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Survivorship
True Crime
Rodney Alcala
Rape Abuse Incest National Network
Rape
William Bonin
Los Angeles
Survivor Stories
Life Threatening Situations
Cheryl Fann
Domestic Violence
Violence
Assault
A&E
Homicide
Mexico
Psychological Strength
Tragedy To Triumph
Hypothermia
Mark Twitchell

What is it like to face death and make it out alive? Based on the groundbreaking A&E television series, I Survived documents harrowing stories of human endurance. In their own words, survivors recall how they overcame unbelievable circumstances that changed their lives forever.

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In September of 2008, Vanessa Gay met Anthony Sowell on a sidewalk in Cleveland Ohio. He invited her to share drinks and drugs at his home. She was unaware that she was walking into a house where 11 of his victims had been hidden and buried. Vanessa ... more

Terri and one of her daughters are taken hostage by Terri’s ex-husband who was a law enforcement officer. James’ home is invaded by two masked men who bind he and his wife before they threaten to blind him. Walter has survived a small plane crash onl... more

In 1992, 19-year-old Fabienne Witherspoon was trying to help a man down on his luck when he attacked her in her own home. In this episode, Fabienne describes how she bravely waged a physical and psychological war against the man who tried to kill her... more

In November 2011, 48-year-old Scott Davis sat in the backseat of a musty Buick–traveling on a rural highway in the Ohio Appalachia. He thought he was on his way to a gig as a farm caretaker, a job he secured on Craigslist. But it was a murderous trap... more

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Recent Guests

Fabienne Witherspoon
Survivor featured on the episode
Episode: I Survived A Serial Killer: The Coast to Coast Killer
Scott Davis
Survivor of the Craigslist killings; underwent a harrowing shooting and survived a multi-victim spree
Survivor, I Survived episode participant
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: Craigslist Killer
Deb Bruce
Sister of David Pauley, a victim in the Craigslist killings; provides family perspective
Family member of a victim
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: Craigslist Killer
Cheryl Fann
Survivor of the serial killer attack in Toledo
Survivor, Toledo case
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Cook Brothers
Michelle Gilbert
Single mother and bank manager who survived a home invasion and kidnapping incident.
Episode: I Didn't Want Myself Or My Daughter To End Up In A Million Pieces
Gracia Burnham
Christian missionary who was kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf group
Episode: I Looked Over and He Was Bleeding From the Chest
Dr. Vivian Ellis
Obstetrician involved in Deb's medical emergency
Episode: I'm Dying Today, This Is My Last Day on Earth
Dr. Scott Magley
Emergency physician who cared for Michaela after the accident
Episode: I'm Dying Today, This Is My Last Day on Earth
Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual teacher and author of A New Earth
Episode: You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 9.1k ratings
  • Incredible Stories but…

    These stories are amazing and inspiring, however it’s annoying that the podcast creators don’t indicate when they’re republishing an old story. There are some stories that have been published 3 times as if it’s a new one. I don’t mind when podcasts re-air old stories, but you should indicate that in the description.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Garythecat90
    United States2 months ago
  • Repeats are Frustrating

    Frustrated with all these repeats. Don’t most new listeners go back to each season if the really like it? So why do the current have to listen to the same stories again? It’s annoying and frustrating to see a new episode up but it’s not actually new.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CDSTEVENS
    United States2 months ago
  • Clumsy story strings

    When a single story is told in one ep, it is always well constructed and clear. But when two or more stories are told in a piece meal string of segments in one episode, it is a mess; a dog's breakfast.

    Just tell each short story in it's entirety with it's own beginning, middle and end with an ad break before moving on to the next short story.

    That's KISS Storytelling 101 - Keep It Simple, Seriously.

    Stitching multiple stories together does not work - it is a discombobulated narrative soup, at ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NovemberAlphaBravo
    Australia3 months ago
  • Repeats

    I like the podcast. There are a lot of repeat episodes, and I never know that they are repeats until I start listening. It would be great if they could be marked as such so that I don’t waste my time.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tikka2016
    Canada3 months ago
  • What do people expect!

    Negative reviews regarding harrowing experiences. This is about survivors who have experienced terrible events in their lives, not stepped on a nail in the floorboard! These people fought against the odds and lived to tell their story. Yes, I cried at some of these life events but the clue is in the title ‘I Survived’.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JojoUk :)
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Several listeners find the narrative style engaging, but some have expressed frustrations about recent changes in storytelling formats.
Many listeners express appreciation for the compelling and inspiring survivor stories.
Some reviews criticize repeated episodes and the mixing of story formats, which confuse listeners.
Positive feedback often praises the emotional depth and resilience showcased by survivors, resonating strongly with the audience.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#61
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#60
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#230
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#95
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#33
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#51
South Africa/True Crime

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I'm Dying Today, This Is My Last Day on Earth
Q: How did the near-death experience change your perspective on life?
It changed everything about my life, making me think more about time here on earth and how we're rushing around.
I'm Dying Today, This Is My Last Day on Earth
Q: What was your thought process when you realized you were dying?
I thought to myself, here I am, I'm 42 years old, I just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and I'm dying today. This is my last day on earth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Survived

What is I Survived about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around the harrowing experiences of individuals who have survived life-threatening situations, often involving violence, abduction, and severe trauma. Each episode features personal stories narrated by survivors themselves, detailing their struggles and the incredible resilience they demonstrated to escape perilous circumstances. Themes of domestic violence, kidnapping, and violent crime are prevalent, illuminating both the physical struggles and emotional impacts that accompany these traumatic events. The unique aspect of this content is its candid and personal approach, allowing listeners a profound understanding of survival from the perspective of the survivors.

Potential listeners can expect a series that not only ... more

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1. Fabienne Witherspoon
2. Scott Davis
3. Deb Bruce
4. Cheryl Fann
5. Michelle Gilbert
6. Gracia Burnham
7. Dr. Vivian Ellis
8. Dr. Scott Magley

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