Broadcasting from 4,200 feet in the Oregon high desert, Sam Wilson returns to the Make It Out Alive broadcast with a scorching episode of chaos, crime, and catastrophe. This week, Sam unpacks three explosive headlines tearing through America:

First, a chef’s nightmare—an Albuquerque native becomes the second victim in a brutal machete rampage in downtown Los Angeles. Sam details the random attack that left one man dead, another maimed, and an entire city on edge.

Next, corruption in the Sunshine State: a Florida sheriff is arrested and charged in a sprawling $21 million illegal gambling ring. What was supposed to be law enforcement turned into law evasion at the highest levels—Sam walks you through the dirty money trail.

Finally, Los Angeles erupts—again. Protests over ICE raids devolve into rioting, looting, and literal flames across the city. With rumors of the National Guard and even the Marines stepping in, Sam separates fact from hysteria and calls it like it is.

Also on the docket: reckless hikers in Washington may soon pay the price for putting rescuers at risk, and a spirited discussion on First Amendment auditors—citizen activists with cameras and the Constitution in their back pockets.

From machete wounds to federal raids, this episode is raw, unfiltered, and exactly what you've come to expect from Make It Out Alive. Buckle up.

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Tune in, stay sharp, and remember: If you don’t make it out alive, you won’t make it at all.

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Coming at you from 4,200 feet up in the Oregon hills, Sam Wilson brings another intense, no-holds-barred edition of the Make It Out Alive (MOA) broadcast. This week’s episode delivers a whirlwind of bizarre and brutal headlines, gripping stories, and raw commentary.

First, Sam breaks down a shocking cannibal-style assault in Queens where a man on parole for attempted murder attacks a 9-year-old girl and bites off a cop's finger. Then, he dives into the savage beating of an off-duty rookie NYPD officer in the Bronx—and the tragic fallout when fear of media backlash kept him from drawing his gun.

From there, Sam explores the heartbreaking suicide of a young Pennsylvania police officer after a LASIK procedure went horribly wrong, shedding light on the little-known risks behind the common surgery. Next up, a harrowing rescue mission at Virginia’s Crabtree Falls ends in both heroism and tragedy after two hikers ignore a guardrail for the sake of a selfie.

The episode wraps with a powerful reality check on emergency preparedness. Sam critiques a recent FEMA survey that suggests Americans feel “ready” for disasters—and explains why mindset and hands-on experience matter more than just buying gear online.

Plus, you’ll hear Sam’s take on why serrated knives may be a survivalist’s secret weapon, and a surprising intermission featuring two street-smart porch cats: Dark Knight and Mr. Floofers.

It's a packed show—equal parts chaos, crime, caution, and common sense. As always, Sam asks the real question: Will you make it out alive?

📢 Support the show and access exclusive content: [Patreon - Gear Convoy / Sam Wilson] 🎧 Listen for free on GearConvoy.com, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

#Survival #FireStarting #MOABroadcast #Preparedness #WildernessSkills

Tune in, stay sharp, and remember: If you don’t make it out alive, you won’t make it at all.

Want to be ready for anything? Check out Sam’s 100% Made in the USA survival gear at GearConvoy.com.

Tune in. Get prepared. Stay alive.

Episode Description:

Broadcasting from the high desert hills of Oregon, Sam Wilson returns with a chilling new chapter of the MOA True Crime series. In this gripping episode, Sam shifts focus from the Italian mafia to one of the most feared factions in New York’s criminal underworld — the Irish mob. Specifically, the spotlight falls on Jimmy Coonan, the cold-blooded leader of the Westies, whose reign over Hell’s Kitchen in the 1970s left a trail of terror, blood, and broken alliances.

Listeners are taken deep into the gritty streets of Manhattan’s West Side, exploring Coonan’s violent rise from a troubled youth to a ruthless mob boss hellbent on revenge against Mickey Spillane. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Sam paints a vivid portrait of a man whose thirst for power led to a brutal gang war and an uneasy alliance with the Italian mafia.

Blending historical insight, true crime analysis, and unflinching detail, this episode examines not only the life of Jimmy Coonan, but the brutal legacy of the Westies and the dark heart of organized crime in America.

Tune in, and prepare to walk the blood-stained streets of Hell’s Kitchen.