Praying for Rain | 5

"Adrift" is a podcast that recounts the harrowing true story of the Robertson family's survival at sea after their boat sank. Episode 5, "Praying for Rain," details their dire situation in the doldrums, facing dehydration, a failing life raft, and circling sharks. The episode highlights Douglas's memories, including a vision of fresh fruit salad, the family's desperate need for water, and their joy when rain finally comes. It also explores tensions within the group, particularly Dougal's anger and physical altercations with Robin, as well as a past incident of abuse Douglas experienced before the voyage. The episode further illustrates their mental escape through fantasies of food and their plans to open "Dougal's Kitchen," before ending with the raft disintegrating, leaving them with only a small dinghy.