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Real Survival Stories

Real Survival Stories

By: NOISER
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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… New episodes Thursdays. Get every episode a week early, as well as ad-free listening, with Noiser+. For more information head to noiser.com/subscriptions. For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm Hosted by John Hopkins. Production: Joel Duddell, Ed Baranski, Luke Lonergan, Miri Latham, Jacob Booth, Liam Cameron, Rob Plummer, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Cody Reynolds-Shaw. Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink.All rights owned by Noiser Ltd Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Upended in a Lake: Ivory Coast Ambush

    Upended in a Lake: Ivory Coast Ambush
    Jun 25 2025
    Jon Ritchey sets out on a relaxing fishing trip in the Ivory Coast - a West African country that is close to his heart. But out on the tranquil water, Jon’s boat - and life - are turned upside down. He and his family have inadvertently strayed into the territory of one of the continent’s deadliest animals. Despite the best efforts of father and uncle, when the young man finds himself in its lethal grasp, it seems there will be only one outcome... A Noiser production, written by Nicole Edmunds. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you’d like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Crumbling Mountainside: Into the Void

    Crumbling Mountainside: Into the Void
    Jun 18 2025
    High in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, a huge shift on the surface of a glacier sends two climbers hurtling down the slope at breakneck speed. With no time to react, Paul Rogers vanishes into the ice. He will find himself injured, without equipment and with no idea what’s happened to his partner. And just when it seems things can’t get any worse, they do… A Noiser production, written by Chris McDonald. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you’d like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Swept Downstream: Mountain Biker in Costa Rica

    Swept Downstream: Mountain Biker in Costa Rica
    Jun 11 2025
    Mark Lyons enters an epic mountain bike race through the heart of Costa Rica. Its fearsome reputation is well deserved. The father of two will end up caught in a river current and swept downstream for miles - deep into the jungle. Even if he can escape the water, with no GPS, no phone and no shoes, survival will still require a superhuman effort… A Noiser production, written by Joe Viner. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you’d like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
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This is definitely my favorite podcast! I love the narration and the storytelling. Interesting from start to finish. I just wish there were more. I have listened to them all more than once.

My favorite podcast!

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The addition of first person accounts really helps set this series apart! The emotion and context of precisely what was being experienced suck you in fully captivating and inserting the listener into the event. Excellent!

First Person Accounts FTW

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These are stories of remarkable endurance and in many instances, the will to live. I like the short story format and look forward to new episodes.

Very entertaining

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Real life events recounted in amazing details, with faultless narration. I am absolutely hooked on these stories.

Amazing stories of human endurance and survival m

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10/10 amazing stories and high quality production. I'm absolutely addicted to this series! Please don't stop producing these!

Absolutely incredible

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I enjoyed the story and the narration .let's go Braves all day. Spencer Schwellenbach. Yeah.

Amazing!!

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