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What to Carry, What to Burn

Blair Braverman
Juliane Koepcke
Ada Blackjack
José Salvador Alvarenga
Survival
Wrangell Island
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Friendly Arctic
Polar Exploration
Blair Braverman
What To Carry, What To Burn
Arctic Exploration
Auckland Islands
Lima, Peru

Edge-of-your-seat survival stories, as told by adventurer and dogsledder Blair Braverman.

How did Ada Blackjack endure a brutal Arctic winter alone? Why did one shipwreck crew work together to survive, while another crew–on the same island–hunted each other for food? What can we learn from survivors about getting through the impossible–in the wilderness, and in our own lives?

New stories every oth... more

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Juliane Koepcke had an unusual childhood, helping her biologist parents with fieldwork in the Amazon. At seventeen, after surviving a two-mile free fall from a broken plane, she has to lean on everything she learned from her family to survive the jun... more

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When shark fisherman José Salvador Alvarenga gets caught in a storm at sea, he thinks he'll be able to ride it out. But the motor breaks in his little boat, and he starts to drift across the Pacific...

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Blair Braverman
Host and narrator; adventurer and dogsledder. Known for thoughtful, well-researched storytelling and contextual insights into survival narratives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Fascinating and spellbinding

    Thank you for the stories.

    I listen at bedtime because there’s nothing better than a bedtime story! I also listen again if I wake up in the middle of the night and need some company. Keep that campfire burning, Blair Braverman, these revealing tales of humanity are so compelling!

    PS- on a completely different note: appreciated your correct pronunciation of “Newfoundland” :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sugarskull99
    Canada19 days ago
  • Really interesting stories. And without the constant interruptions by the co-host and the giggling i think the stories would be much better, for me anyway.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Dallas
    22 days ago
  • Well researched, well narrated, and interesting topics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    broccoli
    23 days ago
  • More Please!

    I’m really enjoying this. Blair is an endearing and captivating storyteller. The stories are fascinating, and she brings them to life with details and narrative. My only complaint is I wish it came out more often. Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ANCHNO
    Canada23 days ago
  • Shows to go ya, stings, sfx, and soundscapes don't make a great podcast: it's the passion and enthusiasm of the narrator.

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Listeners praise meticulous research and humane, hopeful storytelling.
Voices are described as compelling and engrossing, with a strong sense of place.
Fans appreciate the host's background in survival and outdoors leading to credible narratives.
The show is seen as bingeable for fans of true survival and historical exploration.
Blair Braverman's storytelling captivates with calm voice and thorough research.

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#134
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#120
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#167
United Kingdom/True Crime
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#173
Australia/True Crime
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#204
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#206
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Audience is drawn to high-stakes survival narratives anchored in real people and places, described with meticulous research and a storyteller's calm, immersive voice. Episodes blend first-person recollections with expert context, exploring themes of resilience, ethics in exploration, motherhood, and the human psyche when resources are scarce. The show stands out for its thoughtful storytelling, grounded in experience and curiosity, often highlighting the humanity of survivors and the complexity of survival choices. It's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deep-dive historical and adventure tales, with a bias toward well-researched narratives and reflective commentary.

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