Fear on Hold
Step into the world of courage, compassion, and resilience with 'Fear on Hold,' a new podcast that brings to life the extraordinary stories of Carnegie heroes – ordinary people who, when faced with life-threatening situations, summoned incredible bravery to save others.
Each episode of 'Fear on Hold' delves deep into the heart-pounding moments where fear and heroism intersect, shining a light on the individuals who have been honored by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. These men and women paused their own fear to come to the aid of strangers in dire circumstances -- whether it's a daring rescue in the midst of a fire raging inside a car, a child plucked out of a swift, cold current, or a harrowing race against a train to remove someone trapped on the tracks.
Whether you're a fan of fantastic storytelling, a seeker of inspiration, or simply intrigued by the complexities of heroism, 'Fear on Hold' is will captivate your heart, expand your understanding of human nature, and leave you in awe of the indomitable power that lies within each of us when fear is put on hold.
Tone: Inspirational, Gripping, Empathetic
Target Audience: Fans of true stories and heroism, and those interested in exploring the depths of human courage and compassion.
Fear on Hold
Latest Episodes
Christmas on Fire
It was Christmas Day and Donald E. Thompson was headed to work as a police officer when he watched a station wagon collide with a retaining wall, skidded across a Los Angeles freeway, and erupted in flames, 20 to 30 feet high.Thompson k...
From Sailor to Savior
Clerc Higgins Cooper was just 14 when she and two friends sailing a 19-foot Flying Scot came upon a swamped boat on Lake Pontchartrain."It was a very windy day, and Lake Pontchartrain is really long, 26 miles to the north. And so...
2 Heroes 1 Hudson
A 2014 community barbecue in Yonkers, New York, turned tragic after a 5-year-old boy entered the Hudson River and was seen floating away from shore. Alerted to the situation, Boyce Coleman, of Yonkers, and Jenna Fanelli, of Elmsfo...