Against The Odds
5.0/5
Critic Rating
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...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Ella Braidwood • The Guardian • Feb 22, 2024
"...Pecol take it in turns to host, and each tale is told in-depth across several episodes. While the podcast is based on historical research, dramatisation is used to bring these headline-making tales to life."
Score: 5
Jessa Crispin • The Spectator • Jan 15, 2022
"Every season of Against the Odds, then, is a gift. The focus is on one tale of endurance and (sometimes) survival, of men and women pushed to their psychological and physical limits as they battle the elements or terrorists or hunger, and each can be listened to without going anywhere at all. No matter the historical setting, the hosts Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol ramp up the suspense in sometimes delightfully cheesy ways, making it all exciting even if you already know the end results. "
