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Well, I Laughed

Well I Laughed Podcast
True Crime
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Scott Peterson
Anna Chapman
Abscam
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DB Cooper
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Laci Peterson
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Russian Espionage
Julie D'aubigny

A weekly podcast where unexpected topics turn into laugh out loud conversations. From infamous historical figures to stories we thought we understood, hosts Maia (an engineer) and Grant (a public school teacher) talk through the facts and find the laughs. Well, I Laughed… and we think you will too. New episodes every Wednesday.

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This week, stories from the Well, I Laughed universe! Colleen embarrasses herself so much that it becomes legendary amongst her teachers, and the entire state of Florida. "Alexis" leads a life of crime and finds it bearable. Finally, Nina goes lookin... more

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Come experience thousands of years of Chinese excellence… crafted in the 1990s… in the United States. We’ve seen their advertisements. Some have even gone to their show! But what is the “magic” behind the Shen Yun shows? You guessed it, it's a cult! ... more

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With one week before the election, Grant introduces us to the “candidate” Victor Marx. Grant details how a complicated childhood pointed Victor into a tour with the Marines. There he found god, his birth father, and a BIG sense of self-confidence. Bu... more

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For almost three decades, Susan Collins has represented Maine in the Senate. During her time in Congress she has claimed to be a bipartisan warrior looking out for her state. But a recent Pro Publica investigation challenges who has Susan Collins rea... more

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Episode: 74: Con Me Once pt.2: Winners and Losers

Hosts

Maia Warner
Engineer and podcast host
Grant Thomas
Public school teacher and speech and debate coach

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • HAPPY 🐪DAY

    Every Wednesday I thank my lucky stars for the ray of light that is this podcast in this G*d forsaken place.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LC_oyvey
    United States5 months ago
  • A light in dark times

    Well, I Laughed is one of the best podcast finds. I always find myself entertained, intrigued, and validated in their episodes. Grant and Maia/ Maia and Grant have been a bright light in dark and depressing times. ABSOLUTELY give them a listen!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    molahs
    United States10 months ago
  • Listener Episodes

    I always save the listener episodes for when I am having a not-so-great day. They are unhinged and hilarious. Love the back and forth between them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vincescaggs
    United Statesa year ago
  • HILARIOUS SHOW

    So funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach Carter91919
    United Statesa year ago
  • A phenomenal listen

    I’ve been a long time listener and I’m finally getting around to this review. This podcast is something I look forward to every week and this may be an unpopular opinion with the other listeners but I LOVE the longer episodes. My favorites are when Grant talks history and influential women (so almost every episode for Grant) and when Maia talks true crime (not as often but it’s a sweet little treat). I’ve found myself saying the inside jokes in every day life and nobody knows the context so I ge... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aep54
    United Statesa year ago

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A few reviews mention that loud laughter or interruptions can affect the listening experience.
The hosts' easy banter, recurring jokes and personal updates create a warm, familiar, friend-like listening experience.
Listener-submitted stories are a popular feature, often praised as especially funny and entertaining.
Listeners value the combination of researched stories, historical insight and humor, and say they often learn while laughing.
Some listeners find the long episodes and frequent tangents distracting, while others specifically enjoy the extended format.

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Talking Points

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179: Behind the Beauty [Big Believer pt.2]
Q: So what is Shen Yun?
The hosts describe it as a touring dance production founded by Falun Gong practitioners that presents Chinese culture before communism while also promoting the movement's spiritual teachings and depicting persecution in China.
179: Behind the Beauty [Big Believer pt.2]
Q: So how is Falun Gong a cult?
Maia outlines traits including an authoritarian leader, a transcendent belief system, and systems of influence and control that can erode followers' sense of self. She applies these to Falun Gong's teachings, secrecy, pressure, and restrictions.
176: Rage Bait [Dynasty pt.2: The Murdochs pt.2]
Q: Do you feel ultimately optimistic about the Murdoch family media empire?
Maia says she is ambivalent and doubts Lachlan has Rupert's strategic ability; Grant argues that dynastic power often fades across generations and sees reason to think the empire's influence is not permanent.
176: Rage Bait [Dynasty pt.2: The Murdochs pt.2]
Q: Do you feel like you remember enough from part one to recap?
Grant recaps the family's origins, Rupert's media acquisitions and children, and the irrevocable trust that determines which family members can inherit and vote.
RE-AIR 40: Devil in the Details [Devil's Hole Pupfish]
Q: Where does the rarest fish in the world live?
The rarest fish in the world, the Devil's Hole Pupfish, lives in Death Valley National Park, specifically in a small area known as Devil's Hole.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Well, I Laughed

What is Well, I Laughed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations pair researched stories about history, public figures, crime, religion, politics and other unexpected subjects with irreverent humor and frequent personal asides. Maia Warner, an engineer, and Grant Thomas, a public school teacher, trade off leading the research and reacting to each other's discoveries, while occasional listener-story episodes bring in audience submissions and the hosts' own anecdotes. The format is informal and long-form, with detailed narrative segments, tangents, recurring jokes and candid catch-ups rather than tightly edited, straight-ahead lectures.

The distinctive appeal is the mix of substantive historical context and a lively friendship dynamic: serious subjects such as civil rights, media powe... more

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