How To Survive

Explore the intense realities of surviving in the Philippines' most notorious prisons. This documentary delves into Manila City Jail, New Bilibid Prison, and the CPDRC, famous for its dance program. Discover the challenges of overcrowding, the gang-governed Pangkat system, and the life inside dorms at 500% capacity. Gain insights from Dr. Raymund Narag, a former inmate and now an Associate Professor in Criminology, who shares his firsthand experiences and research on the detention system. 00:00 The Unhinged Prisons of the Philippines01:51 Manila City Jail: Pre-Trial Detention & Severe Overcrowding02:57 The Pangkat System: Gang Governance & Self-Regulation05:54 Sleeping in Shifts: Life Inside Dorm 506:48 "Ranch Time" - Surviving on $1 a Day & Medical Risks10:09 The Prolonged Trial Crisis: Buboy Mendiola’s Story12:22 New Bilibid Prison: Maximum Security & Corruption14:12 Money as Oxygen15:07 Herbert Colanggo: The Inmate Who Cut a Platinum Album19:28 The Mummified Bodies of Bilibid20:33 CPDRC: The World-Famous Dancing Inmates21:56 Life Inside: The Bosyo, Enforcers, & Bartolina23:17 Byron Garcia & The Creation of the Viral Dancing Program24:32 The Dark Reality Behind the Choreography26:09 Scandal & Downfall28:38 What It Really Takes to Survive the Philippine System Some succeeded, while many didn't. This episode unravels the real stories behind the hardships and critical decisions faced in prison. Viewer discretion is advised as sensitive topics such as overcrowding, illness, and historical custodial fatalities are discussed. 00:00: The Unhinged Prisons of the Philippines01:51: Manila City Jail: Pre-Trial Detention & Severe Overcrowding02:57: The Pangkat System: Gang Governance & Self-Regulation05:54: Sleeping in Shifts: Life Inside Dorm 506:48: "Ranch Time" - Surviving on $1 a Day & Medical Risks10:09: The Prolonged Trial Crisis: Buboy Mendiola’s Story12:22: New Bilibid Prison: Maximum Security & Corruption14:12: Money as Oxygen15:07: Herbert Colanggo: The Inmate Who Cut a Platinum Album19:28: The Mummified Bodies of Bilibid20:33: CPDRC: The World-Famous Dancing Inmates21:56: Life Inside: The Bosyo, Enforcers, & Bartolina23:17: Byron Garcia & The Creation of the Viral Dancing Program24:32: The Dark Reality Behind the Choreography26:09: Scandal & Downfall28:38: What It Really Takes to Survive the Philippine System #Philippines #prisonsurvival #ManilaCityJail #NewBilibidPrison #CPDRC #overcrowding #Pangkatsystem #RaymundNarag #dancinginmates #prisonlife See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ac143c589f23ac215811222 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On February 25, 2022, a group of five commercial divers faced a terrifying ordeal off the coast of Trinidad. They were suddenly pulled into a 30-inch underwater pipeline due to an unexpected pressure force known as "Delta P." This episode explores the physics behind the incident, details Christopher Boodram's incredible journey through oil and seawater to survival, and examines the critical safety errors revealed in the official investigation. VIEWER ADVISORY:This documentary features discussions and non-graphic re-creations of a real-world industrial accident and emergency survival scenario. Viewer discretion is advised. FAIR USE DISCLAIMER:This content includes educational analysis, news archives, official public inquiry footage, and commentary. All external media used complies with Fair Use guidelines (Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976) for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Some survived. Many didn't. This episode delves into the real stories behind disasters, tragedies, and extreme situations, highlighting the decisions that made all the difference. 00:00: The Paria Diving Tragedy01:25: The Vortex03:39: Inside the Pipe08:37: The Solo Crawl11:40: Left to Die14:22: The Inquiry17:21: The Aftermath #ChristopherBoodram #oilpipeline #DeltaP #survivalstory #divingaccident #Trinidad #safetyinvestigation #industrialaccident See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6ab73658e180c293dfba609e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store in Seoul, South Korea, collapsed in just 20 seconds, marking one of the deadliest building failures in modern history. Discover the harrowing tale of Yoo Ji-hwan and others who narrowly escaped this disaster. We delve into the structural failures, ignored warnings, and extraordinary rescue operations where survivors spent grueling weeks trapped beneath the rubble. Hear insights from Steven Lohse, a disaster response specialist from Valor Rescue, detailing crucial actions during a structural collapse. 00:00 The Sampoong Mall Collapse 01:23 Construction & Opening of Sampoong Department Store 02:51 Morning of the Collapse (June 29, 1995) 04:30 The Collapse 06:42 Emergency Response & Initial Rescue Efforts 10:04 Trapped in the Debris 14:52 Investigation & Structural Flaws 17:39 Aftermath & Legal Consequences Explore real stories of survival and the critical decisions that made a difference. All news archival clips and historical images are used for commentary, educational, and historical analysis purposes under fair use. 00:00: The Sampoong Mall Collapse01:23: Construction & Opening of Sampoong Department Store02:51: Morning of the Collapse (June 29, 1995)04:30: The Collapse06:42: Emergency Response & Initial Rescue Efforts10:04: Trapped in the Debris14:52: Investigation & Structural Flaws17:39: Aftermath & Legal Consequences #SampoongMall #Seoul #buildingcollapse #rescueoperations #structuralfailures #disasterresponse #YooJi-hwan #StevenLohse See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6aaeced30dc553bddeed645a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On February 20, 2003, a pyrotechnic display at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, set highly flammable acoustic foam on fire, leading to one of the deadliest building fires in U.S. history. This documentary episode dives into the sequence of events, fire code violations, and architectural flaws that exacerbated the disaster. It also highlights the emergency response and the inspiring stories of survivors and first responders. Learn more about the Station Fire Memorial Park: Station Fire Memorial Park Some survived. Many did not. This episode examines real stories behind disasters, tragedies, and critical moments, as well as the decisions that made a difference. 00:00:00: Incident Overview & History00:01:49: Chapter 1: Inside the Fire00:05:33: Chapter 2: The Emergency Response00:08:43: Chapter 3: The Investigation Begins00:11:25: Chapter 4: Building Safety & Code Violations00:13:29: Chapter 5: Contributing Factors & Ironies00:14:32: Chapter 6: Legal Outcomes & National Safety Standards #StationNightclubFire #RhodeIsland #BuildingFires #FireSafety #SurvivorStories #EmergencyResponse #FireCodeViolations #ArchitecturalFlaws See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6aa4c14efea067f32edc718d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On August 12, 2000, two massive underwater explosions sank the K-141 Kursk nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea. While 95 crew members perished instantly, 23 sailors survived in Compartment 9, trapped 350 feet underwater with a dwindling oxygen supply. This episode delves into the technical failures, the agonizing wait in the dark, and the geopolitical decisions that halted international rescue efforts during one of history’s most harrowing naval disasters. 01:38 The Pride of the Fleet02:36 The Torpedoes06:27 Compartment 908:11 The Lost Hours10:27 Pride vs Rescue12:03 The Deception13:54 The Knock at the Door16:49 Raising the Truth DISCLAIMER & FAIR USE NOTICE:This content is an educational documentary created for historical and informative purposes. All archival footage, photographs, and media clips are utilized under Fair Use guidelines (Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976) for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, and research. This content handles sensitive historical events with full editorial respect for the victims and their families. Some made it. Many didn't. This series explores the real stories behind disasters, tragedies, and extreme moments, and the decisions that made all the difference. 01:38: The Pride of the Fleet02:36: The Torpedoes06:27: Compartment 908:11: The Lost Hours10:27: Pride vs Rescue12:03: The Deception13:54: The Knock at the Door16:49: Raising the Truth #Kursk #submarine #navaldisaster #BarentsSea #survival #technicalfailures #geopoliticaldecisions See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6a931f1ba102f695f7500d22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices