Episode 180

Oops! Did That Pothole Just Bring Her Back?

Published on: 13th March, 2026

Hold onto your hats, folks, 'cause we're diving into a wild tale that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about potholes! Picture this: a woman in India is all set for her funeral after being declared brain dead, but plot twist—she wakes up mid-ambulance ride after hitting a massive pothole! Yup, you heard that right! We’re talking about road-based resurrection technology here! So, let’s explore what happens next: the husband’s freak-out, the family’s chaos, and the new village hero—Rajesh, the pothole-driving ambulance dude! Get ready to laugh, because we’re spilling all the tea on this epic tale of life, death, and bumpy rides!

Transcript
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There was a woman in India that had apparently been declared brain dead, had been put into an ambulance and was being taken home for funeral preparations.

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And then the ambulance hit a massive pothole and she woke up.

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Some countries have advanced emergency medicine.

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India has road based resurrection technology.

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Doctors.

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We've done everything we can.

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Road department.

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Have you tried Main Street?

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Can you imagine being this woman's husband?

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He's grieving.

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He's literally calling relatives.

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Everyone in the family crying.

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They're arguing about where to put the chairs.

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Suddenly your wife sets up after the.

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After the ambulance hits a pothole.

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Forget filling the pothole.

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That pothole deserves a plaque like the Main Street.

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Depression.

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urning citizens to life since:

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It's amazing.

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Maybe a warning sign.

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Speed bump ahead.

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Possible spiritual awakening.

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Imagine hospitals under pressure, too.

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I mean, the family's saying, should we seek a second opinion?

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The doctor's like, well, yeah, maybe a rougher ride home.

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And that driver has become the most respected man in the entire village.

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Not a surgeon or a neurologist, a guy that drives an ambulance.

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People introduce him now like a legend.

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This is Rajesh.

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Last week, he hit third gear and saved a life.

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And imagine that poor doctor.

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Imagine spending 10 years in medical school and being shown up by a pothole.

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Enjoy Haysnacks, the bite-sized comedy podcast from Northwest Arkansas’s own Haystack—morning radio’s master of mischief on 106.5 KBVA and 96.7 The Bull. Each episode packs in the best moments from Haystack’s daily shows, including fan-favorite highlights, his legendary “morning six pack” top 6 lists, and the hilarious weekly phone call with his super-redneck pal, Alabama Bama. Don’t miss the Saturday “Leftovers” episode, where Haystack serves up the jokes and bits that didn’t make it on air (due to time, or because they were too weird or wild). Designed for busy listeners, Haysnacks delivers quick, snackable laughs whenever you need them—perfect for your commute, coffee break, or anytime you want a dose of fun.

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