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Episode 167: Keep Your Head Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 50:11


This week we talk about Jennifer Pardini, a young woman who moved back to her parent's house after a break up. She wakes up in the middle of the night to her ex boyfriend inside the house. It turns violent when he finds a hammer near by. We also talk about Greg Barnes, hiking at Pagat Cave in Guam with two friends. They watch the ocean waves crash against the cliff. One wave was large enough to sweep Greg out to sea within seconds. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Tequila Sunrise Margarita 

Episode 166: Back to the 90s

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 38:34


This week we talk about Alison Botha, a young woman heading home from a night out. A man with a knife forces her in her car and drives to pick up another man. They brutally attack her and left her for dead. We also talk about nine year old Tony Wicks, who sneak into the canals. Unfortunately he loses his footing and falls in, not knowing how to swim. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Cotton Tail   

Episode 165: Dazed and Confused

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 42:59


This week we talk about Malcom Reynolds, a 6 year old taking a nap under a tree at camp. A truck backs up over him to leave, but he gets caught underneath. We also talk about Graham Austin, an avid hiker going on his first overnight trip. A storm is coming off in the distance, but Graham and his friends are directly in the zone where lightening strikes. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Fresh Pear Cocktail 

Episode 164: Three Cheers for Bravery

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 43:39


This week we talk about Tina Bowen, a teenager experiencing strange occurrences in the home. One day the family comes back to an intruder in the house with a hatchet and steel wrench. We also talk about Donny Wiseman, a father attending a birthday party. It is feeding time at the alligator exhibit, but something goes wrong and the trainer is now in danger. Donny comes to the rescue. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Pear Moscow Mule 

Episode 163: Deep Impact

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 44:09


This week we talk about Jennifer Schuett, an eight year old kidnapped from her bedroom in the middle of the night. She is left for dead in a field on top of a fire ant mound. We also taking about The Unkillable Soldier, Sir Adrian Carton De Wiart. He fought in a few different wars and was shot several times throughout his career. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Sparkling Shamrock 

Episode 162: Finding A Safe Home

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 52:46


This week we talk about Susan Wachowich, a woman visiting her home country of Canada. She is staying with her friend, when two men come to the house looking for her friend. They shove their way into the house and beat and zip tie her. We also talk about James Reed, who sets out to California from Illinois with the Donner Party. They face rough roads and get caught in the winter storm. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Pink Champagne Punch   

Episode 161: Keep Fighting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 36:55


This week we talk about Frida Gibbs, a black belt and kickboxer who accepts a ride home from a man at a get together. When he does not listen to your directions, she knows he has a different plan for her. We also talk about Ian and Carol, an elderly couple who goes on a small hike to see the sunset on Valentine's Day. They take a wrong turn and get lost for several days. listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Spicy Love Potion

Episode 160: Working Through Trauma

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 49:00


This week we talk about Kara Robinson Chamberlain, a teenager hanging out at her friend's house when she is approached by a man selling magazines. He reaches into his car and puts a gun to her neck and kidnaps her. We also talk about Charolette Hilton Anderson. A mother who is training for a marathon. She runs 27 miles then goes to a high intensity kick boxing class and tries to do weight lifting after that. Before she can make it to the weight room, she passes out. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Lavender Lemonade

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Episode 159: Good Man, Bad Man

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 54:48


This week we talk about Gisele Pelicot, she is approached by policemen about finding images and videos of her unconscious. She finds out her husband has been drugging her and sexual assaulting her along with other random men. We also talk about Shirley Young, a young girl being dropped off at the mall. An oil tanker truck crashes into the car and now she is trapped underneath with flames surrounding her. Listen to how they survived now!    Drink of the Week: Pineapple Coconut Water Mocktail 

Episode 158: Down Below

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 54:10


This week we talk about the Hi-Fi murders, two men walk into the store with handguns and ties up the employees in the basement. Their loved ones come looking for them and they also get tied up in the basement. Now these men are trying different tactics to kill them. We also talk about Barbara Jane Mackle, a young woman who gets kidnapped and buried alive! Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Peppermint Puff

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Episode 157: On Ice

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 37:59


This week we talk about Margarita Gracheva, a successful business woman providing for her family. Her husband is jealous of her success and takes to out to the woods with an axe. We also talk about Jean Hilliard, a young teen driving home late one night. She crashes her trunk due to the icy road and finds herself in -22 degree weather wearing cowboy boots. Drink of the Week: Gingerbread Chai Latte

Episode 156: I Would Walk 500 Miles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 41:32


This week we talk about Hawa Mohamed, a mother of four living in a village in Sudan. One early morning as she is tending to the cows when she sees a group of militia attacking her village. We also talk about the Stolpa family. They are braving the snow to make it to a family member's funeral, but the snow made them take a dangerous route. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Cranberry Margarita  

Episode 155: Keeping Your Composure

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 46:52


This week we all about Amy Ballons, a divorced mother of two starts dating again. She is being love bombed by her new boyfriend. Once they get married the sweet man turns abusive. Things take a turn when he injures himself and blames her. We also talk about Amanda Eller. She is hiking in the forest in Maui to do some meditative work. She gets lost and finds herself fighting to survive for over week! Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Purple Haze

Episode 154: Is it Murder or a Mimic?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 44:26


Happy Halloween everyone! This week we talk about Daniel Hoevels, a theater actor performing a role he has for two years. During the a death scene one of the props was replaced with an actual knife. We also talk about three stories of mimics. These things look and sound like your loved ones, but something is always a bit off about them. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Snow White's Poison Apple

Episode 153: Lets Not Meet, Ghosts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 57:28


This week we talk about "Lets Not Meet" stories from Reddit. Three stories of people who almost meet death if they made the wrong decision. We also talk about the Simmons family that ran a farm. As the family grows old, scary occurrences start to happen around the house. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Apple Nog 

Episode 152: Knowledge is Power

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 53:18


This week we talk about Wendy Russell, a college student with a nut allergy. She is having dinner with her mother and boyfriend when she takes a bite of cheesecake that contained nuts. We also talk about some of the assassination attempts on Fidel Castro, there were over 600! Listen to how they survived now!   Drink of the Week: Cuba Libre

Episode 151: Three is a Magic Number

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 46:28


This week we talk about Corazon Amurao and Luisa Silverio, two nurses that were at a townhouse with eight other nurses. They planned a sleep over and around 11pm a man makes his way in. He ties all the women up and moves them to individual rooms. We also talk about the Bermuda Triangle. A lot of lives have been lost but one group of pilots survived to tell their tell.  Drink of the Week: Bubbly Peach Greyhound

Episode 150: What's Happening?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 52:07


This week we talk about Raul Michael Vargas, he is at a popular nightclub called The Station to see the band Great White. As the concert begins, pyrotechnics go off and catches the stage on fire. We also talk about Paul Connolly. He was getting home from a kayaking trip when he comes face to face with an angry leopard. Drink of the Week: Gin and Jam plus Caitlyn's surprise birthday shot  

Episode 149: Crazy and Cute

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 58:25


This week we talk about George Blumenschein a doctor at a cancer research center. He has an affair with a colleague and jealousy starts to develop. If she can't have him then no-one will. We also talk about two year old Derek playing outside with his four year old brother. Their mother turns her back for a few minutes and now Derek is gone. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Basil Lemon Drops

Episode 148: Worst Case Scenario

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 56:32


This week we talk about Carla Johnson, an expecting mother visiting friends when several people start to shoot. She tries to take cover, but it is too late. We also talk about Captain Brian Udell, an F-15E fighter pilot. During a scenario training there was an issue with the plane and now he is falling to the ground at the speed of sound. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Kalimotxo

Episode 147: Fallen Angels

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 46:02


This week we talk about Chris Cander, a young woman studying abroad. Trying to contact her ex boyfriend, a man overhears her problem and offers to help. Chris is excited for the help, but once they get into the man's car things take a turn for the worse. We also talk about Jordan Hatmaker, a skydiver doing her first solo jump. While the first one was a success, the second jump went terribly wrong. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Pina Colada Spritz

Episode 146: Stronger Together

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 45:36


This week we talk about Kevin Bokun and Medley Zeigler, who are spending the evening at home when their house explodes in flames. We also talk about a group of sailors traveling over 400 miles getting attacked by pirates. Listen to how they survived now!   Drink of the Week: Amaretto Sunrise

Episode 145: Prepared Women

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 40:32


This week we talk about Christine Jenneiahn, a 85 year old woman awaken in the middle of the night to a man in a ski mask and a gun pointed at her head. We also talk about Pam Biles, a volunteer search and rescue member. She goes on a long hike where she finds a mysterious man sitting in the snow alone. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Fizzy Whisky Crush

Episode 144: May Madness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 40:59


This week we talk about Irvin Walker, a man just trying to find a parking spot at the mall before his car gets riddled with bullets. We also talk about Ludger Sylbaris, a man placed in solitary confinement when Mount Pelee erupted and killed thousands. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Fresh Mint Strawberry Daiquiri

Episode 143: Some Good Old Boys and Girls

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 63:15


This week we talk about a few good dogs that jumped into action to save their owners from death. We also talk about 33 men who get trapped underground in a mine in complete darkness. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Vanilla Bourbon Root Beer Floats

Episode 142: Taken Precautions

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 45:02


This week we talk about Nicole Marie, a therapist helping her client escape from her gang member boyfriend. When Nicole goes home one night she is ambushed by five men. We also talk about Christian Fleischmann, a man celebrating his birthday. He goes to sleep and wakes up with his house full of water. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Spicy Peach Rings

Episode 141: Random Encounters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 46:56


This week we talk about Cindi Broaddus, a woman sleeping in the passenger seat on her way to a vacation. A random person throws acid off the overpass and it drenches Cindi. We also talk about Sam, an Ohio man checking on his horse who is acting irrational. He starts to bring his horse into the barn when he sees a lion pacing near him. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Whiskey Sours (Version 2) 

Episode 140: Planes, Trains and Motocross

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 45:52


This week we talk about Travis Pastrana, a famous motorsports competitor and stunt man. During one of his early competitions, he suffered a spine injury that only two other people have survived before. We also talk about Carlos De Los Santos, a pilot en route to Mexico City. Along the way he encounters some suspicious aircrafts that surround him. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Southside 

Episode 139: Unsafe Environments

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 60:21


This week we talk about Mason Wells, a young teen who not only survived one bombing attack, but two! We also talk about Colin Angus and his two friends. They set out to cross the Amazon river over several months, as they encounter several near death experiences along the way. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Dirty Shirley 

Episode 138: St Patrick's Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 45:52


This week we talk about Jaclynn Fitzgibbons, a young woman celebrating St Patrick's Day with her friends. In the late evening she is waiting for a ride home when a group of men approach. The next thing she remembers is waking up in the hospital. We also talk about how beer saved lives. Yes that is correct, beer helped save several lives. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: The Sparkling Irishmen  

Episode 137: Timing is Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 47:38


This week we talk about Olivia Jackson, a stunt double working on a film. When the stunt changes at the last minute she finds herself in a coma. We also talk about ‎Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain, two academics in the 1900's. When they go on holiday to France they find themselves walking back in time. Drink of the Week: Grape Fizz

Episode 136: Falling into Darkness

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 51:19


This week we talk about Terrell Williams, a 21 year old stopping into a convenience store for a snack. Someone is in his car when he comes out and before he can defend himself, he is shot several times. We also talk about Christopher Jones, who is about to do his first solo skydiving jump. Mid way Christopher runs into trouble and is now falling to the ground unconscious. Listen to how they survived now! Michelle's Top 10 Drinks 1. Pink Starburst Ep.12 2. Cantaloopy with a Twist Ep.50 3. Adult Butterbeer Ep.49 4. Blackberry Basil Lemonade Ep.113 5. Spiced Rum and Vanilla Coke Ep.61 6. New Orleans Fizz Ep.70 7. Sparkling Caramel Apple Cider Ep.85 8. Homemade Eggnog Ep.85 9. Hennessy and Apple Juice Ep.104 10. Lavender Gimlets Ep.126

Episode 135: Shot and Failed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 35:16


This episode we talk about Whitney Austin, a mother of two going to work at the bank. She walks in and is immediately shot several times. We also talk about Melanie Pace. Her body began to swell after an intense workout and found herself in the hospital. Listen to how they survived now! Caitlyn's Top Ten Drinks: 1. Cantaloopy (Ep. 39) 2. Watermelon Spice (Ep. 97) 3. Crisp Apple Cider Mule (Ep. 131)  4. Sour Watermelon Slushy (Ep. 51) 5. Pink Starburst (Ep. 12) 6. Peppermint White Russian (Ep. 108) 7. Tom Collins (Ep. 64) 8. Fiery Grapefruit Ginger Cocktail (Ep. 76) 9. Five Farms Shots (Most episodes) 10. Chocolate Hazelnut Irish Cream Iced Latte (Ep. 69)

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Episode 134: Merry Miracles

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 36:31


Happy Holidays! This week we talk about Christopher Smith, a man going on a first date. The date goes well and they head back to his house. Soon after they arrive a man breaks with a gun. We also talk about Joey, who gets caught in a snow storm while walking outside. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: The Grinch

Episode 133: Medical Miracles

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 47:25


This week we talk about Beverly Bertram, a woman recovering from leg surgery when she is given a lethal dose of insulin. She does not know that she had an encounter with one of Canada's worst serial killers. We also talk about Lee Tylor, a student at a university heading home from celebrating his birthday. A group of men start to chase him and Lee jumps a fence. He receives an electric shock that catches him on fire. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Peppermint Mocha Martini

Episode 132: Breathe In, Breathe Out

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 43:54


This week we talk about the Siems family getting ready for Thanksgiving. The family believe they caught the flu as they are getting ill one by one, but once they make it to the hospital they are surprised at the diagnosis. We also talk about the failure and success of the Apollo 13. Three astronauts have a mission to get to the moon, but their oxygen gets compromised. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Fall Blush

Episode 131: Teachers are the Best

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 48:42


This week we talk about Eilish Poe, an elementary school teacher who has a summer fling that goes wrong. Her attacker breaks into her house and waits for her to get home. We also talk about Pamela Salant, a kindergarten teacher that goes camping with her boyfriend. She gets lost in the dense forest with a now broken leg. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Crisp Apple Cider Mule

Episode 130: Mothman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 59:21


Happy Halloween! This week we talk about the history and encounters of the Mothman of Point Pleasant. Michelle goes into detail about the origins and mystery behind Mothman. Listen to how these people survived! Drink of the Week: Mothman White Russian   

Episode 129: One Spooky Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 52:38


This week we stumble through a few LetsNotMeet subreddit stories written by mjoallie and Miliboarder. The first story is about a couple going camping and hearing someone around their tent dragging a knife along it. The other story is about a woman getting an ubereats delivery, but the delivery driver refuses to leave. He tries to lure her out and into his car. We also talk about Ben Barber, a farmer from the 1800's. He gets married and weird things start to happen. He thinks he has married a witch! Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Witch Please

Episode 128: Hard Hits

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 42:12


This week we talk about the Patel family. They are coming home from visiting family when their car goes over the cliff. Luckily everyone survives, but was this intentional? We also talk about Hayden McGlinn, a football player who gets hit in the head. He passes out and is having a hard time waking back up. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Pickle Martini and Pickle Backs 

Episode 127: Pull Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 42:45


This week we talk about Laura Jastre, heading to a friend's house with two others. The pull up to the house where an acquaintance they know open fires at them. We also talk about 11 year old Alex Nicholas. Flying in an air balloon when they crash land, but the pilot falls out and the balloon takes off again. Alex has to fly the balloon all by himself. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Orange Cranberry Whisky Sours

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Episode 126: Not Sure What Tomorrow Brings

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 40:16


This week we talk about the tough jobs of flight attendants. Several stories of flight attendants that had to confront unruly passengers and put their lives on the line. We also talk about Karp Lykov and his family. They lived in isolation in the Siberian wilderness, living off the land for over 40 years. Listen to how they survived now!   Drink of the Week: Lavender Gimlets 

Episode 125: Living in Pain

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 33:00


This week we talk about Gracia Burnham, celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary with her husband when they get kidnapped from their resort. We also talk about Victoria, a 26 year old who suffers from a headache. Her family makes her go to the hospital when this headache lasts for three days straight and she got to the hospital just in time. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Frozen Vanilla Latte

Episode 124: Magnetic Chemistry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 34:55


This week we talk about Jeff and Becky Ponto. A couple asleep in their bed when a man breaks in and starts hitting both of them in the head with a hammer. We also talk about Daniel, a three year old with a stomach ache. The doctors say it's a stomach bug, but when his symptoms are getting worst they have to figure out what is causing him to go downhill. We also apologize for the audio issue we have on Caitlyn's side this episode. Drink of the Week: Harvey Wallbanger

Episode 123: No One Left Behind

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 51:06


This week we talk about Li and Wang, a married couple sitting down to watch their show when their building starts to shake. Barley having time to reach the bathroom, the whole apartment building collapses and they are now trapped. We also talk about seven teenage boys that are completing their survival training in Alaska. They come face to face with a 7 foot grizzly bear that attacks them without warning. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Spiked Arnold Palmers

Episode 122: Bravery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 50:58


This week we talk about the Turpin family. The parents have thirteen children and consistently abuse them. The children don't go to school, bathe or have access to food. After years of abuse and being chained  to their bed, one sibling gets the course to jump out their bedroom window and calls for help. We also talk about Eric Merda, a man attacked by an alligator. His arm is severed and is lost in the woods for several days. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Sparkling Green Gator

Episode 121: What's the Motive?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 51:38


This week we talk about Morgan Scott, a young woman driving to work and gets hit by another car. The driver tries to flee and she takes a photo of the car. The driver backs up and runs her over. We also talk about Terry Jo, an eleven year old sailing with her family on vacation. In the middle of the night she hears yelling and the ship is sinking. She sees that her mother and brother are dead and she is now alone in the open sea not sure what has happened. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Pink Russian

Episode 120: Keeping Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 43:19


This week we talk about Abby Hernandez, a teen walking home from school and accepts a ride from a friendly looking man. Within minutes he pulls out a gun and kidnaps her to a shed 30 miles away. We also talk about Darcy Bishop. She is a caretaker for her brothers who have cerebral palsy. Hurricane Ian hits Florida and they are trapped in their home as water is pouring in. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Strawberry Bellini 

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Episode 119: Just A Little Claustrophobic

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 47:48


This week we talk about Matt Mina, a teenager enjoying a beach day with friends and family. They dig a 6ft hole in the sand and as Matt was continuing to dig, the hole collapses and buries him alive. We also talk about Jason Storie, a caver climbing down a 300ft deep cave with a group of friends. It starts to rain and certain spots of the cave are starting to fill up trapping him below. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Summer Sangria  

Episode 118: A Bloody Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 38:19


This week we talk about Donna Ongsiako, a mother living on a flower farm in the middle of nowhere. Late one night she is face to face with a stranger at her door with a 10 inch knife. She gets stabbed several times and is losing blood fast. We also talk about Dana Reinhardt. She takes her grandmother to a garden party for the ACLU of Southern California. Her grandmother falls and she begins to bleed all over the place. Luckily a kind celebrity comes to the rescue. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Lemon Margarita 

Episode 117: Nature, You Scary

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 30:38


This week we talk about Susan King, a 62 year old foraging for mushrooms in her backyard. She sees a new kind of mushroom she is not familiar with, but decides to try it anyways. In less that 24 hours, she is in the hospital fighting for her life. We also talk about friends Robyn Bodine and Tracie Shoe, who go to New Mexico on a birthday trip. They take the scenery routine to the airport, but the heat has melted the ground and they are stuck. They search for cell service and find themselves lost in the woods. Listen to how they survived now! Drink of the Week: Elderflower Collins 

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