Danielle Koenig & Kristine Kimmel

How To Survive with Danielle & Kristine

Comedy EN ↓ 247 episodes

A comedy survival podcast about the disasters you fear, the chaos you don’t expect, and the daily hassles that make you wish you were dead. Hosts Danielle Koenig and Kristine Kimmel break down everything from natural disasters to unnatural medical scares to wild animals you don’t want to encounter- plus guest stories you truly won’t believe. If it can endanger your life—or simply ruin your day—they’ll tell you how to survive it, with plenty of laughs along the way. Featuring guests like Rainn Wilson, Jon Hamm, Tig Notaro, Patton Oswalt, Oscar Nunez, Lauren Ash, Paul F. Tompkins & Andy Richter.

Author

Danielle Koenig & Kristine Kimmel

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.podhowtosurvive.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

How to Survive Inpatient Rehab & a Troubled Teen Program (w/ Charlie Nelson Jacobs) 20.01.2026

Content Note: This episode of How to Survive discusses inpatient rehab and a troubled teen residential program. Listener discretion advised for discussions of restrictive treatment environments and institutional harm involving minors. This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine talk about inpatient rehab before Charlie Nelson Jacobs joins to discuss his experience surviving a highly problem...

How to Survive the Stranger Things Finale & Strange Adventures in Ojai 13.01.2026

Danielle, Kristine, and Garon talk about the Stranger Things finale. Plus, they are still talking about The Materialists.  Who's ready for a live show in Sedona? Kristine tries to ruin football for Danielle and FAILS. AND then...Danielle and Kristine go to Ojai to prep for the first HTS Quiz Show (Friday, January 30 at 7 pm Pacific Time- join us!) and barely survive! 👉 Hit Follow — it helps...

How To Survive Uber (w/ Oliver Pardo) 06.01.2026

This week, Danielle and Kristine break down how to survive the potentially dangerous world of Uber and ridesharing, and Oliver Pardo returns with a few truly wild rideshare horror stories. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on  Patreon  for extended episodes + bonus content. Our first How to Survive Quiz Zoom begins January 30...

How To Survive Losing Your Voice & Getting Censored (w/ Gary Mann) 30.12.2025

This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive losing your ability to speak — laryngitis, vocal strain, and the singer's worst nightmare… growths. Then, Gary Mann joins to share his experience navigating Standards & Practices during his time on The Sarah Silverman Program, when a performer's voice was challenged in a very different way. 👉 Follow the show so you never...

How to Survive Winging It Through Life & Burning Man (w/Jordan Morris) 23.12.2025

On this week’s How to Survive , Matt Belknap steps in to produce a very rollicking holiday episode with Danielle and Kristine. They cover insane dogs, the legendary Pardo–Koenig holiday fête, and Danielle receives a gift that truly keeps on giving… migraines. From there, the conversation turns to how to survive that familiar feeling of being behind in life — when it seems like everyone else has th...

How to Survive White Water Rapids & Searching for a Body (w/ Drea Clark) 16.12.2025

This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive white water rafting — bone chilling rapids, unexpected boulders, and most importantly the difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit. Then, Drea Clark joins to share her unforgettable tale near the St. Croix River, where her fun summer job as a young camp counselor suddenly became way more adult than she was expecting. 👉 Foll...

How to Survive Sulfuric Acid & a Sulfa Drug Allergy (w/ Jeremy Bent) 09.12.2025

This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive exposure to sulfuric acid — trust us, you don't want to mess around with this chemical. Then Jeremy Bent joins to share the unfortunate way he discovered he’s allergic to sulfa-based antibiotics. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Substack: https://podhowtosurvive.substack.com/ 👉...

How to Survive Holiday Stress (Without Completely Losing It) 02.12.2025

This week, Danielle and Kristine jump on Zoom to riff on the “joys” of Thanksgiving, holiday stress, family chaos, and unmet family expectations. With a little help from mental health master Brené Brown (in spirit!), they break down how to stay mindful — or at least avoid completely losing it — in the weeks ahead. 👉  Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New epi...

How to Survive a Bad Psychedelic Trip (w/ Ilana Cohn-Sullivan) 25.11.2025

This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive a bad psychedelic trip — visions, paranoia, melting faces, and all. Then, Ilana Cohn-Sullivan joins to share her unforgettable ayahuasca experience, complete with continuous vomiting, cheetah cosplay, and the moment things tipped from “transformational” to “terrifying.” 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New...

How To Survive A Zoom Catch-Up 12.11.2025

This week Danielle, Kristine, and Garon gather via zoom to catch up on the past couple of weeks in our lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

How To Survive a Space Mission & a Madonna Audition (w/Dennis Hensley) 04.11.2025

This week on How to Survive , Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive traveling to space — zero gravity, cosmic rays, and all! Writer/Professional Dancer Dennis Hensley joins the fun to share his hilarious story about auditioning to be a backup dancer for Madonna. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on  Patreon  for extended...

How to Survive Identity Theft & an Art Heist (w/ Murray Valeriano) 28.10.2025

This week, How to Survive tackles identity theft and didgeridoo drama! Comedian Murray Valeriano returns with a hilarious tale of trying to reclaim his cousin’s missing didgeridoos from a Hollywood Hills art dealer. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on  Patreon  for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our  Substac...

How to Survive Urban Legends & Real-Life Body Horror (w/ Kevin Avery) 21.10.2025

This week, on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive urban legends — from Cropsey to Candyman — and comedian Kevin Avery joins to share his own real-life medical scare involving a benign tumor . It’s a mix of monsters, medicine, and mayhem — only on How to Survive ! 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on  Patreon...

How To Survive Burning Mouth Syndrome and an NYC Meltdown (w/ Dan Cronin) 14.10.2025

This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine tackle Burning Mouth Syndrome (yep, it’s real!) and welcome comedian Dan Cronin , who survived his own burning experience in New York City- one that nearly took out his apartment. Get more chaos and laughter on Patreon! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on  Patreon  for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our  Substac...

How To Survive Salmonella (w/Mike Henry) 07.10.2025

Salmonella strikes again! On this week's episode of How to Survive, returning guest Mike Henry shares his unforgettable encounter with the bacteria. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on  Patreon  for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our  Substack  for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy...

How to Survive Wedding Disasters (w/ Marta Mendez-Cross) 30.09.2025

This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine tackle runaway grooms (and brides!) and get the inside scoop on international “I dos” with Las Tres Sisters Marta Mendez-Cross, who shares her wild wedding adventures in Costa Rica. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on  Patreon  for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join...

How To Survive A Strip Search (w/Kathy Egan-Taylor) 23.09.2025

This week, on How to Survive , Danielle & Kristine undress the topic of the strip search. We’re talking strip searches, survival tips, and the fine line between law enforcement and a lawsuit. Kathy Egan-Taylor of Bad Elizabeth shares her unforgettable experience with the UK Border Patrol. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on ...

How To Survive Performance Anxiety & Cruise Ship Gigs (w/Chris Witaske) 16.09.2025

This week on How to Survive with Danielle & Kristine , we face the spotlight: performance anxiety (something many comedians struggle with) and the fascinating world of cruise ship comedy 🚢. Actor and comedian Chris Witaske ( The Bear , Chicago Party Aunt ) joins us to share hilarious survival stories, from performing for an audience trapped at sea to being a magician's assistant. Plus, he sha...

How to Survive Sea Slugs & Skydiving (Comedy w/ Nikki Nash) 09.09.2025

This week on How to Survive with Danielle & Kristine , we dive into two wild adventures: the beautiful (but venomous) Blue Dragon sea slugs 🐉🌊 and the thrill of skydiving! Writer Nikki Nash joins us to share hilarious stories from her book Collateral Stardust and what it really takes to survive falling from the sky. 🎧 Want more laughs? Get extended episodes, bonus content, and behind-the-sc...

How to Survive Martial Law… and Martial Arts? (w/ Cristina Fernandez) 02.09.2025

This week on 'How to Survive with Danielle & Kristine,' we tackle two wild challenges: how to survive under martial law (unthinkable, but we promise to make you laugh) and what happens when you step onto the mat for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . Comedian Cristina Fernandez joins us with laugh-out-loud stories, survival “tips,” and a few chokeholds along the way. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and k...

How To Survive More Bears! (with Emily Barth-Isler) 26.08.2025

This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive bears… again… but in a whole new way. Author Emily Barth-Isler joins to share a wild bear tale of her own! 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode. 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits + survival tips. 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes and bonus content. See Privacy Polic...

How to Survive Your First Day of Pre-School & Your First Job (w/ Oliver Pardo) 19.08.2025

This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive your child’s first day of pre-school — the nerves, the tears, and sometimes the kids cry too. Then Oliver Pardo joins to share his hilarious and chaotic experiences at his very first job. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits + survival tips. 👉...

How to Survive Calling 9-1-1 & a Real 9-1-1 Situation (w/ Will Becton) 12.08.2025

This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive calling 9-1-1, thanks to a listener who taught us that panic and emergency calls do not mix. Then Will Becton joins to share a frightening camp incident he and his friends barely made it through. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits + survival...

How to Survive Low Temperatures & Temp Work (w/ Madison Shepard) 05.08.2025

This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive dangerously low temperatures — get those mittens on! Then Madison Shepard joins to share a hilarious but genuinely dangerous story from one of her past temp jobs. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits + survival tips. 👉 Support us on Patreon fo...

How to Survive Voyeurism & Volunteering (w/ Tom Clark) 22.07.2025

This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive when voyeurism crosses the line into a real disorder — we're hitting all those red flags. Then Tom Clark joins to share stories from his unforgettable summer volunteering in Juarez. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits + survival tips. 👉 Suppo...

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