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This week Jenna and Kelsey talk about the story of the Tongan Castaways, a group of 6 teenage boys who became shipwhrecked, stranded on a depopulated island, and survived all together for over a year and all survived! They overcame so much and overcame it together, taking care of each other and establishing an excellent camp on the island of 'Ata, for a total of 15 months! The boys were finally rescued by an Australian sailor and businessman Peter Warner on September 11, 1966. Their story went viral in 2020 are referred to as the "Real-Life "Lord of the Flies"", even though these 6 boys were a genuine example of humans surviving together who never turned on each other. We can all certainly learn a lot for them, but the survival tip this week is to look out for one another. And as Sione says, "Shut up, cool down, sit down, listen."

--(PS from Jenna: Please forgive my NY apt radiator popping in the background!!)

Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ocean-of-light-mr-peter-raymond-warner/1129257728 https://www.newsweek.com/real-lord-flies-true-story-boys-island-william-golding-humankind-human-nature-rutger-bregman-1503204 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316418536/ref=as_li_tl?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0316418536&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=efe6bc0cdec6f56a9213df2fcaf274dd&tag=rutgerbregman-20 https://www.amazon.com/Lord-of-Flies-William-Golding-audiobook/dp/B0000E69E3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lord+of+the+flies&qid=1638894309&sr=8-1 https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=570678977209591&_rdr -Song

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Part 2! We are back this week to finish the unfortunate story of the mountaineering disaster, known as the 1996 Everest Disaster. The tragic and awe inspiring story of the people who survived, and endured beyond the impossible, on those fatal few days on the mountain. We all want to honor the people of tragic stories and what they went through to survive, and this particular disaster lies in most people's recent memories as an event to mourn and learn from. Plus, you can watch the movie! Remember those turn-around times and take care out there!

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We are back again this week for the finale of the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the whole crew of the Endurance!! From the harrowing journey to Elephant Island, then all the way back to South Georgia Island, and then returning to rescue the remainder of the crew! Most of the men survived around 2 years stranded in the Antarctic, and were welcomed back to civilization having lived through the unendurable. Surviving hurricanes in Antarctica, making gains. Stay Optimistic, everyone!

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ENDURANCE Part 1! This week, we dive head first into the incredible story of the Endruance and her amazing crew led by Sir Ernest Shackleton! One of our favorite stories of survival, and longest, of this entire crew of men became stuck in the deadly ice floes of Antartic Ocean/Weddell Sea so close as they try to reach Antartica. They were marooned on ice for 18 months and even watched their ship get crushed. Find out what happens to the crew of the Endurance next week for Part 2!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing Cambridge University The Shackleton Museum Athy The “What would Shackleton Do?” Podcast on Apple POdcasts National Geographic

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When your third man phenomenon is the Volcano Goddess Pele... This week we talk about the insane story of Michael Benson and Chris Duddy and Craig Hosking, who all survived a helicopter crash into the Pu'u O'o Volcanic crater on the Big Island, Hawai'i! Hosking was rescued right away, Duddy survived almost 2 days inside and managed to climb all the way out, and Benson survived nearly 3 days and 2 nights inside and was rescued in the morning of the third day! All three men have been inside a semi-active volcanic crater and lived to tell the tale! Remember to beware of volcanic areas and warnings, and stay alert. Let us know if you have any Listener Survival Tips!

Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/1992/11/27/us/cameramen-tell-of-struggle-and-fear-in-volcano.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-11-28-9204180695-story.html https://apnews.com/article/4475ad9dee122f59d2bd5a2579f15d6f

• Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada

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Smoke Signals, First Aid, Classic! This week we talk about the inspiring story of Helen Klaben and Ralph Flores who both together survived after their plane crashlanded in the Yukon Wilderness, and they were stranded for 49 days! They overcame their injuries, starvation, sub-zero temperatures, and exhaustion to live for the day they were rescued. As Helen says; "HEY, I'M ALIVE" and we love life with her! Listen for some tips on first aid treatment without first aid supplies; and Remember to Love Life!

Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.4942652/a-marvellous-experience-woman-who-survived-49-days-in-the-yukon-after-plane-crash-has-died-1.4943527 https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/helen-klaben-u-s-woman-who-survived-plane-crash-and-spent-49-days-stranded-in-yukon-dies-aged-76 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/11/obituaries/helen-kleban-kahn-dead.html

https://www.whitehorsestar.com/History/hey-im-alive-part-1 https://www.whitehorsestar.com/History/hey-im-alivepart-2

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What is your flavor of disaster?? Treading deep water this week, as we talk about the full-blown disaster that was the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami, and the heartening survival story of Ryo Kanouya as he and his family battled the largest tsunami in recent memory. On top of that, the massive tsunami also triggered a nuclear meltdown that displaced thousands even as they struggled against the waves. We celebrate Ryo and the survivers of this terrible day, because he and they all Survived It!! Kelsey covers some great tsunami survival tips; and remember; Evacuate, Don't Wait!

Links mentioned in this episode: https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2016/03/23/exclusive-one-mans-harrowing-story-of-surviving-the-japan-tsunami/ https://www.britannica.com/event/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-of-2011 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Tōhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis

• Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada

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For this special week we discuss the historic and amazing story of the first ever summit of Mt. Everest! On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa were the world heros who first made it to the top of the world's highest mountain! What a legendary morning to have. Always remember; Have a good teammate, plan ahead, and crush it!!

Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/sir-edmund-hillary-tenzing-norgay-1953 https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Everest/The-historic-ascent-of-1953 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/sixty-years-ago-edmund-hillary-reached-the-top-of-the-world-hear-him-describe-it-76861267/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4egTHmDYho

• Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada

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Ill-fated treks in the Jungle! This week, we discuss the bonkers story of Yossi Ghinsberg and how he survived for 3 weeks alone in the Amazon Rainforest! This story has twists and turns, scary bug bites and an encounter with a jaguar, and finally a Third Man Phenominon experience! Yossi sure went through it, yet he survived against the odds of the Jungle! Remember to know where you're going and not just trust a random 'guide'. And of course, keep that bugspray and lighter handy!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/the-jungle
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yossi_Ghinsberg
• https://ghinsberg.com/
• Surviving the Jungle | Yossi Ghinsberg | 2018 YPO EDGE Singapore
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This week, we cover the great and suspensful story of Todd Orr, the man who in 2016 survived a Double Grizzly Bear Attack in the span of minutes! He was armed and ready for that scary mad mama bear, but he still had to play dead, focus on surviving, and hold his breath until the bear left. We learn from Todd Orr himself and note that going into a fetal defensive position can be a very good thing! Especially up against one of North America's largest predators. Stay safe out there, folks!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.skybladeknives.com/about-me
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOQAhKrOOww
• https://www.outsideonline.com/2124656/what-todd-orrs-mauling-teaches-us-about-bear-attacks

  Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm