
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 163 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryComedy | |||

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Every Wednesday I thank my lucky stars for the ray of light that is this podcast in this G*d forsaken place.
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!!!
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.
So funny!
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
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A humorous history podcast where Maia Werner and Grant—hosts with backgrounds in engineering and teaching—turn odd, sometimes obscure topics into lively, banter-filled discussions. Across episodes, they blend biographical storytelling with historical context, quirky tangents, and accessible analysis, delivering long-form content that feels like a chat among friends while still delivering solid research. Noteworthy is the duo's strong chemistry, willingness to tackle big cultural themes, and a format that balances education with big laughs, making it appealing to listeners who want history served with personality and humor.
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Well, I Laughed launched 3 years ago and published 163 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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