Close Calls Podcast

Have you ever almost died? We have, and we think those are some of the best stories. Comedians Lizzy Cassidy and Kevin Casey White bring you a podcast all about near death experiences, where they tell stories of survival with gallows humor. Featuring guests from HBO, Comedy Central, CONAN, The Tonight Show, and more! Tales of getting lost at sea, trapped in a volcano, and kidnapped on purpose round out just a few stories you’ll hear in this hilarious, dark, and captivating podcast. Listeners are encouraged to participate too! Call us at 470-NOT-DEAD or email us at [email protected] and we’ll tell your story! Close Calls is a listening experience to die for…see what we did there? We hate it too.

Alison Botha Part 1 02/06/2024

Alison Botha Part 1 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/29815113

Mail Bag: Mold Infections and Missed Connections 01/31/2024

Mail Bag: Mold Infections and Missed Connections 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/29720808

A Bast Lattery is a Doubt to Buy! 01/23/2024

A Bast Lattery is a Doubt to Buy! 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/29606213

The Durable Michael Malloy w/ Bobby Jaycox 01/16/2024

The Durable Michael Malloy w/ Bobby Jaycox 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/29503563

A Bast Lattery is a Doubt to Buy! 01/15/2024

A Bast Lattery is a Doubt to Buy! 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/29398703

Hey, We're OK 01/02/2024

Hey, We're OK 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/29302228

RIP Kenny DeForest 12/15/2023

RIP Kenny DeForest Our friend Kenny DeForest tragically passed away unexpectedly this past week. Tell someone you love them. Kenny's Memorial Fund: Kenny's Comedy: /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/29098743

Good Guys Held Hostage 12/05/2023

Good Guys Held Hostage 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28932193

Big Sur? No, Sir! 11/28/2023

Big Sur? No, Sir! 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28818058

Voicemails! Stranger Danger Edition 11/14/2023

Voicemails! Stranger Danger Edition 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28629318

Bullets Solve Nothing with Gabe Koury 11/07/2023

Bullets Solve Nothing with Gabe Koury Comedian Gabe Koury ("MOMMY, I'M BORING") joins Lizzy and Kevin to share his own close call, in which he witnessed a shooting at his school in Canada. They also discuss Fest, GWAR, the Satanic Panic, and more. Note: the song used to close out today's episode is "Bullets Solve Nothing," by W!nslow, written by Gabe about the experience. 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28522283

MEAT MISSILE with Toby McMullen 10/24/2023

MEAT MISSILE with Toby McMullen Comedian Toby McMullen (Are You Garbage? Podcast) joins Lizzy and Kevin once again, this time to discuss the harrowing tale of a plane crash, leaving five injured people to survive in what we can only describe as the "desert jungle," where they have to deal with dehydration, hyenas, and elephants. 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28401590

Voicemails! with Toby McMullen 10/17/2023

Voicemails! with Toby McMullen Toby McMullen (Are You Garbage? Podcast) joins Kevin and Lizzy to talk about all the times he's almost died (or at least bonked his head real hard). Plus they listen to voicemails from YOU, the listener, about attempted murder from around the globe. 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28337669

Crapsized 10/10/2023

Crapsized Lizzy and Kevin talk about anal and snacks, then Kevin tells Lizzy the bonkers story of Harrison Okene who was on the toilet when his tugboat was capsized and sunk to the bottom of the ocean. YIKES. 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28276406

The TrashMan 10/03/2023

The TrashMan On this episode we play a little inside baseball and talk comedy stuff, then Lizzy tells Kevin the story of the Trashman. This one's got everything: the ocean, a storm, sh- you know what? Just listen to it. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28208600

Let's Give Eric A Hand 09/27/2023

Let's Give Eric A Hand Kevin and Lizzy are back and talk about smoking meth and butthole spiders while eating licorice. Also Kevin tells Lizzy the tale of Eric Merda who got stuck in a swamp and endured the wrath of a gator. 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) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28155086

Annie Are You Okay? 09/12/2023

Annie Are You Okay? The Close Calls crew gets gifted some amazing fan art (we love fan art btw, so keep it coming) and Kevin brags to Lizzy about a dinner party he threw his "Girlfriend of the Pod." Lizzy tells Kevin the story of Annie Edson Taylor, the first woman, no PERSON EVER, to go over Niagra Falls in a barrel. Whoa. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at [email protected] and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/28007193

Susan Will Call You An Ambulance 09/05/2023

Susan Will Call You An Ambulance Kevin hurt his toe on vacation, then tells Lizzy the story of Susan Kuhnhausen and the time she was viciously attacked in her home (but that was just the beginning.) To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at [email protected]. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27941505

Charla Nash 08/29/2023

Charla Nash On this week's episode we get an update on Kevin's ear (still hurts), we talk about a "concert" Lizzy went to and Kevin bailed on (we're friends in real life too), and then some more stuff about Kevin's booboo ear. Then, Lizzy tells Kevin the tragic story of Charla Nash, the woman who was brutally attacked by her friend's pet chimpanzee. It's a tough one, gang. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27880998

LIVE IN NYC with Ali O'Neil and Ben Katzner 08/22/2023

LIVE IN NYC with Ali O'Neil and Ben Katzner The first ever Close Calls LIVE from The Gutter in NYC! Comedians Ali O'Neil and Ben Katzner join us to talk about the 127 hours guy and we are NOT on his side. Plus we get heckled and hang out with some goths. It was a great time. Let us know where you want us to do the next one! You can follow Ali on instagram at @itsalioneil and Ben on instagram at @shaqkatzner To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27796614

What If Quad Was One Of Us 08/15/2023

What If Quad Was One Of Us On this episode we talk about Kevin's ear (it hurts!) Plus Lizzy's period (also hurts), toilet babies, and poop stuff. Then Lizzy tells Kevin a story about a beaver trapper who got trapped in the woods under a quad bike. That's right, gang, you're in for a LOT of beaver jokes. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27755235

The Impossible Maria Belon 08/01/2023

The Impossible Maria Belon Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Maria Belon whose family miraculously survived one of the greatest natural disasters in recorded history: the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Also, Kevin is recovering from the flu and an ear infection, while Lizzy gives wellness advice. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at [email protected]. Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27620472

The HEART Of The Outback (get it?) 07/25/2023

The HEART Of The Outback (get it?) On this episode Lizzy tells Kevin about Theo, and Australian prospector who got lost in the Australian outback. A tough thing for anyone to survive, but, get this this, Theo’s got a bum heart. What could possibly go wrong?! Also you know that means we're gonna be trying on our Australian accents. A lot. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27561174

133 Days at Sea & 1 Bad Tattoo 07/18/2023

133 Days at Sea & 1 Bad Tattoo Kevin gets a terrible tattoo and tells Lizzy the story of Poon Lim who was stranded at sea for 133 days, which is exactly the number of days the Close Calls podcast has gone without an accident. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27495000

Farts 07/13/2023

Farts On this episode Lizzy and Kevin talk lizards, eatin bugs, and they're new favorite toy. Lizzy also tells a story about Charlie, a man who was looking for some time to himself, and ended up completely alone. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27457857

4th of July Mini + Voicemails! 07/04/2023

4th of July Mini + Voicemails! Kevin and Lizzy listen to a couple of voicemails and talk about the 4th of July, hard boiled eggs, and shoutout Brandie Posey (listen to her podcast Lady to Lady!) If you have your own "Close Call" share it at [email protected] or give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD (470-668-3323) Shout out to Tyler Snodgrass for the art (@tyler_snod) and Jake Crown for the theme song (@catsongs) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27366630

J.F. Harris Almost Eats Rubber & a Lil' Listener Mail! 06/27/2023

J.F. Harris Almost Eats Rubber & a Lil' Listener Mail! Whoa hey gang! Kevin and Lizzy are joined by J.F Harris (Late Late Show w/ James Corden, Comedy Central) who tells not 1, not 2, but 3 of his own brushes with death! We also read some listener mail and debut a new fan-made song! WHOA! What a friggin' episode, huh? If you have your own "Close Call" share it at or give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD (470-668-3323) Shout out to Tyler Snodgrass for the art (@tyler_snod) and Jake Crown for the theme sone (@catsongs) /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27284427

Tyler, Cut That! With Tyler Snodgrass 06/20/2023

Tyler, Cut That! With Tyler Snodgrass The incredibly mysterious and absolutely hilarious Tyler Snodgrass (Take This Pod and Shove It, editor of Close Calls Podcast, creator of our logo) joins Kevin and Lizzy this week to talk about folk hero Ada Blackjack. This story is NUTS! You can follow Tyler at @tyler_snod and make sure you check out his pod! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27201597

Nick Pupo: Benedict The "Explorer" Part 2 06/13/2023

Nick Pupo: Benedict The "Explorer" Part 2 We 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! This episode is sponsored by Pillbox Games! Go to and use promo code NOTDEAD to get $4.20 off your order. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @CloseCallsPodcast, and subscribe to your Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@CatSOngs) for the theme song and Tyler Snodgrass (@Tyler_Snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/27073920

Nick Pupo: Benedict The "Explorer" Part 1 05/31/2023

Nick Pupo: Benedict The "Explorer" Part 1 Gang, we got a hot one this week! Comedian, actor (Daisy Jones & The Six, Halt and Catch Fire), and pal Nick Pupo joins Kevin and Lizzy to talk about a guy named Benedict who...wandered into the Amazon to find a lost city. What could go wrong? I mean, he's on this podcast so probably a whole lot. So much in fact, that we had to make it a two parter. Follow Nick on instagram @nickpupo and see his solo show Addicted @nickpup_addicted. This episode is sponsored by Pillbox games! Go to pillboxgames.com and use promo code NOTDEAD to get $4.20 off your order. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jingles (@catsongs) for the theme song, and Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for the art! /episode/index/show/20d75a41-a7fe-4e32-9a5c-e5ff2111033f/id/26997567

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