
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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Hosted by Julian Morgans
This is a Superreal production
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 167 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

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When American millionaire John Bender moved to Costa Rica with his wife Ann, they set out to build a dream life in the jungle. Instead, their relationship spiralled into madness. When Bender died from a gunshot wound in 2010, the question remained: w... more
In 1967, 14-year-old Connie Geldreich met a young man at a lake who called himself Ted. What began as a strange encounter escalated into something far more disturbing. In this episode, Connie recounts her memories of a man who would later become the ... more
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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Absolutely a big fan of this podcast series and other productions by Superreal! Thank you guys so much for your hard work and insight! Lots of love ❤️
Such a diverse collection of stories! Really well done!
*Obviously the appeal of the subject matter will vary. A very interesting set of interviews with a lot of inherent intelligence & human interest.
*Can't help but wonder whether the reviewers who are whining about the interviewer's style, questions and technique just don't get it.
*Julian has established & is maintaining rapport well, not interrupting the flow of what the interviewee is wishing to say. *He is successfully keeping the conversation flowing as smoothly as could reasonably be expec... more
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!
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!
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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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What It Was Like launched 4 years ago and published 167 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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Recent guests on What It Was Like include:
1. Carol Vaughn
2. Connie Geldreich
3. Douglas Robertson
4. Rick Hogg
5. Robert Kerbeck
6. Vanessa Mitchell
7. Flor Edwards
8. Lily Rose Lee
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