Episodes

  • Just Deserts part 2
    Sep 17 2024

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    This week Lizzy finishes telling Kevin the story of how Shelly and her family survived multiple days and nights of being lost in the deserts of Arizona—following the cliffhanger standoff between her, shotgun in hand, and a mysterious, threatening vehicle.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    52 mins
  • Just Deserts part 1
    Aug 27 2024

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    This week Lizzy tells Kevin the first half of how Shelly and her family survived multiple days and nights of being lost in the deserts of Arizona.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Scott and Marybeth part 2: After the Jump
    Aug 13 2024

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    This week Kevin tells Lizzy the next part of Scott and Marybeth's survival story, after they jumped into a river with their cat to escaped a raging forest fire.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    49 mins
  • Scott and Marybeth part 1
    Aug 6 2024

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    This week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Scott and Marybeth, an Oregon couple who escaped a raging forest fire. Part 2 of their story next time!

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Terence Hartnett's Close Call
    Jul 23 2024

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    Terrence Hartnett is a comedian and cancer survivor who joins Lizzy and Kevin this week to tell his story. His multiple bouts with cancer are recalled in today's episode, as well as in his incredible standup shows 1 Ball Show, 1 Ball Show 1 Lung Less, and his upcoming Fringe show 1 Lung Run.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Stranded 2300 Feet Under the Sea
    Jul 9 2024

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    This week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Chris Lemons, a saturation diver who was stranded in the ocean 700 meters below the surface. Let that sink in!

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • No Pain No Grain
    Jul 2 2024

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    This week Lizzy tells Kevin the miraculous story of a corn farmer who survives being buried alive. Our protagonist survives thanks to a single kernel of hope! Lend us your ear, unless you're a husk of your former self. Don't worry though: this story isn't corny (but clearly the description is).

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    53 mins
  • Def Leppard
    Jun 25 2024

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    This week Kevin tells Lizzy about Rick Allen, the drummer for rock band Def Leppard who famously lost his arm in an accident. Listen to how he survived his horrific accident and returned to his music career.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    54 mins