In this episode we look at Out Alive by Backpacker.

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https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/out-alive-from-backpacker-849518

Transcript:

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Out Alive - No Spoilers! 

Animal attacks, getting lost, avalanches, forest fires. When you head out into the outdoors the possibility of an emergency could only be a split second away. Would you be prepared? Every episode of this podcast is a survival story from someone who was. With help from their rescuers, fellow adventurers, and the occasional assist from the narrator, these cautionary tales are some of the most brutal and inspiring you’ll ever hear. Hosts Louisa Albanese and later Zoe Gates not only keep it from getting too dark but also steer the episodes into lessons you can use to not get yourself into similar situations. I would love to say that’s my favorite part of this genre but savage appetites crave peril. I will say it is a bonus to identify the various different mistakes the experienced, inexperienced, and thoughtless make that lead them past the point of self recovery. Often it seems that people are too cautious in saying why they love these morbid and passive chances to experience danger without any risk. It is only appropriate to say you find it fascinating or love learning from it instead of just saying you enjoy it. Either way I’m glad this podcast is so well received. Sitting in the number 8 spot on the Apple Podcasts charts for Places & Travel, it has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 with 908 ratings. So far there are 44 episodes and on average they’re about 40 minutes in length. Episodes that have stood out to me include “Their Plane Went Down in the Sea” and “Buried In An Avalanche.” One episode to avoid might be “Miracle on Mt. Hood” parts one and two. The episode received a ton of negative reviews for celebrating the irresponsible actions of its subject which put rescuers and others in harm’s way unnecessarily. I’m inclined to agree. Like with so many precarious scenarios it is easy and common to have the “it’ll never happen to me” mindset. I love pods that reset that. With compelling stories, great interviews, tips, and solid sound design, what’s not to love. 

Similar pods: Not Today, I Survived, and What Was That Like 

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