Douglas Robertson
Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show
Eldest son of a family stranded at sea who was 18 years old at the time of their rescue; survived a harrowing maritime ordeal that included managing severe dehydration crises and coordinating survival efforts. He later reunited with Captain Suzuki 52 years after being rescued, and also survived sexual abuse prior to the family's sailing expedition. His experience is documented in the podcast series *Adrift*, which chronicles the family's survival story.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Adrift · Dec 15, 2025
Ghosts | 8
“Eldest son, 18 at time of rescue, who later reunited with Captain Suzuki 52 years after being saved”
Adrift · Dec 8, 2025
Savages | 7
“Son who experiences severe dehydration crisis and suicidal ideation, requiring paternal intervention and motivational support”
Adrift · Dec 1, 2025
Hell on Earth | 6
“18-year-old son; participates in survival efforts and reflects on the family's experience, including moments of fear and coordination challenges”
Adrift · Nov 24, 2025
Praying for Rain | 5
“18-year-old son; narrator reflecting on family survival; survivor of sexual abuse by Albert in Miami; attempts to disclose abuse to father”
Adrift · Nov 17, 2025
Recriminations | 4
“Eldest son; challenges father's authority, hunts turtles, reads survival knowledge, pushes for honest communication about rain”
Adrift · Nov 10, 2025
An Impossible Choice | 3
“Eldest son who faces grooming by an older man in Miami and later confronts impossible survival decisions at sea”
Adrift · Nov 10, 2025
Baptism of Fire | 2
“Teenage son; clashes with authoritarian father over sailing decisions; survives shipwreck after fearing killer whale attack”
Adrift · Nov 10, 2025
Dark Shadows | 1
“16-year-old eldest son; swept overboard during the killer whale attack on the Lucette.”