
Wild Boys has been selected as an Apple Podcasts Series Essential! In 2003, two half-starved brothers emerged from the wilderness, telling an incredible story of survival. A small Canadian community took them in. The only problem? The boys weren't who they said they were. Hosted by Sam Mullins. Wild Boys is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. Fr... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In the season finale of Wild Boys, host Sam Mullins sets out to answer a question anyone who's ever heard of this story has had: whatever became of those Bush Boys?
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For the first time, the Horn brothers tell the true story of their time in Canada.
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After Roen jumps a fence to elude authorities, he enlists the help of the one person he trusts with his life – his big brother Kyle. The two hatch a plan and they head for the Canadian border.
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Seventeen years after the Wild Boys turned host Sam Mullins’s hometown upside down, he sets out to find the brothers and their family, and get the full story for the first time.
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This is an excellent podcast. The storytelling is top-notch and a lot of effort went into gathering the information necessary to tell the complete story. But this is a highly disturbing tale to say the least. It’s a story of terrible parenting which results in two boys who are extremely ill adjusted. And they are in dire need of therapy which they never really get. Hats off to the people of Vernon, who gave of themselves without question. The way they were taken advantage of by these two sociop... more
I did not see the last five minutes coming. I never considered what would have happened if he did die. It’s a story about these boys, but also a story about the town. How amazing to do a follow up and tell the entire story!
Well, that was unexpected.
This is such a good story for understanding humans, society, the current Zeitgeist, all of the nuances about how systems and people can be simultaneously good and bad… all told with zero judgment, which is what I found the most unusual and refreshing about it in this polarised world. I would encourage people of all points of view to listen to this. Well done to the creators of this podcast, you did an amazing job.
Interesting story. That family is more than a bit crazy. Hope everyone gets therapy, or de-brainwashed. Hope Roen in particular gets therapy. The mom needs some help too….
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The available episodes center around the captivating story of two brothers who, after being raised in an unconventional and troubled environment, fabricate a tale of survival in the wilderness. This narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a small Canadian community that initially embraces the brothers, only to grapple with the unsettling truth of their identities. The series explores themes of mental health, family dynamics, the impact of eating disorders, and the consequences of deception. Additionally, the storytelling is marked by an intricate exploration of personal relationships, societal reactions, and the complexities embedded in the brothers' upbringing, reflecting on how their family's beliefs shaped their behaviors and decisions... more
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Recent guests on Wild Boys include:
1. Roen Horn
2. Diana Horn
3. Roger Horn
4. Gabriel Horn
5. Kyle Horn
6. Rowan Horn
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