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Real Survival Stories

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Survival
Hypothermia
Canada
California
Mountaineering
Survival Stories
Search and Rescue
Tsunami
Trauma
Colombia
Avalanche
North Sea
Zambezi River
Sri Lanka
Sierra Nevada
Superior National Forest
Wildfire
Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster
Oakland Firestorm
Grizzly Bear

True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the desert. Lost in the jungle. Marooned in the mountains. Shipwrecked on the high seas. You'll hear from individuals who had everything against them. But even then, they refused to give in… Hosted by John Hopkins. New episodes Thursdays. Get every episode a week early and ad-free with Noiser+. Click the ban... more

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David Dwyer
Husband of Kelly Dwyer, survivor
Episode: Walk in the Woods: Submerged in Icy Water
Kelly Dwyer
Survivor who fell through ice and survived after medical intervention
Episode: Walk in the Woods: Submerged in Icy Water
Glenn Anderson
41-year-old schoolteacher and keen amateur yachtsman
Self-described yachtsman, resident of Busselton, Australia
Episode: Father & Daughter Thrown Overboard: A Parent's Nightmare
Ruby Anderson
11-year-old daughter, co-survivor
Family member involved in the voyage
Episode: Father & Daughter Thrown Overboard: A Parent's Nightmare
Zoe Holohan
Survivor of the Mati wildfire ordeal, honeymooner
None stated
Episode: Tragedy in Greece: Honeymoon in Flames
Brian O'Callaghan Westrop
Survivor of the Mati wildfire ordeal, Zoe's husband
None stated
Episode: Tragedy in Greece: Honeymoon in Flames
Manos Saliagos
Volunteer firefighter who rescued Zoe from the car wreck
Volunteer Firefighter (Greece)
Episode: Tragedy in Greece: Honeymoon in Flames
Richard Bradley
Saturation diver with 15+ years experience
Commercial diving company on Northwest Shelf
Episode: Water Gun Malfunction: Freak Accident
Andy Godfrey
Survivor, eight-year-old on the crash flight
Godfrey family survivor
Episode: Family Plane Crash: Ripping Through the Trees

Host

John Hopkins
Host of Real Survival Stories, Noiser Podcast Network presence across multiple listings.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • John Hopkins

    Great podcast and even greater narrator!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OriginalItchy
    United States8 days ago
  • Love this podcast, it’s one of my favs.

    Out of all of the survivor stories the crushed by corn one is my favorite and it just feels like that there’s a hidden lesson about life and how it can change is a split of a second. It just makes you wonder and think about life in a hole new way as a person. And I’m an almost a teen, this really feels like your in the situation and your the person in the situation. It’s amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anomenis persen
    United States8 days ago
  • Too good

    The his podcast is to good I listened to half of it today n less then a week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perch whisper
    Canada19 days ago
  • Love the podcast🙂

    Love the podcast. My grandma really likes saved by a humpback whale. It’s one of our favorite podcasts!😃😍🐋

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D@gL@ve
    United States21 days ago
  • Great stories!

    These are some amazing real life stories and the narration is great! My only super small critique is I wish there was a *trigger warning* at the beginning of episodes that involve gruesome death (both animal and human) cus I’m just a sensitive little baby 🥲

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pupppetface
    United States22 days ago

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Many appreciate the host's clear, calm delivery and strong real-life context.
Feedback frequently highlights the range of diverse survivor and expert guests.
Listeners praise gripping narration and immersive storytelling that pulls you into the danger.
Some note high-quality production, though a few find certain episodes overly dramatized.

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Eruption in the Andes: Veil of Ash
Q: What prompted you to evacuate instead of waiting out the ash storm?
We weighed the risks of staying versus leaving—sticky ash, potential pyroclastic flows, and dwindling water—and chose to act, because taking action gave us a chance to survive rather than waiting for an uncertain return.
One Earthquake, Then Another: Chaos on Mount Logan
Q: What lessons did you take away from this mountain experience?
I know mountains are very good teachers. I love to expose myself to certain risks because I know I can handle it.
Clinging to a Mast: Boat Going Down
Q: What thoughts went through your mind regarding fatherhood while you were stranded?
I looked forward to being with my child and was curious about their name and appearance instead of panicking about my situation.
Clinging to a Mast: Boat Going Down
Q: How did you cope with the physical pain after the accident?
I used meditation techniques and mindfulness learned from the Naval Academy to manage my mental state.
Clinging to a Mast: Boat Going Down
Q: What was your experience during the storm?
It was chaos as the winds reached 70 miles an hour and I was at the intersection of the most remote ocean stretch.

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What is Real Survival Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show curates real-life survival tales drawn from a wide array of extraordinary events, anchored by a steady narration that emphasizes the human element, resilience, and practical survival lessons. Across episodes, listeners encounter first-hand accounts from scientists, adventurers, explorers, and everyday people who faced life-threatening crises at sea, in deserts, mountains, and urban disaster sites, often paired with expert context and reflective takeaways. Notable is the consistent focus on the psychology of endurance, the dynamics of teamwork under pressure, and the evolving understanding of risk, decision-making, and safety in extreme environments. The format blends immersive storytelling with instructive insight, making it appea... more

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Recent guests on Real Survival Stories include:

1. David Dwyer
2. Kelly Dwyer
3. Glenn Anderson
4. Ruby Anderson
5. Zoe Holohan
6. Brian O'Callaghan Westrop
7. Manos Saliagos
8. Richard Bradley

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