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Armchair Anonymous: Wild Card XIV

Aug 28, 2026 · 40m

Summary

John recounts a harrowing Canada Day trip where he and his wife capsized their canoe and went over a waterfall, requiring a dramatic helicopter rescue. Evie shares her experience being struck by lightning while working at a summer camp during a severe storm. Finally, Aaron and Lauren describe getting into a violent altercation with an aggressive stranger after a night of karaoke in Minnesota.

Topics discussed

Intro and Wild Card segment setup Sponsor: Quince fall wardrobe essentials Sponsor: HP Smart Tank printer John's story: Canoeing over a waterfall The rescue: Helicopters and search teams Aftermath: Hospital visit and thanking SAR Fan interaction with wife and daughter Sponsor: HP Smart Tank back-to-school Sponsor: Squarespace website builder Sponsors: Helix mattresses and AutoTrader Evie's story: Lightning strike at summer camp Evie's story: Pain, shock, and hospitalization Evie's story: Recovery and camp return Sponsors: BetterHelp, Skims, Arm & Hammer Aaron's story: Karaoke night in Minnesota Aaron's story: Assault by an aggressive woman Aaron's story: Photos and aftermath Outro and sign off
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