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… Hosted by John Hopkins. New episodes Thursdays. Get every episode a week early and ad-free with Noiser+. Click the banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions. Go to https://surfshark.com/survival or use code SURVIVAL at checkout to get 4 extra months of SurfsharkVPN! For advertising enquiries, email [email protected] No part of this podcast may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. In accordance with Article 4(3) of the DSM Directive 2019/790, Noiser Ltd expressly reserves this work from the text and data mining exception.

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K2 Disaster: Alone in the Death Zone
Aug 26, 2026
Catastrophe unfolds on one of the deadliest mountains on Earth - the mighty K2. When a massive ice fall hits the peak and their ascent spirals into chaos, Wilco van Rooijen and his teammates will…
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Stranded in the Outback: Stuck Fast in Mud
Aug 19, 2026
Brendan Cook, his partner Mel and two of their friends take a trip along the legendary Birdsville Track - one of Australia’s most notorious outback roads. But an unusual series of events results in…
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Glissading Gone Wrong: Into the Abyss
Aug 12, 2026
On a remote mountain, the sun glints brilliantly off the snow. Two specks are visible on the slope - two men. One stationary, the other moving at speed. The second man is Dan Wenker. He’s sliding…
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Seven-Hour Swim: Real-Life Jaws
Aug 05, 2026
It’s August 1981. On a lazy Sunday, an impromptu sailboat trip around the coastal waters of Volusia County, Florida seems the perfect way to enjoy the sunshine. But then things start to unravel. One…
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Winter Storm: Two Friends in a Swirling Vortex
Jul 29, 2026
In 2008, James Osborne sets out on his first winter hike, guided by his friend and colleague, Fred. But a combination of bad luck and bad judgement means a simple day trip in New Hampshire’s White…
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Electrocuted in a Hot Air Balloon
Jul 22, 2026
A perfect spring morning in the English countryside becomes something else entirely. High above the patchwork quilt of green and golden-brown fields a balloon glides through the air. Safely ensconced…
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Avalanche at the Mine: Buried Under a Machine
Jul 15, 2026
Les Morlang is a mechanic at a gold mine in the mountains of Colorado. In November 1985, he’s racing to complete some essential construction work before a blizzard rolls in. But he and his colleague…
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Seaplane Crash: Flipped Upside Down
Jul 08, 2026
In May 2025, a hardworking Dutch couple book an extended holiday to Canada. Désirée and Marko Kruithof hope to reconnect and take some time to plan the next phase of their lives, now their children…
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Apex Predator: Stalked by a Wild Beast
Jul 01, 2026
A young park ranger wakes up late, skips his chores, and heads out for an invigorating hike instead. It will prove a monumentally fateful decision. On the forested slopes of Carpenter’s Peak, Andy…
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Walk in the Woods: Submerged in Icy Water
Jun 24, 2026
Winter 2011 in New Hampshire. David Dwyer is at home in his study when he notices that his wife Kelly hasn’t come back from her walk in the woods. Strapping on his snowshoes, he heads out to look for…
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Father & Daughter Thrown Overboard: A Parent's Nightmare
Jun 17, 2026
In May 2021, keen yachtsman Glenn Anderson is sailing up the coast of Western Australia with his 11-year-old daughter, Ruby. As they near the halfway point of their adventure, conditions turn…
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Introducing: Founding Fathers: An American Dream - Episode 1
Jun 15, 2026
This is a preview of a brand-new show from the Noiser Podcast Network. Hosted by Clarke Peters (The Wire, The Boroughs), 'Founding Fathers: An American Dream' tells the epic story of the birth of the…
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Tragedy in Greece: Honeymoon in Flames
Jun 10, 2026
In July 2018, Zoe Holohan and her husband Brian travel to Greece to enjoy a relaxing honeymoon, having tied the knot just days before. But it soon morphs into a horror story when the couple wake from…
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Water Gun Malfunction: Freak Accident
Jun 03, 2026
The Northwest Shelf is Australia’s largest area of oceanic oil and gas extraction. In 2011, saturation diver Richard Bradley is 130 feet under water performing some routine maintenance… when he feels…
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Family Plane Crash: Ripping Through the Trees
May 27, 2026
In March 1974 the Godfreys are travelling to Aspen, Colorado for their annual skiing holiday. Brothers Andy and Mark, aged eight and eleven, are buzzing. But as their plane begins its descent over…
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Tasmania Emergency: Needle of Rock in the Waves
May 20, 2026
Celia Bull and her partner Paul set out to climb a sea-stack off the coast of Tasmania. Over 200 feet tall, this slender spire of rock is just 13 feet in diameter. The fact that it remains standing…
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Saved by a Humpback Whale
May 13, 2026
An incredible mystery plays out beneath the waves. Marine biologist Nan Hauser is an expert in the behaviour of whales. One day, in the breathtaking surroundings of the Cook Islands, Nan is shooting…
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Earthquake in China: Out of the Darkness
May 06, 2026
Maayan Sebbag is living and studying in Chengdu, China. One day, on a trip to a remote nature reserve, disaster strikes. Passing through a village nestled in the mountains, Maayan and her friend…
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South Africa Cave Dive: Recovery Mission
Apr 29, 2026
This is the story of the deepest underwater human recovery mission ever attempted. A daring and noble task that has profound consequences. Skilled divers Don Shirley and Dave Shaw are exploring South…
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Indian Ocean Castaways: Island Life (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 22, 2026
We return to the stranded crew of the Miken. After locating the elusive island, Gordon and the others must turn their focus to the reason they’re here in the first place: finding the barrels of fuel…
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Indian Ocean Castaways: Epic Voyage (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 15, 2026
In Sri Lanka, a chance meeting with an eccentric fisherman sees Gordon Brace and his wife Elisabeth join the trip of a lifetime: a crossing of the Indian Ocean aboard a single-engine motorboat. But…
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Battle on Mount Grinnell: Hiker’s Paradise
Apr 08, 2026
A proud dad and his daughter set out on a hike to celebrate her graduation from high school. Montana’s Glacier National Park is sublime. But on a remote ledge, everything changes in an instant. After…
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Eruption in the Andes: Veil of Ash
Apr 01, 2026
Jeff Brydon sets out on a hike across some of Chile’s most awe-inspiring scenery, within touching distance of several of the country’s magnificent volcanoes. But when he awakes to find the world…
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Crushed by Corn: Trapped in a Grain Bin
Mar 26, 2026
A young Iowa farmer ends up in a bizarre and terrifying scenario. When Arick Baker climbs inside a giant storage container full of hundreds of tons of corn, it seems all in a day’s work. But a…
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Flood in Myanmar: Hidden Dangers
Mar 19, 2026
A charity worker in the mountains of Myanmar is caught in a devastating flood. Joel Hofmann spends his days working with locals, trying to make life here easier if he can. But when a tropical typhoon…
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Introducing: Real Vikings - Episode 1
Mar 17, 2026
This is a preview of a brand-new show from the Noiser podcast network. Hosted by Iain Glen (Game of Thrones, Silo), Real Vikings takes you on a deep dive into the Viking age. You’ll board longboats…
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Lifeguard Drowning: Pulled Out to Sea
Mar 12, 2026
A young British lifeguard travels to Spain and finds himself in mortal danger. In 1967, 28-year-old Guy Taplin arrives on the Costa del Sol seeking a fresh start. At first the days slip by in a happy…
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Espionage in the Himalayas: No Ordinary Adventure
Mar 05, 2026
Pete Takeda’s is a unique story - combining extreme locations, extraordinary natural phenomena… and espionage. In September 2005, Pete is leading a small party deep into the Himalayas. His plan is…
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Jungle Fall in East Timor: Saved by Goats
Feb 26, 2026
A French former acrobat moves to the southeast Asian paradise of East Timor. One sunny day, Morgan Segui decides to trek to the top of a nearby sacred mountain. After reaching the summit, however…
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Reporter Trapped: Story Catches Fire
Feb 19, 2026
A TV news reporter gets trapped right in the middle of his own incendiary story. Rob Roth is following up on a small wildfire in the forested hills surrounding Oakland, California - a blaze which…
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