Marooned

Join hosts Aaron Habel (Generation Why) and Jack Luna (Dark Topic) as they journey through harrowing tales of the catastrophically lost.

Stuck 05/28/2025

Stuck When it comes to social media, it is said that many are oversharing. Details of one's life including family members, where they live, and the troubles they are experiencing can be known by hundreds, if not thousands of other people. For some, it helps to make them feel connected by bringing in new followers and friends. Before youtube and instagram they felt isolated and unpopular. The likes and comments boost their morale and make them feel wanted. But what happens when a content creator is suddenly disconnected from everyone? To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to: Sources: / /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/36741795

The Highest Fall 05/14/2025

The Highest Fall From the moment Vesna Vulović saw her friend wearing a flight attendant uniform she knew the job was for her. Vesna loved travelling to different countries and meeting new people. January 25th, 1972 was a day like any other for flight attendant Vesna Vulovic - she checked her schedule and boarded JAT Flight 367 to Belgrade with a layover in Copenhagen, Denmark. Unbeknownst to the crew and passengers, a mid-flight attack would rip the plane apart, and Vesna would be the sole survivor of the incident and a 33,333 ft fall. Please review us in your favorite podcast app! :-) To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to: Sources: The Independent, Thu, Jan 26, 2012 ·Page 25 The Muskegon Chronicle, Fri, Jan 28, 1972 ·Page 1 The Toronto Star Tue, Dec 26, 1972 ·Page 17 Honolulu Star-Advertiser Sun, Dec 25, 2016 ·Page B6 South Florida Sun Sentinel Sun, Dec 25, 2016 ·Page B4 /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/36560550

The SOS Incident 04/30/2025

The SOS Incident Two hikers get lost in a park in Japan and a very large SOS made of birch trees leads rescuers to the pair. But the two hikers swear they had nothing to do with the sign and a subsequent search reveals human remains and a disturbing audio recording left at the scene... Our website: https://visitmarooned.com /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/36373175

The Lost Girls Of Panama 04/16/2025

The Lost Girls Of Panama It’s not unusual for those in their early twenties to want to get out into the world and explore it. Plenty of young people have found themselves backpacking across foreign lands, sleeping in hostels and meeting strangers in strange places, that will become lifelong friends, sharing lifelong memories. But it’s dangerous. Let’s not forget that. Anything that fits the bill of adventure - must naturally be so. To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to: Sources: MSNBC, (information compiled from various sources) / Daily Beast- /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/36160120

Alexander Selkirk 04/02/2025

Alexander Selkirk There are many similarities between the fictional stories of Robinson Crusoe and the Tom Hanks film, Castaway. Man becomes stranded on a deserted island, following a wreck. Man first struggles to survive, before becoming one with his surroundings, and thrives. Man is rescued, and finds himself missing life on the island. But there is one major similarity that is often overlooked, and that is that both of these critically acclaimed, fictional survival stories, are based on the real life Marooning of Alexander Selkirk. Sources: The Life and Adventures of Alexander Selkirk, The Real Robinson Crusoe by John Howell 1837 A Voyage to the South Sea, and Round the World by Captain Edward Cooke 1712 To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to: /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/35924075

Will To Live 03/19/2025

Will To Live We admire those willing to put themselves in such peril with the interest of exploration and discovery in mind, but with those who choose it for fun? It’s hard for the rest of us to wrap our heads around. Let’s take something common. SkyDiving. It’s said you’ll never feel so alive! And that’s because… you’ll never feel so close to certain death. “But it’s safe!”, they’ll say. And to that I respond. I’m sure it is. Airplanes are safe too. Here’s the problem with both. If something small goes wrong… that’s a big problem. Visit our website! To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to: /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/35771665

Father Son Time 03/05/2025

Father Son Time It’s always nice to get away for a day, or even a moment, with someone who had a hand in raising you. Buy them lunch. To repay one of those bags of food they prepared you before school. Sit down and listen. Something a child or teenager takes for granted; that someone will always be there to listen. At least for the lucky ones. So how unlucky to take your dad for a trip as a way of thanking him for a healthy exposure to the wild, and put him in danger of exposure… in the wild? To advertise on this podcast please email: Or go to: Sources: . /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/35536270

Last Breath 02/19/2025

Last Breath Taking one last breath is something we all practice as kids, experimenting with how long we can hold out before seeing stars. On September 18th of 2012, saturation diver Chris Lemons found himself in an impossible game of life or death, that went from seeing stars to becoming one in an upcoming feature film. Please rate and review Marooned on apple podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Amazon Music. Thank you! Sources: Last Breath (documentary) 2019 by Richard da Costa & Alex Parkinson /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/35346110

Lost On The Lava 02/05/2025

Lost On The Lava Lost on a lava field. Trudging along for days on an ever growing expanse. Mocked by the choppy chuckle of helicopter blades that fly tourists overhead. They’re not looking for you. A grey speck on a chalkboard searching for the road you came in on. Searching for signs then searching for water. And finding nothing as easy as it should be. Maybe a torch would attract some attention? But the lava flows are too hot to close in on. How frustrating. To be in hell and not even able to achieve fire. Please leave us a review or mention us to friends and co-workers. Remember, Jack & Aaron appreciate you. visitmarooned.com Sources: - Missing Poster - I Shouldn’t Be A live S5E9 /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/35153575

The Coast Guard Disaster 01/22/2025

The Coast Guard Disaster It’s important to know what you're getting into, but in many of life's decisions there's a hard truth of that not being completely possible. Like when joining the United States Armed Forces for instance. No amount of literature or film based on the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, can truly prepare one for all that such a career may throw at you. Or into. Or out of. Sources: Bearing Drift by Peter Eident Deadliest American Disasters and Large Loss of Life Events Casualty Report Please tell others about Marooned. Without you and your friends and neighbors listening, Jack and Aaron are likely to end up on a remote beach...marooned. /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/34951745

The Luckiest Woman Alive 01/08/2025

The Luckiest Woman Alive The idea of pulling a large parachute behind you until the wind catches it, then running down a mountainside until you're swept up into the air… is called paragliding. Some might argue that what was just described sounds more like a nightmare. For professional paraglider, 36 year old Ewa Wisnierska, back in 2007 at the Manilla XC Open - it was a little bit of both. Please leave us a review! :-) Sources: Miracle in the Storm (2010) Documentary BBC Interview with Ewa 2007 World Championship Results /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/34770325

Marooned Xmas Special 12/25/2024

Marooned Xmas Special Luna and Aaron sit down to discuss drones, the Brian Thompson shooting, as well as look back on more than a year of Marooned. Happy Holidays, everyone. Much love. /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/34590720

Lewis Sweet 12/11/2024

Lewis Sweet There's a lot to be worried about when out on the ice. Top of mind would be the threat of falling through. There's no more disconcerting a noise than that of a moaning fracture from beneath. Usually it's just the lake suffering some indigestion, but on Michigan’s Sturgeon Bay, back in January of 1929, a fisherman trying to snag some food almost became it when the black maw to the growling belly below split open in an attempt to swallow him. Lewis Sweet escaped that fate, only to find himself being served on a platter. Sources: The Perilous Adventure of Lewis Sweet by O.J. Laylander /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/34380270

USS Indianapolis 11/27/2024

USS Indianapolis One would think that if they were to become catastrophically lost, stranded - Marooned - that a major improvement to the situation would be if a thousand or so of one's closest buddies could somehow be with them. One would think. But with rations low, and sharks plucking those buddies away one by one like hors d’oeuvres - chumming the waters - one might be better off alone. Sources: Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man by Lynn Vincent & Sara Vladic Hey! Does anybody ever read the show notes? If so, please rate and review Marooned so that Jack & Aaron aren't lost at sea. Thank you. /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/34174905

The Ednamair 11/13/2024

The Ednamair In the summer of 1968, an English newspaper, The Sunday Times, proposed a contest - The Golden Globe Yacht Race - which challenged all comers to attempt the first single handed non-stop circumnavigation of the world. Many entered, but only one man, Robin Knox-Johnson, completed the sail, securing the Golden Globe Trophy and a cash prize of 5000 pounds. This caught the attention of Dougal Robertson (a former sailor in his late forties) along with his wife Lyn and their children - 18 year old Anne, 16 year old Douglas, and 12 year old twin boys Neil and Sandy, who together, followed the Golden Globe race from their dairy farm in rural Staffordshire, England. While watching a news report of the race, Neil, one of the twins, blurted out “Daddy’s a sailor, why don’t we sail around the world?” And this was how it started. Please share Marooned with your friends and co-workers. If not, Jack and Aaron may have to make do on an island somewhere with too few coconuts and too many Komodo dragons. Thank you. Sources: /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/33908762

The Kim Family Road Trip 10/29/2024

The Kim Family Road Trip The family road trip brings to mind an overpacked station wagon, some unimpressed kids in the back, and a couple of adults arguing up front over a comically large map. It’s supposed to be a good time but in reality, usually, it’s a bit of a nightmare. Especially if dad made a wrong turn. And then another… and it’s getting dark. Marooned has a facebook group! Look us up and interact with us there. :-) Sources: /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/33672942

Ada Blackjack 10/14/2024

Ada Blackjack History is often written by the victors - or in this case - a man named Vilhjalmur Stefansson who made a living and a name for himself by using other people's money to put unsuspecting explorers in peril. This is the true story of Ada Blackjack. Hey! If you can read this, please tell others about Marooned. Jack and Aaron are running low on supplies, but a boost to the podcast would surely help us reach the peak. ;-) /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/33456032

Beaconsfield Mine Collapse 10/02/2024

Beaconsfield Mine Collapse Tuesday April 25th, 2006. 9:26 PM. The small mining town of Beaconsfield in Tasmania, Australia will soon find itself under the media’s spotlight - having lost the light of miners to collapse. Hey! Does anybody ever read the show notes? If so, please rate and review Marooned so that Jack & Aaron aren't lost at sea. Thank you. Sources: Beaconsfield (TV Movie 2012) 60 Minutes Australia Larry Knight Coroner Inquest Mineaccidents .com /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/33293307

The Marooning of Philip Ashton 09/17/2024

The Marooning of Philip Ashton Maroon - to leave someone trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island. Admittedly, stories that closely fit that definition are more difficult to come by than we originally thought. This episode, however, fits the bill. Resources: Book ~ Fleming, Gregory N. At the Point of a Cutlass. 2014 Hey! Does anybody ever read the show notes? If so, please rate and review Marooned so that Jack & Aaron aren't lost at sea. Thank you. /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/33090837

Stranded In Space 09/04/2024

Stranded In Space To be stranded anywhere - Marooned - sucks. It’s going to be uncomfortable. You’re going to have to find a way to get through it, until rescue. Usually that means finding shelter, eating bugs, and drinking urine. You know the deal. But for astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore it will mean an extended stay in the place they've always longed to be. Outer Space. Bonnie Pandya's book is Little Tail, Big Tales and can be found wherever you buy books. Aaron's books are Peek A Boop and Wag A Boop and are on Amazon. >>Please subscribe to Marooned and leave us a review. Find our website at visitmarooned.com | Thank you, Jack & Aaron. /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/32896087

Heading For The Mountains 08/22/2024

Heading For The Mountains Marni Sheppeard (36) and Sonja Rendell (25) are both postgraduate students studying physics at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Sonja and her longtime boyfriend have recently broken up and Sonja is noticeably heartbroken. In an attempt to help her classmate clear her head, Marni suggests spending some time in nature; maybe a hike through Arthur’s Pass National Park. >>Please subscribe to Marooned and leave us a review. Find our website at visitmarooned.com | Thank you, Jack & Aaron. /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/32687997

The Kind Warrior 08/07/2024

The Kind Warrior Timothy Treadwell, infamously known as “Grizzly Man”, referred to himself as The Kind Warrior. A nod to his tireless work in the wild as a documentarian and aspiring arbiter of all things animal. This unique character strove to become one with the bears of Alaska. A dream that would be fulfilled in nightmare fashion. >>Please subscribe to Marooned and leave us a review. Find us on tiktok and instagram by searching: @visitmarooned | Thank you, Jack & Aaron. /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/32471207

My Name Is Juliane 07/10/2024

My Name Is Juliane The Jungle looks like a pretty fun place in cartoons. Appears to be a hot spot for adventure in the movies. Juliane Koepcke, a teenager at the time of this story, knew the adventure part. She, unlike most German teenagers, had spent time in the jungle. Not enough to master its secrets to survival, but apparently just enough to give it a problem killing her... after the plane crash failed to do it. Please give us likes and reviews in your favorite podcast apps. Jack & Aaron Visit our website at Sources: Wings of Hope - A documentary from Werner Herzog /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/32076672

The Death Zone 06/26/2024

The Death Zone On top of the world. You’d think you’d be jubilant. But at the peak of Mount Everest there’s little energy to celebrate. You’ve got about 20 minutes to enjoy the view, to take in your enormous accomplishment - before it’s time to go. You’re dying. You’re at high risk of cerebral edema. Brain swelling. It’s a grand achievement but you must go back down. You can’t let it get to your head. Or you will die. In the Death Zone. Please give us likes and reviews in your favorite podcast apps. Jack & Aaron Visit our website at /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/31891217

Death Valley Germans 06/12/2024

Death Valley Germans Death Valley Germans. A German couple and two children head to the United States for a vacation. The vacation included a trip through Death Valley National Park which is where their trip goes terribly wrong. Please leave us a review in your favorite podcast app. - Jack & Aaron Sources: /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/31708752

Rinca Island 05/29/2024

Rinca Island What could be worse than becoming lost at sea?. Without a boat. Drifting with the current… What could be worse?Hanging on to half a dozen other unfortunate souls, some wailing that they can’t hang on for much longer… Sharks swimming below… no thanks. But then an island pops up. And you feel the heat of its sand beneath you by morning. What could be better? Fresh water for sure. Hey… maybe that Komodo dragon over there knows where to find some…. If you have or plan to leave us a review, thank you. It means a lot to us. Jack & Aaron Find us on tiktok and instagram by searching: @visitmarooned /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/31507632

Chowchilla 05/15/2024

Chowchilla Chowchilla, California. A summer school trip to the pool was meant to be a great time for 26 kids and their bus driver. And it was, until three spoiled young men tried to take a shortcut to success using some firearms and a buried moving van. >>Please tell your friends and family about . Find us on tiktok and instagram by searching: @visitmarooned | Thank you, Jack & Aaron. /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/31299942

Crater Lake 04/29/2024

Crater Lake Crater Lake, located amongst old growth forests in Southwestern Oregon, is the stuff of legend. In January of 1975, 19 year old Charles McCullar vanished while on a 60 day solo National Park touring adventure that came to an abrupt halt while traversing snowy terrain surrounding Crater Lake, in Crater Lake National Park. He was out to take photos. Instead, the area took him. >>Please subscribe to Marooned and leave us a review. Find us on tiktok and instagram by searching: @visitmarooned | Thank you, Jack & Aaron. Sources: Ancient Origins The Missing Enigma (YouTube) /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/31023923

The Girl In The Well 04/17/2024

The Girl In The Well The Girl In The Well 1987. Midland, Texas. Jessica McClure was just 18 months old when she unexpectedly fell into a water well. At the time, Midland was experiencing an oil bust and times were tough. But despite the town being down on its luck, its citizens would pull together and attempt to rescue Baby Jessica as the town, and the world, watched. Visit our website: /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/30858603

Titan 04/03/2024

Titan June 18, 2023 was supposed to be a great day for Stockton Rush. He was piloting his Titan submersible down to see the wreckage of the RMS Titanic with Paul-Henri Nargeolet and three paying crewmembers aboard; Hamish Harding as well as Shahzada and Suleman Dawood. The three had paid a total of $750,000 for the opportunity. Rush wanted to get people down to the depths to feel the excitement he did whenever he went. Unfortunately, the sub was lost and after a huge search and rescue effort was launched, many wanted to know what had gone wrong... /episode/index/show/d9208bc2-b641-4d57-a9c0-3b22d139d64a/id/30656368

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