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Not Today
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Not Today covers unbelievable but true stories of survival. Join Steph and Alex as they discuss real incredible people who made it out of unimaginable circumstances against all odds.
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Episode 283: Cave Diving Accidents
5d ago01:13:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode we'll be discussing three terrifying cave accidents, including the Maldivian cave diving accident that happened only days ago.
Transcribe →Episode 282: Always Bring A Bucket
2w ago00:53:30Tap to summarizeOn Saturday June 8th 2019, Maike Hohnen took his son, 7 year old Julian Hohnen, and best friend Steven Jaecocke on what was supposed to be an overnight fishing trip off the coast of Queensland Australia. Around 1:30AM Maike was woken up to the boat very swiftly taking on water and within a matter of minutes the boat went down. Maike, Julian, and Stephen were left stranded in the ocean with no lifejackets, floating on a pair of old buckets with no idea what would come next.Check out my new youtube video! --> https://youtu.be/Nsy0Fjb4_6w?si=UitVVkl6LfCeeaLJ
Transcribe →Episode 281: The Black Widow, Judy Buenoano
3w ago00:48:25Tap to summarizeJudy Buenoano was an American serial killer who poisoned two of her husbands with arsenic, attempted to kill her fiancé, and murdered her own son. Driven by greed, she collected substantial life insurance payouts after each murder. She was the first woman executed in Florida in 150 years and the first to die in the state's electric chair.
Transcribe →Episode 280: Murder For God's Will
4w ago01:07:17Tap to summarizeOn September 29th 2016, 45 year old Elizabeth Wettlaufer voluntarily reported herself as a serial killer to Toronto Police. Wettlaufer injected her victims with fatal doses of insulin because she believed God was telling her to. Her victims were elderly and vulnerable, ranging in age from 75 to 96.
Transcribe →Episode 279: Harry Houdini
May 501:09:33Tap to summarizeHarry Houdini was a Hungarian-born American magician and escape artist, renowned as the "Handcuff King" for his death-defying escapes. He became world-renowned for escaping from handcuffs, straitjackets, milk cans, and locked chests, often while submerged in water. While his death was not a direct result of his performances, he had a few terrifying brushes with death and another magician who attempted one of his acts did tragically die on stage when something went wrong.
Transcribe →Episode 278: Listener Tales!
Apr 2800:54:51Tap to summarizeIn this Listener story episode we discuss almost falling into an upside down volcano, a parent who was held at gunpoint, very creepy characters in Disneyland Paris, and more!
Transcribe →Episode 277: Word Of Life Cult And The Murder of Lucas Leonard
Apr 2101:06:55Tap to summarizeThe Word of Life Christian Church began as a tiny bible study led by self proclaimed prophet, Jerry Irwin. Eventually the bible study progressed into a fully fledged cult with around 80 members at its peak. When the paranoid and power-hungry Jerry Irwin suddenly died, his eldest daughter Tiffanie took his place. As the leader, Tiffanie subjected the group to extreme isolation, control, and abuse which ultimately would result in the brutal murder of 19-year-old Lucas Leonard.Check out the Steph Today Youtube Channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrWAcmMAZk
Transcribe →Episode 276: The Familiar Intruder
Apr 1400:46:22Tap to summarizeOn New Year’s Eve in 2020, Morgan Metzer was woken out of sleep to a masked intruder standing in her bedroom doorway. Morgan’s attacker disguised his voice to sound like Batman, however he seemed to know intimate details about her personal life. After the brutal attack, he left her bound, beaten and terrified on her back porch. 45 minutes after the attack, Morgan’s ex-husband Rodney Metzer was the first to find her, still bound with a pillowcase over her head. Rod immediately sprung into action to save the day, calling 911, however Morgan had a feeling that Rodney wasn’t actually the hero in her story - he was the villain.If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can visit https://www.thehotline.org/ , call 1.800.799.7233, or text Start to 88788 Check out my first Youtube Video now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrWAcmMAZk&t=57s
Transcribe →Episode 275: Avalanche And A Shattered Pelvis
Apr 701:04:24Tap to summarizeIn 2003 Ken Jones spent four agonizing days in the frozen wilderness of Romania’s Transylvanian Alps, dragging himself to safety after getting hit by an avalanche that left him with a shattered pelvis and broken femur.Check out my first Youtube video now!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrWAcmMAZk
Transcribe →Episode 274: The Stanford Prison Experiment
Mar 3101:20:15Tap to summarizeIn 1971, the Stanford Prison Experiment, led by psychologist Phillip Zimbardo, was supposed to be a two week simulation of prison life that aimed to study the psychological effects of power and authority. Student volunteers were randomly assigned to be prisoners or guards and were given instruction by Zimbardo based on their role. Once the experiment began, things very quickly escalated, leading to the study being terminated after only six days.
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