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 113: Apex Predator
Jan 17, 2023
Show notes
On July 24th 2013 Matt Dyer took a trip into Canada's Torngat Mountains National Park. He thought he would be extremely lucky to see a polar bear on this trip. And as it turned out, he did see one, but it was much more up close and personal than he ever expected. Go to Hellofresh.com/nottoday21 and use code nottoday21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping!
Episode 112: The Craigslist Killer
Jan 10, 2023
Show notes
On April 10, 2009, 29-year-old Trisha Leffler, an escort, was gagged, bound, and robbed at gunpoint at a Westin hotel in boston by a man who had responded to an ad she placed on Craigslist. In the days that followed, two other women would post ads on craigslist and come into contact with that same man. This man was soon to be known as The Craigslist Killer.
Episode 111: Be The Change
Jan 03, 2023
Show notes
Katrina Cooke Brownlee was 18-years-old when she got into a relationship with corrections officer, Alex Irvin. In that abusive relationship, Katrina was ignored by police for years before she was shot 10 times, and left for dead. She was told she'd never walk again, however to say Katrina overcame her obstacles is an understatement.
Episode 110: Under The Ice
Dec 20, 2022
Show notes
On November 22, 1997, Caleb Record drove his friend, George Place, home from basketball practice. After hitting a patch of ice, the car went over a ledge, and flipped five times down a hill before landing upside down in the icy West River. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/nottoday and get on your way to being your best self.
Listeners Episode #7
Dec 13, 2022
Show notes
This week we're diving into the stories that you sent us!
Episode 109: Left For Dead
Dec 06, 2022
Show notes
On April 27th 2006, 17-year-old Ashely Reeves went missing. Following a job interview she had scheduled that day, she had planned on playing basketball with a friend, however when she didn't make it home for curfew, her parents were immediately concerned. Ashley was left to die in the woods for 30 hours, and the person to blame was someone she trusted.
Episode 108: Becoming The Prey
Nov 29, 2022
Show notes
In 2003, Greg Rasmussen crashed his small plane in the African savannah while searching for a lost rhino. After sustaining multiple broken bones, internal injuries, and some really terrible luck, Greg had to endure the brutal African sun as well as multiple predators on the prowl for an easy meal. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/nottoday and get on your way to being your best self.
107: Episode 107: Tiffany Mead
Nov 22, 2022
Show notes
On the night of July 23rd 2013, Tiffany Mead called 911 claiming she had injured herself in an attempt to take her life, while her ex husband Kris sat in the car with her. However when the detectives arrive on the scene, things weren't adding up. Something much more sinister had occurred, and Tiffany wasn't to blame.
106: Episode 106: Hanging on for Dear Life
Nov 15, 2022
Show notes
Long time friends and mountaineers Jim and Mike were on a trip to summit one of America's highest peaks, Mount Rainer. With a lot of effort, and some encouragement from Mike, the pair was able to make it to the top, and take in the immaculate views. However, on their way down, the snow was melting and hiding many of the treacherous crevasses. Jim was being very careful to make sure that every step he took was on solid ground, but made a life altering mistake.
105: Episode 105: Terror In Salt Creek
Nov 08, 2022
Show notes
Backpackers Lena and Beatrice were looking for a lift and a little adventure when they accepted a ride from a man they had never met, named Roman Heinze. However when Roman unexpectedly drove the girls to a remote beach, they were in for a lot more than the innocent impromptu camping trip. This excursion very quickly turned into a fight for their lives. *I forgot to mention this at the top, however this story does contain some discussion of sexual assault*
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
Stay Connected
