Rephonic
Artwork for Dan Becker Podcast

Dan Becker Podcast

Dan Becker
Grizzly Bear
Otters
Survival
Cliff Diving
Lynyrd Skynyrd
September 11 Attacks
Animal Attacks
Emergency Services
Survival Skills
Grizzly Bears
Cougars
Big Sky
Pelvis Fractures
Canyoneering
Rehabilitation
Skydiving
Spinal Cord Injury
Afghanistan
Hostage Crisis
Plane Crash

One moment you're living life normally — the next, you're fighting to stay alive. This podcast shares real conversations with people who faced the unimaginable: animal attacks, natural disasters, remote wilderness injuries, and situations with no guarantee of rescue. Their stories are shocking, inspiring, and a reminder of the strength we don’t know we have until survival is the only option.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes30Founded10 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
WildernessSports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Dan Becker Podcast

Latest Episodes

On September 11, 2001, Brian Clark was working on the 84th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center when a hijacked plane struck the building just below him. Hundreds of people were trapped above the impact zone. Only four made it out alive... more

Kelsey Vandermyde was born in a hand-built cabin deep in the Montana wilderness—far from civilization, with no electricity and very little contact with the outside world. Her dad was a doomsday prepper who believed the world was ending. He had three ... more

Paul Traub was asleep in his home when two teenagers broke in. After waking him, they told him he would not survive. What followed was a cruel, deliberate attempt to reenact their own twisted version of the movie Saw. They made Paul answer disturbing... more

Gene Odom was Ronnie Van Zant’s close friend, bodyguard, and head of security for Lynyrd Skynyrd. In 1977, he survived the plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant and five others—and changed the band forever. But this conversation is about much more ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Brian Clark
World Trade Center South Tower survivor and former fire-safety marshal
Episode: I Was at the Top of the World Trade Center on 9/11
Kelsey Vandermyde
Photographer, personal trainer and former off-grid wilderness resident writing a memoir.
Episode: I Was Raised In The Wilderness By A Doomsday Prepper
Paul Traub
Survivor of a home invasion and arson attack
Survivor
Episode: He Survived The Movie Saw In Real Life
Gene Odom
Ronnie Van Zant's lifelong best friend, personal bodyguard, and Lynyrd Skynyrd security head
Lynyrd Skynyrd (security/bodyguard)
Episode: Lynyrd Skynyrd Bodyguard Survived the Crash And Holds Nothing Back - Gene Odom
Jere Van Dyk
Award-winning journalist and explorer, former NYT correspondent and National Geographic explorer
Former New York Times, National Geographic Explorer
Episode: 45 Days As A Prisoner Of The Taliban
Craig Reed
Lynyrd Skynyrd's guitar tech and stage manager
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Episode: He Survived The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash - Craig Reed
Jim Metza
Coast Guard search and rescue swimmer, long-time outdoorsman
Metza Family (Chippewa River area)
Episode: Trapped Under A Remote Ice River For 90 Minutes
Dave Metza
Snowmobiler and survivor who spent over an hour in the river
Metza Family
Episode: Trapped Under A Remote Ice River For 90 Minutes
Craig Hutto
Survivor of a shark attack, amputee, motivational speaker and advocate
Episode: The Shark Attack That Turned Into a Fight to Shore

Host

Dan Becker
Wilderness podcaster who interviews survivors about extraordinary experiences

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • A Christian Platform

    Fine if you want to be hit over the head with “Jesus and prayer/faith saved me” dialogue.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AK0008
    United States23 days ago
  • Great idea

    Too many good news stories on social media. This instead makes things crystal clear that things can go wrong just by accident but also by poor planning, bad equipment and no safety backup devices. Leaving no route with someone else and heading into the wild as prepared as an influencer going to the mall.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dalders
    United Kingdom9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners find recurring emphasis on Christian faith and prayer too prominent.
Listeners value the vivid accounts as reminders that accidents, poor planning, and inadequate safety precautions can have serious consequences.
The survival-story format appeals to listeners seeking candid accounts of danger rather than polished, reassuring anecdotes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

I Was at the Top of the World Trade Center on 9/11
Q: Do you ever think why have you survived this?
Clark says he does not spend energy on unanswerable questions or worries about the future. He focuses on the present and trusts that people can adapt when circumstances change.
I Was at the Top of the World Trade Center on 9/11
Q: So just take me through your story.
Clark recounts the ordinary start to his day, the impact in the South Tower, guiding people to the stairs, rescuing Stanley Premnath, and escaping before the tower collapsed.
I Was Raised In The Wilderness By A Doomsday Prepper
Q: What is your life like now?
She lives in southern Utah with her husband and three children, works as a photographer and personal trainer, and is preparing a book for publication. She hopes to buy land and eventually live off-grid.
I Was Raised In The Wilderness By A Doomsday Prepper
Q: What caused you to leave the wilderness and go to school?
As she grew older, she wanted friends, a boyfriend and more opportunities, and felt she had outgrown the isolated life. After convincing her father, she began attending high school.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Bodyguard Survived the Crash And Holds Nothing Back - Gene Odom
Q: What led to Gene Odom becoming Ronnie Van Zant's bodyguard and security head?
Odom explains that after meeting Ronnie and his circle, he offered to help stabilize the band's security. Ronnie's trust grew as Odom demonstrated discipline and a plan to sober up the crew, eventually becoming the trusted protector and de facto enforcer of the band's safety and operations.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Dan Becker Podcast

What is Dan Becker Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

First-person interviews center on people who have survived sudden, life-changing danger, from wilderness accidents and animal attacks to plane crashes, kidnapping, violent crime, and captivity. Guests recount what happened, how they made it through, and the physical and emotional work of recovery. Conversations often extend beyond the crisis to explore family, faith, trauma, advocacy, and how a survival experience reshaped someone's life.

Dan Becker guides the interviews with an empathetic, curious approach, giving survivors room to tell detailed stories in their own words. Guests range from outdoor adventurers and accident survivors to journalists, public advocates, and people connected to notable historical events. The focus is less on t... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Dan Becker Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Dan Becker Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Dan Becker Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Dan Becker Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Dan Becker Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Dan Becker Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Dan Becker Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Dan Becker Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Dan Becker Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Dan Becker Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Dan Becker Podcast:

1. The Wild Chaos Podcast
2. Blood Trails
3. The MeatEater Podcast
4. Epic Outdoors Podcast
5. This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

How many episodes of Dan Becker Podcast are there?

Dan Becker Podcast launched 10 months ago and published 30 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Dan Becker Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Dan Becker Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Dan Becker Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Dan Becker Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Dan Becker Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Dan Becker Podcast?

Recent guests on Dan Becker Podcast include:

1. Brian Clark
2. Kelsey Vandermyde
3. Paul Traub
4. Gene Odom
5. Jere Van Dyk
6. Craig Reed
7. Jim Metza
8. Dave Metza

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days