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Lived to Tell

Lived to Tell

71 episodes

Hosted by Caitlin Van Mol, this podcast is about people who have been through something they almost didn’t come back from but lived to tell the tale.

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  1. Corey - "He Opened Fire on All of Us"

    · 43 min · Explicit

    Corey Trainor was enjoying a small birthday party for his roommate when two strangers barged in. Everyone complied with their demands but one of the intruders still opened fire on the party. Corey was severely injured…

  2. Introducing RedHanded - “Kouri Richins: The Children’s Author Who Killed Her Husband”

    · 1 h 14 min

    Today, we are sharing part one of a two-part series from the award-winning true crime podcast RedHanded, hosted by Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire. RedHanded is the UK's #1 True Crime podcast, covering everything from…

  3. S3 Ep28: Vincent - "I was Dying on the Spot"

    · 36 min · Episode 28

    Vincent Van Den Broeck, the creator of Hashtag Brussels, was zipping around Brussels on an electric scooter when he was hit by a car going nearly twice the speed limit. He suffered a severe brain injury that left him…

  4. S3 Ep27: Starr - "He Wanted To Make Sure I Died"

    · 31 min · Episode 27

    Starr Lamare had been dating her boyfriend for six months when she decided she'd had enough of his jealousy. Instead of just accepting that the relationship was over, her ex, Dexter Oliver, went to an absolute extreme…

  5. S3 Ep26: Jessie - "And Then...BOOM!"

    · 42 min · Episode 26

    Jessie Shelton was driving across a bridge she had crossed a million times before. But this time, her whole world would collapse from under her. Jessie's Instagram: @jessiesheltonofficial Jessie's Website:…

  6. S3 Ep25: Anjali - "I Wanted a Divorce and He Wanted Me Dead"

    · 46 min · Episode 25

    Anjali Krongard just wanted an amicable divorce from her husband. He didn't want to let her go. Anjali's Instagram: @anjalileann Anjali's TikTok: @anjaliserpico Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok:…

  7. S3: Cecil Bonus - The Shadow People

    · 16 min · Episode 64

    There was much more to the conversation Cecil and I had about the shadow people he saw after the tornado that didn't fit into his episode. If you haven't already listened to his episode, go do that first and then come…

  8. S3 Ep24: Cecil - "It's the End of the World, It's the Rapture"

    · 49 min · Episode 24

    Cecil Cornish was putting in a shift at his new job at a yogurt shop when a massive, deadly tornado hit his hometown, Joplin, Missouri. Cecil, 17, took charge to make sure all the patrons would be safe but their safety…

  9. S3: True Crime Unwind Bonus Episode - Mysterious Deaths - Saugerties, NY

    · 46 min · Episode 62

    Hey everyone! As a bonus episode, I’d like to introduce you to a podcast I’ve come to really enjoy - True Crime Unwind. This episode has some similarities to the Mackenzie Shirilla case from The Crash on Netflix and a…

  10. S3 Ep23: John & Jean - "I Don't Want My Family to Die"

    · 47 min · Episode 23

    When their catamaran struck a reef in the middle of the South Pacific, John and Jean Silverwood had minutes to save their four children — and each other. As the boat was breaking up from smashing again and again into…

  11. S3 Ep21: Kayleigh Bonus Episode

    · 25 min · Episode 21

    This episode is more from my interview with Kayleigh. If you haven't listened to the previous episode, go listen to that first. Kayleigh's Instagram: @knfecrimekay Kayleigh's TikTok: @knfecrimekay Show Instagram:…

  12. S3 Ep20: Kayleigh - "There Was Not a Single Chance I Was Coming Out of This"

    · 52 min · Episode 20

    17-year-old Kayleigh White was walking to her best friend's house when she crossed paths with a strange man with a knife. What happened next would completely change the course of her life. Kayleigh's Instagram:…

  13. S3 Ep19: Phil - "I Could Just Feel This Bone Snap"

    · 32 min · Episode 19

    Phil White was hiking in the Grand Tetons with his two friends when they heard a strange rumbling sound. Phil got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and it would change his life forever. Show Instagram:…

  14. S3 Ep18: Carlesha - "I Can Tell You One Thing, She's a Fighter"

    · 29 min · Episode 18

    Carlesha Freeland-Gaither was walking home and was snatched off the street by a man. Carlesha's quick thinking in the moment and throughout her abduction helped investigators find her before it was too late. To speak…

  15. S3 Ep17: Carla - "I Pictured My Parents Getting the Call That I Was Murdered"

    · 48 min · Episode 17

    Carla Reading was trying to be safe by calling a ride share to take her home after a night out. Her driver had other plans. Learn more about PAVE - survivors.org To speak to someone at RAINN, call 1-800-656-4673. You…

  16. S3 Ep16: Bill - "This is Not Good, This Might Be the End"

    · 46 min · Episode 16

    Bill Durden went out in the Gulf of Mexico on the first day of grouper season in 2016. He was out there alone, and when reeling in a big catch, he fell off his boat. The boat drove away, leaving Bill to swim 20 hours…

  17. S3 Ep14: Gina - "Let My Kids Forgive Me for Dying in This Place"

    · 52 min · Episode 14

    Gina Russo was out with her boyfriend Fred, listening to live music at The Station Nightclub when a fire broke out at the bar. Gina made it out but was severely burned, and 100 people lost their lives.…

  18. S3 Ep13: Dave - "Bones Really Are White"

    · 48 min · Episode 13

    Dave Pearson was out for a surf like any other day when, out of nowhere, a shark came out of the water and bit his left arm. Doctors were able to not only save his life, but they also saved his arm from amputation.…

  19. S3 Ep12: Jessica - "I Believed We Were Going to Be Executed"

    · 56 min · Episode 12

    Jessica Buchanan was working in Somalia in 2011 when she and her colleague were kidnapped and ransomed. After 93 days of being held captive, they were rescued by SEAL Team 6. In this episode, we talk about her…

  20. S3 Ep11: Chris - "Are We IN The Volcano Right Now?"

    · 56 min · Episode 11

    While working as a camera assistant on a large film production, Chris Duddy joined a crew tasked with filming aerial shots of Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea Volcano. The assignment took a dramatic turn when their helicopter…

  21. S3 Ep10: Heather - "I Couldn't Move Any of My Body"

    · 49 min · Episode 10

    Heather Grossman's ex-husband told her that if she ever left him, he would kill her. He tried, but failed, to deliver on that promise, leaving Heather paralyzed from the neck down. Heather's GoFundMe:…

  22. S3 Ep9: Dan Part Two - "I'm Going to Survive This"

    · 36 min · Episode 9

    This episode is part two of Dan's story. If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that episode first. Dan was blinded by a bear and now has to figure out how to live a full life without his sight.…

  23. S3 Ep8: Dan Part One - "She Turned Her Head Sideways, Bit Down Across My Face, and Chewed"

    · 33 min · Episode 8

    Dan Bigley was wrapping up a long day of fishing when he inadvertently got on the wrong side of a mama bear. This encounter would alter the way he moved in the world permanently. Buy Dan's Book: Beyond the Bear Dan's…

  24. S3 Ep7: Vernetta - "He Told Me, 'I Killed Her'"

    · 49 min · Episode 7

    Vernetta Cockerham did everything she could to protect herself from her estranged husband, Richard. But probation, an order of protection, and an active warrant didn't stop him from bringing Vernetta's nightmares to…

  25. S3 Ep6: A Hit on Travis Tritt

    · 47 min · Episode 6

    Today, I present to you what was initially a Patreon bonus episode. I may incorporate this format into the regular feed going forward, but let me know if you like this or not. But do not worry - this would not replace…

  26. S3 Ep5: James - "I Just Remember Thinking, 'I’m Dead'"

    · 46 min · Episode 5

    James stopped to help a stranded car on an icy overpass. While on the phone with 911, trying to get help, a truck slipped on the ice and hit James, throwing him over the side of the bridge. His rehab and recovery…

  27. S3 Ep4: Natasha - "They Made Them Kneel Down and Shot Them in the Back of the Head"

    · 46 min · Episode 4

    Natasha Aeriel recounts the 2007 Newark schoolyard shootings, where her brother and two friends were murdered. Natasha survived several stabbings and a gunshot to the face, barely. She reflects on grief, forgiveness,…

  28. S3 Ep3: Nicholas - "I Didn’t Know He Had a Knife in His Hand Until It Was in My Left Lung"

    · 54 min · Episode 3

    Nicholas Iwamoto went on a hike to test his physical abilities, but he would end up being tested beyond his worst nightmares. Nicholas's Facebook Nicholas's Instagram Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok:…

  29. S3 Ep2: Christy - "I Knew He Was Going to Kill Me"

    · 51 min · Episode 2

    Christy Salters Martin was a trailblazer in women's boxing, but her husband/trainer Jim Martin kept her in his complete control. This went on for years until Christy decided she'd had enough. Christy's book, "Fighting…

  30. S3 Ep1: Paul - "The Bullet Bounced off My Head"

    · 50 min · Episode 1

    Paul Rousseau was accidentally shot in the head by his best friend. What happened after would change Paul's life forever. Paul's book, "Friendly Fire: A Fractured Memoir," is available here or in audiobook here.…

  31. S3: Announcement - Season 3 & Patreon!

    · 1:15 · Trailer

    Season 3 coming October 22! Patreon available now at Patreon.com/livedtotell! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  32. S1 Ep35: Improved Audio - Vivian - "I Looked Behind Me and Saw the Wolves"

    · 50 min · Episode 35

    While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Vivian Mayo and her husband, Scott were experienced campers in Alaska. But…

  33. S1 Ep34: Improved Audio - Sheri - "I Could See the Bone Sticking Out of My Face"

    · 48 min · Episode 34

    While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! While on vacation in Hawaii, Sheri was brutally attacked when out for a…

  34. S1 Ep33: Improved Audio - Peter - "Read my lips: F. B. I."

    · 40 min · Episode 33

    While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Peter Brandt trusted his contractor enough to let him temporarily stay in…

  35. S1 Ep32: Improved Audio - Julia - "Why Is My Arm Not Moving?"

    · 36 min · Episode 32

    While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Julia Kwamya was thrown from a cab in 2019, severing her foot and…

  36. S1 Ep31: Improved Audio - Johan - "The First Things I See Are Teeth and Claws"

    · 57 min · Episode 31

    While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Johan Otter and his daughter, Jenna are attacked by a bear in Glacier…

  37. S1 Ep30: Improved Audio - Melissa - "He said, 'You're Worth Going to Prison For'"

    · 48 min · Episode 30

    While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Melissa Benson finally broke it off with her abusive ex-boyfriend, LaShawn…

  38. S1: Announcement/Appology

    · 2:13 · Episode 33

    Hey everyone! I've been down for the count for two weeks at this point and have not been able to finish today's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

  39. S1 Ep29: Bryon - "I Was Paralyzed and the Pain Was So Intense"

    · 34 min · Episode 29

    Bryon Jones was out spending a day with his dog, Buddy, when a storm that seemed miles away literally struck Bryon. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol…

  40. S1 Ep28: Tamecka - "Did You Just Say I Had a Pair of Scissors in My Head?"

    · 50 min · Episode 28

    In the early hours of 1996, Tamecka was coming home from celebrating the New Year. An act of kindness for a neighbor turned into a bloody New Year's Day. Check out Tamecka's Book: https://www.tameckafrazier.com/book…

  41. S1 Ep27: Dave Part Two - "Give Me the Knife Right Now"

    · 50 min · Episode 27

    Part Two of David's story. If you haven't listened to part one, "Dave Part One - "Darkness Falls Quick in the Forest," go listen to that first. Dave and Crystal have been lost in the Amazon Rainforest for six days.…

  42. S1 Ep26: David Part One - "Darkness Falls Quick in the Rainforest”

    · 40 min · Episode 26

    David Boyer and his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Crystal, take their dream vacation to the Amazon Rainforest. But a misunderstood map and a confusingly marked trail led them to get lost in one of the most remote…

  43. S1 Ep25: Angela - "You're Lucky You're a Fighter"

    · 49 min · Episode 25

    Angela Champange-From was leaving work one day when a man attacked her in the parking garage. But he got more than he bargained for with Angela. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast…

  44. S1 Ep24: Tom - "Soaked in Aviation Fuel Burning Alive"

    · 49 min · Episode 24

    In 2008, Tom Wilson, six of his coworkers, and a pilot took off from Vancouver in a small floatplane. Tom would be the only one who would make it home. More about Tom: https://www.momentsofimpact.online/…

  45. S1 Ep23: Julie - "This Dude Just Stabbed Me"

    · 45 min · Episode 23

    Julie Carlson was enjoying a night home alone when a man burst through her back patio door. Later, she learned she was the 19th victim of a serial rapist plaguing the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the past 2 years. But…

  46. S1 Ep22: Kenn - “There Was Blood All Over the Wall, There Was Blood All Over the Ceiling”

    · 42 min · Episode 22

    Manager Kenn Perrier and his team at an assisted living facility were trying to move resident Linda into a different housing situation better suited to her needs. But Linda was NOT going to go quietly. Show Instagram:…

  47. S1 Ep21: Audra - "This Is an Awful Way To Die"

    · 31 min · Episode 21

    Audra Dillon was finally going to be with the man of her dreams after circling each other for many years. But trying to help a woman in distress would end that dream for good. This episode contains mentions of…

  48. S1 Ep20: Anne - "I Felt Fire Going Through My Body"

    · 38 min · Episode 20

    After several unsuccessful relationships, Anne decided to give an old boyfriend another chance. But that would prove to be a near-fatal mistake. This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. If you or…

  49. S1 Ep19: Lana - "You're About to Feel the Most Pain You've Ever Felt in Your Life"

    · 32 min · Episode 19

    Lana Hudspeth had a terrible 2005. Within a span of months, she was drugged and raped, and in a rollover car accident that ended with her getting hit by a freight train. This episode contains descriptions of domestic…

  50. S1 Ep18: Ronny - "Is This Really How I'm Going to Die?"

    · 39 min · Episode 18

    Ronny Ahmed was shot by an active shooter on the Florida State University campus in 2014. He was immediately paralyzed and had to figure out how to live a whole new life. This episode contains mentions of suicidal…

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