I Should Totally Be Dead Right Now Podcast

Episode 115: Shocking Heroes

This week we talk about Samantha Richards, a young woman talking to her friend outside. The next thing she remembers is waking up across the street not realizing that she was just electrocuted. We also talk about two different heroes saving lives. One saves three teens from drowning and the other saves his dog from a bear attack. Listen to how they survived now!

 

Drink of the Week: The Bob Marley

Episode 114: When Things Fall Through

This week we talk about Brendan Casey, a business owner with his best friend. An investor meeting did not go as planned and Brendan's friend becomes inconsolable and leaves. Brendan goes home to find his friend waiting for him with a baseball bat. We also talk about Dan Human, a backpacker taking a solo trip through an unbroken trail in the snow. He comes across a two log bridge and starts to cross. His sled that is attached to him falls and now he is stuck. Listen to how they survived now!

 

Drink of the Week: Belmont Jewel 

Episode 113: Drugged and Dropped

This week we talk about Gina Kershaw, a woman who was enjoying her alone time with a nice glass of wine at a local bar. After the bartender brings her a free glass of wine, she wakes up in an alley! We also talk about Henry Grant, a teenager hiking with his mother. He sees an older woman looking over the side of a cliff and then she falls! He starts his descent to try to save her. Listen to how they survived now!

 

Drink of the Week: Blackberry Basil Lemonade   

Episode 112: Valentine’s Day Luck

This week we talk about Erica Diaz, a mother and a singer. She helps her daughter with handmade Valentine's Day cards, but the clean up gets messy. A piece of glitter gets stuck into Erica's eye and as the days go by it only gets worse. Now she is she to make decisions before this glitter takes her life. We also talk about Sue Nixon a woman heading to get coffee. She gets to the side of the road when she goes into cardiac arrest. Luckily a few people ended up finding her in time due to their choices that day. Listen to how they survived now!

 

Drink of the Week: Strawberry Lemon Bellini

Episode 111: Consumed by Fear and Snow

This week we talk about Jack Gershman, a 15 year old off-roading with his father. When they stopped to get their bearings, a man on an ATV pulls up and starts shooting at them. They take off, but Jack is now alone in the woods. We also talk about Ken Scott and his group of friends. They all go skiing on the more experienced slope when an avalanche happens. Luckily one friend is not buried and starts digging them out, but that's when the second avalanche comes. Listen to how they survived now!

 

Drink of the Week: Sour Apple Dazzlers  

Episode 110: Disaster Diva and Boy’s Trip

This week we talk about Maryann Bruce who is deemed "The Disaster Diva". Throughout her lifetime she has had seven close calls with death including, a terrorist attack, plane crash, an avalanche and more. We also talk about three friends Jim Farrington, Sean Royston and Tolan Annis, who went kayaking on Lake Superior. The weather turned ugly fast and they were fighting six foot waves trying to get back to shore. They all got separated and had to survive on their own. Listen to how they survived now!  

 

Drink of the Week: Gin and Tonic

Episode 109: Heart Stopping Christmas Crime

This week Caitlyn talks about a medley of four different crime stories that happen around Christmas. Michelle tells a story about Laura Badger, a woman who suffered from four heart attacks while celebrating Christmas with her family. Listen to how they all survived now!

Drink of the Week: Jingle Juice  

Episode 108: Don’t Choke Under Pressure

This week we talk about Simon Hattenstone, a reporter in the UK. After a rough interview he goes to get a bite to eat. While talking to his colleague he starts to choke on a piece of naan. Now in a panic the room starts to spin while people watch as he turns blue. We also talk about Darren Harrison, riding on a single engine plane from a fishing trip. The pilot experiences some trouble and passes out leaving Darren to fly the plane himself. Listen to how they survived now!

 

Drink of the Week: Peppermint White Russian   

Episode 107: A Dirtbag and More Dirt

This week we talk about Victoria Cillers, a skydiving instructor taking a jump after one year to have a baby. Both of her parachutes fail as she falls 4,000 feet to the ground. It is discovered that someone tampered with her gear! We also talk about Sheri Niemegeers and Gabe Rosescu. They are taking a road trip when they are hit by a mudslide. They tumble down 900 feet and find themselves injured with no cell service. Listen to how they survived now!

Drink of the Week: Apple Pie Sparklers 

Episode 106: Jumping Cactus and Quicksand

This week we talk about Lyle Odelien, a retired NHL player. He goes to a golfing trip with friends, but gets attack by a jumping cactus. After he goes home he begins to develop flu like symptoms and ends up in the hospital. We also talk about Ryan Osmond, an avid hiker. While going on an eight mile hike he finds himself sinking in quicksand. Listen to how they survived now!

 

Drink of the Week: Cranberry Moscow Mule