On a frostbitten New Year’s night at Camp Duskwood, Otis Jiry gathers his campers by the fire to share a tale as cold and unforgiving as the Yukon wilderness itself. Drawing from the life and legacy of Jack London, this episode invites you into a story where survival hangs by a thread, and every choice carries chilling consequences. With nature’s merciless grip tightening and fire as the only fragile lifeline, this gripping episode of Otis Jiry’s Nightmare Fuel will leave you questioning just how far you’d go to conquer the cold—and yourself. Bundle up, listeners, because the night is long, and the shadows are waiting. 



PODCAST SUMMARY



"To Build a Fire" by Jack London – A man sets out alone through the harsh, unforgiving Yukon wilderness on an extraordinarily cold day, determined to reach his destination before nightfall. With only a dog as his companion, he relies on his wits and preparation to navigate the deadly cold. As nature’s relentless indifference begins to take its toll, his journey becomes a harrowing test of survival. A gripping tale of resilience and the delicate balance between human determination and the power of the natural world.