Selak, the Luckiest Unlucky Man EVER. Whether crashes by bus, train, or even airplane—Frane keeps living to tell the tale!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)

    The Couple that Belays Together Be-Stays Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 83:16


    Send us a textLizzy tells Kevin the story of Rachel and Jeremy, whose casual mountain-climbing first date turns into a stormy, freezing near-death, classic Close Callsian 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 these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

    Close Calls Celebrates 100 Death-Defying Episodes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 70:24


    Send us a textKevin and Lizzy take a walk down memory lane and live to tell the tale! Enjoy this speed run of all our INSTANT CLASSICS and thank you for being a part of the Close Calls family.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)

    Crazy Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 69:18


    Send us a textLizzy tells Kevin the story of how she de-escalated a dicey situation...which required her to jump down into the subway tracks in New York City.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)

    Our Stories part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 59:08


    Send us a textIn part two of our 100th episode celebration, Lizzy tells Kevin her true story of surviving a terrifying medical issue as a child.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)

    Our Stories part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 64:19


    Send us a textTo celebrate almost 100 episodes of the pod, Lizzy and Kevin tell their own close calls stories! Buckle up, today is all about car accidents.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)

    Balloonacy: The Lawn Chair Larry Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 56:12


    Send us a textWe're back with a really fun one to kick the year off right: Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Larry Walters a.k.a. "Lawn Chair Larry" a.k.a. the man who defied the world and took flight by strapping balloons to a lawn chair. It's total balloonacy! 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)

    Houston, We Have a Podcast part 2: A Successful Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 45:42


    Send us a textFollowing our own failure to launch part 2 WE ARE BACK IN ORBIT! Kevin tells Lizzy the exciting conclusion of the Apollo 13 mission.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)

    Houston, We Have a Podcast part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 104:06


    Send us a textThis week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of the Apollo 13 mission. Tune in next week to hear the exciting conclusion!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)

    A Literal Cliffhanger! part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 68:37


    Send us a textSonia and Marnie's mountain climbing story continues as an NONSTOP ROCK BLOCK! They're LIVIN' ON THE EDGE! They're RIDIN' THE STORM OUT! And they wanna know WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN! Listen to hear how our New Zealand gals get outta this one.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)

    A Literal Cliffhanger! part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 54:01


    Send us a textLizzy tells Kevin the first half of how Lizzy and Marnie survived getting trapped on a cliff of ice in New Zealand.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)

    Mailbag October 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 86:31


    Send us a textThis week we've got another MAILBAG with near-death experiences submitted by YOU, the listener! Stories involve moms, cheese, and everything else you could ever want!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)

    La Grotte part deux: Pêcher Dans le Noir

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 55:09


    Send us a textOn part 2 of the story of the French cave divers who are trapped in a flooded cave, Kevin tells Lizzy how they...get out of the flooded cave! Oh la la!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)

    La Grotte part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 75:10


    Send us a textThis week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of when some French cave divers get...you guessed it: trapped in a flooded cave! Who could have seen this coming? Sacrebleu!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)

    Just Deserts part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 51:32


    Send us a textThis week Lizzy finishes telling Kevin the story of how Shelly and her family survived multiple days and nights of being lost in the deserts of Arizona—following the cliffhanger standoff between her, shotgun in hand, and a mysterious, threatening vehicle.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)

    Just Deserts part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 76:24


    Send us a Text Message.This week Lizzy tells Kevin the first half of how Shelly and her family survived multiple days and nights of being lost in the deserts of Arizona.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)

    Scott and Marybeth part 2: After the Jump

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 48:50


    Send us a Text Message.This week Kevin tells Lizzy the next part of Scott and Marybeth's survival story, after they jumped into a river with their cat to escaped a raging forest fire.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)

    Scott and Marybeth part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 66:36


    Send us a Text Message.This week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Scott and Marybeth, an Oregon couple who escaped a raging forest fire. Part 2 of their story next time!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)

    Terence Hartnett's Close Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 88:04


    Terrence Hartnett is a comedian and cancer survivor who joins Lizzy and Kevin this week to tell his story. His multiple bouts with cancer are recalled in today's episode, as well as in his incredible standup shows 1 Ball Show, 1 Ball Show 1 Lung Less, and his upcoming Fringe show 1 Lung Run.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)

    Stranded 2300 Feet Under the Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 76:57


    This week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Chris Lemons, a saturation diver who was stranded in the ocean 700 meters below the surface. Let that sink in!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)

    No Pain No Grain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 52:37


    This week Lizzy tells Kevin the miraculous story of a corn farmer who survives being buried alive. Our protagonist survives thanks to a single kernel of hope! Lend us your ear, unless you're a husk of your former self. Don't worry though: this story isn't corny (but clearly the description is).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)

    Def Leppard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 53:42


    This week Kevin tells Lizzy about Rick Allen, the drummer for rock band Def Leppard who famously lost his arm in an accident. Listen to how he survived his horrific accident and returned to his music career.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)

    Mailbag Episode Live Stream (5/15/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 54:01


    In case you missed the first ever Close Calls live stream, you can listen to the audio right here! Kevin and Lizzy listen to listener voicemails and comment on YOUR close calls!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)

    Kevin's Ticking Time Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 55:08


    Following some travel and an actual close call, Kevin and Lizzy are back! Listen to hear about their recent trip to Missouri for DeForeFest, and why Kevin's stomach has a new hole in it.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)

    Pardon our French

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 66:50


    Kevin tells Lizzy the story of a French sea captain who did a bunch of terrible things and made a bunch of terrible decisions, including getting himself and a bunch of innocent people shipwrecked for years.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)

    Larry and Saul go to Babe Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 55:55


    Lizzy tells Kevin the story of two self-described athletes who may or may not know how to kayak. Will these men reach Doe Island (an island full of naked babes)? Or will they suddenly suffer from Testosterone Poisoning? Listen to find out if Bros come before Doe's!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)

    Smooth by Santander feat. Rob Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 58:10


    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)

    My Big Fat Greek Sinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 47:37


    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)

    Byron Floyd Jr. and SPORTS SHORTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 66:59


    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)

    Alison Botha Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 67:41


    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.comShoutout 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)

    Alison Botha Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 54:24


    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)

    Mail Bag: Mold Infections and Missed Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 41:30


    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)

    A Bast Lattery is a Doubt to Buy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 77:05


    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)

    The Durable Michael Malloy w/ Bobby Jaycox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 67:29


    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)

    Hey, We're OK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 57:33


    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)

    RIP Kenny DeForest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 1:47


    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  

    Good Guys Held Hostage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 99:20


    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)

    Big Sur? No, Sir!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 52:49


    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)

    Voicemails! Stranger Danger Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 70:06


    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)

    Bullets Solve Nothing with Gabe Koury

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 54:13


    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 these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

    MEAT MISSILE with Toby McMullen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 78:25


    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 logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

    Voicemails! with Toby McMullen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 86:05


    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 thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    Crapsized

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 51:26


    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)

    The TrashMan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 68:08


    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 (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art!

    Let's Give Eric A Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 54:55


    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)

    Annie Are You Okay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 53:08


    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 Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art!

    Susan Will Call You An Ambulance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 54:48


    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 Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art!

    Charla Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 51:38


    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 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!

    LIVE IN NYC with Ali O'Neil and Ben Katzner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 90:01


    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 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!

    What If Quad Was One Of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 56:44


    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/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!

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