Blink | Jake Haendel's Story
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Jacob Haendel has been handed a death sentence. He has a terminal progressive disease that's eating away at the white matter of his brain. In six months, he'll be dead. As the months progress, Jake slips into a coma, laying there in total darkness. But something odd has happened... Jake is fully conscious. Nobody knows that he can hear them. They’re certain he's no longer in there. With the promise that Jake will never recover, friends and family visit less and less. Until there is just one person left. A person who begins to whisper strange admissions in his ear. It is here, helpless in his hospital bed, that Jake realizes what may have gotten him here in the first place. The scariest thing in the room is no longer the potential of dying, but rather, the person sitting right next to him. This is Blink, the untold true story and survival of Jacob Haendel.
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1Heroin. Secrets. Deadly Betrayal. The untold story of Jake Haendel. Unlocking February 2nd.
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Jake Haendel knows something isn’t right—his body and mind feel disconnected in a way he can’t explain. That realization hits hardest at the worst possible moment... in the middle of getting arrested for smoking heroin while driving. But the real punishment isn’t the cuffs or the charges—it’s the diagnosis that follows. Doctors give him six months to live. A death sentence. And the clock starts now.
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, medical trauma, serious illness, paralysis/coma, death & dying, emotional distress & mature content.
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Hosted and produced by Corinne Vien
Co-created by Jake Haendel
Original composition by Michael Marguet
Edited by Mitch Huckaby
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If the disease doesn’t kill Jake, the medical system just might. As his condition worsens, he endures brutal treatment and increasing isolation while tensions explode between his family and his wife. But when he finally slips into a coma, the real nightmare begins—trapped in silence, Jake overhears something chilling.
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, medical trauma, serious illness, paralysis/coma, death & dying, domestic violence, assault, murder, emotional distress & mature content.
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Co-created by Jake Haendel
Original composition by Michael Marguet
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How does a man like Jake find himself with only six months to live? Friends and family give us a glimpse into Jake’s past—a childhood that seemed ordinary until everything changed. His descent started early, having been introduced to drugs in middle school and running the trade by high school. But when his mother is diagnosed with cancer, his world shatters, and drugs become his escape. What begins as a way to numb the pain soon pulls him into a high-stakes world of addiction, dealing, and danger. As his choices drag him deeper into a world of crime, the stage is set for the shocking events to come.
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, cancer and terminal illness, criminal activity, death & dying, suicidal ideation, emotional distress & mature content.
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Co-created by Jake Haendel
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Jake meets the woman who would soon become his wife. The two embark on a whirlwind romance, but life is anything but easy. Jake is an addict, and his addiction to heroin is all-consuming. Tension builds between the two, and we are left wondering who the real hero of this story is.
Content warning: Pregnancy loss, drug use/abuse, addiction, emotional distress & mature content.
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Hosted and produced by Corinne Vien
Co-created by Jake Haendel
Original composition by Michael Marguet
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Jake was given just six months to live, and now that deadline is closing in. As his body is wracked by a series of violent autonomic storms, his hospice nurse fears the worst. The final moments seem inevitable—last rites are read, and his wife prepares to say goodbye. But then, Jake comes face to face with death itself… and what happens next defies all expectations.
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, death and dying, medical trauma, emotional distress & mature content.
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Co-created by Jake Haendel
Original composition by Michael Marguet
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Against all odds, Jake was alive. In the depths of suffering, he discovered an extraordinary power within himself—the will to survive. But survival wasn’t the only battle he’d have to fight. As he clawed his way back to life, one heartbreaking revelation at a time, the question remained: Was his recovery truly a second chance… or just another game of control?
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, death and dying, medical trauma, emotional distress & mature content.
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Alone and abandoned in a hospital, Jake is forced to focus on his recovery. That is, until a single phone number suddenly pops into his mind. A phone call sets off a chain of events that will reconnect him with his past and lead to staggering revelations.
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, death and dying, medical trauma, sexual abuse, emotional distress & mature content.
Resources can be found on our website, blinkthepodcast.com
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As Jake lay locked-in and unable to move or speak, a sperm sample was taken without his explicit consent, sparking a complex legal and ethical battle that would stretch far beyond his hospital bed, and Jake’s fight to reclaim what was his.
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, death and dying, medical trauma, discussions of consent, marital rape, sexual assault, emotional distress & mature content.
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What started as a straightforward effort to move on spiraled into a bitter and complicated divorce—one that called Jake’s right to share his own story into question. As the layers begin to peel back, deeper questions emerge—about love, control, and the versions of a relationship we choose to believe.
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, divorce, discussions of consent, sexual assault, emotional distress & mature content.
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WHAT I'm glad I didn't start this until I did so I only need to wait 6 days 😭
when is a new episode coming out?
It should be illegal to have to wait for episodes 😭😭😭
Blink sounds like an absolutely haunting and gripping story—imagine being trapped in your own body, fully aware but unable to communicate, while uncovering unsettling truths. Jacob Haendel’s survival journey is both terrifying and fascinating, making this a must-listen for anyone who loves true stories of resilience and mystery. The thought of being in such a vulnerable state and realizing something sinister is happening around you is chilling. On a lighter note, if you’re looking for something comforting after diving into such an intense story, why not check out Shake Shack’s menu? From juicy burgers to hand-spun shakes, there’s something to satisfy any craving: https://shakeshackmenuprices.com/
The first anecdote about the fork was hilarious. How can they leave us on THAT cliffhanger for the next month?! 😭
wonder why he never thought that MAYBE that smart collective voice in his head wasnt his second voice but GODS VOICE
this is absolutely amazing!! You guys are honestly just letting him tell his story but yall are killing it with this podcast!!!
i cant understand what she is saying at the end of episode 3 ..... twister? a twister for drugs was a way to make sure she had drugs??? please tell me what she said in those last few seconds????
oh wow !! 10 patches a day for three days is absolutely INSANE 😱😳
the podcast was kinda fine till now, but this episode is just too boring and too much blah blah ... even with the 1.6 speed his still too slow and the story doesn't go anywhere important and related
Loving this podcast! Can't wait to hear next week's episode.
I listen to so many true crime and wild medical podcasts, but this is so insane, I have a hard time believing it! Absolutely riveting and I can't wait to hear more! Excellent!!!
What a gripping story! I've binged Blink this afternoon and cannot wait for the next episode. what a strong man Jake is.....
the best podcast! so hooked can't wait for more.
I'm grateful for this podcast as I have a very close family member who suffers with substance misuse disorder. and this show this podcast highlights how common the problem is in America today. look at all the people in the show who no one would imagine were here when users. they've been forced to be honest and show their hand to tell Jake's story and it's really appreciated. the country needs to know everybody who's harboring this disease it's not a shameful secret and it's a very common disease
This episode abruptly ends in the middle of Adrian speaking
hooked. cant wait for next episode