How Did They Survive a 35,000° Blast and a Hoof to the Head? | Southern Storytelling | Episode 179

Ford survived a massive arc flash that blasted him off a transformer. His father, Johnny, was knocked unconscious by a rodeo horse whose hoof landed only inches from his skull.

In Episode 179 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, this father-and-son duo shares how both accidents happened, what their families experienced, and why walking away changed how they think about safety, control, and the grace of God. Along the way, we revisit rodeo disasters, hotel trouble, school pranks, hunting mistakes, and some of the worst jobs imaginable.

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00:00 He Gave His Wife the Same Gift Twice

02:33 Meet the Father-and-Son Storytellers

06:12 Surviving a Massive Arc Flash

11:53 The Most Painful Bandage Removal

16:34 The Steer-Wrestling Disaster

23:54 The Fish Prank at School

28:35 Forgotten Anniversaries

30:26 The Worst Jokes Ever Told

33:15 The Ohio Hotel Disaster

36:11 He Booked the Hotel for the Wrong Month

38:50 Kicked Out of a Hotel While Asleep

44:10 Write-in Story: “Officer, I Have a Gun!”

47:26 An Armed Encounter After a Night Hunt

49:31 Bracket Game: The Last Job We Would Ever Take

53:25 A Rodeo Horse Knocks Him Unconscious

1:00:59 Two Inches From Death

1:03:03 Scripture Time

1:07:31 Final Thoughts

About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM.

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