On August 23, 1823, a fur trapper named Hugh Glass was attacked and brutally mauled by a grizzly bear in present-day South Dakota. Glass’s fellow trappers were sure his wounds were fatal. But Glass refused to die. His real-life story inspired Alejandro Iñárritu’s film, “The Revenant.”Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Against the Odds ad-free ... Show More
Jul 2023
99: Roosevelt's Last Adventure: The River of Doubt
"The ordinary traveler, who never goes off the beaten route and who on this beaten route is carried by others, without himself doing anything or risking anything, does not need to show much more initiative and intelligence than an express package." Welcome back to another episode ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2022
Solving the Mystery of the Boiling River
As a boy growing up in Peru, Andrés Ruzo recalls his grandfather’s stories about the horrors Spanish conquistadores encountered in the Amazon, including a “boiling river.” Years later, Ruzo, a National Geographic Explorer, journeys into the Amazon to try to find the waterway. For ... Show More
37m 6s
Dec 2024
Rainforest Rafting: White Water Odyssey
In Papua New Guinea, deep in the jungle, a group sets off on a rafting trip. 17-year-old Zamon Kingi and his friend Andrew are having a blast… until the fun abruptly stops. When their raft hits a waterfall, Andrew and another member of the party are separated from the group. Zamo ... Show More
53m 36s
Dec 2022
Last One Standing: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (Part 2)
In part 2 of this series, Ada and the rest of the expedition team struggle to find food and are all growing weak. Lorne develops a terrible case of scurvy and when the ship they are expecting doesn't show up, the group becomes desperate for survival.For the latest NPAD updates, g ... Show More
59m 32s