Imagine you're on a war ship in the final days of World War Two. The conflict is winding down, and you're excited to get back home soon. But then, disaster strikes. Your ship is struck by enemy torpedoes. And within minutes, you're floating in the ocean, fighting for survival. From Wondery, the new season of the AGAINST THE ODDS podcast puts you in the shoes of the men who experienced the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, and their fight to stay alive.This is just a preview of Against The Odds, but you can listen to the full episode at wondery.fm/ATO_BloodTies.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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Wondery Presents Against The Odds: Disaster at Sea

In the era of some of the most heinous serial killers of all time — one murderous family went curiously unnoticed: The McCrary’s. Led by a psychopathic patriarch and his cunning son-in-law, this Texas clan roamed the country robbing, kidnapping, and killing up to 20 people, most of them taken from donut shops. “Families who Kill: The Donut Shop Murders” recounts the wild and deeply disturbing story of an unhinged American family and the terrible brutality they unleashed. The podcast features the taped confessions of one of the killers, given when he was serving a life term in Colorado.Listen to the rest of this episode at wondery.fm/DSM_BloodTies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing Families Who Kill: The Donut Shop Murders

In this special interview episode, Gillian Jacobs and the series’ director Marshall Lewy talk about how working on the real stories behind other Wondery podcasts like Dr. Death and Bad Batch informed the second season. And they share what it was like recording an audio drama from inside actors’ closets. And Gillian dreams up a new podcast idea starring Wayne Knight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Real Stories That Inspired Season Two | 7

In the Season Two finale, Eleonore and Michael get a do-over for their dad’s memorial service, but the problems of the family won’t be as simple to lay to rest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Safe Deposit | 6

When FBI agents show up on their doorstep in New York, Eleonore and Michael return to the island.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heart Failure | 5

While Michael contacts the FBI with more questions about his parents’ plane crash, Eleonore may have found some answers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Foul Play | 4

Michael discovers some concerning details about the company’s new wonder drug. He turns to the only person he knows he can trust: his sister. But Eleonore is not sure she’s ready to forgive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trials | 3

Back to the plane crash that started it all. And Michael helps Richland’s new CEO launch a plan to resurrect the company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Crash | 2

Six months have passed. Eleonore is living on the West Coast, and she’s ready to put the past behind her. Michael is in Boulder trying to see his newborn child. Until Richland Health sends the company jet to fly them both back to New York to handle one last piece of family business.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Independence Day | 1

Catch up with a refresher on the twists and turns of the first season of “Blood Ties” before you dive into the second season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season One Recap

Dominic Monaghan (“Lost”) joins the cast of Blood Ties for Season 2. Listen here on July 15th, or now on Wondery Plus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season Two of “Blood Ties” Is Coming

In this special interview episode, we hear from actors Gillian Jacobs and Josh Gad about what it was like to work on Blood Ties, what podcasts they listen to, and when they realized they’d met decades earlier. We also hear from writer Ben Gray and director Marshall Lewy about the ripped-from-the-headlines inspiration, and what’s coming in Season 2. With Lindsay Graham, host of American History Tellers, American Scandal and Executive Producer of "1865."  Listen and subscribe to the historical audio drama "1865" here: https://wondery.com/shows/1865/Support us by supporting our sponsors!Simplisafe - Get a free security camera and 25% your system at simplisafe.com/bloodtiesTidal - Get 5 months of any plan for just $5 when you visit tidal.com/bloodtiesBetter Help: Take charge of their mental health with 10% off at betterhelp.com/bloodtiesPolicy Genius: Give yourself the gift of savings on home insurance at policygenius.comAudible: Get 53% off your first 3 months when you visit them at audible.com/bloodties or text BLOODTIES to 500-500See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Blood Ties | 7

In the Season One finale of "Blood Ties," the world says goodbye to Dr. Peter Richland.Hear all six episodes ad-free right now with a subscription to Wondery+. Start your free trial now at http://wondery.fm/BloodTiesPlusSupport us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father To Millions | 6

Where there’s a will, there’s a disagreement.Hear all six episodes ad-free right now with a subscription to Wondery+. Start your free trial now at http://wondery.fm/BloodTiesPlusSupport us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family Business | 5

Eleonore and Michael spend their holiday going on a mission.Hear all six episodes ad-free right now with a subscription to Wondery+. Start your free trial now at http://wondery.fm/BloodTiesPlusSupport us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Worst Christmas Ever | 4

All episodes are available for free, with ad-free episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers.Our family members are not always who we think. When Eleonore and Michael Richland lose their parents unexpectedly in a small plane crash, they must choose between honoring their father’s legacy as a world-renowned cardiologist and health care magnate — or risk it all to tell the truth. In the second season, they must grapple with the consequences of their decisions, as well as stumble upon disturbing new revelations about the family business. From Wondery, the makers of “Dirty John” and “Dr. Death,” Blood Ties stars Gillian Jacobs (Community, Love), Josh Gad (Frozen, Avenue 5), Amy Landecker (Transparent), Dominic Monaghan (Lost), and Wayne Knight. New episodes of the second season release every Wednesday.

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