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Real Survival Stories

Real Survival Stories

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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 [email protected] Hosted by John Hopkins. Production: Joel Duddell, Ed Baranski, Luke Lonergan, Miri Pitman Latham, Rob Plummer, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Cody Reynolds-Shaw. Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Real Survival Stories episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Real Survival Stories for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Real Survival Stories episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Real Survival Stories - Tsunami in Sri Lanka

Tsunami in Sri Lanka

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07/24/24 • 55 min

A couple are torn apart by one of the most terrible natural disasters the world has ever seen. In December 2004, Brits Pat and Pete Etheridge are on holiday in Sri Lanka. But one tranquil day, the island is engulfed by a devastating tsunami. Swept away in the torrent, the Etheridges will face their own individual battles to survive before they can even begin to find their way back to each other...

A Noiser production, written by Joe Viner.

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Pat and Pete got in touch after listening to the show. If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you’d like to put forward, let us know. Drop us an email at [email protected]

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Real Survival Stories - Introducing: Short History Of… The Real Robinson Crusoe
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10/13/24 • 49 min

This is a taster episode from our sister show, Short History Of... which is also hosted by John Hopkins.

Daniel Defoe’s 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe is one of the most widely published books in history. This story of a man stranded alone on an island is said to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. But who was Defoe’s inspiration for creating one of the best-known protagonists in literature? And what led to this real-life sailor spending years of his life cut off from human contact?

This is a Short History of the Real Robinson Crusoe.

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Real Survival Stories - Trapped Inside an Iceberg

Trapped Inside an Iceberg

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07/17/24 • 56 min

Canadian Jill Heinerth has one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. She’s a cave diver - she explores underwater tunnels and caverns. In 2001, she travels to the Southern Ocean, attempting to become the first person to swim inside an iceberg. Needless to say, Jill gets more than she bargained for...

A Noiser production, written by Macalister Bexon.

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Real Survival Stories - Nepal Nightmare: Highest Helicopter Mission
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10/31/24 • 51 min

Two men soar over the majestic Himalayas, risking their lives to save others. Richard Lehner and Daniel Aufdenblatten must extract a group of climbers marooned deep in the Annapurna range. With time and oxygen running out, they’ll employ an audacious rescue technique... dangling Richard on the end of a rope, hanging beneath a helicopter at 23,000 feet...

A Noiser production, written by Fiona Ford.

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Real Survival Stories - Too Late to Run: Family Trapped by Flames
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08/14/24 • 54 min

A family road trip through the south of France goes up in flames. In the scorchingly hot summer of 2021, Fiona is relaxing with her husband and kids among the lavender fields and vineyards of Provence. But that all suddenly changes. As the picturesque landscape ignites, the family will find themselves trapped in their accommodation - marooned on a lonely hillside with no hope of escape...

A Noiser production, written by Macalister Bexon.

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Fiona got in touch with us after listening to the show. If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you’d like to put forward, let us know. Drop us an email at [email protected]

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Real Survival Stories - Raging Rapids: Marooned in Manitoba
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09/04/24 • 61 min

Two young backpackers from Germany throw themselves deep into the wilds of Canada. Wolf and Johannes embark on an epic adventure down the remote Hayes River. But when disaster befalls their canoe, the friends will find themselves on a different kind of journey - not away from civilisation, but desperately seeking a way back to it...

A Noiser production, written by Joe Viner.

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Real Survival Stories - Tomb of Ice: 40-Foot Plunge Into a Crevasse
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04/03/24 • 50 min

After a relaxing family holiday in a Montana national park, Ted Porter stays on for a few days. He wants to explore, to tackle some longer hikes and bigger climbs. But as he descends a remote glacier all alone, a whirlwind of an accident leaves him trapped inside a deep fissure in the ice. With no hope of rescue, and with a broken back, he must somehow find a way out. Ted is about to discover an inner strength he never knew he had...

A Noiser production, written by Chris McDonald.

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Real Survival Stories - Swept Away in Antarctica: Great White Chaos
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06/26/24 • 57 min

Two friends from Australia attempt the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic Peninsula. The brutal conditions of the world’s southernmost continent have defeated many an intrepid explorer. But Peter Bland and Jay Watson are undeterred. Disaster strikes though, in the middle of the night. When Peter is mysteriously swept away, it’ll be down to Jay to find his mate and keep him alive...

A Noiser production, written by Paul Olding.

For more on this story read A Step Too Far: Peter Bland and the Obsession of Adventure (https://www.peterbland.com).

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Real Survival Stories - Buried in a Gully: Tragedy in the White Mountains
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08/07/24 • 53 min

Joe Lentini is an elite mountain rescuer in New Hampshire. He regularly faces high-stakes decisions and dilemmas. But in 1982, during one treacherous mission to find two missing teenagers, disaster strikes Joe’s own team. What should he do now that one of his own is in the line of fire?...

A Noiser production, written by Joe Viner.

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Real Survival Stories - Tropical Cruise: Swim for the Shore…
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10/16/24 • 56 min

A tranquil boat trip around Indonesia becomes a terrifying test of will and endurance. Els Visser is a trainee doctor enjoying some well deserved downtime. But when her tourist vessel starts sinking in the middle of the ocean, she embarks on a life-or-death slog through the treacherous waters. A live volcanic island offers her best hope of survival. And not everyone will make it through the ordeal alive...

A Noiser production, written by Martin McNamara.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Real Survival Stories have?

Real Survival Stories currently has 74 episodes available.

What topics does Real Survival Stories cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Sports and Wilderness.

What is the most popular episode on Real Survival Stories?

The episode title 'Too Late to Run: Family Trapped by Flames' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Real Survival Stories?

The average episode length on Real Survival Stories is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of Real Survival Stories released?

Episodes of Real Survival Stories are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Real Survival Stories?

The first episode of Real Survival Stories was released on Jul 21, 2023.

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