Merely Mortal

About Merely Mortal

Welcome to "Merely Mortal" the podcast where your hosts, Sam and Diana, shine a light on the incredible tales of everyday heroes who have triumphed over life's most challenging hurdles. With a lighthearted and compassionate approach, we put the spotlight on the survivors, sharing their remarkable journeys, and uncovering the invaluable lessons they've learned along the way. Join us as we explore stories of resilience, tenacity, and the indomitable human spirit. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as we celebrate the remarkable individuals who've faced extraordinary circumstances and emerged stronger than ever.

Publisher

Sam and Diana

Category

history · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Oct 2023

Latest episode

3 Jan 2024

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jan 2024

   Heroes: Yusra and Sarah Mardini

   Sam tells the incredible heroic survival story of Yusra and Sarah Mardini.

2. 

   23 Dec 2023

   Survivor: Mary Vincent

   In this weeks episode, Diana recalls the harrowing survival story of Mary Vincent.

3. 

   29 Nov 2023

   Survivor Story: Gremlin Special Plane Crash

   Sam tells the story of the 1945 Gremlin Special plane crash that left survivors stranded in the jungle for 47 days.

4. 

   21 Nov 2023

   Hero Story: Nanook the Amazing

   Diana tells the story of an amazing Husky who's saved a lot of lives.

5. 

   9 Nov 2023

   Survivor Story: Seoul Halloween Tragedy of 2022

   Diana tells the story of the 2022 Seoul South Korea Halloween crowd crush and highlights some of the survivors.

6. 

   31 Oct 2023

   Hero Story: Letter From Masanjia

   In our second (but actually first due to technical difficulties lol) Sam covers the story of how a letter pleading for help found inside the box of a Halloween decoration lead to the liberation of 160,000 labor prisoners.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

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