Not Today
300 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 824 ratingsNot 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 75: A Miner Accident
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBOn August 5, 2010, more than 700,000 tons of rock suddenly caved in, blocking the central passage to the tunnels in the San José Mine in Chile’s Atacama Desert. This collapse left 33 men trapped deep under ground in extreme conditions beneath some of the hardest rock on the planet. The rescue operation that followed was an extraordinary effort with an enormous time pressure and involved teamwork by hundreds of people from different organizations, areas of expertise, and countries. Ad free e...
75: Episode 75: A Miner Accident
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourOn August 5, 2010, more than 700,000 tons of rock suddenly caved in, blocking the central passage to the tunnels in the San José Mine in Chile’s Atacama Desert. This collapse left 33 men trapped deep under ground in extreme conditions beneath some of the hardest rock on the planet. The rescue operation that followed was an extraordinary effort with an enormous time pressure and involved teamwork by hundreds of people from different organizations, areas of expertise, and countries. Ad free e...
Listeners Episode 4
March 22, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutesYou know the drill! If you have a story of your own, send it to [email protected] Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok ChatAholic Inspiring conversations with one aim to help others, we all have a story Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
74: Episode 74: Sheri Papini
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourIn 2016 Sheri Papini disappeared one afternoon after going on a run, leaving behind only her cell phone in the grass. When her husband Keith Papini returned home from work that day to find only his wife's cellphone on the ground with bits of her blonde hair tangled into her headphones, he immediately called 911. Police and volunteers searched far and wide for Sherri while the entire nation prayed for her safe return. However from day one this case was surrounded by controversy and theories. ...
Episode 74: Sheri Papini
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn 2016 Sheri Papini disappeared one afternoon after going on a run, leaving behind only her cell phone in the grass. When her husband Keith Papini returned home from work that day to find only his wife's cellphone on the ground with bits of her blonde hair tangled into her headphones, he immediately called 911. Police and volunteers searched far and wide for Sherri while the entire nation prayed for her safe return. However from day one this case was surrounded by controversy and theories. ...
Episode 73: Pet Heroes!
March 08, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBI said I'd do it so here it is! This week we're diving into 4 stories where pets save their humans! Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
73: Episode 73: Pet Heroes!
March 08, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutesI said I'd do it so here it is! This week we're diving into 4 stories where pets save their humans! Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok ChatAholic Inspiring conversations with one aim to help others, we all have a story Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Episode 72: A Dry Heat
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBShelli Hubbard decided to take her two daughters Michaela and Tiffany along with her boyfriend, Roger, out to the Arizona desert for lunch one afternoon. Shelli had been taking trips like this since she was a child and thought it would be the perfect bonding experience for her kids and her new boyfriend. Everything was great until their drive out of the desert when Roger got the car stuck in the sand, leaving them stranded. Shelli and Roger had only anticipated being out there for the aftern...
72: Episode 72: A Dry Heat
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutesShelli Hubbard decided to take her two daughters Michaela and Tiffany along with her boyfriend, Roger, out to the Arizona desert for lunch one afternoon. Shelli had been taking trips like this since she was a child and thought it would be the perfect bonding experience for her kids and her new boyfriend. Everything was great until their drive out of the desert when Roger got the car stuck in the sand, leaving them stranded. Shelli and Roger had only anticipated being out there for the aftern...
71: Episode 71: Brittani Marcell
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour17-year-old Brittani Marcell was attacked in her home by a man wielding a shovel. The man was able to escape through a window as Brittani's mother came home, leaving behind only a single drop of blood. Due to the severity of the attack Brittani lost all memory of the events that day, which left everything down to the drop of blood. For years the case was cold until Brittani underwent through pyschotherapy and was able to give investigators a name. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episo...
Episode 71: Brittani Marcell
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB17-year-old Brittani Marcell was attacked in her home by a man wielding a shovel. The man was able to escape through a window as Brittani's mother came home, leaving behind only a single drop of blood. Due to the severity of the attack Brittani lost all memory of the events that day, which left everything down to the drop of blood. For years the case was cold until Brittani underwent through pyschotherapy and was able to give investigators a name. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episo...
Episode 70: Cheri Tate
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBCheri Tate met Edward Allen Covington while working at her bar in 1993 and the two hit it off, but the timing wasn't right. So, 7 years later, when Eddie walked back into her bar, she took it as a sign from god. The two quickly started dating and moved in together but the red flags didn't start to show themselves until after the two were married. Eddie quickly became violent and turned not only Cheri's family and friends against her, but also the police. She managed to leave Eddie, but that ...
70: Episode 70: Cheri Tate
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutesCheri Tate met Edward Allen Covington while working at her bar in 1993 and the two hit it off, but the timing wasn't right. So, 7 years later, when Eddie walked back into her bar, she took it as a sign from god. The two quickly started dating and moved in together but the red flags didn't start to show themselves until after the two were married. Eddie quickly became violent and turned not only Cheri's family and friends against her, but also the police. She managed to leave Eddie, but that ...
69: Episode 69: The Crocodile Flap
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourAlistair Gelatley and Arthur Taylor were both experienced hunters in the African Bush and would regularly take trips onto the beautiful but dangerous Zambezi River. The two, accompanied by Arthurs wife and in-laws, decided to go on a fishing trip as a last hurrah for their weekend getaway. The day started out normal, but everything changed when a lone hippo flipped their boat leaving the five of them stranded in the middle of extremely crocodile infested waters. Ad free early episodes, and...
Episode 69: The Crocodile Flap
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAlistair Gelatley and Arthur Taylor were both experienced hunters in the African Bush and would regularly take trips onto the beautiful but dangerous Zambezi River. The two, accompanied by Arthurs wife and in-laws, decided to go on a fishing trip as a last hurrah for their weekend getaway. The day started out normal, but everything changed when a lone hippo flipped their boat leaving the five of them stranded in the middle of extremely crocodile infested waters. Ad free early episodes, and...
68: Episode 68: The Tulsa Race Massacre
February 01, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutesOn the morning of May 31st 1921, 19-year-old Dick Rowland, a Black shoeshiner, was accused of assaulting Sarah Page, the 17-year-old white elevator operator of the Drexel Building. After being arrested, a white mob formed outside of the county courthouse, where he was being held, with the intention of taking Rowland out and murdering him. The black citizens of Tulsa knew that Rowland was innocent and that they needed to do something in order to keep him alive. But when the mixture of the an...
Episode 68: The Tulsa Race Massacre
February 01, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBOn the morning of May 31st 1921, 19-year-old Dick Rowland, a Black shoeshiner, was accused of assaulting Sarah Page, the 17-year-old white elevator operator of the Drexel Building. After being arrested, a white mob formed outside of the county courthouse, where he was being held, with the intention of taking Rowland out and murdering him. The black citizens of Tulsa knew that Rowland was innocent and that they needed to do something in order to keep him alive. But when the mixture of the an...
Listener Stories 3
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutesComin' at you this week with stories that you guys wrote in! We discuss attempted kidnappings, creepy stalkers, car accidents and more! If you have a story of your own you'd like to send in, email us at [email protected]! If you want to check out Sabrina's true crime activity book click the link below: https://geniusbookpublishing.com/products/true-crime-activity-book?variant=39611690975331 Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Cha...
Episode 67: Stockholm Syndrome
January 18, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBOn August 23rd 1973, Jan Erik Olsson broke into a Kreditbanken branch in Stockholm Sweden. A complete media frenzy broke out once shots were fired and Jan took 3 hostages inside the bank. He demanded millions of kroner, a get away car, and to have his friend who was still in prison, be brought to the bank to assist him. All at once, and to the world's surprise, the hostages turned on police, siding with their captors instead. It was the first incident of the psychological phenomenon we all ...
67: Episode 67: Stockholm Syndrome
January 18, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutesOn August 23rd 1973, Jan Erik Olsson broke into a Kreditbanken branch in Stockholm Sweden. A complete media frenzy broke out once shots were fired and Jan took 3 hostages inside the bank. He demanded millions of kroner, a get away car, and to have his friend who was still in prison, be brought to the bank to assist him. All at once, and to the world's surprise, the hostages turned on police, siding with their captors instead. It was the first incident of the psychological phenomenon we all ...
66: Episode 66: A Series of Unfortunate Events
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutesOn the way to a weekend trip with her two young daughters, Kelli Groves was hit by a semi truck that veered into her lane on the highway. The truck ended up plowing through a bridge leaving Kelli and her children dangling over the side of a ravine in the remains of her mangled vehicle. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok ChatAholic Inspiring conversations with one aim to help others, we all have a story Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Episode 66: A Series of Unfortunate Events
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBOn the way to a weekend trip with her two young daughters, Kelli Groves was hit by a semi truck that veered into her lane on the highway. The truck ended up plowing through a bridge leaving Kelli and her children dangling over the side of a ravine in the remains of her mangled vehicle. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 65: Baby Fever
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourNine months into her pregnancy, Sarah Brady received a phone call out of the blue from another expectant mother named Sarah Brody. Due to their similar names, Sarah Brody had informed Brady that a package of hers, from the Babies R Us registry site, had been sent to her address by mistake. But what Sarah Brady thought was an innocent mistake was actually a deadly set up. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok ChatAholic Inspiring conversation...
64: Episode 64: Five Thousand Percent
December 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourIn the early morning of August 5th 2009, Dalia Dippolito returned home from the gym to find the streets in front of her condo covered in yellow caution tape and swarmed with police. What should've been a routine morning, turned into a true nightmare for Dalia and her new husband Mike. But things are not always as they seem. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok ChatAholic Inspiring conversations with one aim to help others, we all have a sto...
Episode 64: Five Thousand Percent
December 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn the early morning of August 5th 2009, Dalia Dippolito returned home from the gym to find the streets in front of her condo covered in yellow caution tape and swarmed with police. What should've been a routine morning, turned into a true nightmare for Dalia and her new husband Mike. But things are not always as they seem. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 63: Escape From Everest
December 14, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBLincoln Hall was a mountaineer from a very young age, and had an intense passion for getting to summit Mount Everest. After a first failed attempt, Lincoln was given one last opportunity 22 years later at the age of 50. He knew he had to rely on mental strength to conquer Everest in this last attempt, however making it to the top is only half the battle. After getting to the summit, Lincoln experienced a severe form of altitude sickness while still very close to the top, which caused him t...
63: Episode 63: Escape From Everest
December 14, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutesLincoln Hall was a mountaineer from a very young age, and had an intense passion for getting to summit Mount Everest. After a first failed attempt, Lincoln was given one last opportunity 22 years later at the age of 50. He knew he had to rely on mental strength to conquer Everest in this last attempt, however making it to the top is only half the battle. After getting to the summit, Lincoln experienced a severe form of altitude sickness while still very close to the top, which caused him t...
Episode 62: Fight or Flight
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn 2018, hip hop artist Jet McKee broke into the home of Blake Davis and Hannah Quinn, heavily armed, high on crystal meth, and hellbent on robbing the couple. In a panicked state and after a violent attack, Blake Davis grabbed a decorative samurai sword he had in the room to protect both Hannah and himself. Davis said he had no choice when he used the sword, and if he hadn't McKee would've killed Hannah. But instead of waiting for police, the couple fled the scene, and what should have been...
62: Episode 62: Fight or Flight
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutesIn 2018, hip hop artist Jet McKee broke into the home of Blake Davis and Hannah Quinn, heavily armed, high on crystal meth, and hellbent on robbing the couple. In a panicked state and after a violent attack, Blake Davis grabbed a decorative samurai sword he had in the room to protect both Hannah and himself. Davis said he had no choice when he used the sword, and if he hadn't McKee would've killed Hannah. But instead of waiting for police, the couple fled the scene, and what should have been...
Episode 62: Listener Stories 2
November 30, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMore listener ghost stories this week! One story came with diagrams, while a couple others taught us to stay away from ouija boards and battery powered cradles. Thanks to everyone that wrote in, and if you'd like to write in about your survival/ghost/interesting story, email [email protected]. We just might include it in a future episode. Just keep breathin out there Get that water!!! --> https://liquiddeath.pxf.io/c/2974798/1057749/13543 Shop LiquidDeath Apparel...
62: Listener Stories 2
November 30, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutesMore listener ghost stories this week! One story came with diagrams, while a couple others taught us to stay away from ouija boards and battery powered cradles. Thanks to everyone that wrote in, and if you'd like to write in about your survival/ghost/interesting story, email [email protected]. We just might include it in a future episode. Just keep breathin out there Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok ChatAholic Inspiring conversati...
Listener Stories 2
November 30, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBMore listener ghost stories this week! One story came with diagrams, while a couple others taught us to stay away from ouija boards and battery powered cradles. Thanks to everyone that wrote in, and if you'd like to write in about your survival/ghost/interesting story, email [email protected]. We just might include it in a future episode. Just keep breathin out there Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
61: Episode 61: Bomb On Board
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutesOn December 11th 1994, highly skilled bomb maker and terrorist, Ramzi Yousef boarded Philippine Airlines flight 434 with service to Tokyo with intent to kill everyone on board. He had created a highly lethal liquid explosive that he was able to get through security by concealing it in a saline solution bottle. After assembling the bomb in the bathroom on board the aircraft, he walked back to his seat and planted it in the lifejacket pocket under his seat. After the plane landed in Cebu, he d...
Episode 61: Bomb On Board
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBOn December 11th 1994, highly skilled bomb maker and terrorist, Ramzi Yousef boarded Philippine Airlines flight 434 with service to Tokyo with intent to kill everyone on board. He had created a highly lethal liquid explosive that he was able to get through security by concealing it in a saline solution bottle. After assembling the bomb in the bathroom on board the aircraft, he walked back to his seat and planted it in the lifejacket pocket under his seat. After the plane landed in Cebu, he d...
60: Episode 60: The Match.com Murder
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutesMary Kay Beckman met Wade Ridley on Match.com in 2010. It took only 10 days of dating for Mary Kay to see some very obvious red flags and call off their short lived romance. After a short stay in a mental hospital, Wade made a list of people who had wronged him that he wanted to kill, and Mary Kay was at the top of that list. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok ChatAholic Inspiring conversations with one aim to help others, we all have a s...
Episode 60: The Match.com Murder
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBMary Kay Beckman met Wade Ridley on Match.com in 2010. It took only 10 days of dating for Mary Kay to see some very obvious red flags and call off their short lived romance. After a short stay in a mental hospital, Wade made a list of people who had wronged him that he wanted to kill, and Mary Kay was at the top of that list. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 59: Charla Nash
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBSandra and Jerome Herold purchased Travis the chimpanzee at only three weeks old to have him as a pet, however he quickly became more like a son, as well as a staple in their town. Although Travis acted out at times, the community believed he wasn't a danger to those around him. Long time friend and employee, Charla Nash, would regularly drop into the Herold home to feed Travis. So in February of 2009, when Travis began acting out, Sandra called Charla for help, hoping a familiar face wouldn...
59: Episode 59: Charla Nash
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutesSandra and Jerome Herold purchased Travis the chimpanzee at only three weeks old to have him as a pet, however he quickly became more like a son, as well as a staple in their town. Although Travis acted out at times, the community believed he wasn't a danger to those around him. Long time friend and employee, Charla Nash, would regularly drop into the Herold home to feed Travis. So in February of 2009, when Travis began acting out, Sandra called Charla for help, hoping a familiar face wouldn...
Episode 58: When Life Gives You Lemons
November 02, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWhen the computer systems on a ship tasked with fixing an oil rig give out in the middle of rough seas, it leaves the divers below seriously f***ed. Especially Chris Lemons. His lifeline snagged on the structure he was fixing before it snapped. Noone is truly certain about how Chris got through, but he was just lucky enough. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
58: Episode 58: When Life Gives You Lemons
November 02, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutesWhen the computer systems on a ship tasked with fixing an oil rig give out in the middle of rough seas, it leaves the divers below seriously f***ed. Especially Chris Lemons. His lifeline snagged on the structure he was fixing before it snapped. Noone is truly certain about how Chris got through, but he was just lucky enough. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
57: Episode 57: The Girl In The Box Part 2
October 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourIn the second and final part of this unbelievable story we're going to talk about the escape of Colleen Stan! Not only that, but we're going get into the outrageous court case that followed. We hope you Notties have a happy and safe Halloween! YUH. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 57: The Girl In The Box Part 2
October 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBIn the second and final part of this unbelievable story we're going to talk about the escape of Colleen Stan! Not only that, but we're going get into the outrageous court case that followed. We hope you Notties have a happy and safe Halloween! YUH. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 56: The Girl In The Box Part 1
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBFor Colleen Stan the decision to hitchhike to southern California to surprise a friend for her birthday proved to be a fateful one. In May of 1977, Colleen Stan got into the car of Cameron and Janice Hooker for an uneventful ride, however what followed was years of torture. Her captor was unfortunately crafty, and over the next seven years she spent the majority of her time in a number of different confined boxes he designed. Imagine existing in a coffin all day, every day for years. Trigger...
56: Episode 56: The Girl In The Box Part 1
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourFor Colleen Stan the decision to hitchhike to southern California to surprise a friend for her birthday proved to be a fateful one. In May of 1977, Colleen Stan got into the car of Cameron and Janice Hooker for an uneventful ride, however what followed was years of torture. Her captor was unfortunately crafty, and over the next seven years she spent the majority of her time in a number of different confined boxes he designed. Imagine existing in a coffin all day, every day for years. Trigger...
Listener's Stories 1: Ghosts!
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutesHappy spooky season folks! This week we're reading your true ghost stories! We'd like to give a huge thank you to everyone that sent in a story! Send in your submission for future listener episodes to [email protected]! :) Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 55: Madman And A Machete
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBFebruary 2nd 2001 started out as any other day for the principal of Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary School. As Norina Bentzel got prepared to leave her office to settle a group of rowdy children in the cafeteria, she noticed a man unsuccessfully attempting to enter the building through a locked door. Thinking this man was a grandparent of one of her students, she set off to help him, but when he got inside her whole world turned upside down as she had to not only fight for her own life, but ...
55: Episode 55: Madman And A Machete
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutesFebruary 2nd 2001 started out as any other day for the principal of Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary School. As Norina Bentzel got prepared to leave her office to settle a group of rowdy children in the cafeteria, she noticed a man unsuccessfully attempting to enter the building through a locked door. Thinking this man was a grandparent of one of her students, she set off to help him, but when he got inside her whole world turned upside down as she had to not only fight for her own life, but ...
Episode 54: Don't Go Chasin' Waterfalls
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBAfter only a couple weeks of dating, Brandon Day and Gina Allen decided to take a day trip up to Mount San Jacinto to take a nice walk and snap a few pictures. They never imagined that after one mistake their short walk would turn into a fight for their lives in one of the most unforgiving and desolate parts of the Southern Californian wilderness. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
54: Episode 54: Don't Go Chasin' Waterfalls
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutesAfter only a couple weeks of dating, Brandon Day and Gina Allen decided to take a day trip up to Mount San Jacinto to take a nice walk and snap a few pictures. They never imagined that after one mistake their short walk would turn into a fight for their lives in one of the most unforgiving and desolate parts of the Southern Californian wilderness. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 53: Fight Like Hell
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBBrie and Kaylli Lasley were having a normal evening when Robert Burger forced his way through Brie's bedroom window. Brie tried everything she could to get Robert out but he was there to cause as much damage as possible. Although the girls attempted to contact emergency services it would be up to them to fight like hell and make it out of this attack alive. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show