Against The Odds

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Episodes

WW II Nurses Turned Prisoners of War | A Taste of Freedom | 4

04/28/2026 00:45:54WW II Nurses Turned Prisoners of War | The Devil You Know | 3

04/21/2026 00:50:14 WW II Nurses Turned Prisoners of War | Captured | 2

04/14/2026 00:42:27WW II Nurses Turned Prisoners of War | An Act of War | 1

04/07/2026 00:46:54Lightning Strike on Half Dome | Survive the Night | 2

03/31/2026 00:50:26 Show all episodes

Our take on Against The Odds podcast

Against The Odds takes you through incredible stories of people overcoming extreme situations. Hosted by Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol, each 40-minute episode is filled with nail-biting real-life drama. Mike, who went from a curious kid in Canada to an Emmy-nominated explorer, brings these intense stories to life like no other. From the frightening experience of Barbara Mackle's kidnapping to the Baileys' fight for survival at sea, this podcast showcases the incredible strength of people. You'll feel every moment of fear, desperation, and ultimately, the power of the human will to overcome. Against The Odds is a society & culture podcast by Wondery.