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…New episodes Thursdays. Get every episode a week early, as well as ad-free listening, with Noiser+. For more information head to noiser.com/subscriptions.For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fmHosted by John Hopkins. Production: Joel Duddell, Ed Baranski, Luke Lonergan, Miri Latham, Jacob Booth, Liam Cameron, Rob Plummer, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Cody Reynolds-Shaw. Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink.
Latest episodes
Aug 16, 2023 • 48min
Glacier Escape: Trapped Under the Ice
Guest Jim Davidson, survivor of a glacier crevasse accident, shares his harrowing experience being trapped under the ice. He recounts his struggle to escape, the challenges of climbing an ice wall, and the guilt he feels after losing his climbing partner. Jim finds solace in honoring life, finding resilience in past experiences, and drawing strength from his ordeal.
Aug 9, 2023 • 45min
Abandon Ship: Stranded in the South Atlantic (Part 2 of 2)
The Sudur Havid is submerged beneath the freezing waters of the South Atlantic. As the captain and first mate struggle to respond, it falls to Matt to coordinate a last-ditch effort to abandon ship. But in these Antarctic waters, with woefully inadequate clothing and survival gear, they’re about to be cast adrift in a raft no bigger than a child’s paddling pool…Many thanks to Matt Lewis. For more on his story, read Last Man Off: A True Story of Disaster and Survival on the Antarctic Seas.A Noiser production, written by Susan Allott.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 2, 2023 • 37min
Abandon Ship: Sinking in 30-Foot Waves (Part 1 of 2)
A rookie sailor goes looking for adventure in the remote waters of the sub-Antarctic… and finds it. Matt Lewis joins the crew of a deep sea fishing trawler sailing out of Cape Town. But far out in the South Atlantic, a polar storm will catch them all unawares. Battered by giant swells, before they know what’s hit them they’re taking on water. The ship is going down…Many thanks to Matt Lewis. For more on his story, read Last Man Off: A True Story of Disaster and Survival on the Antarctic Seas.A Noiser production, written by Susan Allott.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2023 • 54min
Paragliding Disaster: Sucked Towards the Stratosphere
Experienced paraglider Ewa Wiśnierska shares her terrifying journey of getting sucked into a storm, reaching heights near a jumbo jet, battling hypoxia, and miraculously surviving. She reflects on the importance of safety over ambition in paragliding.
Jul 21, 2023 • 1min
Real Survival Stories
The new show from award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Launching July 27th, 2023.Early access to new episodes for Noiser+ subscribers.For advertising enquiries email info@adelicious.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
