Episodes

  • Pardon our French
    Apr 23 2024

    Kevin tells Lizzy the story of a French sea captain who did a bunch of terrible things and made a bunch of terrible decisions, including getting himself and a bunch of innocent people shipwrecked for years.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Larry and Saul go to Babe Island
    Apr 9 2024

    Lizzy tells Kevin the story of two self-described athletes who may or may not know how to kayak. Will these men reach Doe Island (an island full of naked babes)? Or will they suddenly suffer from Testosterone Poisoning? Listen to find out if Bros come before Doe's!

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    56 mins
  • Smooth by Santander feat. Rob Thomas
    Apr 2 2024

    This week Lizzy tells Kevin the story of Annette, the lone survivor of a plane crash into the jungles of Vietnam, and who says she survived thanks to meditation, controlled breathing, and gratitude.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    58 mins
  • My Big Fat Greek Sinking
    Mar 19 2024

    Kevin and Lizzy are back! And this week Kevin tells the story of two young women who survived a sinking ship while on vacation in Greece. Grease Lightning? More like Greece Frightening!!

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    48 mins
  • Byron Floyd Jr. and SPORTS SHORTS
    Feb 27 2024

    This week Lizzy tells Kevin a series of Mini-Close Calls about some of the most dangerous moments in sports history. Also, she tells the survival story of two boys who fell down a well (for real).

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Alison Botha Part 2
    Feb 13 2024

    CW: This episode's story contains sexual assault and graphic violence.

    This week Kevin tells Lizzy part 2 of Alison Botha's incredible, harrowing story: the recovery and aftermath of an attempted murder.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Alison Botha Part 1
    Feb 6 2024

    CW: This episode's story contains sexual assault and graphic violence.

    This week Kevin tells Lizzy part 1 of Alison Botha's story of survival after a vicious attack from two strange men.

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    54 mins
  • Mail Bag: Mold Infections and Missed Connections
    Jan 31 2024

    Before Kevin goes to Romania (whaaaaat?) and Lizzy goes to...New Jersey (ok?) they respond to LISTENER VOICE MAILS!

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

    To tell us YOUR story, give us a call at 470-NOT-DEAD or write in at CloseCallsPodcast@gmail.com

    Shoutout Tyler Snodgrass (@tyler_snod) for editing these dang things and for making our logo. And if you dig our theme song it's all thanks to Jake Crown (@catsongs)

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    41 mins