Marooned

By: Aaron Habel & Jack Luna
  • Summary

  • Join hosts Aaron Habel (Generation Why) and Jack Luna (Dark Topic) as they journey through harrowing tales of the catastrophically lost.
    2023
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  • The Ednamair
    Nov 13 2024

    In the summer of 1968, an English newspaper, The Sunday Times, proposed a contest - The Golden Globe Yacht Race - which challenged all comers to attempt the first single handed non-stop circumnavigation of the world. Many entered, but only one man, Robin Knox-Johnson, completed the sail, securing the Golden Globe Trophy and a cash prize of 5000 pounds.

    This caught the attention of Dougal Robertson (a former sailor in his late forties) along with his wife Lyn and their children - 18 year old Anne, 16 year old Douglas, and 12 year old twin boys Neil and Sandy, who together, followed the Golden Globe race from their dairy farm in rural Staffordshire, England. While watching a news report of the race, Neil, one of the twins, blurted out “Daddy’s a sailor, why don’t we sail around the world?” And this was how it started.

    Please share Marooned with your friends and co-workers. If not, Jack and Aaron may have to make do on an island somewhere with too few coconuts and too many Komodo dragons. Thank you.


    Sources:

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/14/how-a-12-year-old-boy-survived-38-days-adrift-in-ocean/

    https://nmmc.co.uk/2022/05/the-50th-anniversary-of-the-robertson-family-rescue/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W6R0x8RK6Q&ab_channel=LADbibleTV

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    36 mins
  • The Kim Family Road Trip
    Oct 30 2024

    The family road trip brings to mind an overpacked station wagon, some unimpressed kids in the back, and a couple of adults arguing up front over a comically large map. It’s supposed to be a good time but in reality, usually, it’s a bit of a nightmare. Especially if dad made a wrong turn. And then another… and it’s getting dark.

    Marooned has a facebook group! Look us up and interact with us there. :-)

    Sources:

    https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2011/01/kati_kim_speaks_out_on_oregonl.html

    https://abcnews.go.com/2020/kati-kim-tells-heart-wrenching-story-family-ended/story?id=12884927

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49f9SiLmgEk

    https://www.oregonlive.com/editors/2013/04/kim_familys_fatal_oregon_journ.html

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    35 mins
  • Ada Blackjack
    Oct 16 2024

    History is often written by the victors - or in this case - a man named Vilhjalmur Stefansson who made a living and a name for himself by using other people's money to put unsuspecting explorers in peril.

    This is the true story of Ada Blackjack.

    Hey! If you can read this, please tell others about Marooned. Jack and Aaron are running low on supplies, but a boost to the podcast would surely help us reach the peak. ;-)

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    35 mins

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This is where it's at!

I can't stand most podcasts, as the commentary often detracts from the content and drags along. Not here! These two have the greatest dynamic, and their commentary adds to the content, as opposed to hindering the story. They bring humor, intellect, and insight, while honoring these very serious historical events. I love listening to them, and is my current favorite! Thanks guys, I'm a huge fan! Keep it up!

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Aaron fan here

I have followed Generation Why for many years now. I'm an Aaron fan because I like how he brings the stories across in a caring, respectful, and logical manner. He and his co-podcaster don't disappoint here. I enjoy hearing real life stories about real people with real struggles and (usually) real victory. I hope you guys keep up the good work.

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