
The true stories of daring escapes.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | HistorySociety & CultureDocumentary | ||||

In July 1992, long shadows formed as the sun set over Medellin, the Colombian city nestled in the Aburra Valley. Perched against one of the steep hills overlooking the city sat the La Catedral Prison, although the word prison was hardly a good descri... more
In February 1864, a group of Union soldiers escaped from Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. Filthy and starving, the prisoners had set about finding a way out of Libby – which had become an overcrowded hell hole.
For other inmates, the long months... more
On Sunday, September 25th, 1983, the day started as normal in H-block 7, with the prison officers having no indication of what the prisoners had in store.
Brendan McFarlane, on the other hand, began the day with a sense of anticipation of what the ... more
In September 1983, the Irish Republican Army planned and executed a mass escape from Her Majesty's Maze Prison in Northern Ireland. 38 prisoners made it beyond the walls of the Maze, which the UK government had boasted was the most secure prison in a... more
Darcy Dugan felt no remorse for trying to get out. When you cage an animal against its will, deprive it of its natural element and kin, it will naturally try to escape – particularly if it can see a way out.
The way he saw it, the warder's job was ... more
A few days after his court hearing, Billy was transported in a red panel truck to the Bakirkoy mental hospital prison facility to begin his 17 days of observation. He and a group of other prisoners were unloaded and escorted into a reception area, wh... more
Billy lay on the old, stained mattress that sat atop the steel frame bolted to the floor. He'd been imprisoned in a Turkish jail cell since October 1970, charged with drug possession.
Although he had lawyers, his faith in their abilities and in the... more
It was March, 1849. Henry Brown, a slave working in a tobacco factory in Richmond, Virginia, was 33 years old. He had it better than most other slaves it was true, but he was still a slave all the same. Besides, there was no telling how long that rel... more
Thoroughly researched, highly interesting and beautifully written. Hoping for another season soon.
I listen to Casefile but fell upon this podcast! Riveting love it! Keep it coming. :)
A friend put me onto this podcast and it is a fantastic listen. Each episode is a well researched story about some great escapes, delivered by an engaging and insightful narrator. I like how each episode really digs into the background of each story so you get some of the broader context about the escapees and how they got there. In era when podcasts are being dominated by the big production houses like Gimlet or NPR it is great to discover such a high quality independent effort like this - a re... more
Absolutely phenomenal podcast delivering on the goods as always with The Escape of Henry Brown. Such an amazing, amazing story.
Very engaging and highly informative. Told from a refreshingly objective perspective.
Im a brand new listener so Im binge listening but so far every episode Ive heard has been superb. Very informative, full of historical facts, and well presented. Not boring at all. The episode on El Chapo is my favorite so far. Looking forward to getting caught up and up to date on all the episodes. I recommend you give it a listen!
I began this podcast on the Darcy Dugan episode! and boy was I pleased!
Most shows of this nature fill in on the details of the criminals life or focus on the crime committed brushing over every topic just so we get a general idea. But no! This show focused on the smallest of details and painted pictues so vivid in a play by play fashion that you witness every moment as if you're there living it. It's a movie for your head with this level of detail! Fascinating!
Really enjoyed this! Totally worth a listen!
Quality new podcast with superb pacing and narration. Subtle soundscape intersects elegantly with the progression of the story and made for an engaging listen. Started listening to check it out and ended up making time for both episodes in a row. Very interested to see what comes next.
Keep these coming. Very cool, easy listening.
Just subscribed - awesome podcast. Please keep them coming!
Great story telling and really well put together - actually can’t believe these guys pulled these escapes off! INSANE! Absolutely amazing stories, please keep them coming!
So awesome.










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