Luckiest or Unluckiest Man Alive? The Wild Life of Frano Selak episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 21, 2025 · 9 MIN

Luckiest or Unluckiest Man Alive? The Wild Life of Frano Selak

from This Podcast is Not Real · host Ana Guillen

In this episode of "This Podcast Is Not Real," we dive into the unbelievable story of Frano Selak, the Croatian man who survived what seemed like a lifetime of near-death experiences—before winning the lottery.🚂 From a train crash into a freezing river to an emergency plane exit mid-flight, Selak’s life reads like a Hollywood script. But is it all true? Despite the sensational claims, no independent verification exists to confirm his escapes from disaster. Could he have been the luckiest—or perhaps the most imaginative—man alive?💰 And then comes the twist: after dodging death multiple times, Selak won a massive lottery prize. He bought houses, a boat… and later gave most of it away, embracing a simple life. Was fate on his side, or was his story just too good to be real?🔎 Join us as we unravel the truth behind the legend of Frano Selak, separating fact from fiction in one of the most extraordinary tales of survival ever told.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 21, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Luckiest or Unluckiest Man Alive? The Wild Life of Frano Selak

0:00 9:30

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of This Podcast is Not Real?

This episode is 9 minutes long.

When was this This Podcast is Not Real episode published?

This episode was published on February 21, 2025.

Can I download this This Podcast is Not Real episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!