Close Calls Podcast

Send us a text This week Lizzy tells Kevin the miraculous story of a corn farmer who survives being buried alive. Our protagonist survives thanks to a single kernel of hope! Lend us your ear, unless you're a husk of your former self. Don't worry though: this story isn't corny (but clearly the description is). To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at Close...

Send us a text This week Kevin tells Lizzy about Rick Allen, the drummer for rock band Def Leppard who famously lost his arm in an accident. Listen to how he survived his horrific accident and returned to his music career. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for mak...

Send us a text In case you missed the first ever Close Calls live stream, you can listen to the audio right here! Kevin and Lizzy listen to listener voicemails and comment on YOUR close calls! To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig o...

Send us a text Following some travel and an actual close call , Kevin and Lizzy are back! Listen to hear about their recent trip to Missouri for DeForeFest, and why Kevin's stomach has a new hole in it. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. A...

Send us a text Kevin tells Lizzy the story of a French sea captain who did a bunch of terrible things and made a bunch of terrible decisions, including getting himself and a bunch of innocent people shipwrecked for years. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for maki...

Send us a text Lizzy tells Kevin the story of two self-described athletes who may or may not know how to kayak. Will these men reach Doe Island (an island full of naked babes)? Or will they suddenly suffer from Testosterone Poisoning? Listen to find out if Bros come before Doe's! To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Sn...

Send us a text This week Lizzy tells Kevin the story of Annette, the lone survivor of a plane crash into the jungles of Vietnam, and who says she survived thanks to meditation, controlled breathing, and gratitude. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our l...

Send us a text Kevin and Lizzy are back! And this week Kevin tells the story of two young women who survived a sinking ship while on vacation in Greece. Grease Lightning? More like Greece Frightening!! To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if...

Send us a text This week Lizzy tells Kevin a series of Mini-Close Calls about some of the most dangerous moments in sports history. Also, she tells the survival story of two boys who fell down a well (for real). To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our log...

Send us a text CW: This episode's story contains sexual assault and graphic violence. This week Kevin tells Lizzy part 2 of Alison Botha's incredible, harrowing story: the recovery and aftermath of an attempted murder. To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and f...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our log...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com 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)...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if yo...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for...

Send us a text Our friend Kenny DeForest tragically passed away unexpectedly this past week. Tell someone you love them. Kenny's Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kenny-deforests-recovery Kenny's Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyDeForest   To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) f...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com 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) To...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our l...

Send us a text 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 st...

Send us a text 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 CloseCa...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_...

Send us a text 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 CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our...

Send us a text 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  closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Pat...

Send us a text 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) To tell us...