Dead or Survive

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl shares the wild survival story of Ricky Megee, who was left for dead in the middle of the Australian outback — buried alive, shoeless, and without water. Over the next 71 days, Ricky survived by eating whatever he could catch or scavenge: frogs, insects, leeches, ants, snakes, and edible plants. What began as a road trip became a fight for survival in one of th...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl shares the haunting and heroic tale of Ada Blackjack, the seamstress who was never meant to be a survivor. Hired to cook and sew for a small expedition on remote Wrangel Island, Ada found herself alone in the Arctic wilderness after the men around her disappeared or perished. With only a cat named Vic for company, Ada battled starvation, extreme cold, and her o...

Rob and I have had a tragic event happen this weekend. Because of this we are taking a week off of recording. Thanks for your understanding

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl dives into the heartbreaking and inspiring survival story of Elizabeth Smart, a 14-year-old girl abducted from her bedroom in the middle of the night. Taken by religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell and his wife Wanda Barzee, Elizabeth endured nine months of captivity, abuse, and manipulation—until a miraculous escape changed everything. Her story became one of...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl unwraps not one, but three Christmas miracles. From a father who nearly lost his entire family, to an unbelievable discovery under the tree, and finally, a record-breaking rescue at sea that made maritime history — it's a powerful set of stories that prove hope doesn’t go on holiday. Then Rob sleighs the mood with a trio of Darwin Award winners who had... l...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl dives into a chilling true crime tale of betrayal, obsession, and survival — the horrifying story of Angelique Robledo and Kassandra Toruga. What starts as a fractured friendship ends with an attempted womb-snatching that could rival any horror film. Then we switch gears with a very special guest: Quin Riches joins the show to reveal the mind-blowing tale of Ju...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl dives into the wildest Amazon jungle survival story you’ll ever hear — the tale of Yossi Ghinsberg, a backpacker whose dream adventure turned into a real-life nightmare. Left completely alone in the rainforest for weeks, Yossi faced jaguar attacks, quicksand, botflies burrowing in his skin, starvation, and hallucinations — all while questioning whether the man...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl shares the unbelievable survival story of Jose Salvador Alvarenga — a fisherman who got caught in a storm and ended up adrift at sea for 438 days. With nothing but a cooler of supplies, a dying companion, and a whole lot of mental strength, he became a real-life castaway who defied the odds, the ocean, and even starvation. Then Rob plunges us into the shallows...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl brings you the freezing, terrifying story of Teri Jendusa-Nicolai, who was beaten by her ex-husband, stuffed in a garbage can, and left for dead in a storage unit during a brutal Wisconsin winter. But against all odds — and in temperatures far below zero — Teri held on. Her story is one of grit, quick thinking, and a will to survive that defied the cold and the...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl tells the heartbreaking and heroic story of Jayme Closs — a 13-year-old girl who witnessed her parents' murder and was kidnapped by the killer. After 88 days in captivity, she found a way to escape and bring her captor to justice. Her story is one of pure bravery, sharp instincts, and the unbreakable will to live. Then Rob brings us back into familiar Darwi...

This week, Cheryl shares the unbelievable but true survival story of John Capes — the man who escaped a sunken submarine, swam for hours through enemy waters, and lived to tell the tale... only to be called a liar for decades. His heroism was doubted in life, but proven long after death. Then Rob turns the spotlight on Darwin Award winners who made very different kinds of burial plans — including...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl shares not one — but two nearly unbelievable stories of women who were buried alive by their partners... and survived. First, we revisit the shocking 2011 case of Michelina Lewandowska, a mother who was tasered, bound, stuffed in a cardboard box, and buried in a shallow grave — only to escape using her engagement ring as a tool. Then Cheryl brings you a more re...

This week, Cheryl shares the heartbreaking and powerful story of Colleen Stan, also known as The Girl in the Box. In 1977, Colleen was kidnapped and held captive for seven years, most of that time spent inside a crude, coffin-sized wooden box, subjected to psychological torment and abuse. Her survival was not just physical — it was mental, emotional, and deeply courageous. After that, Rob lifts us...

Where did we go??! We know, we disappeared for a few months. We are sorry. But we're back now for season 2! This season will still have Cheryl telling amazing stories of survival, followed by tales of Darwin award winners by Rob. We hope you will join us for our new season! 

This week’s episode of Dead or Survive tells one of the most harrowing and powerful survival stories in recent history. Cheryl shares the ordeal of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus — three young women kidnapped and held captive for more than a decade in a Cleveland home. Their story is one of unimaginable abuse, but also of resilience, courage, and eventual escape. Meanwhile, Rob li...

It’s a Dead or Survive role reversal this week — and Rob’s the one bringing the epic survival story. He introduces us to Adrian Carton De Wiart, the so-called unkillable soldier who survived plane crashes, bullet wounds, shell blasts, and losing body parts — all while insisting war was “fun.” This is a man who literally tore off his own fingers when doctors wouldn’t amputate fast enough. If ever t...

This week, Cheryl tells the unbelievable survival story of Michael and his 10-year-old son Matthew Couillard, who were stranded for days in the deep Canadian wilderness. Armed with little more than determination and a good pair of boots, their tale is one of grit, love, and serious dad energy. Then Rob takes us for a wild ride through the annals of Darwin Award history — featuring a few brilliant...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl dives into the icy depths of history with the story of R. Norris Williams, a first-class passenger aboard the Titanic who not only survived the disaster — but went on to become a world-class tennis champion. With frozen legs, sheer willpower, and a strange refusal to die, Williams' story stands as one of the most inspiring and overlooked tales from that tra...

This week, Cheryl tells the incredible survival story of Lisa McVey — a 17-year-old girl who was kidnapped, assaulted, and nearly killed by a serial predator. But instead of breaking down, Lisa used her wits to escape... and then helped police bring down the man responsible for a string of brutal murders. Her story is a masterclass in strength under pressure — and one of the most inspiring surviva...

Before Robinson Crusoe hit bookshelves, there was Alexander Selkirk — a real-life castaway who survived four years alone on a remote island in the South Pacific. Cheryl dives into the true story behind the legend: a marooned sailor, wild goats, and a battle against isolation that redefined what it means to survive. Then Rob shifts gears (and reality) with a few Darwin Award winners whose survival...

This week on Dead or Survive, Cheryl shares the harrowing true story of Matthew McGough and his 5-year-old daughter Shannon, who vanished into the Australian outback and somehow survived over a week in the scorching desert with no food, no water, and no clear way out. Their strength and instincts helped them make it through a nightmare most wouldn’t last 24 hours in. Then Rob heats things up on a...

This week, Cheryl shares the terrifying true story of Kate Moir, the lone survivor of the infamous Moorhouse Murders in Australia. Abducted by a serial killer couple, Kate managed to escape their house of horrors — and in doing so, may have saved countless future victims. Then Rob brings us back to the lighter side of death with Darwin Award winners who, frankly, should’ve known better. Let’s just...

🎉 It’s our 6-month anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with a few wild stories and a sprinkle of conspiracy? Cheryl kicks things off with the true tale of an 11-year-old thrill-seeker who survived a plane crash in the mountains — alone, injured, and against the odds. It’s a story of courage, quick thinking, and maybe just a little something strange behind the scenes. Then Rob takes...

On November 8, 2018, the town of Paradise, California, was consumed by the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history. What began as a faulty transmission line exploded into a 154,000-acre inferno that destroyed homes, schools, and lives — all in a matter of hours. Cheryl shares survival stories from the heart of the disaster: teachers shielding children, nurses running through flames, bulldozers c...

This week’s episode opens with a chilling story of true survival against pure evil. Cheryl recounts the terrifying attack on Kris and Doug Wells, a Montana couple who found themselves face-to-face with serial killer Wayne Nance — the so-called Missoula Mauler. After tying them up and stabbing Doug, Nance thought he had the upper hand. He was wrong. Doug, a gunsmith bleeding from a chest wound, man...