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The Island - a survival story

By: Darren Smith
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  • Summary

  • This fascinating 10 part podcast tells the story of a survivor.

    After ditching in the North Atlantic, the sole survivor of a plane cash makes his way to a remote island without any supplies or survival skills. He has to learn fast, and adapt to his new surrounding or die alone in the middle of nowhere.

    Using immersive sound effects and story telling you are there with the survivor as the plane crashes, as he floats on the ocean before living his daily struggles to find water and food and build a shelter on an unforgiving island with little chance of rescue.

    Written and read by Darren Smith, author or The Bends, Shadow's Bliss, Fade, Burning Indigo, and God in a Box and presenter of The Hundred Marathon Club and The Undead Symphony.

    © 2024 The Island - a survival story
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Episodes
  • Episode 5

    Episode 5
    May 27 2024

    Send us a Text Message.

    After the fall from the cliff the survivor has to return to camp to lick his wounds and plan his convalescence.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 4

    Episode 4
    May 5 2024

    Send us a Text Message.

    On the third day the survivor ventures beyond the safety of the beach and into the unknown, the interior of the island in search of food and water and discovers a lifeline.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 3

    Episode 3
    May 4 2024

    Send us a Text Message.

    The second day on the island and the survivor does all he can to prolong is life. He uses the flotsam he can find washed ashore to construct a more robust shelter and battles with his inability to make fire.

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    29 mins
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