You’re Gonna Die Out There

You’re Gonna Die Out There

A podcast about strange and mostly unfortunate stories from around the world of when humans and nature collide.

Episodes

Happy as a Clam

January 5, 2025 • 36 mins

Hey there Nature Nerds, enjoy this week's ramblings, including a fun story about Warsaw Clams helping monitor water quality in Poland!

Be sure to watch "Fat Kathy" here

Clam Image credits Julia Pełka / GRUBA KAŚKA via Reddit.

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Secret Swamp Friend

December 20, 2024 • 50 mins

Hey there Nature Nerds! Jen and Megan are back with a new episode on Pigmy Hippos and the internet sensation, Moo Deng :) 

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The Return of The Ramblings

November 29, 2024 • 2040 mins

Megan and Jen have returned from sabbatical-ling with some plans for 2025! Missed our ramblings? Enjoy 30 minutes of digressions, banter, and side stories! More to come! 

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Sabbatical Announcement

February 15, 2024 • 3 mins
Hey there Nature Nerds! We’re going to take a little sabbatical while Jen gets her PhD but don’t fret, we’ll be back! You can still reach us on Instagram and email (youregonnadieoutthere@gmail.com)! Share your adventures and until next time…. Don’t Die Out There!
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Nature Nugget: Surfing

January 18, 2024 • 51 mins
Welcome to 2024 Nature Nerds! In this Nature Nugget, Megan talks surfing, the mountaineering of the ocean! References: https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wave https://www.explainthatstuff.com/surfingscience.html https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/hawaii-surfing-star-mikala-jones-dies-18198643.php https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-most-notable-deaths-in-surfing#:~:text=But%20shark%20attacks%20still%20are,drowning%20is%20you...
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A Strong Sense of Self Preservation

December 29, 2023 • 94 mins
Happy Holidays Nature Nerds! In this, our last episode of 2023, Jen talks about the dangers of K2 and the recent tragedy of Muhammad Hassan. Organization to Support: The Intrepid Foundation https://www.theintrepidfoundation.org/ We empower our travelers to make real impact in the communities they visit. Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organizations across the world. We’re creating positive impact thro...
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Patreon Release: A Mitten Full of Downers

December 16, 2023 • 59 mins
A big thanks to Patron Annette for this suggestion! In this month's bonus episode, Jen talks about Lapland and the amazing story of Aimo Koivunen and the down side of mittens! Enjoy! Organization to Support: Snowchange Cooperative Snowchange.org Snowchange was started in late 2000 to document climate and environmental change in the North and work with local and Indigenous communities of the Northern regions. Re-wilding Finland™...
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Nature Nugget: Lake Nyos

November 26, 2023 • 40 mins
Hey there Nature Nerds- this week Jen shares the creepy and mysterious story of Lake Nyos! Links: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gas-cloud-kills-cameroon-villagers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Nyos_disaster https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/defusing-africas-killer-lakes-88765263/ https://theconversation.com/cameroons-exploding-lakes-disaster-expert-warns-deadly-gas-release-could-cause-another-tra...
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A Creepy Black-Eyed Baby Doll to Match the Yowls

November 12, 2023 • 68 mins
Hey there Nature Nerds! This week Megan talks Snow Leopards! Bundle up and enjoy! Organization to Support: Snow Leopard Trust https://snowleopard.org/ The Snow Leopard Trust aims to protect this endangered cat through community-based conservation projects that are based on an improved scientific understanding of snow leopard behavior, needs, habitats and threats. References: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/living-with-snow-le...
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Nature Nugget: Quicksand and Other Ramblings

October 24, 2023 • 39 mins
This week Megan talks quicksand! Enjoy! References: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quicksand https://www.britannica.com/story/how-deadly-is-quicksand https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/do-people-die-in-quicksand.htm https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160323-can-quicksand-really-suck-you-to-your-death https://interestingengineering.com/science/quicksand-is-not-very-deadly https://www.slate.com/articles...
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Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson AKA Maui (I’m sure he’ll fit in the Emergency Preparedness Kit!)

October 15, 2023 • 87 mins
This week's episode, Jen tackles the infamous Bermuda Triangle! Organization to Support: Conservation International: The Coral Triangle Initiative https://www.conservation.org/projects/coral-triangle-initiative As a founding partner of the CTI since its inception in 2007, Conservation International works with governments, communities and other stakeholders to help them achieve sustainable change. Following the first guiding pr...
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Nature Nugget: The Sargassum Blob

September 25, 2023 • 55 mins
This week Jen shares some news about the sargassum blob! Links: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-the-real-story-behind-the-massive-blob-of-seaweed-heading-toward-florida/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/us/seaweed-blob-florida-sargassum-shrinking.html https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230622-what-is-causing-the-atlantics-seaweed-blobs
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Episode 100! A Beacon Implant

September 17, 2023 • 99 mins
For this, the 100th episode, Megan talks creepy cruise ship disapperances. Get your personal flotation device and hop aboard this episode! Organization to Support: International Cruise Victims Association https://internationalcruisevictims.org/ Since 2006, International Cruise Victims, Inc. (ICV) has grown to include members around the world. Our all-volunteer staff is made up almost entirely of victims or survivors of tragic event...
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Nature Nugget: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

September 10, 2023 • 41 mins
Hey there Nature Nerds! This week Megan talks about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood https://www.history.com/news/great-molasses-flood-science https://www.history.com/news/the-great-molasses-flood-of-1919 https://time.com/5500592/boston-great-molasses-flood-100/
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An Inflatable Great Horned Owl Decoy Hat

September 2, 2023 • 82 mins
Hey There Nature Nerds! This week Jen talks all things owls, starting with the infamous staircase and owl theory! Keep an eye on the skies and enjoy! Organization to Support: Owl Research Institute htps://www.owlresearchinstitute.org/ The owl research institute is a small non-profit based out of Montana. They conduct long-term research on owls, their prey species, and their relationship to the habitat in which they live. They use...
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Nature Nugget: Tokitae

August 26, 2023 • 43 mins
Hey there Nature Nerds! Here's this week's nature nuggie all about the captive Orca Tokitae. <3 References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolita_(orca) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_orcas https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2023/aug/21/supporters-push-for-tokitaes-return-to-salish-sea-after-necropsy/ https://www.mmc.gov/priority-topics/species-of-concern/southern-resident-killer-whale/
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A Floating BBQ Platform

August 19, 2023 • 54 mins
Hey There Nature Nerds! We’re back in the saddle again! This week Megan shares the mystery of the Kali River Monster! Organization to Support: https://eastkaliriverwaterkeeper.org/ and NEER Foundation Objective of creating awareness on various issues related to water involving the community in finding various solutions for sustainable future As the Founder Director of NEER Foundation, it is the belief of Raman Kant that environm...
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Patreon Episode: An Old Timey Nightgown Made by your Nana

July 13, 2023 • 76 mins
Hey Nature Nerds! We're still working on getting up to speed post typhoon, so in the meantime enjoy this Bonus Patreon episode! This month's episode starts with Jen's science news about a town in Australia being overrun by Kangaroos. Then Megan keeps the fun going with the not-so-great and occasionally creepy history of Lake Lanier, GA. Thanks to Laura L, you awesome friend and Patron, for this suggestion! Get your life vest and en...
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A Monte Cristo Sandwich

July 7, 2023 • 71 mins
Hey there Nature Nerds! We're baaaaack! This week Jen talks all things Hot Air Balloons, so strap on your parachute and enjoy! ;) Organization to Support: bfa.net (90% approval rating on charity navigator) Balloon Federation of America The BFA is a 501c3 non-profit association dedicated to the advancement of the sport and science of lighter-than-air aviation, both hot air and gas balloons. Founded in 1961, membership in the BFA ...
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Nature Nugget: The Flannan Isle Mystery

June 16, 2023 • 24 mins
Hey there Nature Nerds! Somehow we are getting back on track and able to upload this little nugget for you. Our pod recording room is still without power :( but we recorded this one before Typhoon Mawar wrecked it's way through Guam. Enjoy this week's Nugget where Megan talks about the mysterious Flannan Island storm! References: https://www.iflscience.com/the-flannan-isle-mystery-what-happened-to-three-lighthouse-keepers-123-y...
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