4. The Replay

He was pulled beneath a speeding train… and awakened to something beyond this world. David Ditchfield was saying goodbye to a friend when his coat became trapped in the closing doors of a train. He was dragged under the moving cars, suffering massive trauma and blood loss. As surgeons fought to save his life, David left his body—and entered another realm entirely. In his near-death experience, David encountered guides who enveloped him in peace, love, and a sense of cosmic belonging. When he returned, everything had changed. Despite having no formal training in art or music, he began composing symphonies and painting vivid works inspired by what he saw on the other side. This episode explores the mystery of where creativity comes from, and how a brush with death can awaken something extraordinary within us. Story producer: Kate Sweeney. For more on David and his symphony, you can read his book, “Shine On: The Remarkable Story Of How I Fell Under A Speeding Train, Journeyed To The Afterlife, And The Astonishing Proof I Brought Back With Me” Or visit David’s Website, and check out his social medial links:David on InstagramDavid on ThreadsDavid on YouTubeDavid on FacebookDavid on SoundCloudDavid on X Warning: This series contains graphic descriptions of trauma, violence, abuse, and other content that may not be suitable for certain listeners. * If you have a transformative experience to share, we’d love to hear your story. Please email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it, Nextcorp’s latest evolution-bending innovation, Hivemind, has a new recruit and he’s about to learn what he really signed away on his enlistment forms. Featuring Noah Centineo as Private Damien Drake. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forced into hiding by Cass, Max returns to Shut Eye’s point of origin to piece together what has happened to him. In the delirium of withdrawals, Jack receives a final message about humankind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just hours from reaching Arlington, Jack hits a deadly roadblock on the backroads. Meanwhile, Max’s dangerous alter ego Ben reaches the point of no return in his crusade to unleash Hivemind into the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With his only ally now dead and hit-man, David Truesdale, hunting him down, Jack races back to NextCorp to retrieve Finn’s Kill Switch, but can he make it out alive?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the impending sale of NextCorp, time is running out for Jack to stop Max from unleashing his dangerous new product on the world. When Jack forms an unlikely alliance with Finn, a possible solution presents itself. Will Jack solve it in time? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Jack grows dependent on Shut Eye, Max’s reappearance at CES sparks a dangerous chain of events. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After surviving a brutal attack by an unseen force, Jack struggles to continue his mission. When a new adversary emerges, Jack’s worst option suddenly becomes his only option. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack must decipher a cryptic message left by a former Nextcorp physician before she vanished without a trace. Meanwhile, with Max gone, the pressure mounts for Jack to help Finn prepare for a pivotal keynote speech. As he befriends Finn, dark figures close in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inching closer to the truth about Max Fuller’s coverup of the Shut-Eye trial suicides, Jack coerces a former Nextcorp employee. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.