Adventurers, Explorers & Survival

A deeply moving and intimate story that reveals how the ravages of history that tore one family apart echo across continents nearly a century later. "A memoir which ranks alongside The Hare with Amber Eyes."—The Times (London) "Brilliant."—The Economist Sorting through papers and photographs...

The unsolved mysteries of George Mallory, Sandy Irvine, and their legendary 1924 Everest expedition. This program includes an audio-exclusive bonus conversation between the authors. There is no mystery more compelling in the history of mountaineering than the disappearance of George Mallory and...

From the bestselling author of Thirst and Mud, Rocks, Blazes, this compelling memoir chronicles Heather Anderson's ambitious journey to thru-hike America’s Triple Crown—the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails—in a single calendar year. Between 2003 and 2017, Anderson...

Ordinary People, Extraordinary God invites you into the high mountain villages of the Himalayan region, where faith is raw, desperate, and deeply human—and where God is undeniably at work. These aren’t stories of celebrity pastors or polished productions. They’re the testimonies of men and women with no platform, no formal training, and often no resources—but with hearts moved by the needs around them, and a fierce, unshakable belief in a God who still answers prayer.

Defy death in ten gripping true survival stories where human endurance battles the brutal forces of space, ice, and stone. Immerse yourself in the visceral reality of life-or-death decision making across the most hostile environments on Earth and beyond. Designed for an intense and atmospheric...

Plunge into gripping true survival stories where everyday people battle nature's deadliest extremes to make it out alive. From the isolated wilderness to the merciless open ocean, these immersive narratives place you right inside the harrowing life-or-death decisions of men and women facing...

Have you ever had to rebuild from the ashes? From a devastation. From a valley experience. From a challenge that’s almost insurmountable. Maybe You experienced a disappointments that felt like, “You’re can’t overcome this.” I’ve been there. The days when faith felt fragile. The nights when hope felt tenuous. But I learned something in the fire: I learned that the struggle isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning.

Navigate the dramatic voyages of a relentless explorer in this concise, commute-ready historical biography. Follow an ambitious Genoese navigator across the perilous Atlantic to a controversial discovery that reshaped human civilization. Experience the fierce political rivalries and maritime...

Khachadoorian is a compelling travel memoir and personal transformation story. During his senior year of high school, David loses his father then nearly his own life to a blood disease. Initially weighing nearly 400 pounds, but determined to claim his life, he embarks on a bicycle tour across Europe after high school graduation, that turns into so much more.

A sudden cancer diagnosis upends an ordinary mother's life, sparking a raw memoir of medical trauma and defiant resilience. Coping with illness transforms from a lonely battle into a journey of emotional healing. For anyone navigating a sudden life crisis, this gripping narrative captures the...

Experience a harrowing historical memoir of survival as one young woman flees the brutal devastation of wartime Asia. Perfect for immersive listening during a quiet commute, this poignant narrative captures a chaotic exodus from a vibrant port city into unforgiving jungle refugee camps. Witness...

Experience gripping historical survival narratives of human resilience against the darkest authoritarian regimes. Perfect for a reflective commute or a deep listening session, this poignant oral history plunges you into the haunting realities of political prisoners and persecuted minorities...

Harrowing true survival narratives reveal how everyday people overcome extreme adversity in the unforgiving Arctic. Whether you are navigating personal grief, seeking motivation during a long commute, or craving an inspiring true story, these intimate accounts offer a powerful lifeline. Step...

Uncover a gripping historical mystery where an explorer's obsession with a lost Amazonian civilization ends in tragedy. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or an escapist weekend, this true adventure tracks a deadly quest into unmapped jungles. Experience the relentless suspense of early...

Experience the ultimate test of human endurance in this gripping military history exploring wartime survival and captivity. Perfect for focused listening on a long commute, these intense historical narratives transport you from the chaos of battle directly into the grinding reality of prison...

Journey into the harrowing history of polar exploration, where supreme human ambition collides with unforgiving nature. This gripping true adventure transports you to the most hostile environments on Earth, serving as the perfect immersive escape for a daily commute or focused listening session...

Experience gripping military history as captive soldiers navigate harrowing realities of survival and daring escapes. Perfect for a tense commute or focused listening, this immersive true story plunges you into the shock of capture and the brutal routines of camp confinement. Witness the...

Living deep in the Alaska bush is a profoundly absorbing experience that leaves an indelible mark on a person. The Great Land, Alaska, becomes close and real. One establishes a relationship with it, almost as if the land was alive. This is my story of thirty years of high adventure. We who grew up and lived as young adults in the Alaska of the 1950s and 60s are so few now that we almost qualify for endangered species status. Many people of my generation in the 49th state encountered both major events and daily doings that contributed to a life of adventure.

This gripping narrative history chronicles the doomed polar expeditions where human obsession clashed with extreme cold. Perfect for a thrilling commute or a chilling armchair travel experience, this atmospheric true adventure plunges you straight into an unforgiving frozen wilderness. Feel the...

18 Tons, 92 Hours and 160 Other Clouds of DustWhat happens when a young man comes of age during the Vietnam era, narrowly avoids the draft, serves in the Air Force Reserve, and spends the rest of his life chasing adventure? In this unforgettable Vietnam draft memoir, Fredric W. Altman shares a lifetime of remarkable experiences, from Air Force Reserve stories and outrageous military moments to dangerous jobs, fast cars, and unbelievable close calls. Told with honesty, wit, and humility, this funny military memoir proves that real life is often stranger than fiction.

In Everyone Has a Story: The Inheritance, this powerful and deeply personal memoir takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through identity, resilience, and truth. From the discipline and structure of military life to the devastating reality of medical trauma, this story reveals what happens when trust is shattered and how strength is rebuilt in the aftermath. Through moments of pain, reflection, and courage, the author confronts not only personal battles but larger truths that affect countless others. This is more than a memoir. It’s a voice for the unheard. A stand against injustice.

I grew up in a big polygamist family, the 23rd of 46 children. My father had six wives and our very existence was a secret. We lived in the middle of Salt Lake City in a big white house on Fifth East, with neighbors to the north and south of us and yet we remained utterly hidden. Homeschooled and cut off rom the world, that secrecy was a breeding ground for abuse. While my father was gone to work during the day, his third wife, Mother Kay, sat at the head of the family, controlling the other mothers and abusing the children.

At fifteen, doctors told him he wouldn't live to see twenty-five. He had nine more years of rock bottom left to find. This is not fiction. It is the true story of one man's twenty-six-year descent into addiction, crime, and self-destruction, and the extraordinary journey back.

Some journeys begin with a single step. Theirs began with a click! Two middle-aged divorcees connect online, never expecting that a spontaneous getaway would set the course for a timeless love story spanning fifteen years and 63 national parks. What started as whimsy became a mission, one that carried them across mountains and deserts, forests and canyons, through laughter, tears, and every shade of life in between.

The surgeon left a 3mm needle tip inside him. Under oath, he called it "nothing but a "blur" on an MRI" You've trusted a doctor before. You'll trust one again. Andy Hageman did too right up until an operating table at the University of New Mexico Hospital changed his life forever.