About this episode
What happens when you’re attacked by a grizzly bear, left for dead, and forced to crawl nearly 200 miles to survive? That’s the true story, or perhaps just the legend, of Hugh Glass, a 19th-century frontiersman whose incredible survival story inspired books and Hollywood films like The Revenant. In this episode, you’ll: Hear the dramatic survival story of Hugh Glass. Learn and review 10+ irregular past tense verbs in context (ran, tore, bit, beat, lay, wore, told, dealt, stole, and more). Discover how legends grow through “embellishment” — when details get added to make a story more dramatic. Reflect on the moral of the story: true strength isn’t just physical, it’s determination and endurance. 👉 This is the second part of Episode #198 ( Against All Odds ), so if you haven’t yet, go back and listen to that one first! Mentioned in this Episode Season 4 Premium Content All Premium Content Seasons 1-3 (+ discount on Season 4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices