How To Survive

Trapped aboard the burning Piper Alpha oil platform with every normal escape route cut off, deep-sea diver Ed Punchard leads his crew down an 80-foot rope. Then he risks his life again to help rescue fellow survivors of the deadliest offshore oil disaster in history. Explore the Piper Alpha explosion through remarkable survivor stories, desperate decisions, and acts of courage as men fight to escape the inferno. Guest Stephen McGinty shares his insights into the disaster. For more on the events and the people involved, read his book Fire in the Night: The Piper Alpha Disaster. This episode is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified health provider about medical concerns, and contact emergency services if you believe you have an emergency. Reliance on the information presented is at your own risk. 00:00:00: Introduction00:00:57: Chapter 1: Byford Dolphin00:02:46: Chapter 2: The First Blast00:07:26: Chapter 3: The Rope to Freedom00:12:35: Chapter 4: The Second Explosion00:14:14: Chapter 5: Jumping Into Action00:16:17: Chapter 6: Survival Euphoria00:18:41: Chapter 7: The Stolen Photograph #PiperAlpha #PiperAlphaexplosion #PiperAlphadisaster #EdPunchard #oilrig #survival #survivorstories #offshoreoildisaster #deep-seadiver #rescue #StephenMcGinty #FireintheNight #ByfordDolphin See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6aee95c4786db5adabd76af9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What led to the deadly Itaewon crowd crush on October 29, 2022? Through survivor testimonies and expert analysis, explore the Halloween tragedy in Seoul, South Korea, the science of crowd dynamics, and the systemic failures that contributed to the disaster. Examine the investigation, the lasting impact on survivors, and the ongoing fight for accountability. Learn why understanding crowd safety matters in preventing future tragedies. Special thanks to Dr. G. Keith Still, Professor of Crowd Science, for his expertise and guidance. Learn more about his work on crowd safety. Content warning: This episode discusses a mass casualty event, trauma, grief, and briefly mentions suicide. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of self-harm, help is available. You are not alone.US & Canada: Call or text 988 for suicide crisis support.International: Find a helpline in your country. Medical disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified health provider about medical concerns. Never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of this content. If you believe you are experiencing an emergency, contact emergency services immediately. Underknown does not endorse specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information mentioned. Reliance on this information is at your own risk. 00:00:00: The Itaewon Halloween Disaster00:01:08: The Euphoric Return00:06:36: The Deadly Bottleneck00:10:12: The Nightmare on Asphalt00:15:33: The Investigation00:18:22: Haunted by Guilt #Itaewon #SouthKorea #Halloween #tragedy #truestory #Seoul #Itaewoncrowdcrush #October29,2022 #crowdsafety #crowddynamics #crowdscience #survivortestimonies #systemicfailures #accountability #survivorguilt #Dr.G.KeithStill See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ae4dcbadfdb1835ca3dfb67 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to survive America's most notorious prisons and jails? Explore the architecture, strict routines, psychological pressures, and systemic challenges at Alcatraz, Rikers Island, San Quentin State Prison, Miami-Dade County Jail, and ADX Florence. From legendary escapes and dangerous prison gangs to harsh living conditions, examine how inmates and staff navigate these correctional environments—and how modern reforms seek to address their challenges. Support & crisis resources If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, emotional distress, or isolation, confidential support is available 24/7:• US & Canada: Call or text 988.• UK: Call 111 (NHS) or 116 123 (Samaritans).• International assistance: https://findahelpline.com/ Educational disclaimer This episode is intended strictly for educational, historical, and documentary purposes. It examines criminal justice policy, architectural history, and correctional reform. It does not promote, condone, or encourage violence, self-harm, or illegal activity. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider about medical concerns, and never disregard or delay professional advice because of this content. In an emergency, contact emergency services immediately. Underknown does not endorse specific tests, providers, products, procedures, or opinions mentioned; reliance on this information is at your own risk. 00:00:00: Why America's deadliest prisons are so hard to survive00:01:36: Alcatraz00:07:34: Rikers Island00:35:03: San Quentin State Prison00:55:32: Miami-Dade County Jail01:17:06: ADX Florence #Alcatraz #SanQuentin #RikersIsland #Miami-Dade #ADX #ADXFlorence #prison #jail #prisoners #documentary #prisondocumentary #SanQuentinStatePrison #Miami-DadeCountyJail #Americanprisons #high-securityprisons #prisonescapes #prisongangs #prisonconditions #prisonarchitecture #criminaljusticepolicy #correctionalreform #inmatementalhealth See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6adc208d69cc51a5d73f073e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On August 1, 2007, the I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis collapsed during evening rush hour. This episode breaks down the survival stories of those trapped, the engineering flaws behind the disaster, and the essential situational awareness techniques that can save lives. Learn about mental rehearsal and vehicle submersion escapes. Key Moments: 00:00 - The Bridge Gives Way 00:59 - Rush Hour on Borrowed Time 02:37 - Twelve Seconds 06:19 - Submerged 09:52 - The Bus and the Bread Truck 13:12 - Twisted Metal: The Rescue Operation 17:56 - Half an Inch: What Went Wrong 19:35 - Survivor's Guilt & Recovery 21:08 - The Power of Mental Rehearsal Disclaimer: This is an educational examination of the 2007 I-35W bridge collapse, focusing on structural safety standards and survival responses. Some made it. Many didn't. Discover the real stories behind disasters and the decisions that made a difference. 00:00:00: The Bridge Gives Way00:00:59: Rush Hour on Borrowed Time00:02:37: Twelve Seconds00:06:19: Submerged00:09:52: The Bus and the Bread Truck00:13:12: Twisted Metal: The Rescue Operation00:17:56: Half an Inch: What Went Wrong00:19:35: Survivor's Guilt & Recovery00:21:08: The Power of Mental Rehearsal #I-35Wbridgecollapse #survivalstories #engineeringflaws #situationalawareness #vehiclesubmersion #mentalrehearsal #Minneapolisdisaster See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ad2e61a245c6b576a11cc7e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was devastated by a terrorist attack. This episode delves into the incredible survival stories, the bravery of first responders, and the crucial decisions made amid the chaos. Disclaimer: This episode features historical footage and accounts of a tragic event with blurred graphic content to respect victims and adhere to community standards. Some survived. Many did not. We explore the real stories behind disasters, tragedies, and pivotal moments that made all the difference. 00:00: The Oklahoma City Tragedy01:38: An Ordinary Morning03:14: The Detonation04:52: The First Hour08:54: Abandoned Alive12:02: The Last Survivor14:02: The Manhunt16:30: The Invisible Wounds #OklahomaCityBombing #survivalstories #firstresponders #terroristattack #1995 #AlfredP.MurrahFederalBuilding #tragedy See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ac9ab830921695c7bb7fe59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the intense realities of surviving in the Philippines' most notorious prisons. This documentary delves into Manila City Jail, New Bilibid Prison, and the CPDRC, famous for its dance program. Discover the challenges of overcrowding, the gang-governed Pangkat system, and the life inside dorms at 500% capacity. Gain insights from Dr. Raymund Narag, a former inmate and now an Associate Professor in Criminology, who shares his firsthand experiences and research on the detention system. 00:00 The Unhinged Prisons of the Philippines01:51 Manila City Jail: Pre-Trial Detention & Severe Overcrowding02:57 The Pangkat System: Gang Governance & Self-Regulation05:54 Sleeping in Shifts: Life Inside Dorm 506:48 "Ranch Time" - Surviving on $1 a Day & Medical Risks10:09 The Prolonged Trial Crisis: Buboy Mendiola’s Story12:22 New Bilibid Prison: Maximum Security & Corruption14:12 Money as Oxygen15:07 Herbert Colanggo: The Inmate Who Cut a Platinum Album19:28 The Mummified Bodies of Bilibid20:33 CPDRC: The World-Famous Dancing Inmates21:56 Life Inside: The Bosyo, Enforcers, & Bartolina23:17 Byron Garcia & The Creation of the Viral Dancing Program24:32 The Dark Reality Behind the Choreography26:09 Scandal & Downfall28:38 What It Really Takes to Survive the Philippine System Some succeeded, while many didn't. This episode unravels the real stories behind the hardships and critical decisions faced in prison. Viewer discretion is advised as sensitive topics such as overcrowding, illness, and historical custodial fatalities are discussed. 00:00: The Unhinged Prisons of the Philippines01:51: Manila City Jail: Pre-Trial Detention & Severe Overcrowding02:57: The Pangkat System: Gang Governance & Self-Regulation05:54: Sleeping in Shifts: Life Inside Dorm 506:48: "Ranch Time" - Surviving on $1 a Day & Medical Risks10:09: The Prolonged Trial Crisis: Buboy Mendiola’s Story12:22: New Bilibid Prison: Maximum Security & Corruption14:12: Money as Oxygen15:07: Herbert Colanggo: The Inmate Who Cut a Platinum Album19:28: The Mummified Bodies of Bilibid20:33: CPDRC: The World-Famous Dancing Inmates21:56: Life Inside: The Bosyo, Enforcers, & Bartolina23:17: Byron Garcia & The Creation of the Viral Dancing Program24:32: The Dark Reality Behind the Choreography26:09: Scandal & Downfall28:38: What It Really Takes to Survive the Philippine System #Philippines #prisonsurvival #ManilaCityJail #NewBilibidPrison #CPDRC #overcrowding #Pangkatsystem #RaymundNarag #dancinginmates #prisonlife See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ac143c589f23ac215811222 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On February 25, 2022, a group of five commercial divers faced a terrifying ordeal off the coast of Trinidad. They were suddenly pulled into a 30-inch underwater pipeline due to an unexpected pressure force known as "Delta P." This episode explores the physics behind the incident, details Christopher Boodram's incredible journey through oil and seawater to survival, and examines the critical safety errors revealed in the official investigation. VIEWER ADVISORY:This documentary features discussions and non-graphic re-creations of a real-world industrial accident and emergency survival scenario. Viewer discretion is advised. FAIR USE DISCLAIMER:This content includes educational analysis, news archives, official public inquiry footage, and commentary. All external media used complies with Fair Use guidelines (Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976) for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Some survived. Many didn't. This episode delves into the real stories behind disasters, tragedies, and extreme situations, highlighting the decisions that made all the difference. 00:00: The Paria Diving Tragedy01:25: The Vortex03:39: Inside the Pipe08:37: The Solo Crawl11:40: Left to Die14:22: The Inquiry17:21: The Aftermath #ChristopherBoodram #oilpipeline #DeltaP #survivalstory #divingaccident #Trinidad #safetyinvestigation #industrialaccident See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ab73658e180c293dfba609e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store in Seoul, South Korea, collapsed in just 20 seconds, marking one of the deadliest building failures in modern history. Discover the harrowing tale of Yoo Ji-hwan and others who narrowly escaped this disaster. We delve into the structural failures, ignored warnings, and extraordinary rescue operations where survivors spent grueling weeks trapped beneath the rubble. Hear insights from Steven Lohse, a disaster response specialist from Valor Rescue, detailing crucial actions during a structural collapse. 00:00 The Sampoong Mall Collapse 01:23 Construction & Opening of Sampoong Department Store 02:51 Morning of the Collapse (June 29, 1995) 04:30 The Collapse 06:42 Emergency Response & Initial Rescue Efforts 10:04 Trapped in the Debris 14:52 Investigation & Structural Flaws 17:39 Aftermath & Legal Consequences Explore real stories of survival and the critical decisions that made a difference. All news archival clips and historical images are used for commentary, educational, and historical analysis purposes under fair use. 00:00: The Sampoong Mall Collapse01:23: Construction & Opening of Sampoong Department Store02:51: Morning of the Collapse (June 29, 1995)04:30: The Collapse06:42: Emergency Response & Initial Rescue Efforts10:04: Trapped in the Debris14:52: Investigation & Structural Flaws17:39: Aftermath & Legal Consequences #SampoongMall #Seoul #buildingcollapse #rescueoperations #structuralfailures #disasterresponse #YooJi-hwan #StevenLohse See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6aaeced30dc553bddeed645a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On February 20, 2003, a pyrotechnic display at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, set highly flammable acoustic foam on fire, leading to one of the deadliest building fires in U.S. history. This documentary episode dives into the sequence of events, fire code violations, and architectural flaws that exacerbated the disaster. It also highlights the emergency response and the inspiring stories of survivors and first responders. Learn more about the Station Fire Memorial Park: Station Fire Memorial Park Some survived. Many did not. This episode examines real stories behind disasters, tragedies, and critical moments, as well as the decisions that made a difference. 00:00:00: Incident Overview & History00:01:49: Chapter 1: Inside the Fire00:05:33: Chapter 2: The Emergency Response00:08:43: Chapter 3: The Investigation Begins00:11:25: Chapter 4: Building Safety & Code Violations00:13:29: Chapter 5: Contributing Factors & Ironies00:14:32: Chapter 6: Legal Outcomes & National Safety Standards #StationNightclubFire #RhodeIsland #BuildingFires #FireSafety #SurvivorStories #EmergencyResponse #FireCodeViolations #ArchitecturalFlaws See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6aa4c14efea067f32edc718d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On August 12, 2000, two massive underwater explosions sank the K-141 Kursk nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea. While 95 crew members perished instantly, 23 sailors survived in Compartment 9, trapped 350 feet underwater with a dwindling oxygen supply. This episode delves into the technical failures, the agonizing wait in the dark, and the geopolitical decisions that halted international rescue efforts during one of history’s most harrowing naval disasters. 01:38 The Pride of the Fleet02:36 The Torpedoes06:27 Compartment 908:11 The Lost Hours10:27 Pride vs Rescue12:03 The Deception13:54 The Knock at the Door16:49 Raising the Truth DISCLAIMER & FAIR USE NOTICE:This content is an educational documentary created for historical and informative purposes. All archival footage, photographs, and media clips are utilized under Fair Use guidelines (Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976) for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, and research. This content handles sensitive historical events with full editorial respect for the victims and their families. Some made it. Many didn't. This series explores the real stories behind disasters, tragedies, and extreme moments, and the decisions that made all the difference. 01:38: The Pride of the Fleet02:36: The Torpedoes06:27: Compartment 908:11: The Lost Hours10:27: Pride vs Rescue12:03: The Deception13:54: The Knock at the Door16:49: Raising the Truth #Kursk #submarine #navaldisaster #BarentsSea #survival #technicalfailures #geopoliticaldecisions See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6a931f1ba102f695f7500d22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices