Alison Botha Part 1
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CW: This episode's story contains sexual assault and graphic violence. This week Kevin tells Lizzy part 1 of Alison Botha's story of survival after a vicious attack from two strange men. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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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Mail Bag: Mold Infections and Missed Connections
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Before Kevin goes to Romania (whaaaaat?) and Lizzy goes to...New Jersey (ok?) they respond to LISTENER VOICE MAILS! To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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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A Bast Lattery is a Doubt to Buy!
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Clay, Denny, and Spook go on a hunting trip and get caught in a deadly multi-day blizzard. Also, Lizzy and Kevin eat cake. [Re-Cast! Now this episode is available on all podcast apps!] To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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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The Durable Michael Malloy w/ Bobby Jaycox
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Kevin tells Lizzy and guest comedian Bobby Jaycox about Michael Malloy, the cartoonish drunk who simply would not, could not die (that is...until he did). To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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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A Bast Lattery is a Doubt to Buy!
Close Calls Podcast
Clay, Denny, and Spook go on a hunting trip and get caught in a deadly multi-day blizzard. Also, Lizzy and Kevin eat cake. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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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Hey, We're OK
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New Year, same podcast! Kevin and Lizzy ring in the new year with a good old fashioned hangout episode. There's a bit of voicemail but it's mostly catching up, goofing off, and even playing some flute. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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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RIP Kenny DeForest
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Our friend Kenny DeForest tragically passed away unexpectedly this past week. Tell someone you love them. Kenny's Memorial Fund: Kenny's Comedy:
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Good Guys Held Hostage
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This week Kevin and Lizzy recount the 1991 Sacramento hostage crisis, which involved 4 gunmen, 41 hostages, and an electronics store most of us don't remember. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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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Big Sur? No, Sir!
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This week Lizzy tells Kevin the story of Angela Hernandez, who miracuously survived driving off a 250-foot cliff. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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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Voicemails! Stranger Danger Edition
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Lizzy and Kevin listen and respond to more voicemails from YOU, the listener! With stories of strange men, missing fingers, and an explanation of how deserts work. PLUS some handy self defense tips! To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at [email protected] 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)
info_outlineWe are BACK this week with your pal and mine, Nick Pupo (Daisy Jones & the Six, Halt and Catch Fire) - Kevin and Lizzy continue the story of Benedict who is lost in the Amazon looking for the lost city of gold, while also maybe being hunted by bandits??? It's not as cool as it sounds. Follow Nick on Instagram @NickPupo and see his solo show Addicted!
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Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@CatSOngs) for the theme song and Tyler Snodgrass (@Tyler_Snod) for the art!