The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart

About The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart

Hosted by famed abduction survivor turned advocate Elizabeth Smart, The Survivor Files is a true crime podcast featuring firsthand accounts from ordinary people who were thrust into impossible circumstances. Targeted by serial killers, held-hostage, stalked, attacked, and controlled – their stories reveal what survival really looks like. Guided by Elizabeth’s uniquely personal perspective, each conversation explores the choices, instincts, and strength that helped survivors make it out alive and rebuild their lives.

Publisher

iHeartPodcasts

Category

health & fitness · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Aug 2026

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 of 12 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   He Came Back to Kill Me: Alisa Mathewson Part 1

   Alisa Mathewson shares her harrowing survival story with host Elizabeth Smart, detailing a terrifying home invasion by her estranged husband.

2. 

   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Torture Box: Eduardo Valseca

   Host Elizabeth Smart interviews Eduardo Valseca about his harrowing seven-month kidnapping and torture experience, revealing the psychological and physical toll of captivity.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Cornell Case: The Survivors' Take with Kimberly Corban and JoDee Neil

   Host Elizabeth Smart and survivors Kimberly Corban and JoDee Neil discuss consent, reporting, and bystander roles in the Cornell case, offering insights for protecting young people.

4. 

   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Taking Down the Serial Killer: Lisa Mae Part 2

   Host Elizabeth Smart interviews Lisa Mae as she recounts her harrowing escape and fight to expose a serial killer terrorizing Tampa.

5. 

   28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   I Made a Serial Killer Trust Me: Lisa Mae Part 1

   Host Elizabeth Smart interviews Lisa Mae about her harrowing abduction and her fight for survival against a serial killer.

6. 

   21 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Listener Q&A: Kara Robinson Chamberlain, Chris Cander and Kimberly Corban

   Host Elizabeth Smart interviews survivors Kara Robinson Chamberlain, Chris Cander, and Kimberly Corban as they share insights on spotting danger and trusting instincts.

7. 

   14 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Facing My Attacker: Kimberly Corban Part 2

   Host Elizabeth Smart interviews survivor Kimberly Corban about her courageous journey of identifying her attacker and finding strength after trauma.

8. 

   7 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   I Never Saw His Face: Kimberly Corban Part 1

   Host Elizabeth Smart interviews survivor Kimberly Corban about her terrifying captivity and the desperate 911 call that launched a manhunt.

9. 

   31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   I'm Not Going To Die Like This: Chris Cander

   Host Elizabeth Smart interviews Chris Cander about her harrowing escape from a kidnapper and the fearless life she built afterward.

10. 

    24 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

    I Escaped From a Serial Killer: Kara Robinson Part 2

    Elizabeth Smart interviews Kara Robinson as she recounts escaping a serial killer and navigating life after surviving the harrowing ordeal.

11. 

    17 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

    I Escaped From a Serial Killer: Kara Robinson Part 1

    Host Elizabeth Smart interviews Kara Robinson about her harrowing 18-hour captivity and daring escape from a serial killer.

12. 

    6 Aug 2026

    Introducing: The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart

    Elizabeth Smart hosts "The Survivor Files," sharing firsthand accounts of ordinary people overcoming impossible circumstances.

Who has been a guest on The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alisa Mathewson
• Eduardo Valseca
• Kimberly Corban
• JoDee Neil
• Lisa Mae

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

265 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

84 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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