Get Out Alive
Hosted by forensic wildlife biologist Ashley Bray, Get Out Alive aims to have honest conversations about intense human-wildlife conflicts, especially those resulting in attacks. She is often joined by friends, experts, authors, and even attack survivors themselves. Join her every other week as she tells stories of animal attacks, why they happen, and how we can all avoid them.
Episodes
June 11, 2025 • 61 mins
(00:00:00) Ep. 95: Studying Bears After An Attack (feat. Amber Kornak)
(00:00:25) Intro + Ashley's Life Update
(00:08:32) Interview with Amber Kornak
(00:53:30) Outro
After a brief hiatus, Ashley is back with a new episode and gives a brief life update as to where she's been the past month. Bear biologist Amber Kornak then shares her story with us of the time she was conducting grizzly bear research and was attacked by a 400lb mal...
(00:00:25) Intro + Ashley's Life Update
(00:08:32) Interview with Amber Kornak
(00:53:30) Outro
After a brief hiatus, Ashley is back with a new episode and gives a brief life update as to where she's been the past month. Bear biologist Amber Kornak then shares her story with us of the time she was conducting grizzly bear research and was attacked by a 400lb mal...
Mark as Played
April 2, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode, we're finishing our two-part series covering some stories from the recent wrongful terminations carried out by the U.S. federal government. In this episode, we hear from former US Forest Service ranger Liz Crandall about her life, the work she did, and how her job was stripped from her. We also hear Kathryn Brainerd's story about how the job she was offered simply ceased to exist.
You can find Liz on Instagram @oreg...
You can find Liz on Instagram @oreg...
Mark as Played
March 26, 2025 • 48 mins
On February 14th, the Trump Administration wrongfully terminated tens of thousands of probationary federal employees. For all of these employees, their termination was blind-siding and life changing. Even though this episode was recorded before some recent changes, there is still so much up in the air. In Part 2 to this episode next week, we'll give updates on Alex and Cheyenne, and get more into what Reduction in Force means.
Where...
Where...
Mark as Played
February 12, 2025 • 51 mins
We've covered bears, cougars, wolves, tigers...but now it's time to cover a species we're all surrounded by: Cows. Did you know in many countries, second only to horses, cows are the animal that kill the most people per year? Tune in to this episode to hear some stories of how cows can turn deadly.
The website mentioned in episode was killercows.co.uk.
Studies mentioned within the episode:
Fatalities Caused by Cattle -- Four States 20...
The website mentioned in episode was killercows.co.uk.
Studies mentioned within the episode:
Fatalities Caused by Cattle -- Four States 20...
Mark as Played
January 15, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode, Nick and Ashley take a deep dive on Reddit and share some attack stories told there, and discuss whether or not they think the stories being told are real or not.
If you'd like to read the AMA from Allena Hansen, check out that post here. You can see her and her dogs we mentioned here. Her book is titled Chomp, Chomp, Chomp: How I Survived a Bear Attack and Other Cautionary Tales.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, T...
If you'd like to read the AMA from Allena Hansen, check out that post here. You can see her and her dogs we mentioned here. Her book is titled Chomp, Chomp, Chomp: How I Survived a Bear Attack and Other Cautionary Tales.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, T...
Mark as Played
December 18, 2024 • 49 mins
In our final episode of 2024, as is tradition here on Get Out Alive, we're going over attacks that happened this year that we haven't had a chance to cover yet. Keep an eye out on our Patreon for a bonus episode (available for free!) with additional attacks and stories from 2024.
If you'd like to keep an eye on Alpha Genesis's inspection reports, their certificate number is 56-B-012 and you can check in on those on the APHIS website...
If you'd like to keep an eye on Alpha Genesis's inspection reports, their certificate number is 56-B-012 and you can check in on those on the APHIS website...
Mark as Played
December 4, 2024 • 78 mins
Dan Flores is on this week to chat with us about the history of mankind in North America: How we as a species ended up here, what North America was like when we arrived, and how our relationships with wildlife have changed since then.
Dan Flores is a historian, former A.B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of Western History at the University of Montana, and is the author of eleven books, including Coyote America (2016), American Serenget...
Dan Flores is a historian, former A.B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of Western History at the University of Montana, and is the author of eleven books, including Coyote America (2016), American Serenget...
Mark as Played
November 20, 2024 • 67 mins
In this episode, Ashley speaks with Tiddy Smith, author of Death by Talons, the book covering the theory that an owl (or a raptor) killed Kathleen Peterson. If you want to look at some of the crime scene photos that we mention in this episode, check out the online gallery here. You can follow Tiddy on Twitter (X) @SmithTiddy.
Related episodes:
Ep. 60: The Owl Theory
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetO...
Related episodes:
Ep. 60: The Owl Theory
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetO...
Mark as Played
November 6, 2024 • 42 mins
Alright, we couldn't keep this one from you all so we decided to release it on our main feed as well. Please enjoy our coverage of Episode 2, Gone Ape, of the HBO Max docu-series Chimp Crazy. Our coverage of Episode 3 is available on our Patreon now!
Related episodes:
Ep. 81: Marauding Chimps
Ep. 62: We're Not Monkey Sympathizers
Ep. 14: Travis the Pet Chimpanzee
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetOutAliv...
Related episodes:
Ep. 81: Marauding Chimps
Ep. 62: We're Not Monkey Sympathizers
Ep. 14: Travis the Pet Chimpanzee
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetOutAliv...
Mark as Played
October 30, 2024 • 35 mins
You asked for it - our coverage of the HBO Max docu-series, Chimp Crazy. We'll post episode 2 next week, or it's available right now on our Patreon.
Related episodes:
Ep. 81: Marauding Chimps
Ep. 62: We're Not Monkey Sympathizers
Ep. 14: Travis the Pet Chimpanzee
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon where you can now follow us for free!
Support the show for free by...
Related episodes:
Ep. 81: Marauding Chimps
Ep. 62: We're Not Monkey Sympathizers
Ep. 14: Travis the Pet Chimpanzee
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon where you can now follow us for free!
Support the show for free by...
Mark as Played
September 27, 2024 • 62 mins
Please enjoy this crossover episode where Ashley appeared as a guest on the podcast Nature's Archive with Michael Hawk to discuss all things Wildlife Forensic Sciences! You can listen to Nature's Archive wherever you get podcasts. You can join Jumpstart Nature on Patreon here, and follow Nature's Archive/Michael on Twitter here and on Instagram @NaturesArchive.
Mark as Played
September 4, 2024 • 48 mins
Our special guest this week is LA-based journalist Antonia Cereijido, former NPR producer of Latino USA and now host of LAist podcast series Imperfect Paradise. She's on to tell us more about the latest Imperfect Paradise series, Encroaching Predators: Lions, Coyotes and Bears. How are these three predators perceived in California, and why? What history has led us to these differing opinions?
You can find Antonia on X (formerly Twit...
You can find Antonia on X (formerly Twit...
Mark as Played
August 21, 2024 • 61 mins
Dr. John Goodrich is not only a Siberian Tiger attack survivor, he's a world-leading expert on tigers and big cats, and serves as Chief Scientist for Panthera, a world-wide NGO that aims to protect and conserve wild cats. John has worked with many species other than Siberian Tigers, including Snow Leopards in Afghanistan (if you'd like to see a clip from the documentary he's featured in about his work, check it out here), Amur leop...
Mark as Played
August 7, 2024 • 28 mins
This week's species was voted on by Patrons: Sharks!
Ashley dives into recent shark attacks and offers tips on how to stay safe. The episode begins with a review spotlight and recaps notable shark attacks, including the tragic deaths of Simon Nellist and Tamayo Perry. Ashley discusses how these incidents occurred, the aftermath, and the measures taken to prevent future attacks.
Links mentioned in episode:
International Shark Attack Fi...
Ashley dives into recent shark attacks and offers tips on how to stay safe. The episode begins with a review spotlight and recaps notable shark attacks, including the tragic deaths of Simon Nellist and Tamayo Perry. Ashley discusses how these incidents occurred, the aftermath, and the measures taken to prevent future attacks.
Links mentioned in episode:
International Shark Attack Fi...
Mark as Played
July 24, 2024 • 71 mins
In this episode, Ashley returns from her summer break and is joined once again by wildlife biologist Petros Chrysafis. The discussion spans recent tragic and heroic incidents in California, Washington, and Colorado, and provides practical tips on staying safe while recreating around mountaion lions/cougars/pumas/whatever you'd like to call them. Tune in for expert insights and community adaptation strategies aimed at promoting coex...
Mark as Played
June 26, 2024 • 48 mins
This episode was voted on by our Patrons, and they specifically requested Nick join us again for our least favorite animal topic: Chimps!
This episode is mainly focused on the human-chimp conflicts occurring in Uganda, per a 2019 National Geographic publication. But we end the episode talking about a recent pet chimpanzee attack in Oregon.
Support the show for free by leaving a 5-star review wherever you're listening, or on GoodPods...
This episode is mainly focused on the human-chimp conflicts occurring in Uganda, per a 2019 National Geographic publication. But we end the episode talking about a recent pet chimpanzee attack in Oregon.
Support the show for free by leaving a 5-star review wherever you're listening, or on GoodPods...
Mark as Played
June 12, 2024 • 50 mins
Touron (noun): A tourist who is also a moron
Margie is back, and we're rocking one microphone to bring you stories of "tourons" in National Parks. This theme is inspired by the Instagram account @TouronsofYellowstone.
Thank you again so much to Jack, aka @Anomallite, for our new logo! Stay tuned for new merch in our online store sporting the new logo.
You can find Margie @HeyMissMargie on Instagram or Etsy.
Support the show for free by...
Margie is back, and we're rocking one microphone to bring you stories of "tourons" in National Parks. This theme is inspired by the Instagram account @TouronsofYellowstone.
Thank you again so much to Jack, aka @Anomallite, for our new logo! Stay tuned for new merch in our online store sporting the new logo.
You can find Margie @HeyMissMargie on Instagram or Etsy.
Support the show for free by...
Mark as Played
May 29, 2024 • 61 mins
Dr. Emily Taylor is here to teach us all about rattlesnakes - How common are bites? And do they always envenomate people? How can you deter them from your yard? And what can YOU do to get involved in rattlesnake research?
You can find Dr. Emily Taylor on Twitter @SnakeyMama, and to learn more about her and her research check out emilytaylorscience.com. You can learn more about her company at centralcoastsnakeservices.com. If you'd l...
You can find Dr. Emily Taylor on Twitter @SnakeyMama, and to learn more about her and her research check out emilytaylorscience.com. You can learn more about her company at centralcoastsnakeservices.com. If you'd l...
Mark as Played
May 15, 2024 • 50 mins
Kay Grayson was by no means a conventional woman. After leading a wild life living on boats and training attack dogs, she settled in North Carolina where she fell in love with black bears. Kay took her love of bears farther than most, by feeding the bears and allowing them to live in her trailer with her. But when she's found dead one day, authorities are left to wonder if the bears she loved so much caused her demise.
For more info...
For more info...
Mark as Played
May 1, 2024 • 75 mins
When is it time to scare them off, and when is it time to back off? Should you really fight black bears back, and play dead with a grizzly? What are the best practices while camping in bear country? Bear expert Daryl Ratajczak is on this week to answer all these questions for us and more.
Daryl has years of experience in rehabbing black bears, working as a wildlife biologist for the state of Tennessee, and giving educational talks ...
Daryl has years of experience in rehabbing black bears, working as a wildlife biologist for the state of Tennessee, and giving educational talks ...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!