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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53: Episode 53: Fight Like Hell
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutesBrie 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
52: Episode 52: Jaycee Lee Dugard
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourJaycee Dugard was kidnapped at the age of eleven as she walked to her school bus stop. Phillip and Nancy Garrido pulled up beside her, shot her with a stun gun and pulled her into their car before speeding off. What followed was years of captivity and abuse that was only prolonged by the failings of our justice system. If you'd like to check out the JAYC Foundation or possibly donate you can do that with this link -----> https://thejaycfoundation.org/ And we cant forget to say happy one ...
Episode 52: Jaycee Lee Dugard
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJaycee Dugard was kidnapped at the age of eleven as she walked to her school bus stop. Phillip and Nancy Garrido pulled up beside her, shot her with a stun gun and pulled her into their car before speeding off. What followed was years of captivity and abuse that was only prolonged by the failings of our justice system. If you'd like to check out the JAYC Foundation or possibly donate you can do that with this link -----> https://thejaycfoundation.org/ And we cant forget to say happy one ...
Episode 51: Vallejo CA Gone Girl
September 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBDenise Huskins and Aaron Quinn's lives were turned upside down when they were woken in the middle of the night to a home invasion. The details of their experience were so unbelievable that the police quickly shifted their suspicion to the very people they should have been helping. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
51: Episode 51: Vallejo CA Gone Girl
September 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourDenise Huskins and Aaron Quinn's lives were turned upside down when they were woken in the middle of the night to a home invasion. The details of their experience were so unbelievable that the police quickly shifted their suspicion to the very people they should have been helping. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
50: Episode 50: Christy Martin
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourThis week we're talking about the incredible woman who put women's boxing on the map. Christy Martin worked her way to the top quickly while training under Jim Martin. Emotions were high and Jim quickly became Christy's husband as well. On the outside the two looked like a power couple but behind the scenes their relationship was falling apart as Jim did everything in his power to control Christy. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support...
Episode 50: Christy Martin
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis week we're talking about the incredible woman who put women's boxing on the map. Christy Martin worked her way to the top quickly while training under Jim Martin. Emotions were high and Jim quickly became Christy's husband as well. On the outside the two looked like a power couple but behind the scenes their relationship was falling apart as Jim did everything in his power to control Christy. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support ...
49: Episode 49: The Élan School
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourIn 1970 Elan School opened its doors promising to be a rehabilitation center and school for troubled teens, but in reality it was a living hell. Teenagers aged 12-18 were subjected to constant emotional and physical abuse, humiliation and dehumanization as a way to be mentally broken and controlled. Not only were these teens subjected to daily abuse, but they were also forced to participate in the abuse of their peers. The first thing you learned at Elan was there was no escaping. Ad free ...
Episode 49: The Élan School
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn 1970 Elan School opened its doors promising to be a rehabilitation center and school for troubled teens, but in reality it was a living hell. Teenagers aged 12-18 were subjected to constant emotional and physical abuse, humiliation and dehumanization as a way to be mentally broken and controlled. Not only were these teens subjected to daily abuse, but they were also forced to participate in the abuse of their peers. The first thing you learned at Elan was there was no escaping. Ad free ...
48: Episode 48: Operation Entebbe
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutesAfter a group of Palestinian and German hijackers take control of a flight destined for Paris, over 200 passengers are plunged into a nightmare. Their governments break into a frenzy to figure out what exactly is going on, and how they can save as many lives as possible. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 48: Operation Entebbe
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBAfter a group of Palestinian and German hijackers take control of a flight destined for Paris, over 200 passengers are plunged into a nightmare. Their governments break into a frenzy to figure out what exactly is going on, and how they can save as many lives as possible. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
47: Episode 47: Monsters, Miracles, And Hope
August 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourAlison Botha’s life completely changed in an instant when a man kidnapped her after he forced his way into her car. She survived one of the most brutal attacks we’ve ever discussed. This one’s intense. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 47: Monsters, Miracles, And Hope
August 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBAlison Botha’s life completely changed in an instant when a man kidnapped her after he forced his way into her car. She survived one of the most brutal attacks we’ve ever discussed. This one’s intense. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
46: Episode 46: A Very Corny Story
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutesIn 2013, Arick Baker was working as a grain farmer alongside his father. That afternoon there was a problem with some of their machinery, causing Arick to need to climb into the gigantic silo full of corn. After one nearly fatal mistake, Arick became instantly engulfed by the corn and was buried alive. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 46: A Very Corny Story
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBIn 2013, Arick Baker was working as a grain farmer alongside his father. That afternoon there was a problem with some of their machinery, causing Arick to need to climb into the gigantic silo full of corn. After one nearly fatal mistake, Arick became instantly engulfed by the corn and was buried alive. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
45: Episode 45: Apollo 13
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutesApollo 13 was NASA's third manned mission to the moon. All was well pretty much up until the mission started. A forced engine shutoff was a precursor to the catastrophic failure that send mission control into a frenzy to try and save the unlucky astronauts on board. Houston, we have a problem. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 45: Apollo 13
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBApollo 13 was NASA's third manned mission to the moon. All was well pretty much up until the mission started. A forced engine shutoff was a precursor to the catastrophic failure that send mission control into a frenzy to try and save the unlucky astronauts on board. Houston, we have a problem. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
44: Episode 44: Elizabeth Smart Part Two
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourThis week we're wrapping up the incredible story of Elizabeth Smart! Check out the Elizabeth Smart Foundation linked below! https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/ Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 44: Elizabeth Smart Part Two
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThis week we're wrapping up the incredible story of Elizabeth Smart! Check out the Elizabeth Smart Foundation linked below! https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/ Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
43: Episode 43: Elizabeth Smart Part One
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday we're diving into part one of the survival story of Elizabeth Smart! In 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth was kidnapped out of her bed at knifepoint and led out of her family home. What followed is one of the most well known and equally horrific journeys we have covered to date. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 43: Elizabeth Smart Part One
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBToday we're diving into part one of the survival story of Elizabeth Smart! In 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth was kidnapped out of her bed at knifepoint and led out of her family home. What followed is one of the most well known and equally horrific journeys we have covered to date. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
42: Episode 42: Pour One Out
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourWe hope you like bad news, because this one's chock full of it! Dieter Dengler was a German-born United States Navy aviator during the Vietnam War and after his plane was shot down, endured six months of imprisonment and torture in the dense Vietnamese jungle. Those six months were full of impossibly hard times and heart break but Dieter persisted and became the first captured U.S. airman to escape enemy captivity during the war. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> P...
Episode 42: Pour One Out
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe hope you like bad news, because this one's chock full of it! Dieter Dengler was a German-born United States Navy aviator during the Vietnam War and after his plane was shot down, endured six months of imprisonment and torture in the dense Vietnamese jungle. Those six months were full of impossibly hard times and heart break but Dieter persisted and became the first captured U.S. airman to escape enemy captivity during the war. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> P...
Episode 41: Emergency at Thirty Five Thousand Feet
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBAfter walking away from a motorcycle accident on the way to the airport, Paula Dixson decided her injuries weren't that serious and she still wanted to fly that day. What she didn't realize was her injuries were far more extensive than she knew. But luckily for Paula two very experienced and accomplished doctors also boarded her flight that day, and would save her life in the sky. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
41: Episode 41: Emergency at Thirty Five Thousand Feet
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutesAfter walking away from a motorcycle accident on the way to the airport, Paula Dixson decided her injuries weren't that serious and she still wanted to fly that day. What she didn't realize was her injuries were far more extensive than she knew. But luckily for Paula two very experienced and accomplished doctors also boarded her flight that day, and would save her life in the sky. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 40: You Know This Is A Kidnapping, Right?
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB23-year-old Ashley Ware was getting ready for her shift as an emergency room nurse, when a man knocked on her door and asked for a ride. When she politely declined, he pulled a gun on her and told her that wasn't an option. Any person in that situation would be petrified but Ashley never showed her fear and used incredibly smart tactics to save her own life. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
40: Episode 40: You Know This Is A Kidnapping, Right?
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes23-year-old Ashley Ware was getting ready for her shift as an emergency room nurse, when a man knocked on her door and asked for a ride. When she politely declined, he pulled a gun on her and told her that wasn't an option. Any person in that situation would be petrified but Ashley never showed her fear and used incredibly smart tactics to save her own life. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 39: Luckiest Of The Unlucky
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBBrock Miester has had his fair share of near death experiences, starting from the day he was born. But on January 12th 2018, Brock was on his way to his grandparents house when his car hit a patch of black ice causing an insane car accident. A whopping 99% of people die instantly from the injury Brock sustained, but not only did he survive, he thrived. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
39: Episode 39: Luckiest Of The Unlucky
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutesBrock Miester has had his fair share of near death experiences, starting from the day he was born. But on January 12th 2018, Brock was on his way to his grandparents house when his car hit a patch of black ice causing an insane car accident. A whopping 99% of people die instantly from the injury Brock sustained, but not only did he survive, he thrived. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
38: Episode 38: The Girl In The Bunker
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutesElizabeth Shoaf was only 14-years-old when she was led through the woods by Vinson Filyaw, who she believed was a police officer. After being led deeper into the woods for an hour, Elizabeth was horrified to discover that she had been kidnapped and was being forced into a hidden bunker in the ground where she would be kept for the next 10 days. Through an immense amount of bravery Elizabeth was able to outsmart her captor and free herself from his grasp. Ad free early episodes, and an extr...
Episode 38: The Girl In The Bunker
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBElizabeth Shoaf was only 14-years-old when she was led through the woods by Vinson Filyaw, who she believed was a police officer. After being led deeper into the woods for an hour, Elizabeth was horrified to discover that she had been kidnapped and was being forced into a hidden bunker in the ground where she would be kept for the next 10 days. Through an immense amount of bravery Elizabeth was able to outsmart her captor and free herself from his grasp. Ad free early episodes, and an extr...
Episode 38: Are You Smarter Than A Fourteen-Year-Old?
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBElizabeth Shoaf was only 14-years-old when she was led through the woods by Vinson Filyaw, who she believed was a police officer. After being led deeper into the woods for an hour, Elizabeth was horrified to discover that she had been kidnapped and was being forced into a hidden bunker in the ground where she would be kept for the next 10 days. Through an immense amount of bravery Elizabeth was able to outsmart her captor and free herself from his grasp.
Episode 37: Almost Sleeping With The Fishes
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn 2013, Harrison Odjegba Okene became an accidental aquanaut when he survived in a sunken ship on the ocean floor for 60 hours, with only an air pocket! UHH NO THANKS. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
37: Episode 37: Almost Sleeping With The Fishes
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesIn 2013, Harrison Odjegba Okene became an accidental aquanaut when he survived in a sunken ship on the ocean floor for 60 hours, with only an air pocket! UHH NO THANKS. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 36: Everybody's Baby
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBOn the morning of October 14th 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure got stuck 22 feet underground when she fell down a pipe in her aunt's backyard. This story gripped the nation as an entire community banded together to execute a complicated rescue mission that lasted for days. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
36: Episode 36: Everybody's Baby
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutesOn the morning of October 14th 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure got stuck 22 feet underground when she fell down a pipe in her aunt's backyard. This story gripped the nation as an entire community banded together to execute a complicated rescue mission that lasted for days. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
35: Episode 35: The Turpin Thirteen
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourFrom the outside the Turpin family had a picture perfect life and David and Louise Turpin seemed like loving parents to their thirteen children. But that couldn't have been farther from the truth. For their entire lives, the Turpin children endured abuse and neglect to the highest degree. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 35: The Turpin Thirteen
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBFrom the outside the Turpin family had a picture perfect life and David and Louise Turpin seemed like loving parents to their thirteen children. But that couldn't have been farther from the truth. For their entire lives, the Turpin children endured abuse and neglect to the highest degree. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 34: Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBOn April 25th, 2003, Aron Ralston planned a day trip to hike Bluejohn Canyon in Canyonland National Park. What started out as a routine expedition for Aron, turned into his worst nightmare after he dislodged a boulder and became trapped 100 feet below the desert surface for days with very little food and water. A few crushed bones and one shitty pocket knife later, Aron made it out and lived to tell the tale. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik ...
34: Episode 34: Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutesOn April 25th, 2003, Aron Ralston planned a day trip to hike Bluejohn Canyon in Canyonland National Park. What started out as a routine expedition for Aron, turned into his worst nightmare after he dislodged a boulder and became trapped 100 feet below the desert surface for days with very little food and water. A few crushed bones and one shitty pocket knife later, Aron made it out and lived to tell the tale. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik ...
33: Episode 33: An Act of Kindness
May 04, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutesThis episode delves into the harrowing survival of Brandi Hicks after she and her best friend Liz were guilted into giving Matthew Vaca a ride home from their local Hollywood Movie store. The girls' plan was to have an innocent sleepover, however their night was fated to be anything but that. Only through remarkable mental strength and just enough luck was Brandi able to prevail despite the repulsive evil that possesses Matthew Vaca. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> ...
Episode 33: An Act of Kindness
May 04, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThis episode delves into the harrowing survival of Brandi Hicks after she and her best friend Liz were guilted into giving Matthew Vaca a ride home from their local Hollywood Movie store. The girls' plan was to have an innocent sleepover, however their night was fated to be anything but that. Only through remarkable mental strength and just enough luck was Brandi able to prevail despite the repulsive evil that possesses Matthew Vaca. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> ...
Episode 32: Honey Where's My Scuba Suit?!
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutesIn 2018, an entire youth soccer team was stranded in the belly of an immense cave system with their assistant coach after a storm hit weeks before the monsoon season. As their families descended into despair, a rescue mission the likes of which had never been seen before was forming to find the team. The story immediately made international news, bringing along thousands of volunteers and specialized cave divers to assist the Thai government in delivering the boys from certain death. What en...
31: Episode 31: The Belón Family And The Boxing Day Tsunami
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesOn December 26th 2004, Maria Belón and her family were on vacation in Khao Lak, Thailand. Their picture perfect trip would soon turn into a nightmare when they were struck by a wave that reached over 100 ft high. While the waves that had consumed entire buildings engulfed them, the Belón family fought to stay alive and find their way back to each other. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 31: The Belón Family And The Boxing Day Tsunami
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBOn December 26th 2004, Maria Belón and her family were on vacation in Khao Lak, Thailand. Their picture perfect trip would soon turn into a nightmare when they were struck by a wave that reached over 100 ft high. While the waves that had consumed entire buildings engulfed them, the Belón family fought to stay alive and find their way back to each other. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 30: A False Sense Of Security
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBAs a young woman living by herself, Jennifer Morey's main concern was safety. So when she chose to live in an apartment complex that had a 24/7 on premises security guard, she believed she'd have nothing to worry about. But on the night of April 15th 1995, all that would change when Jennifer was woken up by her worst nightmare. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
30: Episode 30: A False Sense Of Security
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutesAs a young woman living by herself, Jennifer Morey's main concern was safety. So when she chose to live in an apartment complex that had a 24/7 on premises security guard, she believed she'd have nothing to worry about. But on the night of April 15th 1995, all that would change when Jennifer was woken up by her worst nightmare. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon Instagram Tik Tok Support the show
Episode 29: The Girl In The Basement
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBYou may have heard of the movies The Girl In The Basement, or Room, but you may not be familiar with the actual story that these movies were based off of. Elisabeth Fritzl was only 18 years old when her abusive father, Josef Fritzl, lured her into the basement of their family home and locked her in a hidden cellar for years. Telling family and friends that Elisabeth had run away to join a religious cult coupled with a letter Josef forced her to write corroborating that story, sealed Elisabet...
29: Episode 29: The Girl In The Basement
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourYou may have heard of the movies The Girl In The Basement, or Room, but you may not be familiar with the actual story that these movies were based off of. Elisabeth Fritzl was only 18 years old when her abusive father, Josef Fritzl, lured her into the basement of their family home and locked her in a hidden cellar for years. Telling family and friends that Elisabeth had run away to join a religious cult coupled with a letter Josef forced her to write corroborating that story, sealed Elisabet...
28: Episode 28: Mary Vincent
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutesThis week we delve into the story of Mary Vincent, which pushes the limits of how low a rock bottom can be. While trying to hitchhike to Southern California at the age of only 15, Mary was abducted, sexually assaulted, attacked with a hatchet, and left to die at the bottom of a ravine. She found the will to survive because she didn’t want her attacker to be able to hurt anyone else. Mary was able to overcome so much and her story eventually led to the passing of a very important law! She is...