Join the Webby Award-winning series 'How to Survive' as it offers a captivating guide to overcoming life's unexpected obstacles. Learn essential survival skills through gripping stats, insightful facts, and real-life survivor stories. Whether you're facing the threat of a tsunami or the dangers of a sinking ship, we've got the strategies you need to stay safe. Tune in for an engaging experience that merges entertainment with practical survival tips, ensuring you're prepared for whatever life throws your way.
Episode 12: The I-35W Bridge Collapse: 12 Seconds of Terror
On August 1, 2007, the I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis collapsed during evening rush hour. This episode breaks down the survival stories of those trapped, the engineering flaws behind the disaster, and the essential situational awareness techniques that can save lives. Learn about mental rehearsal and vehicle submersion escapes.
Key Moments:
00:00 - The Bridge Gives Way
00:59 - Rush Hour on Borrowed Time
02:37 - Twelve Seconds
06:19 - Submerged
09:52 - The Bus and the Bread Truck
13:12 - Twisted Metal: The Rescue Operation
17:56 - Half an Inch: What Went Wrong
19:35 - Survivor's Guilt & Recovery
21:08 - The Power of Mental Rehearsal
Disclaimer: This is an educational examination of the 2007 I-35W bridge collapse, focusing on structural safety standards and survival responses.
Some made it. Many didn't. Discover the real stories behind disasters and the decisions that made a difference.
00:00:00: The Bridge Gives Way00:00:59: Rush Hour on Borrowed Time00:02:37: Twelve Seconds00:06:19: Submerged00:09:52: The Bus and the Bread Truck00:13:12: Twisted Metal: The Rescue Operation00:17:56: Half an Inch: What Went Wrong00:19:35: Survivor's Guilt & Recovery00:21:08: The Power of Mental Rehearsal
#I-35Wbridgecollapse #survivalstories #engineeringflaws #situationalawareness #vehiclesubmersion #mentalrehearsal #Minneapolisdisaster
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ad2e61a245c6b576a11cc7e
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12 Oct 2026
The Oklahoma City Bombing: Stories of Survival and Courage
On April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was devastated by a terrorist attack. This episode delves into the incredible survival stories, the bravery of first responders, and the crucial decisions made amid the chaos.
Disclaimer: This episode features historical footage and accounts of a tragic event with blurred graphic content to respect victims and adhere to community standards.
Some survived. Many did not. We explore the real stories behind disasters, tragedies, and pivotal moments that made all the difference.
00:00: The Oklahoma City Tragedy01:38: An Ordinary Morning03:14: The Detonation04:52: The First Hour08:54: Abandoned Alive12:02: The Last Survivor14:02: The Manhunt16:30: The Invisible Wounds
#OklahomaCityBombing #survivalstories #firstresponders #terroristattack #1995 #AlfredP.MurrahFederalBuilding #tragedy
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ac9ab830921695c7bb7fe59
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5 Oct 2026
Surviving the Deadliest Prisons in the Philippines: Dance Until You Drop
Explore the intense realities of surviving in the Philippines' most notorious prisons. This documentary delves into Manila City Jail, New Bilibid Prison, and the CPDRC, famous for its dance program. Discover the challenges of overcrowding, the gang-governed Pangkat system, and the life inside dorms at 500% capacity.
Gain insights from Dr. Raymund Narag, a former inmate and now an Associate Professor in Criminology, who shares his firsthand experiences and research on the detention system.
00:00 The Unhinged Prisons of the Philippines01:51 Manila City Jail: Pre-Trial Detention & Severe Overcrowding02:57 The Pangkat System: Gang Governance & Self-Regulation05:54 Sleeping in Shifts: Life Inside Dorm 506:48 "Ranch Time" - Surviving on $1 a Day & Medical Risks10:09 The Prolonged Trial Crisis: Buboy Mendiola’s Story12:22 New Bilibid Prison: Maximum Security & Corruption14:12 Money as Oxygen15:07 Herbert Colanggo: The Inmate Who Cut a Platinum Album19:28 The Mummified Bodies of Bilibid20:33 CPDRC: The World-Famous Dancing Inmates21:56 Life Inside: The Bosyo, Enforcers, & Bartolina23:17 Byron Garcia & The Creation of the Viral Dancing Program24:32 The Dark Reality Behind the Choreography26:09 Scandal & Downfall28:38 What It Really Takes to Survive the Philippine System
Some succeeded, while many didn't. This episode unravels the real stories behind the hardships and critical decisions faced in prison.
Viewer discretion is advised as sensitive topics such as overcrowding, illness, and historical custodial fatalities are discussed.
00:00: The Unhinged Prisons of the Philippines01:51: Manila City Jail: Pre-Trial Detention & Severe Overcrowding02:57: The Pangkat System: Gang Governance & Self-Regulation05:54: Sleeping in Shifts: Life Inside Dorm 506:48: "Ranch Time" - Surviving on $1 a Day & Medical Risks10:09: The Prolonged Trial Crisis: Buboy Mendiola’s Story12:22: New Bilibid Prison: Maximum Security & Corruption14:12: Money as Oxygen15:07: Herbert Colanggo: The Inmate Who Cut a Platinum Album19:28: The Mummified Bodies of Bilibid20:33: CPDRC: The World-Famous Dancing Inmates21:56: Life Inside: The Bosyo, Enforcers, & Bartolina23:17: Byron Garcia & The Creation of the Viral Dancing Program24:32: The Dark Reality Behind the Choreography26:09: Scandal & Downfall28:38: What It Really Takes to Survive the Philippine System
#Philippines #prisonsurvival #ManilaCityJail #NewBilibidPrison #CPDRC #overcrowding #Pangkatsystem #RaymundNarag #dancinginmates #prisonlife
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ac143c589f23ac215811222
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Vincent Eychenne
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