84: Episode 84: Patty Hearst Part 1
Patty Hearst, the granddaughter of media magnate William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, a revolutionary marxist "army". She was used in order to force her family to donate food to those in need. It was a story like no other at the time, and to make it even more sensational, Patty seemed to begin taking the side of her captors? This story continues to not make s...
1hr 22m May 31, 2022
1hr 22m
83: Episode 83: Pet Heroes #2!
Let's talk about some amazing animals that saved people's lives! We love these. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nottoday_podcast/) Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@nottodaypodcast) ChatAholic (https://chataholic.me) Inspiring conversations with one aim to help others, we all have ...
57m May 24, 2022
57m
Bonus Episode 1: Promo
Three masked men broke into the home of a man named Michael and demanded a million dollars they believed Michael had. They threw Michael and his roommate Mary Barnes into the back of a van and drove out into the desert where they were convinced Michael had buried this money. But when they didn't get what they wanted, these psychotic men tortured Michael and left the two of them for dead. Once p...
3m May 20, 2022
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Episode 82: Everything You Have And Then Some
In 2007 Eduardo Valseca was living a great life with his wife Jane and their three children in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The small town was rich in history, and their kids went to a school that they had helped set up on their 1,000 acre property. However, their lives would change forever when a highly organized group kidnapped Eduardo as he and Jane were driving home from the school. Fortu...
1hr 8m May 17, 2022
1hr 8m
Episode 81: PCP Zombie
11 year-old Mijalina Ortega lived with her PCP addicted father, Michael. He was constantly paranoid, and she would have to tip toe around his outbursts in order to survive. One night while under the influence he was arrested for creating a disturbance. Mijalina was taken into child protective services, but was released soon after to Michael WHILE HE WAS STILL UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF PCP. When th...
54m May 10, 2022
54m
Episode 80: Structurally Deficient
Chaos ensues when the I35W bridge in Minneapolis collapses during rush hour. Around a hundred cars found themselves immediately in free fall, along with the construction workers on site. First responders had to scramble to save lives with bystanders who jumped into action, while the victims fought to get to safety. It was a horrific tragedy that brought out the best in all the people who acted ...
51m May 03, 2022
51m
79: Episode 79: Hollywood Horror
Kendra Beebe was going through a nasty divorce when she met successful actor, Shelley Malil. The two hit it off, however over time Shelley became more and more controlling of Kendra. She broke up with him a couple times before completely blocking his number. This toxic relationship all came to a head when Shelley showed up unannounced at Kendra's house to end her life. Ad free early episodes, ...
55m Apr 26, 2022
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Episode 78: The River Road Fellowship
In the late 90s, Lindsay Tornambe's family moved to Minnesota to be on a farm that was owned and run by the River Road Fellowship. The group was an extreme religious cult led by Victor Barnard, who had declared himself to be Jesus in the flesh. Things were more or less alright until Victor chose 10 first born girls to be his "maidens", including 13 year-old Lindsay and 12 year old Jess Schweiss...
1hr 21m Apr 19, 2022
1hr 21m
Bonus Episode 3: "She's Going Down!" Promo
On January 13th 2012, the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia struck an underwater rock after the captain made some extremely poor decisions. Much of this disaster could have been avoided if the captain had told the passengers of the ship what was going on, but instead he lied to everyone around him.  It was the worst cruise disaster since the Titanic. Get access to our exclusive bonus content...
4m Apr 16, 2022
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Episode 77: Whale of a Tale
Michael Packard is a self-proclaimed fishaholic who fishes professionally in Cape Cod catching lobster and tuna. What's unique about Michael is that he actually dives down to the bottom to catch lobster and tuna in a scuba suit! All was well until one day while fishing, he was literally swallowed whole by a whale pinocchio style. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon...
46m Apr 12, 2022
46m
76: Episode 76: One Survived
This is the story of how a 10-year-old girl took down a serial killer. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nottoday_podcast/) Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@nottodaypodcast) ChatAholic (https://chataholic.me) Inspiring conversations with one aim to help others, we all have a story L...
57m Apr 05, 2022
57m
75: Episode 75: A Miner Accident
On August 5, 2010, more than 700,000 tons of rock suddenly caved in, blocking the central passage to the tunnels in the San José Mine in Chile’s Atacama Desert. This collapse left 33 men trapped deep under ground in extreme conditions beneath some of the hardest rock on the planet. The rescue operation that followed was an extraordinary effort with an enormous time pressure and involved teamwor...
1hr 15m Mar 29, 2022
1hr 15m
Listeners Episode 4
You know the drill! If you have a story of your own, send it to notodaypodcast@gmail.com (mailto:notodaypodcast@gmail.com) Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nottoday_podcast/) Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@nottodaypodcast) ChatAholic (https://chataholic.me) Inspiring conversatio...
54m Mar 22, 2022
54m
74: Episode 74: Sheri Papini
In 2016 Sheri Papini disappeared one afternoon after going on a run, leaving behind only her cell phone in the grass. When her husband Keith Papini returned home from work that day to find only his wife's cellphone on the ground with bits of her blonde hair tangled into her headphones, he immediately called 911. Police and volunteers searched far and wide for Sherri while the entire nation pray...
1hr 14m Mar 15, 2022
1hr 14m
73: Episode 73: Pet Heroes!
I said I'd do it so here it is! This week we're diving into 4 stories where pets save their humans! Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nottoday_podcast/) Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@nottodaypodcast) ChatAholic (https://chataholic.me) Inspiring conversations with one aim to help ...
59m Mar 08, 2022
59m
72: Episode 72: A Dry Heat
Shelli Hubbard decided to take her two daughters Michaela and Tiffany along with her boyfriend, Roger, out to the Arizona desert for lunch one afternoon. Shelli had been taking trips like this since she was a child and thought it would be the perfect bonding experience for her kids and her new boyfriend. Everything was great until their drive out of the desert when Roger got the car stuck in th...
56m Mar 01, 2022
56m
71: Episode 71: Brittani Marcell
17-year-old Brittani Marcell was attacked in her home by a man wielding a shovel. The man was able to escape through a window as Brittani's mother came home, leaving behind only a single drop of blood. Due to the severity of the attack Brittani lost all memory of the events that day, which left everything down to the drop of blood. For years the case was cold until Brittani underwent through py...
1hr 4m Feb 22, 2022
1hr 4m
70: Episode 70: Cheri Tate
Cheri Tate met Edward Allen Covington while working at her bar in 1993 and the two hit it off, but the timing wasn't right. So, 7 years later, when Eddie walked back into her bar, she took it as a sign from god. The two quickly started dating and moved in together but the red flags didn't start to show themselves until after the two were married. Eddie quickly became violent and turned not only...
58m Feb 15, 2022
58m
69: Episode 69: The Crocodile Flap
Alistair Gelatley and Arthur Taylor were both experienced hunters in the African Bush and would regularly take trips onto the beautiful but dangerous Zambezi River. The two, accompanied by Arthurs wife and in-laws, decided to go on a fishing trip as a last hurrah for their weekend getaway. The day started out normal, but everything changed when a lone hippo flipped their boat leaving the five o...
1hr 1m Feb 08, 2022
1hr 1m
68: Episode 68: The Tulsa Race Massacre
 On the morning of May 31st 1921, 19-year-old Dick Rowland, a Black shoeshiner, was accused of assaulting Sarah Page, the 17-year-old white elevator operator of the Drexel Building. After being arrested, a white mob formed outside of the county courthouse, where he was being held, with the intention of taking Rowland out and murdering him. The black citizens of Tulsa knew that Rowland was innoc...
50m Feb 01, 2022
50m
Listener Stories 3
Comin' at you this week with stories that you guys wrote in! We discuss attempted kidnappings, creepy stalkers, car accidents and more! If you have a story of your own you'd like to send in, email us at notodaypodcast@gmail.com! If you want to check out Sabrina's true crime activity book click the link below: https://geniusbookpublishing.com/products/true-crime-activity-book?variant=3961169097...
44m Jan 25, 2022
44m
67: Episode 67: Stockholm Syndrome
On August 23rd 1973, Jan Erik Olsson broke into a Kreditbanken branch in Stockholm Sweden. A complete media frenzy broke out once shots were fired and Jan took 3 hostages inside the bank.  He demanded millions of kroner, a get away car, and to have his friend who was still in prison, be brought to the bank to assist him. All at once, and to the world's surprise, the hostages turned on police, s...
59m Jan 18, 2022
59m
66: Episode 66: A Series of Unfortunate Events
On the way to a weekend trip with her two young daughters, Kelli Groves was hit by a semi truck that veered into her lane on the highway. The truck ended up plowing through a bridge leaving Kelli and her children dangling over the side of a ravine in the remains of her mangled vehicle. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) I...
49m Jan 11, 2022
49m
Episode 65: Baby Fever
Nine months into her pregnancy, Sarah Brady received a phone call out of the blue from another expectant mother named Sarah Brody. Due to their similar names, Sarah Brody had informed Brady that a package of hers, from the Babies R Us registry site, had been sent to her address by mistake. But what Sarah Brady thought was an innocent mistake was actually a deadly set up. Ad free early episodes...
1hr 13m Jan 04, 2022
1hr 13m
64: Episode 64: Five Thousand Percent
In the early morning of August 5th 2009, Dalia Dippolito returned home from the gym to find the streets in front of her condo covered in yellow caution tape and swarmed with police. What should've been a routine morning, turned into a true nightmare for Dalia and her new husband Mike. But things are not always as they seem. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (http...
1hr 2m Dec 21, 2021
1hr 2m
63: Episode 63: Escape From Everest
Lincoln Hall was a mountaineer from a very young age, and had an intense passion for getting to summit Mount Everest. After a first failed attempt, Lincoln was given one last opportunity 22 years later at the age of 50.  He knew he had to rely on mental strength to conquer Everest in this last attempt, however making it to the top is only half the battle.  After getting to the summit, Lincoln e...
52m Dec 14, 2021
52m
62: Episode 62: Fight or Flight
In 2018, hip hop artist Jet McKee broke into the home of Blake Davis and Hannah Quinn, heavily armed, high on crystal meth, and hellbent on robbing the couple. In a panicked state and after a violent attack, Blake Davis grabbed a decorative samurai sword he had in the room to protect both Hannah and himself. Davis said he had no choice when he used the sword, and if he hadn't McKee would've kil...
58m Dec 07, 2021
58m
62: Listener Stories 2
More listener ghost stories this week! One story came with diagrams, while a couple others taught us to stay away from ouija boards and battery powered cradles. Thanks to everyone that wrote in, and if you'd like to write in about your survival/ghost/interesting story, email notodaypodcast@gmail.com. We just might include it in a future episode. Just keep breathin out there Ad free early episo...
34m Nov 30, 2021
34m
61: Episode 61: Bomb On Board
On December 11th 1994, highly skilled bomb maker and terrorist, Ramzi Yousef boarded Philippine Airlines flight 434 with service to Tokyo with intent to kill everyone on board. He had created a highly lethal liquid explosive that he was able to get through security by concealing it in a saline solution bottle. After assembling the bomb in the bathroom on board the aircraft, he walked back to hi...
49m Nov 23, 2021
49m
60: Episode 60: The Match.com Murder
Mary Kay Beckman met Wade Ridley on Match.com in 2010. It took only 10 days of dating for Mary Kay to see some very obvious red flags and call off their short lived romance. After a short stay in a mental hospital, Wade made a list of people who had wronged him that he wanted to kill, and Mary Kay was at the top of that list. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (ht...
55m Nov 16, 2021
55m
59: Episode 59: Charla Nash
Sandra and Jerome Herold purchased Travis the chimpanzee at only three weeks old to have him as a pet, however he quickly became more like a son, as well as a staple in their town. Although Travis acted out at times, the community believed he wasn't a danger to those around him. Long time friend and employee, Charla Nash, would regularly drop into the Herold home to feed Travis. So in February ...
59m Nov 09, 2021
59m
58: Episode 58: When Life Gives You Lemons
When the computer systems on a ship tasked with fixing an oil rig give out in the middle of rough seas, it leaves the divers below seriously f***ed. Especially Chris Lemons. His lifeline snagged on the structure he was fixing before it snapped. Noone is truly certain about how Chris got through, but he was just lucky enough. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (htt...
47m Nov 02, 2021
47m
57: Episode 57: The Girl In The Box Part 2
In the second and final part of this unbelievable story we're going to talk about the escape of Colleen Stan! Not only that, but we're going get into the outrageous court case that followed. We hope you Notties have a happy and safe Halloween! YUH. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/n...
1hr 12m Oct 26, 2021
1hr 12m
56: Episode 56: The Girl In The Box Part 1
For Colleen Stan the decision to hitchhike to southern California to surprise a friend for her birthday proved to be a fateful one. In May of 1977, Colleen Stan got into the car of Cameron and Janice Hooker for an uneventful ride, however what followed was years of torture. Her captor was unfortunately crafty, and over the next seven years she spent the majority of her time in a number of diffe...
1hr 4m Oct 19, 2021
1hr 4m
Listener's Stories 1: Ghosts!
Happy spooky season folks! This week we're reading your true ghost stories!  We'd like to give a huge thank you to everyone that sent in a story! Send in your submission for future listener episodes to notodaypodcast@gmail.com! :) Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nottoday_podcast/) ...
41m Oct 12, 2021
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55: Episode 55: Madman And A Machete
February 2nd 2001 started out as any other day for the principal of Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary School. As Norina Bentzel got prepared to leave her office to settle a group of rowdy children in the cafeteria, she noticed a man unsuccessfully attempting to enter the building through a locked door. Thinking this man was a grandparent of one of her students, she set off to help him, but when h...
49m Oct 05, 2021
49m
54: Episode 54: Don't Go Chasin' Waterfalls
After only a couple weeks of dating, Brandon Day and Gina Allen decided to take a day trip up to Mount San Jacinto to take a nice walk and snap a few pictures. They never imagined that after one mistake their short walk would turn into a fight for their lives in one of the most unforgiving and desolate parts of the Southern Californian wilderness. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a...
44m Sep 28, 2021
44m
53: Episode 53: Fight Like Hell
Brie and Kaylli Lasley were having a normal evening when Robert Burger forced his way through Brie's bedroom window. Brie tried everything she could to get Robert out but he was there to cause as much damage as possible. Although the girls attempted to contact emergency services it would be up to them to fight like hell and make it out of this attack alive. Ad free early episodes, and an extra...
55m Sep 21, 2021
55m
52: Episode 52: Jaycee Lee Dugard
Jaycee Dugard was kidnapped at the age of eleven as she walked to her school bus stop. Phillip and Nancy Garrido pulled up beside her, shot her with a stun gun and pulled her into their car before speeding off. What followed was years of captivity and abuse that was only prolonged by the failings of our justice system. If you'd like to check out the JAYC Foundation or possibly donate  you can ...
1hr 19m Sep 14, 2021
1hr 19m
51: Episode 51: Vallejo CA Gone Girl
Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn's lives were turned upside down when they were woken in the middle of the night to a home invasion. The details of their experience were so unbelievable that the police quickly shifted their suspicion to the very people they should have been helping. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instag...
1hr 15m Sep 07, 2021
1hr 15m
50: Episode 50: Christy Martin
This week we're talking about the incredible woman who put women's boxing on the map. Christy Martin worked her way to the top quickly while training under Jim Martin. Emotions were high and Jim quickly became Christy's husband as well. On the outside the two looked like a power couple but behind the scenes their relationship was falling apart as Jim did everything in his power to control Chris...
1hr Aug 31, 2021
1hr
49: Episode 49: The Élan School
In 1970 Elan School opened its doors promising to be a rehabilitation center and school for troubled teens, but in reality it was a living hell. Teenagers aged 12-18 were subjected to constant emotional and physical abuse, humiliation and dehumanization as a way to be mentally broken and controlled. Not only were these teens subjected to daily abuse, but they were also forced to participate in ...
1hr 3m Aug 24, 2021
1hr 3m
48: Episode 48: Operation Entebbe
After a group of Palestinian and German hijackers take control of a flight destined for Paris, over 200 passengers are plunged into a nightmare. Their governments break into a frenzy to figure out what exactly is going on, and how they can save as many lives as possible. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https...
54m Aug 18, 2021
54m
47: Episode 47: Monsters, Miracles, And Hope
Alison Botha’s life completely changed in an instant when a man kidnapped her after he forced his way into her car. She survived one of the most brutal attacks we’ve ever discussed. This one’s intense. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nottoday_podcast/) Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.c...
1hr 4m Aug 10, 2021
1hr 4m
46: Episode 46: A Very Corny Story
In 2013, Arick Baker was working as a grain farmer alongside his father. That afternoon there was a problem with some of their machinery, causing Arick to need to climb into the gigantic silo full of corn. After one nearly fatal mistake, Arick became instantly engulfed by the corn and was buried alive. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/no...
59m Aug 03, 2021
59m
45: Episode 45: Apollo 13
Apollo 13 was NASA's third manned mission to the moon. All was well pretty much up until the mission started. A forced engine shutoff was a precursor to the catastrophic failure that send mission control into a frenzy to try and save the unlucky astronauts on board. Houston, we have a problem. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypod...
56m Jul 27, 2021
56m
44: Episode 44: Elizabeth Smart Part Two
This week we're wrapping up the incredible story of Elizabeth Smart! Check out the Elizabeth Smart Foundation linked below! https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/ Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nottoday_podcast/) Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@nottodaypodcast) Support the s...
1hr 3m Jul 20, 2021
1hr 3m
43: Episode 43: Elizabeth Smart Part One
Today we're diving into part one of the survival story of Elizabeth Smart! In 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth was kidnapped out of her bed at knifepoint and led out of her family home. What followed is one of the most well known and equally horrific journeys we have covered to date. Ad free early episodes, and an extra episode a month --> Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nottodaypodcast) Instagra...
1hr 6m Jul 13, 2021
1hr 6m
42: Episode 42: Pour One Out
We hope you like bad news, because this one's chock full of it! Dieter Dengler was a German-born United States Navy aviator during the Vietnam War and after his plane was shot down,  endured six months of imprisonment and torture in the dense Vietnamese jungle. Those six months were full of impossibly hard times and heart break but Dieter persisted and  became the first captured U.S. airman to ...
1hr 1m Jul 06, 2021
1hr 1m
41: Episode 41: Emergency at Thirty Five Thousand Feet
After walking away from a motorcycle accident on the way to the airport, Paula Dixson decided her injuries weren't that serious and she still wanted to fly that day. What she didn't realize was her injuries were far more extensive than she knew. But luckily for Paula two very experienced and accomplished doctors also boarded her flight that day, and would save her life in the sky. Ad free earl...
33m Jun 28, 2021
33m