Against The Odds
AudibleHumans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds.
In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories mad... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 291 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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In October of 1980, the luxury cruise ship Prinsendam set sail from Vancouver with more than 300 passengers aboard, many of whom were elderly. But just after midnight on the cruise’s fourth day, in the Gulf of Alaska, a fire broke out in the ship’s e... more
Professional big wave surfer Andrew Cotton — “Cotty” — discovered he had a knack for riding waves that most other surfers wouldn’t dream of tackling. His journey took him around the globe, from California to Hawaii, Ireland and Australia. But when Co... more
Journalist Holly Bailey returned to Moore, Oklahoma on May 21st, 2013, the day after an EF5 tornado ripped through the city. As a child, she attended school in Moore, but now, the place looked unrecognizable, with cars wrapped around trees and houses... more
“I am not Nicholas Rossi!” gasps Arthur Knight through an oxygen mask in March 2022. Recently discharged from a Covid ward in Glasgow, he's in a wheelchair. The police say he’s Nicholas Rossi, suspected of faking his death and wanted for rape in Utah... more
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- Pretty good!!
Love this podcast I do wish they did more kidnapping ones those are so good also some episodes are on wondery subs only for SO LONG like I listen to the tornado one on July 8 and litterly today JULY 30th I can finally listen to the last one but other than that pretty good!
Apple Podcasts4I’m not eating that
United States18 days ago - Unneeded and annoying dramatisations
And why can’t you just get people with interesting stories to come on and tell it themselves? I want to hear what happened directly from them, not your interpretation of it
Apple Podcasts1June10121416
United Kingdoma month ago - Why audible?
Loved this podcast until it forced you to buy yet another subscription now to listen. Why?
Apple Podcasts1;$&;8;'ncjfidisiisei n$:77United Statesa month ago - Riveting stories!
Against the Odds is such an amazing podcast. I generally don’t like history, so I really appreciate that the stories are written from an intimate, human perspective. The dialogue feels natural and the minimal sound effects are perfectly placed to give an immersive experience.
Cassie and Mike are both great narrators. I honestly don’t have a favorite between them, and I do like how they alternate seasons.
Yes, it kind of sucks that they sometimes release reruns instead of new content, but som... more
Apple Podcasts5DoktorMeowMeowUnited Statesa month ago - Great stories but the dramatic music is annoying
Would be so much better without the “dramatic” music
Apple Podcasts4NYCsavvyUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #37 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #30 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #94 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #179 |  New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
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What is Against The Odds about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series spotlights extraordinary survival stories and the human drive to endure under extreme pressure. Episodes weave first-hand accounts, investigative detail, and careful retelling to explore resilience, accountability, and the line between courage and risk. Narrative approach often blends vivid scene-setting with analysis of decisions, consequences, and the media or institutional response around high-stakes events. A standout is the consistent focus on real people and families affected by traumatic incidents, with a penchant for immersive storytelling that can feel cinematic. The show's mix of awe-inspiring perseverance, investigative angles, and occasionally dramatic production choices makes it compelling for listeners who enjoy hi... more
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Against The Odds launched 6 years ago and published 291 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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