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
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 Elmsford, New York, climbed a fence along the bank and entered the river.
"Everyone was screaming. It was like 200 people lined up screaming for help. They were saying, 'Get a rope! Get a rope! He needs to get a rope!' but obviously nobody had a rope," Fanelli recounts in this episode.
Both of them reached the boy, but bringing him back to the bank meant swimming one-handed against the swift tidal current.
Listen to the story of the rescue of 5-year-old Stephen Jones from drowning in the Hudson River.
For more about Jenna Fanelli and Boyce Coleman, visit their hero pages at carnegiehero.org.
Fear on Hold is produced by the Carnegie Hero Fund, Big Science Pods, and Bill Garrison.
To nominate someone for the Carnegie Medal: https://www.carnegiehero.org/nominate/investigative-process/
To search the database of more than 10,000 Carnegie heroes: https://www.carnegiehero.org/heroes/search-heroes/
To learn more about the Hero Fund: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLRhEnfJ3As
Logo Design: Dave Hughes
Video Production: Untitled Content
Art Direction: Dan Minskey
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Music: Jay Green
Narration: Rebecca Senneway