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The Crux True Survival Stories

The Crux True Survival Stories
Wilderness Survival
Survival
World War II
Hypothermia
Survival Skills
Dehydration
Survival Stories
Eddie Rickenbacker
Paralysis
Appalachian Trail
Hugh Glass
Gerry Largay
Resilience
Natural Disasters
Rescue Operations
Alaska
Sierra Nevada Mountains
The Great Molasses Flood
Hurricane Helene
Otters

Are you drawn to thrilling survival stories where characters overcome impossible odds? The Crux: True Survival Stories is your podcast. Join us for gripping tales of resilience and invaluable insights into wilderness survival and the mindset needed to overcome adversity. Hosted by two practicing physician assistants, Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen, both passionate about wilderness and medici... more

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On the night of July 31, 1761, the L'Utile struck a reef off a nameless sandbar in the Indian Ocean with 160 Malagasy people locked below deck. What happened over the next two months — who got water, who did the work, and who was standing on the beac... more

Philip Kreycik was 37, a Harvard graduate, an ultramarathoner, and an experienced outdoorsman. On July 10, 2021, he left for a training run at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park in California, telling his wife he'd be back in an hour. He never returned. ... more

A 15-year-old hiker set out on an ambitious three-day backpacking trip through Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, planning to summit four 14ers. He successfully climbed Challenger Point and Kit Carson Peak. Then his route took him into terrain he... more

When tourists found an abandoned bicycle on a remote track in Australia's Great Sandy Desert, it triggered one of the strangest missing person searches in outback history — police, aircraft, and Aboriginal trackers combing the Kimberley for a man who... more

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Megan Hine
Expedition leader, wilderness survival expert, and survival consultant
Self/Independent
Episode: Managing Fear: Survival Lessons from Megan Hine
Hendrik Johannes Coetzee
South African whitewater explorer (Hendri Coetzee)
Episode: Swallowed by the Nile; The Life and Death of Hendrik Coetzee | Disaster Strikes
Ben Stookesberry
World-class kayaker, part of the expedition team
Eddie Bauer First Descent; expedition partner
Episode: Swallowed by the Nile; The Life and Death of Hendrik Coetzee | Disaster Strikes
Chris Korbulic
World-class kayaker, expedition partner
Eddie Bauer First Descent; expedition partner
Episode: Swallowed by the Nile; The Life and Death of Hendrik Coetzee | Disaster Strikes
Brady Lowry
One of the four wrestlers attacked by a grizzly bear
Northwest College, Powell, Wyoming
Episode: 60 Feet Away: How a 19-Year-Old Stopped a Grizzly Attack With His Bare Hands
Kendall Cummings
19-year-old wrestler who intervened against the bear
Northwest College, Powell, Wyoming
Episode: 60 Feet Away: How a 19-Year-Old Stopped a Grizzly Attack With His Bare Hands
August Harrison
Teammate from Northwest College
Northwest College
Episode: 60 Feet Away: How a 19-Year-Old Stopped a Grizzly Attack With His Bare Hands
Orin Jackson
Teammate from Northwest College
Northwest College
Episode: 60 Feet Away: How a 19-Year-Old Stopped a Grizzly Attack With His Bare Hands
Don Shirley
Cave diving instructor and producer of recovery dive support
Komadi Springs / British expatriate in South Africa
Episode: The Body Recovery: Fatal Cave Dive at Bushman's Hole | Disaster Strikes E 224

Hosts

Kaycee McIntosh
Host with wilderness medicine perspective; physician assistant background
Julie Henningsen
Co-host; physician assistant with wilderness medicine perspective

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Advice not the best

    They seem nice and well intentioned but the advice is not very good backcountry advice. I would not recommend All Trails. It is not great. Gaia is much better for mapping and planning. You should always bring a SAR device never rely on your phone. Also, you can do research on Peakbagger and read tons of well informed trip reports. Also I would recommend a navigation course. Nothing beats that to understand moving in the backcountry. Advice is not great.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    fauxfish!
    United States9 days ago
  • Calm under pressure

    I really enjoy this podcast! The narrators approach each story in a non-judgmental, almost scientific way. Their calm, professorial tone is a good balance for the often harrowing tales. My only criticism is the jarring breaks for commercials! Yikes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeeReneeBe
    United States14 days ago
  • Great for outdoorsy folks

    I’ve been hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing for decades. I’ve always been fascinated by survival tales. It’s great to have this podcast covering the stories with the medical aspects detailed as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amyclimbs
    United States19 days ago
  • So good

    I’ve only listened to 6 of these episodes and it’s soooooooo good :3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paws of the cat club
    Canada20 days ago
  • Love this!

    I listen to this while driving or doing chores. I used to listen to Morbid but needed something new- I enjoy hearing the survival stories and think the hosts do a great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayer214
    United States24 days ago

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Listeners praise hosts' medical expertise and calm, informative narration that educates while entertaining.
Many appreciate well-researched survival stories and actionable tips.
Some critique heavy scripting or banter; others enjoy the conversational tone and back-and-forth.

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Surviving Niagara Falls: The Impossible True Story of 7-Year-Old Roger Woodward | E207
Q: What was Roger's life like after the incident?
Roger developed a love of boating, became a certified diver, joined the Navy during the Vietnam War, and later led a meaningful life with a family and career.
Surviving Paralysis: The Fight to Walk Again - Part 1 | E204
Q: What kept you having a positive attitude and the ability to work hard through challenges?
Family, friends, and especially my husband, along with the positive environment of physical therapy, kept me motivated to fight.
Surviving Paralysis: The Fight to Walk Again - Part 1 | E204
Q: What advice would you give to other partners supporting someone through major medical challenges?
The partner's needs take priority, and you must set up systems to support that. Lean on friends and family, modify your environment, and take care of yourself as a caregiver.
Solo Flight Gone Wrong: Sheryl Ramstad's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph | E187
Q: What impact does an experience like this have on your life choices and your trajectory overall?
It led to a renewed perspective on life, making the most of each day and pursuing opportunities, driven by the experience of surviving a plane crash.
9/11 Survivors: Those Who Escaped the South Tower via Stairwell A | E 175
Q: What do you think is the most important lesson that we can learn from this story?
The thin line between survival and death and the crucial role of decision-making in extreme situations.

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Two physician assistants anchor gripping survival narratives with medical insight and psych timing, delivering true-life adventures from wilderness expeditions to disaster rescues. Episodes blend meticulous reporting, scientific context, and practical survival takeaways, often with bonus Disaster Strikes stories that examine broader safety and policy implications. The show stands out for its calm, knowledgeable hosts who translate extreme experiences into lessons on risk, resilience, and decision-making in harsh environments.

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2. Hendrik Johannes Coetzee
3. Ben Stookesberry
4. Chris Korbulic
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6. Kendall Cummings
7. August Harrison
8. Orin Jackson

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