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4.6

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807 reviews

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It’s the early 1970s, and a young British family is attempting to sail around the world when catastrophe strikes. The Robertsons have sold everything they own to embark on this trip. But their epic odyssey soon turns into a desperate fight for their lives in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Dougal and Lyn, their teenage son Douglas, 12-year-old twins Sandy and Neil, and young hitchhiker Robin find themselves hundreds of miles from land, with few supplies, no radio contact, and surrounded by sharks. Drifting in the vast emptiness, they must rely on their instincts and harness the elements to survive. Yet even with deadly predators circling, they discover that sometimes their worst enemy is...themselves. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

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Dark Shadows

2025/11/10

In late 1960s England, the young Robertson family is struggling to make ends meet on their farm. They decide to give it all up, sell the farm, and sail round the world. Against all odds, they are making their wild dream a reality. But in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, catastrophe strikes. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Baptism of Fire

2025/11/10

The father, Dougal, is in despair as he mourns the loss of his wife and son. His thoughts drift back 30 years to the Second World War, when his first young family was killed by the Japanese. Dougal is racked with guilt for putting his new family in peril as once again he confronts the unthinkable. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

An Impossible Choice

2025/11/10

The Robertsons make a terrifying discovery about their life raft. With time running out, Dougal forces one of his sons to make an impossible choice. And the family recalls their stopover in Miami—months before their yacht sank—where everything changed for them. Now, every decision they make can mean the difference between life and death. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Recriminations

2025/11/17

Hope appears on the horizon and salvation looks imminent. Dougal comes up with an ingenious plan to find drinking water. In their weakened state, the family discovers a surprising new source of food to sustain them. But the life raft is deteriorating fast. With every passing hour, it is becoming harder to keep afloat. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Praying for Rain

2025/11/24

Dougal’s plan to find water starts to pay off. But the condition of the raft is now critical. Dougal looks on in horror as the backup vessel—their tiny dinghy—drifts away. It’s their last remaining safety net. The family watches helplessly as the current pulls the dinghy farther from reach. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Hell on Earth

2025/12/01

The castaways are forced to abandon the raft and take their chances in the tiny dinghy. Tempers start to fray. There is barely enough room for them all—every movement risks the boat capsizing. Then a massive storm hits. For days they battle the elements, working together to stay afloat and alive. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Savages

2025/12/08

The arguments between Dougal and Lyn get worse and worse as exhaustion and reopened old wounds push the couple to the brink. In their darkest hour, the castaways perform something close to a miracle. But then Robin makes a blunder that puts them all in serious jeopardy. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Ghosts

2025/12/15

The castaways can finally dare to hope. But making it back to land does not mean that their trials are over. The family will be changed forever. Over fifty years later, an unlikely reunion leaves Douglas stunned. As memories of the savage sea resurface, the Robertson children are forced to reckon with the sins of their father. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Introducing Adrift

2025/11/03

A young family sells everything to sail around the world. But when catastrophe strikes in the middle of the Pacific, their dream turns into a brutal fight to stay alive. With no radio, few supplies, and sharks circling, Dougal, Lyn, and their children are stranded hundreds of miles from land. Drifting across the vast ocean, if they are to survive, they must confront the elements—and each other. Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Read Adrift podcast reviews

4.6 out of 5

807 reviews

mystery yeet person 2026/02/02

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great story love the narrator and Al her pods!

quigleyxavierofthestorm 2026/01/23

Must listen

It's an inspiring story that doesn't sugarcoat what happened. Thanks to the family for sharing their story with us.

__Alessandro__ 2026/02/02

Too drawn out - should have been 2-3 episodes

Survival stories are always incredible and humbling. This audio drama adaptation of a memoir does justice to the original work and to the experience o...

Mousy17390 2026/01/29

Hate the editing

Really good story but the editing and production are so extra and annoying

SusieWOW 2026/01/29

What is going on

3 episodes in and still can’t tell who is narrating. No thanks.

Kawilsonoftn5 2026/01/15

Spellbound

Such a compelling story. You’ll feel like you are there on the raft with them.

EAnastasia 2026/01/20

Inspiring

It kept me engaged albeit I did get lost a few times- felt they didn’t make a few things clear here and there.

mollz_ballz 2026/01/19

Hard to follow?

I have no idea what’s going on and the background audio is so distracting and makes it hard to hear the story. So…it’s a bad podcast? Yes, a bad podca...

jaxdubguy 2026/01/14

Outstanding Audio Story

Not only is the story told incredible, it’s a treat to listen to. They paint the picture with audio to make you feel like you’re there with them. The ...

ALK500 2026/01/13

Listened in the car. Put me to sleep!

Poorly written, poorly acted and interminably slowwww. Apple has sunk to new depths (no pun intended)

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