Not Today covers unbelievable but true stories of survival. Join Steph and Alex as they discuss real incredible people who made it out of unimaginable circumstances against all odds.
Episode 153: The Poison Cheesecake
Nov 07, 2023
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On August 28th 2016, eyelash extension technician Olga Svik was begged by one of her clients, Viktoria Nasyrova, for an emergency appointment. As a thank you for seeing her last minute, Viktoria brought Olga a piece of cheesecake, however after eating it, Olga immediately felt ill and fell unconscious. Olga was rushed to the hospital, but when she came home she discovered that certain items had been stolen from her apartment. Olga would soon learn that she wasn't the only person to have an unpleasant encounter with Viktoria Nasyrova. For 15% off on Uncommon Goods, head to: https://www.uncommongoods.com/podcast/nottoday
Episode 152: The Conjuring House
Oct 31, 2023
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In the winter of 1971, the Perron family moved into a large farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. For the duration of the 10 years the Perron family lived there, they would experience a haunting unlike any other. This is the true story that inspired the first conjuring movie.
Episode 151: Spooky Listener Stories
Oct 24, 2023
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This week we're discussing a few haunting ghost stories and a break in story that sounds like it came straight out of a movie!
Episode 150: The Freddy Krueger Killer
Oct 17, 2023
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When Daniel Gonzalez was 24 years old, the voices in his head told him he needed to kill people. On September 15th 2004, he set out to become a serial killer, just like his favorite horror movie monsters, Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees.
Episode 149: The Hill Abduction
Oct 10, 2023
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On their way home from a weekend trip, Betty and Barney Hill claimed they encountered a UFO. After their strange experience that night, the couple realized they had a two hour span in which they had no memory. Disturbed and alarmed by their loss of consciousness the two underwent hypnotherapy to try and recall the lost time. During their hypnosis, the two separately recalled their shocking stories of being abducted by aliens.
Episode 148: Siegfried and Roy
Oct 03, 2023
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Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn rose to international stardom while performing with their many jungle cats, The duo then had their live career immediately ended when a tiger named Montecore unexpectedly attacked Roy on stage, nearly killing him.
Episode 147: Days From Death
Sep 26, 2023
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Alex Skeel first met his girlfriend, Jordan Worth, at the age of 15. The couple's relationship started out normal however as time went on Jordan became extremely controlling, physically and psychologically abusive. By the time it ended, Alex hadn't seen his family in two years and he was only 10 days away from death.
Episode 146: The Moorehouse Survivor
Sep 19, 2023
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Kate Moir was only 17 years old when she was kidnapped by two of Australia's most prolific killers after she accepted a lift from the couple after a night out in Perth in November 9, 1986. She had to face the terrible realization that she was not going to be safely dropped off at home as she had been promised, but she was now a captive. And what was even even worse was, these people had done this before.
Episode 145: Listeners Stories 9
Sep 12, 2023
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In this episode we're going to discuss a close call at a hotel, a terrifying car accident, an unexplainable ghost story and more! To learn more about microdosing THC go to https://www.microdose.com/ and use code: nottoday to get free shipping & 30% off your first order!
Episode 144: Cat And Mouse
Sep 05, 2023
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For months, Colorado police departments were sure Travis Forbes was behind the disappearance of Kenia Monge. However due to lack of evidence, they were unable to bring him to justice. That was until July 4th 2011, when another woman crossed paths with Travis. Lydia Tillman jumped from her burning second floor apartment, not only saving her life, but also giving police the evidence they needed to catch a monster. The Kenia Monge Foundation: https://keniamonge.wordpress.com/
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