This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl unpacks the wild, head-spinning tale of Patty Hearst — the kidnapped heiress who became one of America’s most controversial figures. In 1974, Patty was abducted by the radical Symbionese Liberation Army, and what followed was a transformation no one saw coming. She went from victim to revolutionary, wielding guns in bank robberies and sparking a national debate: Was she brainwashed… or did she choose the fight?

Cheryl takes you through the twists and trials of a story that includes radical politics, courtroom drama, presidential pardons, and the deeper questions about identity and survival.

Then Rob follows with explosive Darwin Award winners — literally. This week’s batch features individuals who thought handling explosives was a good idea… without experience, safety, or logic. From homebrew bombs to backyard “experiments,” it’s a one-way ticket to disaster.

💣 Explosions, ideology, and radical transformation

🧠 Stockholm syndrome, survival, or something else?

🎧 Tune in for the chaos — and maybe don’t touch dynamite