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How To Survive with Danielle & Kristine

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Rating
★★★★★
4.9
from
297 reviews
This podcast has
224 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2021/09/21
Latest episode
2026/02/03
Average duration
74 min.
Release period
8 days

Description

A comedy survival podcast about the disasters you fear, the chaos you don’t expect, and the daily hassles that make you wish you were dead. Hosts Danielle Koenig and Kristine Kimmel break down everything from natural disasters to unnatural medical scares to wild animals you don’t want to encounter- plus guest stories you truly won’t believe. If it can endanger your life—or simply ruin your day—they’ll tell you how to survive it, with plenty of laughs along the way. Featuring guests like Rainn Wilson, Jon Hamm, Tig Notaro, Patton Oswalt, Oscar Nunez, Lauren Ash, Paul F. Tompkins & Andy Richter.

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How To Survive the ER, Urgent Care, & Oscar Talk (Patreon Sneak Peek)
2026/02/03
This week, on How to Survive, a little treat for you! A sneak peek at the kind of bonus episode you get when you join our Patreon! From ER visits to Oscars talk, we dig deep (emotionally, not physically, we have very weak arms) and lay it all out on the table- that we can't stop pounding! Want the full version? Join us on Patreon for more exclusive, unhinged fun! 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How To Survive When A Protest Goes Sideways & A Birth Plan Falls Apart (w/ John Quaintance)
2026/01/27
This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive being tear-gassed during a protest, then John Quaintance joins us to tell the story of his son’s birth—a carefully planned delivery that went completely off the rails in Laughlin, Nevada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive Inpatient Rehab & a Troubled Teen Program (w/ Charlie Nelson Jacobs)
2026/01/20
Content Note: This episode of How to Survive discusses inpatient rehab and a troubled teen residential program. Listener discretion advised for discussions of restrictive treatment environments and institutional harm involving minors. This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine talk about inpatient rehab before Charlie Nelson Jacobs joins to discuss his experience surviving a highly problematic and abusive troubled teen residential program—and share some thoughts on the teen treatment industry. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive the Stranger Things Finale & Strange Adventures in Ojai
2026/01/13
Danielle, Kristine, and Garon talk about the Stranger Things finale. Plus, they are still talking about The Materialists.  Who's ready for a live show in Sedona? Kristine tries to ruin football for Danielle and FAILS. AND then...Danielle and Kristine go to Ojai to prep for the first HTS Quiz Show (Friday, January 30 at 7 pm Pacific Time- join us!) and barely survive! 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How To Survive Uber (w/ Oliver Pardo)
2026/01/06
This week, Danielle and Kristine break down how to survive the potentially dangerous world of Uber and ridesharing, and Oliver Pardo returns with a few truly wild rideshare horror stories. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes + bonus content. Our first How to Survive Quiz Zoom begins January 30th! 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How To Survive Losing Your Voice & Getting Censored (w/ Gary Mann)
2025/12/30
This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive losing your ability to speak — laryngitis, vocal strain, and the singer's worst nightmare… growths. Then, Gary Mann joins to share his experience navigating Standards & Practices during his time on The Sarah Silverman Program, when a performer's voice was challenged in a very different way. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Substack: https://podhowtosurvive.substack.com/ 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/podcasthowtosurvive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive Winging It Through Life & Burning Man (w/Jordan Morris)
2025/12/23
On this week’s How to Survive, Matt Belknap steps in to produce a very rollicking holiday episode with Danielle and Kristine. They cover insane dogs, the legendary Pardo–Koenig holiday fête, and Danielle receives a gift that truly keeps on giving… migraines. From there, the conversation turns to how to survive that familiar feeling of being behind in life — when it seems like everyone else has their act together and you’re just improvising wildly. And speaking of preparedness (or the lack thereof), the delightful Jordan Morris joins the show to share the story of the time he went to Burning Man extremely unprepared. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive White Water Rapids & Searching for a Body (w/ Drea Clark)
2025/12/16
This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive white water rafting — bone chilling rapids, unexpected boulders, and most importantly the difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit. Then, Drea Clark joins to share her unforgettable tale near the St. Croix River, where her fun summer job as a young camp counselor suddenly became way more adult than she was expecting. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Substack: https://podhowtosurvive.substack.com/ 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/podcasthowtosurvive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive Sulfuric Acid & a Sulfa Drug Allergy (w/ Jeremy Bent)
2025/12/09
This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive exposure to sulfuric acid — trust us, you don't want to mess around with this chemical. Then Jeremy Bent joins to share the unfortunate way he discovered he’s allergic to sulfa-based antibiotics. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Substack: https://podhowtosurvive.substack.com/ 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/podcasthowtosurvive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive Holiday Stress (Without Completely Losing It)
2025/12/02
This week, Danielle and Kristine jump on Zoom to riff on the “joys” of Thanksgiving, holiday stress, family chaos, and unmet family expectations. With a little help from mental health master Brené Brown (in spirit!), they break down how to stay mindful — or at least avoid completely losing it — in the weeks ahead. 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Substack: https://podhowtosurvive.substack.com/ 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/podcasthowtosurvive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive a Bad Psychedelic Trip (w/ Ilana Cohn-Sullivan)
2025/11/25
This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive a bad psychedelic trip — visions, paranoia, melting faces, and all. Then, Ilana Cohn-Sullivan joins to share her unforgettable ayahuasca experience, complete with continuous vomiting, cheetah cosplay, and the moment things tipped from “transformational” to “terrifying.” 👉 Follow the show so you never miss a new comedy survival episode! 🎧 New episodes every week! 📰 Substack: https://podhowtosurvive.substack.com/ 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/podcasthowtosurvive See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How To Survive A Zoom Catch-Up
2025/11/12
This week Danielle, Kristine, and Garon gather via zoom to catch up on the past couple of weeks in our lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How To Survive a Space Mission & a Madonna Audition (w/Dennis Hensley)
2025/11/04
This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive traveling to space — zero gravity, cosmic rays, and all! Writer/Professional Dancer Dennis Hensley joins the fun to share his hilarious story about auditioning to be a backup dancer for Madonna. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive Identity Theft & an Art Heist (w/ Murray Valeriano)
2025/10/28
This week, How to Survive tackles identity theft and didgeridoo drama! Comedian Murray Valeriano returns with a hilarious tale of trying to reclaim his cousin’s missing didgeridoos from a Hollywood Hills art dealer. 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Survive Urban Legends & Real-Life Body Horror (w/ Kevin Avery)
2025/10/21
This week, on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive urban legends — from Cropsey to Candyman — and comedian Kevin Avery joins to share his own real-life medical scare involving a benign tumor. It’s a mix of monsters, medicine, and mayhem — only on How to Survive! 👉 Hit Follow — it helps the show and keeps you alive! 🎧 New episodes every week! 👉 Support us on Patreon for extended episodes + bonus content. 📰 Join our Substack for extra comedy bits and survival tips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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4.9 out of 5
297 reviews
★★★★★
Ladymegatron 2024/10/21
Must update my review!
It was 5 starts from the jump because I love the format of the show, but if you like the show, the Patreon is worth your money in gold. You get extend...
★★☆☆☆
mnkky 2025/06/17
Mixed feelings
Love the concept and the majority of the content but don’t love the Addition of politics.
★★★★★
Anutmo 2024/10/09
Lots of fun!
Danielle, Kristine & Garon (garden squirrel) are the perfect mix of information and goofiness. I’m usually laughing out loud at least once a pod!
★★★★★
JJackson_81 2024/10/05
My new favorite podcast
This podcast is the perfect blend of humor, comfort, and entertainment. In addition to exploring everyday struggles, wild "what ifs", or breaking down...
★★★★★
ssscccccoooooottttttt 2024/09/04
Beautiful
Wonderful show. Great banter between the hosts.
★★★★★
rockpaperscissorsAF 2024/02/15
Lovely
Usually funny and entertaining, but that episode with Jon Hamm in grief showed it’s true perfection. What a powerful episode. Great job all around.
★☆☆☆☆
AW202042 2024/08/04
Really let down by your latest episode
I have loved listening to your relatable funny and engaging take on a multitude of issues however, I found so many moments of your latest episode to b...
★★★★★
Carol from Minnesota 2023/10/18
Love this show!
I found this show through NNF and I’ve listened to every episode singing the theme song every time! Danielle and Christine are so funny and informativ...
★★★★★
EileenK2 2023/10/17
Hilarious!!
I love HTS. I’ve been a fan of Danielle from her appearances on NNF. Kristine and her family stories are a crack up. It’s great to see Garon coming in...
★★★★★
Ear-Balls 2023/10/17
LOVE
Around a month ago I started listening & discovered quickly I enjoyed the way they approach topics of survival. Also, their friendly & honest conversa...
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