What I survived
Jack LaurenceWhat I Survived explores the extraordinary true stories of people who survived the unthinkable. Each story takes you back to who these people were before everything changed, then inside the moment their lives were pushed to the edge, shipwrecked at sea for weeks, held captive by terrorists, falling 15,000 feet from a plane after a parachute failure, and other extreme, life-or-death situations.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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On the evening of November 26, 2008, British freelance filmmaker Will Pike and his girlfriend checked into the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai for a one-night stopover on their way to Goa. It was meant to be a treat. A single night in one of the wor... more
On the evening of November 26, 2008, British freelance filmmaker Will Pike and his girlfriend checked into the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai for a one-night stopover on their way to Goa. It was meant to be a treat. A single night in one of the wor... more
Jim Latrache grew up poor in Denmark, joined the French Foreign Legion as a young man, and spent years as a high-end cocaine dealer to Copenhagen's wealthy elite before a prison sentence gave him five and a half years to reconsider his life choices. more
Jim Latrache grew up poor in Denmark, joined the French Foreign Legion as a young man, and spent years as a high-end cocaine dealer to Copenhagen's wealthy elite before a prison sentence gave him five and a half years to reconsider his life choices. more
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- Phenomenal
I stumbled upon this podcast by accident. I don’t even know how. But I’ve binged it and sharing with all my friends and family as well as strangers on my route.
Listening to them tell their story is so nice.
Apple Podcasts5ThaDuke001
United States15 days ago - Awesome Stories & Guests
Love this podcast. Wish there were more episodes. Love that you actually talk to real people that have survived recent and real events.
Apple Podcasts5BriancecilrnUnited States15 days ago - Excellent Podcast
The episodes are gripping and epic. I highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts5M000011United States22 days ago - Brilliant storytelling
Jack, I love your style, approach and the way you allow your guests to tell their stories so fully. I have no doubt editing would be challenging!
Listening to the show I feel like I’m in the olden days when families were glued to the wireless radio, listening to the latest episode of their favourite show and then…the anticipation of the next chapter. Well done!
Apple Podcasts5G Dono
Australiaa month ago - Love this!
Just discovered this podcast and I’m loving it! This is one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to telling stories of survival. Congratulations & well done!
Apple Podcasts5💎Krystal💎Australiaa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #23 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #141 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #44 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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The series centers on extraordinary, real-life survival stories where guests recount life-or-death moments, the decisions made under extreme pressure, and the long arc of recovery and reinvention afterward. Guests range from journalists and photographers to former military personnel, special forces members, activists, and whistleblowers, all sharing gritty, first-hand accounts of confronting danger, captivity, or precarity. A standout throughline is the host's skill at guiding guests to tell the story with clarity and emotional depth, creating a compelling arc from pre-event context to the aftermath and resilience that follows. This mix of high-stakes experiences, ethical considerations, and personal transformation makes it likely to appeal... more
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1. Ulrich Larsen
2. Jim Latrache
3. Jamie Hull
4. Nigel Brennan
5. Amanda Lindhout
6. Annie Shayler
7. David Shayler
8. Annie Macron/McCrone
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