You're Gonna Die Out There
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 130 ratingsA podcast about strange and mostly unfortunate stories from around the world of when humans and nature collide.
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Episodes
A Copy of Silent Spring and a Rite-in-the-Rain Ally Card as a Bookmark
July 06, 2021 18:00 - 60.5 MBIn belated honor of PRIDE month- which is really every month, let's be real, Jen tells us all about the life of renowned Biologist and Writer, Rachel Carson. Check out: 500 Queer Scientists at https://500queerscientists.com/ Audubon created ‘Let’s Go Birding Together’ as a Dedicated Space for LGBTQ+ Bird Lovers every June! Organization to Support: Pride in STEM https://prideinstem.org/ Pride in STEM is a charitable trust run by an independent group of LGBT+ scientists & engineers from ar...
Gandalf, the Raptorist and his Big Ass Eagles
June 29, 2021 19:00 - 55.4 MBMegan tells the amazing 9 hour survival story of Norman Ollestad and his trek down Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. Organization to Support: https://www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/ The California Community Foundation’s wildfire recovery fund supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts. Since 2003, the fund has granted more than $24 million to support relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of deva...
Hardcore Teambuilding and Homemade Enemas
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 76.6 MBJen presents a special New Zealand story about the crew of the Rose Noelle and their 119 day survival adventure. Come along for the ride and learn some fun facts about Albatross! Organization to support: Taiaroa Head Nature Preserve managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/volunteer/make-a-donation/
One Rodeo Clown and Two Barrels
June 15, 2021 21:30 - 69.5 MBThis week has a plethora of info on Cattle and some history of the Heck Cows and the breeding back program that created them. Organization to support: US Holocaust Memorial Museum; https://www.ushmm.org/ The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.
Pantyhose Style Balaclava ala Raising Arizona
June 08, 2021 20:00 - 84.9 MBJen covers us in bee info this week- horrific stories, sting pain indexes, and much more. Hold on to your balaclavas and dive in! Organization to support: https://thebeeconservancy.org/ The Bee Conservancy, formerly The Honeybee Conservancy, is a nonprofit organization established in 2009 in response to the bee crisis. (Based in NY)
Bear Impact Tested Helmet with Heavy Duty Flares
June 01, 2021 18:00 - 61 MBMegan takes us through Matt Dyer's story of surviving a Polar Bear attack. Organization to support: Polar Bears International, polarbearsinternational.org
A Big Book of Mad Libs and a Headlamp
May 24, 2021 20:00 - 59.8 MBWe head back to the colder parts of the world as Jen tells us a variety pack of stories from people in snow-bound cars. Learn more about how to make it through a snowed in situation. We also learn more about Swedish wildlife and the murder slug. Organization to support: The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation https://www.naturskyddsforeningen.se/in-english
Grab Your Syrup and Inoculation Kit
May 18, 2021 13:30 - 84.2 MBListen to this week's story from Megan telling us about Mauro Prosperi's journey across the Sahara after getting blown off course from the Marathon Des Sables. Jen also gives us some cool science news about bats that weirdly connects to this week's story! #weird Organization to support: Marathon Des Sables Solidarity; https://www.marathondessables.com/en/marathon-des-sables/mds-solidarity
The Gigahorse and a Kickass Mullet
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 65.9 MBJen takes us on the 71day Australian Outback Adventure of Ricky Megee. We also learn about the amazing conservation work happening in the Great Sandy Desert and more about dingos and quokkas (forgive our mispronunciation)! Where to Donate: You can support the Community Ranger Program that provides employment for Aboriginal people to care for their country in the most remote areas. Find out more at clc.org.au The 10 Deserts Project an Indigenous land management collaboration across Austral...
Floating Shoes and a Jeep WaterCar Panther
May 04, 2021 02:00 - 62.6 MBHey Nature Nerds! Here's our episode 19- a story of survival, cause we like those. Megan recounts the 7 days Angela Hernandez spent in the Big Sur that she wasn't planning on! Organization to support: Big Sur Fire https://www.bigsurfire.org/
Chapstick and a Little Fishing Line
April 27, 2021 10:15 - 60.1 MBThis week, Jen takes us on a lost at sea adventure! Listen as she dabbles in true crime and covers the story of Terry Jo Duperrault (now Tere Fassbender) and her amazing survival-at-sea! Organization to support: Porpoise Conservation Society a non-profit society registered in British Columbia, Canada https://porpoise.org/ Adopt a Porpoise for $25!
Bullshit Hook Rehabilitation Compound
April 19, 2021 17:00 - 82.3 MBIT’S THE ELEPHANT EPISODE! Finally, what you’ve all been waiting for- Megan is going to talk Elephants, the Ivory Trade, and Tyke the Elephant. Where to donate to support Elephants: https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/Species-Adoptions/African-Elephant
Inflatable Pool and a Little Drink Holder
April 12, 2021 14:00 - 62.8 MBJen recounts the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, how it influenced people’s views of sharks, and how it is the possible basis for JAWS. She’ll also highlight the sad state of sharks around the world and what you can do to help! Organization to Support: https://sharkstewards.org/ Shark Steward’s mission is to restore ocean health by saving sharks from overfishing and the shark fin trade, and protecting critical marine habitat through the establishment of marine protected areas and shark...
Bubble Cat Carrier and More Curtains for the Shrine
April 05, 2021 16:03 - 78.7 MBA fluffy episode this week- Megan gets really enthusiastic about domestic cats, Japanese Cat Islands, and the 2016 documentary Cat Heaven Island. Get cozy and enjoy! Donations: Guam Animals in Need (where we get all our cats!) https://guamanimals.org/ Be sure to check out your local adoption and Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) centers and donate whatever you can spare to help the over 480 Million stray cats in the world! You’ll be doing a favor to the cats and local wildlife!
St. Bernard and a Barrel of Whiskey
March 29, 2021 17:00 - 68.2 MBJen recounts the harrowing tale of allied spy, Jan Baalsrud, from WWII, German occupied Norway to neutral Sweden and his interaction with resistance fighters and the Sámi people. To learn more about and support the Sámi people and the native reindeer: http://adoptareindeer.org/
Quick Deets on the Giveaway and Contest! Enter by March 31, 2021!
March 24, 2021 18:00 - 2.38 MBSome details of our current giveaway and contest- listen to learn how you can get a free YGDOT Kickass Sticker and get entered for a drawing for even more Kickass Merch! Don’t Die Out There, Fools!
Bandanas and Old Gregg
March 23, 2021 02:19 - 91.6 MBMegan tells us about Timothy Treadwell and the tragic tale of his obsession with Alaskan Grizzly Bears. Donate to this organization to support Katmai Grizzlies and be sure to check out the Fat Bear Winners!: https://www.katmaiconservancy.org/
Extras from the Frickin’ Soap Box
March 18, 2021 07:42 - 4.61 MBHey Nature Nerds! Had a little mishap with the editing and missed out sharing these additional Chimp stories! If you’ve already listened to Episode 12: Frickin’ Soap Box by March 17, then you missed these!
Frickin’ Soap Box
March 15, 2021 14:58 - 94.1 MBNOTE: This episode is updated as of 3/17/21 This is the story that started our podcast journey! Jen will recount the tragic life of Travis the Chimp and what led to his death and the maiming of Charla/Charlie Nash. TW: 911 call Donate to: https://www.janegoodall.org.uk/
Crucifix in Your Pocket
March 11, 2021 09:37 - 25.1 MBThe third installment of our Peace Corps stories to commemorate Peace Corps Week- which might have been more like 2 weeks in our world! Enjoy more stories and a great ending from our repeat, awesome story teller, Tom Juring- who passed along his Belize ID photo from back when he was fighting snakes, ants, and bats!
Frosty Beer from the Kerosene Fridge
March 08, 2021 11:46 - 46.3 MBIt’s finally here, the second installment of Peace Corps stories! Grab a cold one and enjoy!
Chainmail Panties
March 07, 2021 08:06 - 78.4 MBThis week’s story centers around Jennifer Hayes’ experience with Harp Seals in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. Listen to the challenges facing these wonderful creatures as climate change causes detrimental effects to their habitat. Our Jen also shares about International Women’s Week (and Day) so if you identify as a woman or support women, check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Remember: Never Do Drugs
March 02, 2021 04:42 - 26.8 MBHappy 60th Anniversary, Peace Corps! As tribute, we’re reading some stories sent to us by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and telling a couple of ours, too. Enjoy! Another short episode will come out at the end of this PC Week, so be on the lookout!
Repellus assholus
March 01, 2021 07:06 - 83.3 MBThis week Jen walks us through some of the more famous stories of Feral Children raised by wolves and other animals. We’ll also talk about the sometimes negative relationships between wild animals and encroaching human populations.
Emergen-C and Four Cats
February 21, 2021 03:52 - 102 MBThis week is the amazing survival and cultural re-awakening story of Ada Blackjack. Megan will go over bonus info on V. Stefansson (remember that guy?) and all the history (well, as much as we could stomach) of Wrangel Island. Donation organizations this week should focus on the folks in Texas suffering from the extreme cold weather and lack of necessities. Visit the episode on our website for links!
Crazy Face and A Trained Grizzly
February 18, 2021 12:48 - 126 MBYou made it to the end of our three parter on the Appalachian Trail Murders! Listen as Jen tells us about the senseless murders of Louise Chaput, Meredith Emerson, Scott Lily, Ronald Sanchez Jr., and the death of Geraldine Lagray.
Jamming Clif Bars
February 16, 2021 09:11 - 131 MBHere it is, as promised, super hopped up on caffeine… Episode 3: Part 2 of the Appalachian Trail murders. Jen takes us through the very sad and senseless murders of Rebecca Wight, Geoff Hood, Molly LaRue, Lollie Winans, and Julie Williams. Please support Outdoor Online at their website outsideonline.com!
Always a Machete
February 14, 2021 12:59 - 121 MBListen to Jen tell part 1 of a 3 part series about the nutso murders (there were 12!) on the Appalachian Trail (AT). Stories included in this part are the murders of Joel Polson, Janice Balza, Susan Ramsay, and Robert Mountford. Parts 2 and 3 coming this week!
Milk Toast and Handkerchiefs
February 07, 2021 03:46 - 44.1 MBListen to Megan tell the story of renowned herpetologist Dr. Karl P. Schmidt and his 1957 “Diary of a Snakebite.” Science Friday video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEyjF2bNQOA&feature=youtu.be This week’s organization to learn more about is the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles- click the link to learn more or donate! https://ssarherps.org/
Chicken Boots
January 31, 2021 23:36 - 64.9 MBIt’s our first episode! Welcome! If you are into Nature, Science, Survival, and Banter, you have come to the right place! In 1971, Juliane Koepcke was the sole survivor of the Peruvian LANSA Flight 508 plane crash, then spent ten days alone in the Amazon rainforest. She survived a 2-mile fall deep into the jungle, still strapped to her seat. Listen as Jen tells the incredible story of Juliane’s survival and amazing life after the crash as a protector and steward of the rainforest home she lov...