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What It Was Like

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Conversations with people who have lived through extreme events. Some stories are dark and twisted, others are light and funny. In all cases, we get an intimate portrait of 'what it was like' to be there.

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Alice was in her late 30s when she reinvented her life. She left her marriage and started prioritising herself for the first time ever. That journey led her to open a happy ending massage parlour for women. This is the first episode of our new podcas... more

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Douglas Robertson was a teenager when his family set out to sail the world on a yacht. Seventeen months into the voyage, orcas sank the boat in the Pacific. In this ep, Douglas describes 38 days adrift in a small dinghy, surviving on turtle blood and... more

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Rick Hogg was a Melbourne accountant who specialised in minimising tax by fabricating expenses. In 2018, it all imploded and Rick got five years in prison. In this episode, he explains how the scheme worked, why he crossed the line, and what the orde... more

Robert Kerbeck was a broke actor when he stumbled into corporate espionage. His job was to trick low-level employees into divulging company secrets, which he sold for big money. In this episode, he explains what the work taught him about lying and th... more

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Recent Guests

Douglas Robertson
Survivor of a 38-day ordeal at sea after his family's yacht was sunk by killer whales
Author of The Last Voyage of the Lucette and son of Dougal Robertson, author of Survive the Savage Sea
Episode: Sunk by Killer Whales, Adrift for 38 Days
Rick Hogg
Former tax accountant involved in fraudulent audit practices.
Former Accountant, currently involved in helping white-collar criminals prepare for prison
Episode: I Made a Fortune Helping People Cheat Their Tax
Robert Kerbeck
Former corporate spy and author
Author of 'Ruse'
Episode: I Made $2M a Year as a Corporate Spy
Vanessa Mitchell
A woman who bought and lived in a haunted former prison for accused witches.
Episode: I Bought a Haunted Witches' Prison (Classic)
Flor Edwards
Author of Apocalypse Child, A Life in End Times
Episode: I Was Raised in a Cult Believing I'd be Dead by 12
Lily Rose Lee
Survivor of abduction and captivity
Episode: I Was Held Captive in This House for 11 Years
Vivian Conan
An 83-year-old woman from New York who has lived most of her life with dissociative identity disorder.
Episode: Saying Goodbye to My Multiple Personalities
Samantha Stites
A social worker who was stalked and kidnapped, now an advocate for victim awareness
Beekeepers Advocacy
Episode: I Was Kidnapped By My Stalker and Locked in a Bunker
Thomas Hargrove
Former investigative journalist and inventor of a mathematical model to identify serial killers.
Murder Accountability Project
Episode: The Man Using Maths to Find Serial Killers

Host

Julian Morgans
Host of intimate conversations exploring extraordinary life experiences.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • I look forward to this every week!

    I love this show! The stories are interesting and informative. Julian’s interview style is calm and relaxed. I love listening to this while I work, keep up the great stories team, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allphlippers
    Australia25 days ago
  • Most episodes are restricted

    Podcast was recommended by another show host who mentioned several episodes. I dowloaded and started scrolling but the first few years are for “premium only.” Great tactic to turn sway potential fans and subscribers-goodbye!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zenyatta65
    United States25 days ago
  • The only good podcast left

    Thank you for this podcast! It’s amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minniemoos19
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Awkward interview style

    I enjoy hearing stories from the guests however, I think the host needs training on how to interview as it feels very forced and awkward.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MMW33393
    Australiaa month ago
  • Oh come on

    Usually love the show. The Christmas lights episode was truly awful. Needed the voice of a rational American instead of just a windbag that was too dumb or antagonistic to move to a neighborhood with a HOA and expect to do whatever they wanted. The host believing the “culture war” is something normal Americans take part in really makes me reconsider the credibility of anything I’ve heard on this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *Midwestern
    United States2 months ago

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There are criticisms regarding the host's interviewing style, with some suggesting it needs to be more polished and engaging.
Feedback on the diversity of topics is often positive, highlighting the wide range of human experiences being represented.
Listeners appreciate the emotional depth and honesty of the stories shared, often finding them fascinating and compelling.
Many praise the host's ability to create a safe space for guests to share their experiences authentically.
Some listeners express concerns about a paywall for additional content, which affects their willingness to engage further.

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Sunk by Killer Whales, Adrift for 38 Days
Q: What were the pivotal events that led to your ordeal at sea?
Douglas recounts how killer whales attacked their yacht, leading to its sinking and forcing the family onto a raft, at the beginning of their 38-day survival challenge.
Sunk by Killer Whales, Adrift for 38 Days
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about your parents and your childhood?
Douglas shares about growing up in England, with his father being a sea captain and his mother a nurse, highlighting their decision to sail around the world.
I Made a Fortune Helping People Cheat Their Tax
Q: Did you feel, or did you feel at the time, any particular loyalty to the ATO?
Rick expresses that he viewed the ATO as the enemy and that he wanted to beat them.
I Made a Fortune Helping People Cheat Their Tax
Q: Say more about that.
Rick discusses his experiences in detail, especially focusing on how his actions affected not just himself, but also his clients and their relationships.
I Was Raised in a Cult Believing I'd be Dead by 12
Q: At what point in your childhood did you start to feel a little more critical or think a little bit more critically about what was happening around you?
This came with age and the realization of inconsistencies in the teachings.

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Conversations reveal the intimate and often harrowing experiences of individuals who have faced extreme and extraordinary events in their lives. Each episode presents a unique narrative, blending somber realities with lighter moments, ultimately offering listeners a diverse understanding of human resilience and vulnerability. The podcast aims to highlight the personal stories behind significant societal issues or bizarre circumstances, making it compelling for those interested in human experiences that challenge norms and touch on deep emotional truths. Listeners can expect to engage with intricate tales that blend profound insights with a range of human emotions, emphasizing the uniqueness of each narrative.

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Recent guests on What It Was Like include:

1. Douglas Robertson
2. Rick Hogg
3. Robert Kerbeck
4. Vanessa Mitchell
5. Flor Edwards
6. Lily Rose Lee
7. Vivian Conan
8. Samantha Stites

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