Against The Odds
Wondery
Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you’re living these experiences with our heroes as they push themselves to their limits.Listen to Against The Odds on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/shows/against-the-odds now.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 42min
Alone in the Alaska Wilderness | The Long Walk | 3
A man faces the challenges of pulling a heavy sledge through frozen Alaska, battling freezing temperatures and the constant danger of falling through the ice. Despite various challenges and a wet sledge, he continues his journey in search of safety. Eventually, he encounters a cabin and returns to civilization where he meets a man named Bureil and shares his survival story.
Nov 28, 2023 • 42min
Alone in the Alaska Wilderness | Cabin Fever | 2
Pilot Leon Crane has spent a week stranded in the Alaska backcountry after his plane crashed, and is in desperate need of food. He’s now considered “missing in action” by the army, with no rescue coming. His only option is to keep walking along a frozen river. But a stroke of luck buoys his spirits and gives him just enough fuel to keep searching for signs of civilization.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 21, 2023 • 42min
Alone in the Alaska Wilderness | Survival Mode | 1
It’s December 1943 and First Lieutenant Leon Crane and his crewmates board the Iceberg Inez, a B-24 bomber, for a test run. But when the plane runs into trouble and crashes, Crane finds himself alone in a remote stretch of Alaskan backcountry, far from the army base, Ladd Airfield. With no gear or supplies to protect himself from the harsh winter conditions, he must rely on his own ingenuity in his quest to find help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 14, 2023 • 38min
Lost in the Rainforest | A Conversation with Yossi Ghinsberg | 4
Today, Yossi Ghinsberg joins host Cassie De Pecol to discuss how he survived for three weeks alone in the Bolivian Amazon. Yossi reflects on the lessons he learned from the experience, and shares the story of his return to the Amazon a decade later. His book Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival in the Amazon was the basis for the film Jungle, starring Daniel Radcliffe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 43min
Lost in the Rainforest | Man of Action | 3
Yossi Ghinsberg, Survivor of being lost in the Bolivian rainforest, is desperately trying to save himself while his friend Kevin organizes a search party. Yossi faces despair, walks in circles, and contemplates his future in the rainforest. Kevin faces bureaucratic hurdles and fears the possibility of Yossi's demise. In the end, Yossi is rescued, but the story doesn't end there.
Oct 31, 2023 • 44min
Lost in the Rainforest | Swept Away | 2
Yossi Ghinsberg and Kevin Gale face danger while rafting down the Tuichi River in Bolivia. Kevin goes missing when their raft gets stuck against a boulder, leaving Yossi alone. Yossi battles exhaustion, encounters a jaguar, and perseveres in the rainforest. Meanwhile, Kevin seeks help to find Yossi.
Oct 24, 2023 • 43min
Lost in the Rainforest | Into the Jungle | 1
Yossi and his friends venture into the uncharted Amazon rainforest but quickly realize they are ill-equipped. Facing hunger, deteriorating health, and doubts about their guide, they make a tough decision. However, a new plan emerges to continue the adventure without one of their companions.
Oct 17, 2023 • 36min
Granite Mountain Hotshots Disaster | One Foot in the Black | 5
Kyle Dickman remembers the exact moment he learned about the fate of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. As a former firefighter and hotshot himself, the news hit him hard. He reported on the tragedy for Outside magazine, then spent the next two years researching and writing his book, On the Burning Edge: A Fateful Fire and the Men Who Fought It. Today, Kyle joins host Mike Corey to talk about the disaster and raise some tough questions about how wildland fires are fought.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 10, 2023 • 50min
Granite Mountain Hotshots Disaster | Radio Silence | 4
Fueled by 50-mile-an-hour winds, the Yarnell Hill Fire rages out of control. Fire officials have no choice but to evacuate all residents and firefighting crews in its path. But there’s still one crew out there: the Granite Mountain Hotshots. They think they’ve found a shortcut to a safety zone, but unbeknownst to them, the fire is heading right for them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 3, 2023 • 45min
Granite Mountain Hotshots Disaster | Shifting Winds | 3
When the Yarnell Hill Fire abruptly changes direction, hotshot Brendan McDonough has to abandon his lookout post and run for his life. Meanwhile, the rest of his crew, the Granite Mountain Hotshots, are safe on a ridge, in what firefighters call “the black” – an already-burned area. But when the winds change direction, and push the fire towards the town of Yarnell, crew chief Eric Marsh makes a fateful decision: to lead his men out of their safe area, so they can help fight the fire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
