Will You Survive... The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The world freezes over in a matter of days. Could you survive? We tackle "The Day After Tomorrow," the 2004 disaster film where climate change triggers a catastrophic deep freeze across the Northern Hemisphere. What makes this apocalyptic scenario fascinating isn't just the spectacle of tornadoes ripping through Los Angeles or a massive tsunami crashing into New Yor...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what survival gear you'd choose if your life depended on it? In this uniquely structured episode, Alex and TJ face an auction house scenario where their survival coins must be spent strategically on unexpected items – from anxiety-ridden tracking dogs to family-sized Hot Cheetos. The premise quickly unfolds into absurdist comedy as our contestants build their su...

Send us Fan Mail Barefoot, freshly self-operated on, and trapped in a hospital from hell. Our harrowing journey continues as we navigate through blood-stained hallways and encounter horrors that defy explanation. The waiting room holds our first clue - a dead security guard with valuable equipment. We quickly discover that proper navigation requires more than just courage as we arm ourselves with...

Send us Fan Mail You blink awake on a cold operating table, surgical clamps still attached to your open appendix wound. The operating room is eerily dark except for a sliver of red emergency lighting from a slightly ajar door. Something is terribly wrong. This special episode of Will You Survive takes a different approach as hosts TJ, Eric, and Alex navigate a medical nightmare scenario where surv...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the minds of our survival podcast hosts as they abandon their usual movie reviews for a hilarious word association challenge that reveals just how differently we all think about survival concepts. The premise seems simple enough: one host thinks of a survival-related word while the others try to guess it, receiving numerical ratings for each guess. But what unfolds is a...

Send us Fan Mail The iconic survival tale Cast Away takes center stage as TJ, Alex, and Eric dissect Tom Hanks' four-year island adventure with unflinching honesty and plenty of laughs. What would you do if stranded alone with nothing but FedEx packages and a volleyball for company? Our hosts immediately tackle the film's most controversial moment - Chuck's reluctance to open the wa...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into the horror-comedy "Cooties" where a cafeteria food virus turns elementary school children into zombie-like infected creatures, forcing teachers to band together and fight for survival against their former students. • Film stars Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, and Alison Pill as teachers trapped in a school with infected children • The virus only fully "zombi...

Send us Fan Mail Could you survive an alien invasion? When towering tripods emerge from beneath the streets, using humans as gardening material for mysterious red plants, would you know what to do? Steven Spielberg's 2005 adaptation of War of the Worlds offers a masterclass in both catastrophic alien invasion scenarios and questionable parenting choices. Tom Cruise plays Ray Ferrier, a divorc...

Send us Fan Mail Graham Hess, a former reverend who lost his faith after his wife's tragic death, faces an alien invasion with his brother Merrill and two children on their isolated farm. • Importance of situational awareness in recognizing abnormal patterns in your environment • Animals going quiet as nature's warning system for approaching danger • Proper shelter fortification techniqu...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into Stephen King's psychological thriller 1408, examining the mental fortitude required to survive a hotel room with a deadly supernatural reputation. • Mental resilience proves crucial when facing psychological horror rather than physical threats • The room manipulates reality and preys on personal traumas, particularly the protagonist's grief over his deceased...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered if sheer human numbers could overcome raw primal power? We tackle the bizarre question that's sparked countless bar debates: could 100 unarmed men defeat a single silverback gorilla in combat? The numbers are staggering. A silverback possesses 4-9 times the strength of a trained athlete, can lift over 1,800 pounds, and sports a bite force exceeding 1,300 PSI. Th...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring America's first case where demonic possession was used as a murder defense, we dive into the true story behind The Conjuring 3 and extract survival lessons that apply to any life-threatening situation. • Teamwork and trust form the foundation of survival in crisis situations • Staying calm under pressure helps maintain clear thinking when facing threats • Knowledge...

Send us Fan Mail Could you survive being stranded on a lifeboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger? This week, we tackle the extraordinary survival tale portrayed in Life of Pi, diving deep into the psychological elements that make this story both captivating and profoundly insightful. The conversation kicks off with a fascinating discussion about Pi's father's brutal...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your survival depends on the most random item you could imagine? That's the premise of our brand new "Survive or Die" format, where Alex and TJ face off in a battle of creative survival thinking. Armed with nothing but a bizarre assortment of everyday items, our contestants tackle increasingly absurd scenarios. Picture this: you're trapped in...

Send us Fan Mail Gather around, survivors, as we journey to the luminescent world of Pandora in James Cameron's groundbreaking sci-fi epic, Avatar. Our hosts dive into a passionate debate about whether this visually stunning film deserves its status as the highest-grossing movie ever or if it's simply "Pocahontas in space" with a fresh coat of CGI paint. The conversation takes...

Send us Fan Mail Lurking behind the veil of a seemingly ordinary ghost haunting lies something far more sinister in The Conjuring 2. We dive deep into the notorious Enfield Poltergeist case, where what appears to be the restless spirit of an elderly man reveals itself as something far more ancient and malevolent. The spiritual battle for survival takes center stage as we explore how names hold ext...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered if you could survive being stranded alone on the red planet? Our latest deep dive examines The Martian, where astronaut Mark Watney must use ingenuity and science to stay alive on Mars after being accidentally left behind by his crew. We tackle the film's survival realism - from the questionable Martian dust storm that launches the plot to the scientifically sou...

Send us Fan Mail We dive deep into the 2011 film "The Gray" starring Liam Neeson to analyze its survival scenarios and separate Hollywood fiction from wilderness reality. • Examining the film's portrayal of wolf behavior vs. actual timber wolf territorial patterns • Discussing why the wolves' aggressiveness was dramatically exaggerated for cinematic effect • Exploring realistic...

Send us Fan Mail We watch the 2013 horror classic The Conjuring and examine how spiritual survival differs from physical survival in the face of demonic possession. Through our signature humor and candid conversation, we explore what it would take to survive a haunting. • Discussing whether we believe in ghosts and demons and how they might exist in our world • Exploring TJ's theory that ghos...

Send us Fan Mail A mysterious epidemic sweeps across the nation as field reporters TJ Jackson and Eric Salas broadcast live from ground zero of what appears to be a full-blown zombie apocalypse. Their reports from a residential neighborhood outside Milwaukee and the Crossroads Mall paint a harrowing picture of civilization's rapid collapse. As the situation deteriorates, our correspondents fi...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the inner workings of "Will You Survive the Podcast" as we take a break from our usual movie survival analysis to establish our official podcast constitution. Like Washington, Madison, and the other founding fathers before us, we're creating a framework of bylaws that will govern our survival discussions and competitions moving forward. Our newly ratified...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into a whirlwind of laughter and competition as Eric and Alex face off in a special Geopardy episode. Their knowledge of survival and pop culture gets put to the test, creating an energetic environment that combines humor and essential survival skills. • Introduction to the unique concept of Geopardy • Contestants: Eric and Alex and their rivalry • Overview of the categori...

Send us Fan Mail This episode serves up a hilarious and chaotic examination of survival films through an entertaining tier list format that sparks spirited debates. Tune in as we dissect iconic disaster movies, discussing their implausibility, emotional impact, and our criteria for survival ratings.  • Engaging discussions centered around specific movies, highlighting survival mechanics • Humorous...

Send us Fan Mail Winter survival can be a frightening topic, especially when inspired by high-tension films like "Frozen." We explore how the characters' choices lead to dire consequences and what lessons can be learned about preparing for the wild.  • Importance of being prepared for winter excursions  • Discussion on the movie "Frozen" and its survival tactics  • Evaluat...

Send us Fan Mail This episode dives deep into the psychological thriller "Buried," exploring the harrowing experience of being trapped in a coffin and the critical themes of human connection, survival, and the unforeseen consequences of technology. Through engaging discussions, we analyze character decisions, the film’s societal criticisms, and Ryan Reynolds' performance that drives...