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December 14, 2021Ep. 61: Genuinely. Organized. Badasses. (Tongan Castaways)
This week Jenna and Kelsey talk about the story of the Tongan Castaways, a group of 6 teenage boys who became shipwhrecked, stranded on a depopulated island, and survived all together for over a year and all survived! They overcame so much and overcame it together, taking care of each other and establishing an excellent camp on the island of 'Ata, for a total of 15 months! The boys were finally rescued by an Australian sailor and businessman Peter Warner on September 11, 1966. Their story went viral in 2020 are referred to as the "Real-Life "Lord of the Flies"", even though these 6 boys were a genuine example of humans surviving together who never turned on each other. We can all certainly learn a lot for them, but the survival tip this week is to look out for one another.
And as Sione says, "Shut up, cool down, sit down, listen."
--(PS from Jenna: Please forgive my NY apt radiator popping in the background!!)
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ocean-of-light-mr-peter-raymond-warner/1129257728
https://www.newsweek.com/real-lord-flies-true-story-boys-island-william-golding-humankind-human-nature-rutger-bregman-1503204
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316418536/ref=as_li_tl?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0316418536&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=efe6bc0cdec6f56a9213df2fcaf274dd&tag=rutgerbregman-20
https://www.amazon.com/Lord-of-Flies-William-Golding-audiobook/dp/B0000E69E3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lord+of+the+flies&qid=1638894309&sr=8-1
https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=570678977209591&_rdr -Song
Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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November 26, 2021Ep. 60: Iceicles on Your Face (The 1996 EVEREST Disaster PART 2)
Part 2! We are back this week to finish the unfortunate story of the mountaineering disaster, known as the 1996 Everest Disaster. The tragic and awe inspiring story of the people who survived, and endured beyond the impossible, on those fatal few days on the mountain. We all want to honor the people of tragic stories and what they went through to survive, and this particular disaster lies in most people's recent memories as an event to mourn and learn from. Plus, you can watch the movie!
Remember those turn-around times and take care out there!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm](https://wwww.zencast.fm
1 hr 1 min
November 19, 2021EP. 59: A Combination Situation (The 1996 EVEREST Disaster PART 1)
PART 1! Woah, hey adventures! Welcome back to EVEREST! This week, we talk about the climbing tradgedy well-known around the world as the 1996 Everest Disaster. Kelsey breaks down the the huge and devastating story of everyone on the mountain that day, and their stories leading up to the disaster as well as the mind-blowing stories of stuvival on the world's tallest mountain.
Tune in for next week for Part 2!
Remember the importance of setting a proper Turn Around Time.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://example.com
http://second-example.com
Music Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
49 min
November 09, 2021Ep. 58: When One Resorts to Hermitism... (Christopher Knight)
We are headed out to the Jarsey! This week, Kelsey and Jenna discuss the legend of the North Pond Hermit, which is the true story of Christopher Knight. This very interesting story of a secluded man who lived in the woods of Maine for 27 years!! Chris would live alone in the wilderness for as long as he chose to out there, never seeing anyone and never letting himself be seen. He was finally caught in 2013 stealing food from a local camp, like he'd done for almost 3 decades. He learned how to truely survive during unforgiving winters, lifting supplies where he could, and living a peaceful life in the meantime.
Please remember to be safe out there!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/north-pond-hermit-maine-knight-stranger-woods-finkel
https://www.gq.com/story/the-last-true-hermit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Thomas_Knight
https://snapjudgment.org/episode/the-north-pond-hermit-snap-classic-2/
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30687200-the-stranger-in-the-woods
https://vimeo.com/406217619
Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
57 min
October 31, 2021 Ep. 57: Screaming, Triangles, and Scary "Humans"? (HALLOWEEN LEGENDS)
Happy Halloween!! Today for this bonus episode we talk about some spoooooky wilderness legends, plus a bonus scary story! Kelsey talks about the legend of the Wendigo and the mysterious Alaskan Triangle, and Jenna shares about the haunted forests of Dering Forest in Britian and the Black Forest of Germany. We round off with a story of an encounter in the woods, and wish you all a Happy Halloween.
Stay safe this season and keep adventuring!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/alaska-triangle/
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/
https://kodiakcompasssuites.com/urban-legends-of-alaska/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluckley
http://siaminsight.com/dering-woods-the-most-possessed-forest-in-england
https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/terrifying-image-taken-pluckley-woods-2782786
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
43 min
October 26, 2021Ep. 56: The Wolverine and the Ice Man (Craig Johnson)
This week we talk about the AMAZING survival story of Craig Johnson, a man who survived falling into sea ice during an Alaskan winter, a 30 mile trek inland, and then 3 DAYS freezing in the wilderness!!! Craig went into the most intense survival mode and was able to live through the freezing temperatures all while being soaked through, and hunkered down for rescue to come. He really did the impossible and overcame!
Remember the importance of GPS and personal locators in the wilderness. Check to see if there are any personal locators available, or support your local station protect people out there! We also talk about the cheap option for your personal SOS, which is simply send a lil text.
Links mentioned in this episode:
*Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
53 min
October 19, 2021Ep. 55: False Hitch-Hikes & Mean Girl Forests (Gia Fuda)
Hello again! We learn about the story of Giovanna, or Gia, Fuda this week and how she went missing recently in July of 2020 in Washington state, in the Cascade Widlerness! Gia, only 18 years old, was lost after her car ran out of gas and she ventured off to find help. She managed to survive for 9 days lost in the forest until she was found and rescued, staying put and safe while she waited.
Remember your car preps, stay where you are, and maybe pick up some navigational skills!
(PS Send your spooky campfire stories if you want!)
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/04/us/giovanna-gia-fuda-found.html
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/gia-fuda?rq=survival
Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
50 min
October 06, 2021Ep. 54: Pants-less Required Reading Material (Donn Fendler)
We are gonna make it off of Mt Katahdin! This week, we talk about the survival story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who ended up being stranded with nothing at the peak of Mt Katahdin, and how he was able to self-rescue off of the mountain. He encountered bear while trying to scavenge for food, he lost his pants AND his shoes, and he still managed to last for 9 days out in the mountain wilderness of Maine and find help. You can read about his story in the book, Lost on a Mountain in Maine, and remember your 1930s Boy Scouts training!
Always keep something on you as Donn says; food, water, first aid pack, and a whistle!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1100375.Lost_on_a_Mountain_in_Maine?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=TXEvXd0Qud&rank=1
Music courtosey of Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
46 min
September 30, 2021Ep 53: Stuck Between a Rock and a Crocidile (Shannon Fraser)
This week, Kelsey and Jenna talk about the 'Accidental Bear Grylls" of Australia! In 2014, Shannon Fraser survived 17 days lost in the bushland/jungle with no protection from the elements, and overcame incounters with the wildlife including dangerous crocodiles! Although the extensive search wasn't able to locate her, Shannon got herself out to the reserve's carpark.
Take care of your sunburns y'all, and Please run from crocodiles you see!!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/australias-accidental-bear-grylls-shannon-fraser-how-did-she-survive/news-story/1070a4144e4afb4b82b9e75246529e9c
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/queensland-police-keen-to-speak-to-bush-survivor-shannon-fraser/news-story/b70e5ed8818dfd0ba1a8849a1e21d469
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/mother-eaten-by-crocodile-turns-up-alive-after-17day-survival-ordeal-in-australian-outback-9781392.html
https://www.inquisitr.com/1529042/shannon-leah-fraser/
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/oct/11/police-shannon-fraser-not-charged-17-day-ordeal
Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
1 hr 1 min
September 21, 2021Ep. 52: Forbidden Cocktails (Danie Pienaar)
The Black Mambaaaaaa! This week we tackle the mind-blowing story of Danie Pienaar, a young man who survived a Black Mamba snake bite! Stuck in the middle of a wilderness park in South Africa, Danie managed to get himself out to find help, and then managed to pull through the debilitating effects of the snake's vemon. Against the odds, and without any antivenom, Danie survived two strikes from one of the world's most dangerous and venomous snakes.
We cover some good tips for what to do if you get bitten by a snake, but remember to do some quick research on your local danger noodles!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.krugerpark.co.za/krugerpark-times-17-facts-about-the-black-mamba.html
*https://www.krugerpark.co.za/krugerpark-times-17-black-mamba-bite-18070.html
Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
53 min

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