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Ya Never Know w/ Jake Haendel

Jake Haendel
Mental Health
Drugs
Sexual Abuse
Addiction
Female Abusers
Grooming Behavior
High School Experiences
Locked-In Syndrome
Brain Injury
Blink
Recovery
Florida, United States
First Sexual Experience
Social Media
Relationships
True Stories
Life Challenges
Sperm Medical Records
Patient Consent
Ellen

Dive into the unexpected with "Ya Never Know," the podcast where unbelievable true stories come to life. Join host Jake Haendel as he shares his own incredible journey and unearths other wild, surprising, and sometimes unbelievable narratives that prove you truly never know what's around the corner. If you love gripping personal accounts and tales that defy expectation, this is your next listen.

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Latest Episodes

A vacation ferry ride turned into the Greek Tragedy of the Century when the ship began sinking like the Titanic. Joanne shares what it felt like to be trapped on a foreign vessel as the captain and crew abandoned ship and left everyone to die. Agains... more

Ashley tells us about her high school sweetheart, Travis, whose life was turned upside down when he became locked in. He is still currently fighting to survive, fluctuating through different states of consciousness while facing the medical complexity... more

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault.

Hannah opens up about how her entire high school career was shaped by years of sexual assault from a teacher — which later turned into a full-blown inappropriate relationship. She shares how s... more

Emily joins us with a story that starts with something unexpected: strange nipple changes that turned out to be cancer. She opens up about the fear, the fight, and the strength it took to survive — and why paying attention to your body could save you... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Ramsdell
Content creator and comedian famous for holding the Guinness World Records for the largest mouth gape.
Episode: 10: Sam Tells Us How Having The World’s Biggest Gape Led To Going Viral And A Massive Audience

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Jake Haendel
Host of this podcast who shares his inspiring and sometimes unbelievable personal stories while engaging with guests to explore compelling narratives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • I’ll Be a Loyal Follower Forever!

    Jake, you’re so endearing dude. Love the unfiltered story telling here. After listening to Blink I just wanna hangout with you and THIS podcast feels like that. Your vulnerability is so infectious. Thanks for continuing to share your life with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachelletheboss
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this

    Loved blink but kind of love this even more? It’s like listening to gossip about people I knew growing up on the east coast (im not from Boston but let’s say the Boston of the midatlantic)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    evilmoneywitch
    United States2 months ago
  • Great follow up

    Grateful to be able to hear more of your story. Whatever happened to the criminal charges from the traffic stop?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    praxis78
    United States2 months ago
  • Jake feels like a bff!

    Jake and friends, you make me feel so normal. High functioning peeps that came out the other side with joy and success. But we lived!! I’m so glad YOU lived to tell the tale❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FRob76
    United States2 months ago
  • Jake Haendel

    I love Jake! His story is incredible, his sense of humor and way he speaks are captivating. Both here and on Blink. Ya Never know ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    storbb
    United States3 months ago

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14: Ashley Tells Us What It’s Like To Love Someone Who’s Trapped In Locked-In Syndrome
Q: Why did you want to share your story?
To provide comfort and hope to others who may be experiencing similar struggles.
14: Ashley Tells Us What It’s Like To Love Someone Who’s Trapped In Locked-In Syndrome
Q: What advice would you give to someone going through a similar experience?
Take time for yourself too, and focus on self-care while being a caregiver.
13: Hannah Tells Us What It Was Like Being Sexually Assaulted By A Teacher For Years
Q: Why did you want to tell your story in such a public form?
I wish that I would have seen somebody doing that when I was going through it. I want to be the person now that I wish my younger self would have had.
13: Hannah Tells Us What It Was Like Being Sexually Assaulted By A Teacher For Years
Q: What would you say to anybody going through that kind of thing now?
I would just say for them to know that they are not alone and that the hold that that person has on you seems so permanent and scary now, but it's fake and it's nothing.
12: Emily Tells Us Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Strange Nipples, And How She’s Living for Tomorrow
Q: What advice would you give somebody else either pre-diagnosis or going through it?
If someone were to be like, before you freak out, watch this video, I promise you, like, this is the beginning of a journey and it will be okay.

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The podcast presents a fascinating array of true stories that often explore the unexpected twists in life. Host Jake Haendel shares his personal experiences alongside those of guests, creating a space for raw, unfiltered storytelling that captures the attention of listeners. The content varies from humorous anecdotes to serious tales of struggle and resilience, all tied together by the central theme of the unpredictability of human experiences. This blend of candid narratives is both entertaining and thought-provoking, appealing to an audience that appreciates sincere, relatable accounts of life's unpredictabilities.

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Ya Never Know launched 4 months ago and published 16 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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