Close Calls Podcast

Send us a text The Close Calls crew gets gifted some amazing fan art (we love fan art btw, so keep it coming) and Kevin brags to Lizzy about a dinner party he threw his "Girlfriend of the Pod." Lizzy tells Kevin the story of Annie Edson Taylor, the first woman, no PERSON EVER, to go over Niagra Falls in a barrel. Whoa. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at CloseC...

Send us a text Kevin hurt his toe on vacation, then tells Lizzy the story of Susan Kuhnhausen and the time she was viciously attacked in her home (but that was just the beginning.) 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 Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special th...

Send us a text On this week's episode we get an update on Kevin's ear (still hurts), we talk about a "concert" Lizzy went to and Kevin bailed on (we're friends in real life too), and then some more stuff about Kevin's booboo ear. Then, Lizzy tells Kevin the tragic story of Charla Nash, the woman who was brutally attacked by her friend's pet chimpanzee. It's...

Send us a text The first ever Close Calls LIVE from The Gutter in NYC! Comedians Ali O'Neil and Ben Katzner join us to talk about the 127 hours guy and we are NOT on his side. Plus we get heckled and hang out with some goths. It was a great time. Let us know where you want us to do the next one! You can follow Ali on instagram at @itsalioneil and Ben on instagram at @shaqkatzner To tell us yo...

Send us a text On this episode we talk about Kevin's ear (it hurts!) Plus Lizzy's period (also hurts), toilet babies, and poop stuff. Then Lizzy tells Kevin a story about a beaver trapper who got trapped in the woods under a quad bike. That's right, gang, you're in for a LOT of beaver jokes.  To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at  closecallspodcast@gmai...

Send us a text Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Maria Belon whose family miraculously survived one of the greatest natural disasters in recorded history: the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Also, Kevin is recovering from the flu and an ear infection, while Lizzy gives wellness advice. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at closecallspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on i...

Send us a text On this episode Lizzy tells Kevin about Theo, and Australian prospector who got lost in the Australian outback. A tough thing for anyone to survive, but, get this this, Theo’s got a bum heart. What could possibly go wrong?! Also you know that means we're gonna be trying on our Australian accents. A lot. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at  closecallsp...

Send us a text Kevin gets a terrible tattoo and tells Lizzy the story of Poon Lim who was stranded at sea for 133 days, which is exactly the number of days the Close Calls podcast has gone without an accident. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at . Follow us on instagram and tik tok @closecallspodcast, and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special...

Send us a text On this episode Lizzy and Kevin talk lizards, eatin bugs, and they're new favorite toy. Lizzy also tells a story about Charlie, a man who was looking for some time to himself, and ended up completely alone. 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 listen to a couple of voicemails and talk about the 4th of July, hard boiled eggs, and shoutout Brandie Posey (listen to her podcast Lady to Lady!) If you have your own "Close Call" share it at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com or give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD (470-668-3323) Shout out to Tyler Snodgrass for the art (@tyler_snod) and Jake Crown for the theme song...

Send us a text Whoa hey gang! Kevin and Lizzy are joined by J.F Harris (Late Late Show w/ James Corden, Comedy Central) who tells not 1, not 2, but 3 of his own brushes with death! We also read some listener mail and debut a new fan-made song! WHOA! What a friggin' episode, huh? If you have your own "Close Call" share it at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com or give us a call at 470-NOT-DE...

Send us a text The incredibly mysterious and absolutely hilarious Tyler Snodgrass (Take This Pod and Shove It, editor of Close Calls Podcast, creator of our logo) joins Kevin and Lizzy this week to talk about folk hero Ada Blackjack. This story is NUTS! You can follow Tyler at @tyler_snod and make sure you check out his pod! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at  closecall...

Send us a text We are BACK this week with your pal and mine, Nick Pupo (Daisy Jones & the Six, Halt and Catch Fire) - Kevin and Lizzy continue the story of Benedict who is lost in the Amazon looking for the lost city of gold, while also maybe being hunted by bandits??? It's not as cool as it sounds. Follow Nick on Instagram @NickPupo and see his solo show Addicted! This episode is sponsor...

Send us a text Gang, we got a hot one this week! Comedian, actor (Daisy Jones & The Six, Halt and Catch Fire), and pal Nick Pupo joins Kevin and Lizzy to talk about a guy named Benedict who...wandered into the Amazon to find a lost city. What could go wrong? I mean, he's on this podcast so probably a whole lot. So much in fact, that we had to make it a two parter. Follow Nick on instagram...

Send us a text This week Kevin and Lizzy give you a sneak peak of whats on the patreon by talking about the 2022 cinematic masterpiece Fall. To subscribe to the patreon go to patreon.com/closecallspodcast! 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. Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton...

Send us a text Oh dang, who knew a lil' ol' fishing trip could go so wrong, so fast?? Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Josh and Troy, two high school boys who planned to go shark fishing and ended up getting lost at sea. Lizzy and Kevin also complain about their flakey friends who won't commit to going to a super fun pop-punk music fest with them. To tell us your story, call us at 470...

Send us a text This week Kevin and The Hole talk about 90s radio, snacks again, and Lizzy's weird heart. Then Lizzy tells a story about Brandi and Brandon, a couple who got in a G*DD*AMN PLANE CRASH. Don't listen to this one while you fly, gang. 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 @closecallspodc...

Send us a text This week Kevin and Lizzy talk swedish fish, black licorice, and the good twizzlers. Then, Lizzy tells Kevin a story about a bunch of boy scouts who had to survive in the Grand Canyon. It's a hell of a tale, gang. 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...

Send us a text Here it is! The long awaited part two of the Louis Zamperini episode. This guy effin rules, man. Just a reminder that your story doesn't have to be as good as Louis' to share it with us, literally nobody's is. Also we plug a music festival in Atlantic City for some reason. To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at  closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Fo...

Send us a text We got a hot one for ya, gang! This guy has been through literally the most. Like more than anyone has ever been through. We got all the classics: olympic track, sharks, birds, war crimes. It's a hoot. 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 Patreon...

Send us a text On this episode Lizzy tells Kevin a story about the scariest place on Earth: a crevasse. Do you guys know about these? Have you seen this? It sucks. We also try to fit our whole fists in our mouths. If you're still reading this and you can fit your whole fist in your mouth, send us a photo! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at  closecallspodcast@gmail....

Send us a text CW: Violence Strap in kids, this is a scary one!  On this episode we talk about being great at podcasting (duh), dating as a comedian, and Kevin's stupid outfit. Then Kevin tells Lizzy a real scary story about what happens when a pregnant lady meets a crazy lady. It's a doozy! To tell us your story, call us at 470-NOT-DEAD, or email us at  closecallspodcast@gmail.com . Fol...

Send us a text Lizzy tells Kevin all about an ill-fated fishing trip in the most crocodile-infested region of the African jungle. 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 Patreon at patreon.com/closecallspodcast Special thanks to Jake Crown and Alex Burton of FiveStar Jing...

Send us a text This week Kevin tells Lizzy the story of Joseph, Lorenzo, and Jose who got lost in the Sea of Cortez. You know what happens when a group of dudes go on a fishing trip on this podcast: things get DEADLY. Also Lizzy got hit by a bike.  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...

Send us a text John F. O'Donnell (Redacted Tonight/Take Your Pills, Psychopath!) joins Kevin and Lizzy to talk about his struggles with bipolar disorder and how it's informed his rise, fall, and rebirth as a comic. Also sitting in is Storrey, the brain behind Close Call's social media presence. It's loosey goosey fun time on the pod this week (Kevin and Lizzy didn't take t...