How Did They Survive a 35,000° Blast and a Hoof to the Head? | Southern Storytelling | Episode 179
How Did They Survive a 35,000° Blast and a Hoof to the Head? | Southern Storytelling | Episode 179  
Podcast: Hayden Alabama Podcast
Published On: Thu Jul 23 2026
Description: 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. Subscribe for true Southern stories, clean humor, and conversations about faith, family, and life. We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - River Hills Retreat - https://www.riverhillsretreat.com/ - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net 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. #NearDeathExperience #SouthernStories #HaydenAlabamaPodcast