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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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Monday Jun 30, 2025
Episode 170: Perseverance and Adaptability
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
This week we talk about Jane Doe, a woman getting donations from a friend's house. The man attacks her and ties her up. We also talk about Ada Blackjack, an Iñupiaq woman in the 1920s. She signs up to do an Arctic expedition to be able to get her son back from an orphanage. Things start out just fine until the winter sets in. Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the Week: Fresh Cut

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Episode 169: An Inspirational Mystery
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
This week we talk about Faith Robles, a thirteen year old who starts to date a 16 year old she meets at the park. As they get close, she moves in with his family. They move to New York where they tell her that she will be sleeping with men for money. We also talk about the strange disappearance of Agatha Christie. She goes missing for eleven days and is found over two hundred miles away. Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the Week: Disaronno and Sprite

Monday May 19, 2025
Episode 168: Aware of Your Surroundings
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
This week we talk about Demi Tebow, winner of the Miss South Africa pageant. A few months after her win, she pulls up to a red light and five armed men surround her car. We also talk about Christopher Thomas Knight, a man who enjoys his alone time. One day he finally has it and just walks into the forest with only a tent and keeps going until he is completely alone. Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the Week: Watermelon Sling

Monday May 05, 2025
Episode 167: Keep Your Head Up
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
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

Monday Apr 21, 2025
Episode 166: Back to the 90s
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Episode 165: Dazed and Confused
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
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

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Episode 164: Three Cheers for Bravery
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
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

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Episode 163: Deep Impact
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
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

Monday Feb 24, 2025
Episode 162: Finding A Safe Home
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
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

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Episode 161: Keep Fighting
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
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