Real Survival Stories
True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the desert. Lost in the jungle. Marooned in the mountains. Shipwrecked on the high seas. You'll hear from individuals who had everything against them. But even then, they refused to give in…
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 117
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Buried in a Gully: Tragedy in the White Mountains
Joe Lentini is an elite mountain rescuer in New Hampshire. He regularly faces high-stakes decisions and dilemmas. But in 1982, during one treacherous mission to find two missing teenagers, disaster s…
00:50:29 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
Starvation in the Outback: Aussie Bushwhacking
In northern Australia, two friends venture deep into the bush on the lookout for a mysterious serpent. But after weeks trekking through desert plains and ancient jungle, Will and Geoff’s plans start …
00:52:11 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
Tsunami in Sri Lanka
A couple are torn apart by one of the most terrible natural disasters the world has ever seen. In December 2004, Brits Pat and Pete Etheridge are on holiday in Sri Lanka. But one tranquil day, the is…
00:52:45 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Trapped Inside an Iceberg
Canadian Jill Heinerth has one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. She’s a cave diver - she explores underwater tunnels and caverns. In 2001, she travels to the Southern Ocean, attempting to become …
00:53:41 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Hawaii Wildfire: Ocean or Inferno? (Part 2 of 2)
We return to Annelise Cochran and the Lahaina wildfire. As the blaze intensifies, she and her neighbours must band together to keep each other going. But as the night deepens, new and unexpected trav…
00:44:19 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Hawaii Wildfire: Island in Flames (Part 1 of 2)
Annelise Cochran is a marine conservationist who lives a tranquil life in Hawaii. But in 2023, the island paradise she calls home transforms into a hellish inferno. As a colossal wildfire tears throu…
00:44:35 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
Swept Away in Antarctica: Great White Chaos
Two friends from Australia attempt the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic Peninsula. The brutal conditions of the world’s southernmost continent have defeated many an intrepid explorer. But …
00:54:46 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
One Man and a Kayak: Adrift With Half a Paddle
Geoff Hunter sets out on an epic maritime adventure. He’s attempting to circumnavigate Britain in a tiny, homemade kayak. Fierce weather, rough seas and even run-ins with the military all add hurdles…
00:50:17 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Caving Calamity: Scramble to the Surface
John Lane is leading a group of friends on an adventure which is not for the faint-hearted. They’re headed hundreds of feet underground - to explore a network of caves. In this claustrophobic maze of…
00:53:16 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
This is a taster episode of a brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Host Paul McGann follows the real people involved in the D-Day landings.
It’s 1944 and Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war m…
00:53:01 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
Hanging by a Thread: Upside Down off a Mountain
ln the wilderness of Washington state, Dan Smith’s life literally hangs by a thread. After a terrifying accident, he’s left dangling in mid-air, mangled and bloody, with only a thin rope keeping him …
00:50:02 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
Pinned by a 4-Ton Boulder: Inches from Death
Kevin DePaolo is a ‘digital nomad’. He works remotely, lives in his van, and freely travels around the United States seeking new experiences. One day, he sets out to explore the desolate plains of Sa…
00:47:02 |
Wed 29 May 2024
Alaska Adventure: Cut off in a Frozen Wilderness
Three friends venture into the depths of Alaska. Tackling some of the most extreme weather on Earth, they’re attempting to reach North America’s highest peak. Nigel, Steve and Anthony are experienced…
00:52:01 |
Wed 22 May 2024
Shipwrecked on a Reef: A Mother’s Courage
Jean Silverwood and her family are in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime voyage around the world. As they sail serenely through the remote waters of French Polynesia, it seems the issues that once do…
00:52:56 |
Wed 15 May 2024
Mountain Bike Crash: Ambushed at Sunset
An evening ride in the picturesque foothills of Southern California takes a terrifying turn. Anne Hjelle is a competitive mountain biker, used to pushing herself to the limit. But one evening in 2004…
00:47:59 |
Wed 08 May 2024
Dangling off a Granite Cliff: Teenager Runs for Help
Two rock climbers - father and son - embark on an epic adventure in the Idaho wilderness. But as they work their way up jagged ridges and towering cliffs, little do they know how far their bond will …
00:49:10 |
Wed 01 May 2024
Fishing Trip Nightmare: Dragged Under in the Coral Sea
Maike Hohnen is an experienced seaman. His 7-year-old son, Julian, loves getting out on the waves just as much as he does. Joined by a friend, Stephen, they fish the sparkling waters off Australia’s …
00:52:43 |
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Desert Rescue: Blazing Sun, Twist of Fate
Worn out by city life, a young travel journalist decides it’s time to reconnect with herself out in the desert. But what should be a straightforward hike soon turns into a very different journey of s…
00:47:12 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Dash to the Summit: Avalanche Approaching…
In remotest India, one moment of misfortune sees a daring adventure snowball into an epic escape. A group of professional mountaineers set out to ascend Panchachuli V, an unclimbed Himalayan peak. Bu…
00:52:29 |
Wed 10 Apr 2024
Introducing: The Curious History of Your Home - The Fridge
A brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Join domestic historian Ruth Goodman as she explores the remarkable, often epic, tales behind everyday objects.
This taster episode is all about the fridg…
00:29:54 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
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