by Kaycee McIntosh, Julie Henningsen, Bleav
Are you drawn to thrilling survival stories where characters overcome impossible odds? The Crux: True Survival Stories is your podcast. Join us for gripping tales of resilience and invaluable insights into wilderness survival and the mindset needed to overcome adversity. Hosted by Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen, both passionate about wilderness and medicine, our podcast is fueled by real-life stories and the pivotal moments that determine life or death outcomes. Tune in for captivating narratives that entertain and educate. Airing every Monday!
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April 21, 2025
Hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the tragic sinking of the USS Indianapolis, highlighting the crew's desperate fight for survival against sharks and the eventual exoneration of Captain Charles B. McVeigh.
April 14, 2025
In this episode of The Crux, hosts explore harrowing polar bear attack survival stories from the Arctic wilderness, including Matt Dyer's and Elijah Carner's near-fatal encounters. They examine how climate change is increasing human-bear conflicts as diminishing sea ice forces hungry bears inland. The hosts break down polar bear biology, effective survival tactics, and emerging safety strategies to protect both species in remote regions where medical help can be days away.
April 10, 2025
Disaster Strikes In the first episode of the "Disaster Strikes" podcast segment, host Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen investigate the haunting disappearance of four German tourists in Death Valley National Park in 1996. The episode explores how this group vanished without a trace, creating one of the park's most enduring mysteries until their remains were discovered more than a decade later. Through careful analysis of their fatal journey, the hosts highlight Death Valley's extreme dangers while offering critical wilderness survival lessons. The podcast emphasizes how proper preparation, environmental awareness, and sound decision-making are essential when facing nature's harshest conditions.
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