

52.4K
Downloads
151
Episodes
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.
Episodes

Monday Aug 01, 2022
Episode 99: Burned and Swallowed
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
This week we talk about Emma Schols, a mother of six who heard strange noises downstairs while laying in her bed. When she went to investigate, she quickly realized her house was on fire! We also talk about Liz Cottriel and Julie McSorley, two friends who went kayaking in California's San Luis Obispo Bay. They were enjoying beautiful views of humpback whales feeding in the bay but accidentally find themselves too close for comfort! Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the Week: Easy Pitcher Mojitos

Monday Jul 18, 2022
Episode 98: Alone in Nature
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
This week we talk about Ashley Reeves, a young teen going to a job interview. Her parents get concerned when she does not come back and cannot get ahold of her. Police find her car, but she is no where to be found. It is now a race against the clock to find her. We also talk about Angela Hernandez, a woman heading to southern California. An animal runs into the street and she swerves to avoid hitting it, but her car goes flying down a 250 ft cliff. Listen to how they survived!
Drink of the Week: Peach Lemonade

Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Bonus Episode 1: Heart by Heart
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
We have a special guest on the podcast for their upcoming show this weekend! Steve Fossen from Heart by Heart chatted with us about his journey from being the bassist in the band Heart and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to the creation of his current band Heart by Heart. He has played all over the world and even shares a survival story of his own from when Heart was playing in Japan and something went wrong with the stage. Listen to how they survived and give them a listen!
Drink of the Week: Heart by Heart

Monday Jul 04, 2022
Episode 97: Finding the Strength
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
This week we talk about Lydia Tillman, a woman who was stalked while walking home after a local 4th of July celebration. The stalker pushed their way into her apartment and attacked her. We also talk about Neil Parker, an outdoor enthusiast on a solo hike on a trail he had done before, but this time something went wrong. Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the Week: Watermelon Spice

Monday Jun 20, 2022
Episode 96: Rope Strong
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
This week we talk about Joseph Samuels, a criminal who was sentenced to be hung for a crime he did not commit. The day of the hanging, the rope broke, but they were quick to bring in another noose. We also talk about Joe Simpson, a climber who scales the west face of a mountain with his friend. When he falls and breaks his leg, his friend has to carefully help him down the treacherous mountain. Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the Week: The Priddy Rose

Monday Jun 06, 2022
Episode 95: Fire and Fog
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
This week we talk about teenager Kellie Mencel, who falls asleep at the wheel and causes an accident while heading to the beach. Surviving that encounter, she then catches fire while on a boat at her family's vacation home. We also talk about Don McNeice, a sport fishing guide on a return flight with his crew. When a thick patch of fog interferes with their pilot's vision, they crash into the rocks. Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the Week: Gin Rickey

Monday May 23, 2022
Episode 94: Viral Yoga
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
This week we talk about viral challenges and the danger of several trends that were almost deadly. We also talk about Daniel Miller, a man fixing a dam near his property. When Daniel's excavator slides unexpectedly, it falls and pins him in the water below. Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the week: Classic Daiquiri

Monday May 09, 2022
Episode 93: Uninvited Guests
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
This week we talk about Bre Lasley, a young woman listening to music in her bed. When she hears a voice, she looks over at her window to see a man crawling in her window. She quickly finds out that he does not want to rob her. We also talk about Henry Moffett, a man watching a football game at his friend's house. When he gets a banana from the fruit bowl, he feels a pinch on his hand. He begins to feel sick and his hand begins to swell. Listen to how they survived now.
Drink of the Week: Bloody Mary

Monday Apr 25, 2022
Episode 92: 12 Days
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
This week we talk about Dale Anderson, a church going man in a small town. One day after Sunday service, everyone went into the fellowship hall for baked goods and coffee. Dale began to feel sick quickly afterwards and began to violently vomit. He was quickly taken to the hospital. We also talk about Anna Bagenholm, a radiologist and avid skier. She and her friends hit the slopes, but she found herself fighting for her life when she got stuck below ice in freezing waters. Listen to how they survived now.
Drink of the Week: Blackberry Margaritas

Monday Apr 11, 2022
Episode 91: Paranormal Castrations
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
We are back! This week we talk about a young male who is interested in castration. He searches online and finds two men who say they will do this surgery for free. We also talk about an accountant who starts to hear noises and growling in their apartment building. He is being targeted by something out of this world. Listen to how they survived now!
Drink of the week: Strawberry Smash