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FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev Shalev
Putin's Perfect War: How Trump Got Played on Iran While NATO Chief Calls Him "Daddy"
Dueling intelligence reports revealed the hollowness of Trump's Iran strike theater this week, while world leaders resort to creepy flattery to manage America's compromised president. From Venice wedding protests to progressive upsets in New York, the cracks in the establishment are showing everywhere.Narativ with Zev Shalev is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.5️⃣ BEZOS GETS THE VENICE TREATMENTJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's $25 million Venice wedding weekend perfectly captured tech oligarchy tone-deafness. While the Amazon founder reserved entir...
2025-06-25
1h 00
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev Shalev
FiveStack: Mark Carney Wins Epic Showdown with Donald Trump
Subscribe to Narativ and receive regular updates on stories that matter to youPrime Minister Mark Carney faced down Donald Trump in their first White House meeting, delivering a masterclass in diplomatic parrying that left the former real estate developer visibly deflated.5️⃣ When Trump suggested Canada could become America's 51st state, Carney responded firmly: "In real estate, certain places are never for sale." He specifically named the White House, Buckingham Palace, and Canada itself. Trump's dismissive "Never say never" revealed his transactional view of international relations. Carney strategically reminded Trump that 50% of "American" cars...
2025-05-07
44 min
Tell Me What Happened
Musicians Rescue Hundreds on Sinking Ship
As a luxury cruise ship sinks, unlikely heroes come to the rescue.Rose-Marie Howe was shocked when her cruise was interrupted by a blackout. But she soon realized the loss of power was the least of her concerns. The ship was sinking, and no one seemed to know what to do.Moss Hills, a guitarist in the ship’s band, decided to go to the lounge to investigate. He found instruments thrown about the stage and realized he couldn’t hear the ship’s engines. He also couldn’t find the captain or any of the senior crew. Th...
2025-05-05
35 min
Tell Me What Happened
Pulled Free and Paid Forward
A simple drive home becomes a life-or-death struggle.The weather wasn’t great, but Bryan Pederson was just a few blocks from home on a street he had driven a thousand times. Still, the wind was howling and rain was pouring down. Sitting at a traffic light, he heard a loud crack. Instantly, he was trapped in a car being crushed by a tree.Ten cars drove past the scene, peering through the rain at the crumpled SUV and the tree blocking the road. Nine of them turned around and drove away. This is the story of th...
2025-04-21
23 min
Tell Me What Happened
One Hug, Two Lives Changed
From a crowd of onlookers, one person steps forward to help.A teenage girl named Maddie walked to a highway overpass and stopped. As dozens of cars sped past, she climbed a railing, looked over the edge and considered stepping off. A few cars stopped then and people began to gather, but only person, David Johnson, sat down and talked to Maddie. That conversation led to a scream, a laugh and eventually a hug. This is the story of how someone was saved and someone else was changed.We also speak with Martha Thomas, the mother of...
2025-04-07
24 min
Tell Me What Happened
River Outing Takes a Twist
A leisurely float with friends nearly ends in tragedy.On a hot summer afternoon, Abi Sherman and some friends decided to cool off by floating down the Snoqualmie River in Washington. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, she had plenty of experience in rivers. This time, however, everything went wrong. Her tube got stuck on a stump and she slipped into the freezing cold water. Without a life jacket, she was unable to stay afloat in the fast-moving river and her friends were too far downstream to help. As she was tossed by rapids and smashed into rocks...
2025-03-24
24 min
The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games
A Conversation With Jason Blundell
Jeff is joined by Jason Blundell, who has worked on everything from Call of Duty to Catwoman over the course of his career. We’ll talk about his time at Nokia, where he approved N-Gage concepts, some Call of Duty Zombies easter eggs, ECTS, spending summers at Psygnosis, and find out a bit about what he’s getting up to these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-17
1h 24
Tell Me What Happened
Rescued From a Ravine
Social media comes to the rescue.Stacey Eno loves to travel. Her friend Mikey does too, and so they made plans to meet up and explore Bali. After settling into their hotel, they decided to take a scooter to the town of Ubud for dinner. As they returned to the hotel in the dark, they veered off the road and tumbled into a ravine. They were left there for hours, critically injured, unable to move. Mikey was, however, able to send a six-word Facebook post. That set in motion hundreds of people trying to help. In the e...
2025-03-10
29 min
Tell Me What Happened
From Tragedy, a Love Story
Something good emerges from something awful. Chantal Melanson was a country girl from Canada. Austin Monfort was a college student from California. They met at a country bar in Las Vegas the night before the Route 91 Harvest Festival. By the next day, they were living the plot of a romance novel until gunfire erupted. The mass shooting claimed the lives of 60 people. The story of how Chantal and Austin escaped, helping another along the way, is terrifying and, ultimately, heartwarming. We also talk to Daniel Ward, a crowd security expert about what you can do t...
2025-02-24
24 min
Tell Me What Happened
Face-to-Face With a Hungry Grizzly
A fight for life in the Canadian wilderness.Colin Dowler spent his whole life looking at the mountain named after his grandfather. Finally, at the age of 45, he decided to climb it. What should have been a two-day hike turned into a fight for his life when he encountered a massive grizzly bear. It took an extraordinary sequence of events to save his life.We also talk with Dr. Matt Levy with the American Red Cross about the things that had to line up for Colin to survive and what you can do to help...
2025-02-10
32 min
Party of One Podcast
439 - The Station with Jen Blundell
Jen is one of the hosts of Roll Plus Heart, an anthology-style Actual Play podcast focused on queer, indie, emotional stories. We sat down to discover who was waiting for us in The Station: A GM-less worldbuilding game by Pidj Sorensen about a train, a station, and its people.ROLL PLUS HEART: https://www.rollplusheart.co.uk/THE STATION: https://pidj.itch.io/the-stationALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: https://moonshotpods.com/all-my-fantasy-children/YAZEBA’S BED & BREAKFAST: https://redcircle.com/shows/yazebas-bed-and-breakfastPARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQK...
2025-01-30
1h 30
Tell Me What Happened
What Would You Do?
Tell Me What Happened returns for a fifth season of stories that will make you wonder, “What would I do?” If a grizzly attacked? If a cruise ship was sinking? If a night out on the other side of the world ended in a ravine? These are true stories of people stepping up to help strangers in peril, from Indonesia to Las Vegas, from the Oregon backcountry to British Columbia and beyond. As always, each of the seven new episodes includes experts weighing in with practical tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe.Tel...
2025-01-13
03 min
Tell Me What Happened
What's Next for Tell Me What Happened?
Season 5 will debut on Monday, January 27th.To learn more about the show, check out https://www.onstar.com/podcast Subscribe or follow us on your favorite app so you will know when a new episode drops.For more about the series, check out https://www.onstar.com/podcast.
2024-11-12
02 min
Tell Me What Happened
Learning to Land on the Fly
On May 10, 2022, Darren Harrison was one of two passengers flying home to Florida from the Bahamas. They were still over the Atlantic Ocean when the pilot suffered a medical emergency and passed out at the controls, sending the plane into a nosedive. Darren was able to pull out of the dive and regain altitude. But he had no idea how he was going to land the plane.Robert Morgan is an air traffic controller in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was on his break when a call came over the PA for him to go to the...
2024-08-19
27 min
Tell Me What Happened
After Addiction, a Chance to Do Right
Justin Downey had a choice — change his life or die. At 16, he was addicted to heroin. In his 20s, he was in and out of prison. While serving a three-year sentence, Justin’s kids were taken into state custody. He knew he had to become a new man for his family and for himself. Getting clean was the first step. But he also had to find purpose, community and a way to support himself.Margo Walsh started drinking when she was 15. By the time she graduated from college, she was an alcoholic. After she got sober, she foun...
2024-06-03
32 min
Tell Me What Happened
A 9/11 Miracle
On September 11, 2001, Stanley Praimnath went to work on the 81st floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center, same as he always did. When a plane struck the north tower, Stanley and many others began their evacuation. But when he reached the lobby, he was told his building was safe and to return to work. He was back in his office minutes later when a plane hit the south tower and tore through his floor.Brian Clark’s office was three floors up from Stanley on the 84th floor. When the tower was hit, Brian an...
2024-05-20
26 min
Tell Me What Happened
Rip Current Rescue
In April 2023, Liv Titor visited Dreamtime beach on Australia's Gold Coast. What happened to her that day felt like a nightmare. After a quick swim, Liv walked out onto a sandbar beside some rocks. Then she felt a pull at her legs and fell into the water. Liv stepped into a rip current that quickly pulled her out to sea towards massive waves and jagged rocks. John Gordon, a local surfer, was making the most of the big swells at the beach when he saw Liv get swept away. He knew if he didn’t act quick, she...
2024-05-06
21 min
Tell Me What Happened
Escaping the Hawaii Wildfires
Lani Williams and her mother, Sincerity, could smell smoke, but that wasn’t rare on Maui. Brush fires happen with some regularity. This fire, they quickly learned, was different. Five hundred miles to the south, Hurricane Dora had kicked up unusually troublesome winds. In Lahaina, Hawaii, where Lani and Sincerity lived, those winds downed power lines and whipped sparks into a full-blown wildfire that was closing in on them. They tried to escape the blaze by car, but the main roads were either closed or blocked by a crush of panicked drivers trying to leave town. They wer...
2024-04-22
26 min
Tell Me What Happened
Under an Avalanche
Bob Tillotson knew the avalanche danger was high when he set out with friends into the Utah backcountry on his snowmobile. But he also knew which areas to avoid. Or so he thought. On January 13, 2024, an avalanche hit Bob without warning, carrying him down the mountain in a wave of snow. When he stopped, he was completely buried and separated from his group.Dustin Sweeten was snowmobiling with a separate crew that day. Just before he was ready to head home, he saw what looked like an avalanche in the distance and went to go check it...
2024-04-08
26 min
Tell Me What Happened
Trapped in a Flooding Elevator
When Gabriel Otrin and Klever Freire stepped into their office elevator, they naturally assumed they’d be able to get out. It was August 2018, and a massive downpour was causing floods all over Toronto. Gabriel and Klever were working late and went to check on Klever’s car in the basement garage. Before they reached the bottom, however, the elevator stopped with a jerk and began to quickly fill with water. They couldn’t open the doors. They were trapped.Police officers Ryan Barnett and Josh McSweeney had just finished a call when another came over the radio...
2024-03-25
25 min
Tell Me What Happened
Badly Burned in Iceland
Nicole Rakowski arrived in Iceland looking for adventure. She left in a wheelchair. In February 2017, Nicole and two friends hiked to a natural hot spring just south of Reykjavík. When they arrived, Nicole took off her boots, changed into her bathing suit and stepped onto the riverbank beside the steaming water. She immediately began to sink into the mud and felt excruciating pain. She screamed for help. Lee Ricasa was taking a relaxing dip in a nearby mud pool when he heard a scream followed by the sight of panicked hikers carrying Nicole and desperately searching fo...
2024-03-11
26 min
Tell Me What Happened
Introducing Season 4 of Tell Me What Happened
Tell Me What Happened — the award-winning podcast about people helping people — is returning this March!We’re hard at work on Season 4 and have more incredible, heart-pounding stories to share with you about complete strangers stepping in to help someone in need. This series is produced by OnStar. They are committed to keeping you safe and so are we. Each episode features an expert with helpful tips for all sorts of situations. As always, every story has a happy ending and celebrates the power of a true human connection. Join us for this exciting and heartwarming journey.
2024-02-26
02 min
Tell Me What Happened
Tell Me What Happened Is Back!
Seven new stories of people helping people are headed your way this March as Tell Me What Happened, an original podcast from OnStar®, returns for a fourth season. Meet a hiker who had to be pulled from scalding mud, residents forced to flee Maui’s wildfires and more strangers relying on the goodness of others. Want to make sure you're prepared for the unexpected? Visit onstar.com/why-onstar to learn more.
2024-01-15
01 min
Benfica Podcast - Talking to the Doll
Episode 502 - Dean Blundell
On this week's podcast... It's international break, no games to recap, but we caught up with Canadian broadcast royalty Dean Blundell and Jeff Nesker to talk about their trip to Portugal where they attended the Super Cup game and had a special guided visit to Estadio da Luz and the Cosme Damiao museum.
2023-10-18
1h 17
Tell Me What Happened
Saved from the Nazis, Rescued from Ukraine
In 1941, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, the Bogancha family saved two young Jewish girls from Nazi soldiers, giving them fake identities and hiding them in an orphanage. That act of kindness would ripple across time and, amazingly, lead to the help their descendants needed after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.Connecting those dates begins with a book. In 2009, Greg Dawson published Hiding in the Spotlight, a book about his mother, Zhanna Arshanskaya Dawson. She was a 14 year-old piano prodigy in 1941 when German soldiers rounded up her family along with the rest of the Jews in her Ukrainian town. Miraculously, Zhanna...
2023-08-14
28 min
Tell Me What Happened
A Panic Attack and a Calming Voice
When her crowded New York City subway train screeched to an emergency stop, K.Page Stuart Valdes melted in fear. She’d recently had a stroke nobody could explain. Terrified it would happen again, right there surrounded by strangers, K.Page felt anxiety wash over her. Until one warm voice cut through the fog. That stranger, just another face on a train moments before, helped K.Page find her way out of the panic attack and get on with her day. Then the stranger was gone. But her kindness was critical and helped K.Page realize that she...
2023-07-31
24 min
Tell Me What Happened
Frozen and Fading in the Buffalo Blizzard
On the morning of Christmas Eve 2022, Joe White set out on the long walk to his job in the North Park neighborhood of Buffalo, New York. Joe has autism and he didn’t realize he was walking into the deadliest winter storm to hit the region in a century. Severely frostbitten and disoriented, Joe stumbled into snowdrifts and called out for help. A stranger heard his plea.Sha’Kyra Aughtry bundled Joe into her home. She was able to call Joe’s sister, Yvonne, who didn’t know he was out in the storm, and they quickly realized...
2023-07-17
23 min
Tell Me What Happened
A Lost Wheel, A Daring Landing
Taylor Hash, a student pilot, had just taken off on her third solo flight when she got the shock of her life. Over the radio, she heard another pilot telling air traffic control that her front wheel fell off during takeoff. Taylor knew she’d have to land the plane with no front wheel, but she had no idea how or what to do next. In a case of right place, right time, a veteran pilot named Chris Yates happened to be at the airport that day, getting ready to co-pilot a private flight. It was his voi...
2023-07-03
27 min
Tell Me What Happened
Hero Battles Hurricane, Finds New Family
Kristy Millar spent days preparing for Hurricane Ian, but when the storm hit, her family ended up trapped in their rapidly flooding home. They escaped, but the storm had turned their street into a river. To get to higher ground, Kristy and her 3-year-old son were going to have to swim. Enter Kevin Ott.Ott was also out in the storm, determined to rescue his kids’ grandmother — who happened to be Kristy’s neighbor. Driving a borrowed pontoon boat through canal-like streets in a Category 4 hurricane, Kevin and his kids ended up rescuing Kristy, her son and 10 other...
2023-06-19
27 min
Tell Me What Happened
Face-to-Face With a Great White Shark
Phil Mummert was in the middle of a perfect day of surfing at Bunker Bay, one of his regular spots in western Australia, until he was suddenly knocked off his board. When he surfaced, his board was broken, his leg was bleeding, and there was a great white shark charging at him. Using only his bare hands, feet and what was left of his surfboard, Phil fought for his life. But he knew he wouldn’t last long against a 16-foot shark. That’s when three more surfers arrived to help. Thanks to them, Phil surviv...
2023-06-05
25 min
Tell Me What Happened
Internet Sleuth Saves Lost Hiker
René Compeán had hiked in Angeles National Forest many times. So he didn’t think twice when he set out on one of his favorite trails for a quick hike. But to save time, he went off trail — and ended up lost and relying on a rapidly dying cell phone to call for help. René was unprepared to spend a cold night in the mountains with wildlife roaming around him, and his mental and physical health deteriorated quickly.Rescue teams struggled to find him in a thick fog and a massive search area, until a stranger with a...
2023-05-22
26 min
Tell Me What Happened
Seven New Incredible Stories
Seven new, remarkable stories showcase how kind people can be, often putting themselves in danger to save someone they’ve never met. Season 3 features a lost hiker rescued by a stranger sitting miles away, a trio of surfers who take on a great white shark, and a man who braves Hurricane Ian to help a relative and ends up saving 12 people and their pets. As always, experts weigh in with practical tips to keep you and your loved ones safe. Tell Me What Happened by OnStar returns May 22nd.Learn more about...
2023-05-15
02 min
Tell Me What Happened
Introducing Season 3 of Tell Me What Happened
Tell Me What Happened — the award-winning podcast about people helping people — is returning this May!We’re hard at work on Season 3 and have more incredible, heart-pounding stories to share with you about complete strangers stepping in to help someone in need. This series is produced by OnStar. They are committed to keeping you safe and so are we. Each episode features an expert with helpful tips for all sorts of situations.As always, every story has a happy ending and celebrates the power of a true human connection. Join us for this excitin...
2023-04-03
01 min
Tell Me What Happened
Human Trafficking Survivor Gets New Life and Thrives
Suamhirs Piraino-Guzman was working at a job he loved, making enough money to provide for his family. At just 14, he was the father figure in his home in Honduras. One night after work he was abducted and smuggled into the United States. He was sold into sexual exploitation. For months he was tortured, beaten, drugged, starved and raped.But he was rescued.Sabrina Goosby took Suamhirs under her wing and taught him how to use his experiences to change the lives of others. As an adult, he has become an advocate for those suffering and...
2022-12-05
24 min
Tell Me What Happened
Slackliner Saves Skier Hanging From Chairlift
Arapahoe Basin is a legendary ski resort in Colorado, and when it’s a powder day, skiers wake up at the crack of dawn to get up the hill for those fresh tracks. That’s exactly what Richard Dempsey did, except he only got a few runs in before everything changed. Richard is able to recount his story thanks to a slackliner named Mickey Wilson who risked his own life to save someone he met that morning.We also speak to author and retired ski patroller Patti Burnett about what dangers to look out for while skiing at r...
2022-11-21
25 min
Tell Me What Happened
Heroic Bystander Saves Handler From Alligator Death Roll
Lindsay Bull has worked at Scales and Tails for years. She has hosted numerous demonstrations with the animals at the facility, but one wrong move can end in disaster. That’s what happened during a child’s birthday party. The main attraction, a nine foot long alligator named Darth Gator mistook her hand for food and the race was on to save Lindsay’s hand. Thanks to Donnie Wiseman who attended the birthday party with his niece, Lindsay is still able to use both hands.You’re much more likely to come across an aggressive dog than...
2022-11-07
26 min
Tell Me What Happened
Walking Through Fire to Save 65 Horses
Sixty-five horses live at Tamara Boole’s equestrian center. That is a lot of large animals to move to safety in a short period of time. But that’s what had to be done as the fires from the CZU Lightning Complex Fires bore down on Felton, California in August 2020.Thanks to local ranchers, including another stable owner - Michelle Le Clair, the horses at Tamara Boole’s Covered Bridge Equestrian Center were safely evacuated in the knick of time.We also speak to vet and UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team member Dr. Lais Costa...
2022-10-24
22 min
Tell Me What Happened
Mountain of Mud Buries Motorists
Gabe Rosescu had driven on the highway numerous times and was used to driving in all types of weather. But the day Gabe took his then new partner of six months, Sheri Niemegeers, on an epic road trip to see his friends, he could never have planned for what was about to occur. It’s not every day you see a tree crossing the road in front of you. Thanks to four motorists who risked their own lives, Sheri and Gabe are here to tell their story.We also speak to Mary Ann Adams, OnStar Member disaster re...
2022-10-10
23 min
Tell Me What Happened
R U OK? Virtual Friend Saves Gamer’s Life
A seizure can happen anywhere at any time. It just so happened that when Aidan Jackson suffered a seizure there was no one there to witness it or call for help. But there was someone 5,000 miles away — another gamer who he had been talking to online. Raven Wolvesbane realized Aidan was having a seizure and quickly set to work trying to figure out how to send First Responders to his home. The only problem: she was in Texas and he was in England.We also speak with Dr. Kelli Dunlop, a psychologist who specializes in the relationships bu...
2022-09-26
23 min
Tell Me What Happened
12 Hours Trapped In Quicksand
It wasn’t the first time that Ryan Osmun had been hiking in a National Park, nor was it the first time he had hiked in the winter. Ryan knew what equipment to take and packed accordingly. As a photographer he enjoys hiking trails when they’re less populated. But he never expected to find himself or his girlfriend stuck on the trail, literally. A desperate phone call for help brought lifesaving assistance.We also speak to Faris ‘Faz’ Ali, Deputy Station Officer of Bay Search & Rescue about how to look for signs of quicksand and what to do if...
2022-09-12
25 min
Tell Me What Happened
Tell Me What Happened is Returning!
Seven stories that will remind you just how kind strangers can be, and how you can help keep others safe, are on their way.Tell Me What Happened - the award winning podcast about people helping people - is returning!Look for stories about quicksand and ski hills; stories about horses and mudslides; and stories about human trafficking and video games.As in season one, the series is produced by OnStar. They are committed to keeping you safe and so are we. Each episode will feature an expert with “what to do if…” tips f...
2022-08-29
02 min
Tell Me What Happened
Stuck in Quicksand - Season 2 Trailer
Tell Me What Happened - the award winning podcast about people helping people - is returning!It’s been a while since we released a new episode, and you might have thought that we were stuck in quicksand (seriously, quicksand is a real thing,) but we have actually been working on Season 2.We’ve found seven more amazing stories about people being saved by a stranger, and we want to share them with you. Keep an eye out for season 2 coming in September 2022.We are casting a wide net this season: stories about airp...
2022-06-27
02 min
One Good Thing
Episode 269. Fateful Findings (2012)
The Pauls have a lot of work to do and so can't listen to you going on and on about other films – some would say that's hard to believe but we would say but two words: Fateful Findings. Then some following words: (2008), Neil Breen, yes. Featuring: Subreem, Breen-Beam, preminiscence, tough tough face and Jeff. https://facebook.com/ogtpod https://twitter.com/ogtpod Goodman's EP 'Future Music' is out now! Find out where you can stream and purchase here: Future Music by Run//Phase (songwhip.com) We have a Patreon! https://www.p...
2022-05-10
1h 06
Sports with strawberry ice
@shaun_F10Y Shaun Blundell from the @full10yards joins the show.
We have a fun filled AFC North discussion!!
2022-04-12
57 min
Coffeehouse Contemplative
Dare to Be Stupid
Pursuing your creative passion involves a certain amount of awkwardness, since you'll need time to develop yourself as a creator. But then when it comes time for the question of whether to share your creation with the world, that brings a new set of fears: of being laughed at, or rejected, or ignored. It can take a lot of courage to share your passion with others, but the possibility of finding your audience outweighs the risk of looking foolish. Dare to Be Stupid by "Weird Al" Yankovic Matthew 5:14-16 "Those Impious Galileans" by...
2022-03-13
32 min
Tell Me What Happened
Trapped by Fire, He Texts Goodbye
Driving through the Rocky Mountains usually means spectacular views and up-close encounters with wildlife. But on the wrong stretch of road at the wrong time of year, it can also mean coming face-to-face with deadly wildfires. Robert Craig found himself trapped by flames and didn’t think he would escape — until, suddenly, a stranger arrived.We also speak to Tony Briggs, regional chief executive officer for the American Red Cross Central California Region. Tony discusses what to do if you find yourself caught in a wildfire, how to prepare yourself and your home in case you must evac...
2022-02-28
25 min
Tell Me What Happened
They Nearly Drowned, Then Fell in Love
Nupur Gupta was enjoying a swim in the ocean after a day at a yoga retreat. But the waves, current and setting sun all added up to a dangerous situation. This episode features a story that will warm the heart of even the most cynical listener: It’s not just about survival, but also about true love across continents.We also speak to Dr. Denise Marigold, associate professor and chair of Social Development Studies at the University of Waterloo, Canada, about how a chance meeting in an emergency may help spark a relationship. Dr. Marigold also offers ad...
2022-02-14
22 min
Tell Me What Happened
With Floodwaters Rising, Help Swoops In
When Debra Ashton’s community was hit by a flash flood, her first step was to check on her senior tenant next door. When she came back outside, floodwaters were raging and her street had become a river. Debra ended up in the water and was swept away several blocks, praying she would make it out alive. Those prayers were answered when a helicopter pilot named Joel Boyers got a frantic phone call asking for help. The weather was far from ideal, but Joel felt he needed to help.We also speak with Jennifer Pipa, vice president of...
2022-01-31
28 min
Tell Me What Happened
A Helping Hand When a Winter Road Trip Goes Awry
When her husband was stationed in Alaska, one woman had to relocate her family from Georgia. It was a long drive across a foreign country, made worse by travel restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delays meant the family left later than expected, which put them right in the middle of the Canadian winter, driving their truck and towing a rented trailer with all their possessions through snow and ice. When it got to be too much, a stranger — who is also in the military — stepped in to help his own in the most incredible way.We also...
2022-01-17
27 min
Tell Me What Happened
A Mother’s Intuition Leads to Rescue
A German hiker has a dream of hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail, from the Mexico border to the Canada border. All 2,650 miles, alone. Katharina Gröne, aka City Girl, met numerous hikers along her journey, and made great memories. But quitting wasn’t in her vocabulary, and even though several people suggested it was too late in the season to continue, she kept going until she couldn’t go any farther. But, thanks to a mother’s intuition, Katharina lived to hike another trail.We also speak to Cheri Higman, chairperson of Seattle Mountain Rescue, about t...
2022-01-03
23 min
Tell Me What Happened
A New Kidney & A Big Surprise
We all interact with people in our day-to-day lives that we never expect to meet again: a clerk at the mall, a bus driver or the person sitting next to you on an airplane. But what if one of those strangers turned out to be the most important person in your life? This is the story of how someone from a police officer’s past ended up saving his life.We also speak to Dr. Naomi Grant, professor of social psychology at Mount Royal University. Dr. Grant talks about the psychological impact of helping a stranger in su...
2021-12-13
22 min
Tell Me What Happened
An Epic Journey Proves Too Painful
Jill Brown sets ambitious goals for herself. For example, one summer she decided she would paddle across the country from Oregon to Florida. Along the way she faced physical dangers such as rapids, broken bones and rattlesnakes, but also deep personal challenges such as hunger and loneliness. Just when Jill was at her limit, a chance encounter changed the path of her journey.We also speak to Dr. Cratissa Schley, a clinical psychologist at Deeply Rooted Psychological Services, about why people help others in crisis situations. Dr. Schley explores why a stranger would go above and beyond...
2021-11-29
31 min
Inside Running Podcast
196: 2020 Tokyo Olympics - Athletics Week 1
196: 2020 Tokyo Olympics - Athletics Week 1 This week’s episode is brought to you by the newly released Mizuno Wave Sky 5, tune in later in the episode as the boys review the highly-cushioned everyday trainer. Brad pines for drier weather and finds inspiration from the Olympic games. Julian’s getting better coming out of lockdown. Brady continues to build consistency heading towards October. Men’s Steeplechase opened the track campaign, with Ed Trippas placing 11th in the first heat in 8:29.90, while in the second heat Ben Buckingha...
2021-08-03
2h 11
Inside Running Podcast
192: Ed Trippas | Australian Olympic Team Announcement | Stewy McSweyn’s Dream Mile
192: Ed Trippas | Australian Olympic Team Announcement | Stewy McSweyn’s Dream Mile Brad leads a fartlek through Mulligans Flat following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon. Julian returns home to Anglesea following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon. Brady picks up some positive vibes following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon. Australian Marathon Championships officially postponed with Athletics Australia announcing to “create a new opportunity for our distance athletes so they can still have the opportunity to compete for a title in a safe and secure environment”. Athl...
2021-07-07
2h 42
Inside Running Podcast
189: Aussies Chasing Qualifiers
189: Aussies Chasing Qualifiers Julian gives an update on his injury after spending a week recovering in Noosa. Brad braves the cold rain throughout the week before catching a cold off his kids. Brady gets down to Launceston and recaps his road 10K PB. Letesenbet Gidey breaks the 10,000m World Record in 29:01.03 at the Ethiopian Trials at Hengelo, Netherlands a mere 2 days after Sifan Hassan set the previous world record on the same track. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/gidey-breaks-world-10000m-record-in-hengelo/ World Athletics Report Florence Diamond Lea...
2021-06-15
1h 55
Podsploitation
#28 Alvin Rides Again
Alvin Rides Again (1974). Written by Alan Hopgood, Tim Burstall and Alan Finney. Directed by David Bilcock and Robin Copping. Starring Graeme Blundell, Alan Finney, Chantal Contouri, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Noel Ferrier, Frank Thring, Gus Mercurio, Ross Bova and Jeff Ashby. THE SUMMER OF ALVIN CONTINUES! Alvin Purple was such a hit with audiences that they had him Ride Again the following year. This time, there’s not just sexy escapades, but gambling, cricket, more car chases, guns, murder, lookalikes and beloved children’s television programs. It's three movies (and then some) in one! Alvin Rides Agai...
2020-12-31
1h 59
Bleav in The Pressrow
Former Fan 590 Program Director Don Kollins Joins Jonah Sigel in the Pressrow, by Bleav
Don Kollins has spent his entire life in radio from Saskatchewan, to Ottawa and back, then to Kitchener and Toronto and then to San Fransisco.As Program Director for the Fan 590, Toronto's original all sports radio station he led the programming changes that saw some of the biggest names in Canadian broadcasting come and go, leading the station to some of the largest ratings the station ever had.Don brought Greg Brady, Andrew Walker, Andrew Krystal, Dean Blundell, Jeff Blair, Jim Lang and others into the station that had been the home to Mike Hogan...
2020-04-28
1h 11