Tell Me What Happened

An Unlikely Avalanche

Janet He likes to ski. She does the blue runs and a few of the blacks, but she sticks to the in-bounds slopes and always minds weather warnings. None of that mattered one morning in Lake Tahoe. Out of nowhere, she heard a thunderous roar. Within seconds, Janet was buried alive under an avalanche. If not for the quick action of a passing skier, she never would have survived.We also talk with Leslie Desrosiers, an injury prevention expert and doctor of Physical Therapy with ACL Strong. She will provide tips for high-level and recreational skiers.Guests include:Janet HeLoren EnnisLeslie Desrosiers For more about the series, check out https://www.onstar.com/podcast.

A Jogger, His Dog, and an Icy Canal

As a sports columnist in Washington, D.C., Mike Wise loved unwinding with a run along the C&O Canal with his dog Looly. One fiercely cold night, Looly chased a stick onto a thin layer of ice and fell through. Soon, they were both in the frigid water and in danger of drowning, despite being blocks from the shops and restaurants of Georgetown. We also talk with Jay Ingram about the special bond between people and their pets.Guests include:Mike Wise — https://www.facebook.com/mike.wise.5621/Jason CoatesJay Ingram — https://www.jayingram.ca/ For more about the series, check out https://www.onstar.com/podcast.

A New Season of Uplifting Stories

Tell Me What Happened is back for a sixth season with eight new heroic, true stories of people helping people. This season, we’ll take you to a raging river in Alaska, the searing heat of Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, the chaos of the Los Angeles fires, the icy waters of a Washington, D.C., canal and beyond. Each episode features a harrowing tale told by the people who were there and includes an expert who can offer practical tips that could help keep you and your loved ones safe. Tell Me What Happened, the award-winning original podcast by OnStar, returns January 26.Tell Me What Happened was created by OnStar to showcase the importance of a human connection when you are in trouble. The series launched in 2021, has been downloaded more than 1 million times and has a back catalog of more than 35 episodes. Enjoy! For more about the series, check out https://www.onstar.com/podcast.

Hiker Rescues Bridesmaids from Hurricane

Six hundred miles from where Hurricane Helene slammed into the Florida coast, a group of bridesmaids found themselves trapped on a mountainside.Kayla Donnelly is getting married in a couple months… but before her big day, she’s planned a bachelorette weekend to remember. She’s booked a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina for herself and her 10 best friends.Her idyllic plans turn disastrous when the remnants of Hurricane Helene flatten the surrounding forest and flood the nearby city of Asheville. They are trapped with no food, water, or electricity, and they have no idea how to escape.But thanks to a stranger, who was actually looking for other people who might need help, they get what they need to find their way home.We also talk to travel influencer Johnny Jet about travelling during hurricane season.Kayla Donnelly and her friends started a GoFundMe page to raise money to send to the citizens of Asheville, NC.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-families-stranded-on-asheville-mountainsideBen Moore still lives in the Asheville area. He continues to help with the recovery efforts.Johnny Jet has flown millions of miles and visited over 75 countries. If something can go wrong while travelling, it has probably happened to him! https://johnnyjet.com/ For more about the series, check out https://www.onstar.com/podcast.

Musicians Rescue Hundreds on Sinking Ship

As a luxury cruise ship sinks, unlikely heroes come to the rescue.Rose-Marie Howe was shocked when her cruise was interrupted by a blackout. But she soon realized the loss of power was the least of her concerns. The ship was sinking, and no one seemed to know what to do.Moss Hills, a guitarist in the ship’s band, decided to go to the lounge to investigate. He found instruments thrown about the stage and realized he couldn’t hear the ship’s engines. He also couldn’t find the captain or any of the senior crew. This is the story of how a guitarist, a bass player and two magicians saved hundreds of lives.We also talk to marine historian Mallory Haas about what we can learn from disasters at sea.Rose-Marie Rowe maintains a blog dedicated to the disaster.Moss Hills is still working on cruise ships and is currently a cruise director for Silversea Cruises. He maintains a webpage dedicated to the disaster.Mallory Haas is the director of The SHIPS Project, a volunteer non-profit organization that undertakes research and exploration of maritime historical sites and events. For more about the series, check out https://www.onstar.com/podcast.