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Apple Rating 4.8 (1,206)
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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… 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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S1E150 Tragedy in Greece: Honeymoon in Flames

Jun 10, 2026 51m

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…

S1E149 Water Gun Malfunction: Freak Accident

Jun 03, 2026 50m

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…

S1E148 Family Plane Crash: Ripping Through the Trees

May 27, 2026 49m

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…

S1E147 Tasmania Emergency: Needle of Rock in the Waves

May 20, 2026 48m

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…

S1E146 Saved by a Humpback Whale

May 13, 2026 45m

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…

S1E145 Earthquake in China: Out of the Darkness

May 06, 2026 55m

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…

S1E144 South Africa Cave Dive: Recovery Mission

Apr 29, 2026 54m

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…

S1E143 Indian Ocean Castaways: Island Life (Part 2 of 2)

Apr 22, 2026 52m

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.…

S1E142 Indian Ocean Castaways: Epic Voyage (Part 1 of 2)

Apr 15, 2026 50m

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…

S1E141 Battle on Mount Grinnell: Hiker’s Paradise

Apr 08, 2026 48m

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…

S1E140 Eruption in the Andes: Veil of Ash

Apr 01, 2026 51m

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…

S1E139 Crushed by Corn: Trapped in a Grain Bin

Mar 26, 2026 49m

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…

S1E138 Flood in Myanmar: Hidden Dangers

Mar 19, 2026 46m

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…

S1 Introducing: Real Vikings - Episode 1

Mar 17, 2026 54m Bonus

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…

S1E137 Lifeguard Drowning: Pulled Out to Sea

Mar 12, 2026 42m

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…

S1E136 Espionage in the Himalayas: No Ordinary Adventure

Mar 05, 2026 53m

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…

S1E135 Jungle Fall in East Timor: Saved by Goats

Feb 26, 2026 59m

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,…

S1E134 Reporter Trapped: Story Catches Fire

Feb 19, 2026 44m

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…

S1E133 Falling Into a Mountain: Pulverising Impact

Feb 12, 2026 54m

A science professor leads a research trip to a remote corner of the Himalayas. But one morning, John All experiences first-hand the dangers of working at the top of the world. A hidden danger in the…

S1E132 Bushwalker Wounded: Neil in a Haystack

Feb 05, 2026 51m

Neil Parker sets out on a casual hike just outside of Brisbane. It’s a beautiful day, and he’s enjoying working his way through the forested slopes, past the wild orchids and hibiscus flowers, the…

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