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Domestic Violence
Gun Violence
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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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Christine works as a doctor's assistant, she is violently attacked at home by a former patient she spurned several years earlier. Mike is attacked by a swarm of hornets on the roof of his holiday home and falls down a 100 foot bank forcing him to cra... more

Rhonda is abducted, sexually assaulted and stabbed and yet, incredibly, outwits her attacker. Patrick is at a family gathering when his brother in law goes on a shooting rampage. Jason tries to save a neighboring family from a tornado by sheltering t... more

A malicious workplace shooting haunts the nightmares of Cheryl, Carol and Layla. Tamara swims through shark infested waters in a desperate bid for survival. Alberto, who teaches law enforcement, must solve the mystery around multiple attacks against ... more

In November of 1986, 25-year-old Josephina Rivera's life comes to a devastating halt when she's kidnapped by 43-year-old Gary Heidnik. Over the next four months, Josephina lives shackled in a basement while her captor abducts four more women to hold ... more

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Navid Haq
The gunman involved in the Seattle incident, introduced as a suspect/participant in the case
Episode: I Saw Her Go Straight Up Like in the Jaws Movie
Josephina Rivera
Survivor of Gary Heidnik's crimes
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The House of Horrors
Tiffany Taylor
Survivor who was attacked by the serial killer in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Survivor, testified in court
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Catfishing Killer
Vonda Pelto
Psychologist specializing in serial killers
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Freeway Killer
Jose Gonzalez
Survivor, restaurant worker at the time of the McDonald's incident
Nashville, Tennessee survivor
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Fast Food Killer
Paul Dennis Reid
Killer responsible for multiple fast-food homicides in Nashville
Domestic criminal
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Fast Food Killer
Enietria Margette
Survivor who recounts her attack by the Grim Sleeper
Survivor, victim of the Grim Sleeper
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Grim Sleeper
Cliff Shepard
Retired Los Angeles police detective
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Grim Sleeper
Debra Jackson
Early victim discussed in the case
Victim (subject of the case)
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Grim Sleeper

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 9.1k ratings
  • New Format is Bad

    Go back to the old format. The serial killer format isn’t good. It seems like you spliced in a bunch of audio from documentaries. The one on one format with 3 unexpected personal stories was much more immersive.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jazzpsycho
    United Statesa month ago
  • Was good..

    It was good when it was I survived and it was different peoples life stories but now it’s I survived a serial killer. Which I didn’t sign up for.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jamielyn48
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • No New Material

    A lot of repeats. Also why am I paying for the subscriber edition if I still have to listen to ad reads?? That’s the whole reason I paid for a membership.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LexMarie96
    United Statesa month ago
  • Happy Ads

    Melissa-your happy smiley upbeat voice on the ad breaks are wildly inappropriate for the content of this podcast. Can you take it down a couple notches so listeners aren't assaulted by your tone after being fully immersed in these amazing survival stories?? A man is crying over watching his best friend be executed in front of him, we don't need you popping in gleefully telling us about your motherhood experience or bra shopping escapades. Pick better ads, fix your tone, or better yet, this produ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Existentiali
    United Statesa month ago
  • Tons of Repeats

    Not worth subscribing to. At this point, these are all just repeat episodes. When they’re not posting repeat stories that they’re trying to pass off as new, they post “You Might Also Like…” episodes consisting primarily of right wing podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AFH100
    United Statesa month ago

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Fans want more transparency around repeats and new content
Listeners praise survivor-centric storytelling and credibility of guests
Audience highly values first-person survivor perspectives and expert context
Ads can interrupt the immersive experience for some listeners

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Apple Podcasts
#78
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#75
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#225
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#123
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#33
Chile/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#99
South Korea/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 show centers on survivors sharing intimate, high-stakes survival stories, often weaving in investigative context, legal outcomes, and forensic perspectives to illuminate what it takes to endure extreme violence. Episodes frequently mix personal testimonies with expert commentary, creating a multi-dimensional view of crime, trauma, resilience, and justice. A standout pattern is the emphasis on one full survivor narrative per episode, sometimes complemented by forensic or law-enforcement angles, which helps listeners understand both the human impact and the broader investigative arc. Notable is the consistent focus on real-time persistence, community impact, and the long road to healing that follows harrowing experiences, with occasional ... more

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1. Navid Haq
2. Josephina Rivera
3. Tiffany Taylor
4. Vonda Pelto
5. Jose Gonzalez
6. Paul Dennis Reid
7. Enietria Margette
8. Cliff Shepard

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