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Against The Odds

Podcasts · Society & Culture

Against The Odds

276 episodes · 4 with AI analysis

Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you’re living these experiences with our heroes as they push themselves to their limits. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Against The Odds ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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Weather forecasting and meteorological science in 1880s AmericaEmergency warning systems and communication failuresFrontier settlement and agricultural communities in Dakota Territory and NebraskaBlizzard survival strategies and shelter constructionTeacher decision-making and student safety in schoolsIndigenous peoples and trappers in the American Midwest19th-century transportation and travel in winter conditionsInstitutional responsibility and liability in disastersImmigrant experiences in American frontier communitiesChild welfare and abandonment in historical context

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Feb 3, 2026

Schoolchildren's Blizzard | Into the Swirling White | 2

Weather forecasting and meteorological science in 1880s AmericaEmergency warning systems and communication failuresFrontier settlement and agricultural communities in Dakota Territory and Nebraska
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Feb 24, 2026

Schoolchildren's Blizzard | Not Forgotten | 5

Blizzard meteorology and extreme weather formation19th century weather forecasting and Signal Corps operationsHomestead Act settlement patterns and prairie life
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Feb 10, 2026

Schoolchildren's Blizzard | Exposed | 3

Blizzard survival techniques and improvisationExtreme weather exposure and frostbite progression19th-century Dakota Territory frontier conditions
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Feb 17, 2026

Schoolchildren's Blizzard | The Frozen Remains | 4

Weather Forecasting and Meteorological ServicesNatural Disaster Response and Emergency ManagementChild Safety in Schools During Severe Weather
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