Against The Odds

By: Wondery
  • Summary

  • Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds.

    In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you’re living these experiences with our heroes as they push themselves to their limits.

    Listen to Against The Odds on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/shows/against-the-odds now.

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  • Introducing Against The Odds
    Feb 11 2021

    Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds.


    In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you’re living these experiences with our heroes as they push themselves to their limits.

    New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Listen ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/againsttheodds

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    2 mins
  • Thai Cave Rescue | Lost | 1
    Feb 22 2021

    In 2018, twelve young soccer players and their coach are exploring a six-mile caving system in Thailand when they are trapped inside by heavy rains. Local authorities attempt to rescue them. But it’s going to take an international effort by some of the world’s most expert divers, if they want to have a prayer of succeeding in this daring and dangerous mission.

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    43 mins
  • Thai Cave Rescue | Chaos | 2
    Feb 23 2021

    The boys on the soccer team struggle to stay alive inside the cave. Expert divers from around the world arrive in Thailand to find a media circus and a slow-moving bureaucracy. All of them must work against harrowing conditions and disappearing oxygen levels to get to the boys before it’s too late.

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    42 mins

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Great narration, engaging storytelling, epic selection of real life stories... This is my go to and I’ve listened to every season multiple times.

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beautifully told

I knew this story and thought I would be bored. not possible. the narrator is superb, sound effects so professional. really enjoyed it.

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