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 | 274 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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The capture of American nurses in the Philippines is often described as an “untold story” of WWII; Dr. Elizabeth Norman set out to change that. She conducted extensive interviews with 20 of the 77 nurses who were captured. Norman collected the nurses... more
The rations at the Los Baños P.O.W. camp are now down to just 400 calories per day. Every day, the nurses tend to patients who die from starvation. They don’t know how much longer they can hold on. Unbeknownst to them, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Muller... more
Conditions at the Los Baños camp are deteriorating. More and more prisoners have been transferred there, leading to overcrowding, and rations have been cut to under 1,000 calories per day. Prisoners are resorting to desperate acts to survive as they’... more
Desperate to get away from the sadistic commandant in charge of their P.O.W. camp, the twelve Navy nurses, who call themselves the Twelve Anchors, agree to transfer to a new camp. It’s called Los Baños and it’s located deep in the jungle, 40 miles ou... more
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I have been listening to this podcast for several years, and it is my absolute favorite. The stories are gripping and absorbing, and the narration and sound effects are great. I guarantee you that you will be on the edge of your seat while listening to Against the Odds. this is podcasting at its best!
Audible5NAND
United Statesa month ago - One of my favorites
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Apple Podcasts5praxis78United States2 months ago - Fan fiction, not real history
After listening to the Donner Party season and then actually reading “The Indifferent Stars Above,” I realized just how historically inaccurate this show is. They really do straight up invent details and heavily exaggerate for dramatic effect, when they don't need to at all. Hugely disappointing.
Apple Podcasts1Hugh Gee RectionUnited States2 months ago - Could I survive that?
Mike and Cassie do such a great job telling these amazing stories. I appreciate the research that goes into each series and find the luck, psychology and resourcefulness of each story so fascinating. I do often ponder what i’d do in similar circumstances, and how those around me would react, which is very entertaining. Thanks so much to everyone involved.
Apple Podcasts5Villainous Possum
Australia2 months ago - Podcast is great, Audible version, not so much
I have been listening to this podcast via Apple Podcasts and Wondery. I forked up for Wondery plus to get the podcast as well as a few others without super annoying ads, then Bezos bought and completely gutted Wondery. Now I need to listen via Audible to get the same podcast without ads, but while the latest episode has been available for a few days in Apple podcasts, it still doesn’t even show up here. Once again, Bezos buys and destroys.
Audible5B. WhiteUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #35 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #53 | Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  Italy/Society & Culture |
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Against the Odds features gripping survival and resilience stories told with immersive, cinematic production. Episodes center on real-life crises—from perilous rescue missions to unexpected human ordeals—with a dual-host dynamic that mixes straight-ahead narration and character-driven scenes. While Mike Corey's seasons are often praised for tight dialogue and credible voice acting, Cassie De Pecol's episodes occasionally draw mixed feedback about voice portrayal, creating a lively debate among listeners about storytelling style and authenticity. The show's blend of danger, psychology, and practical survival insights remains a standout hook for listeners who enjoy high-stakes narratives and immersive audio storytelling, making it a compellin... more
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Against The Odds launched 5 years ago and published 274 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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