What It Was Like
SuperrealConversations 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
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 222 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Sophia Greenwood was adopted as a baby. She had no contact with her birth parents, until she met her biological dad in her 20s. They both experienced a sense of profound connection and fell into a relationship that ended in pregnancy. In this ep, Sop... more
This week’s story will likely be hard for many listeners to wrap their heads around, which is why we're unpacking the science behind it in this week’s subscriber episode.This is an excerpt from Julian’s discussion with Dianne Mathes, a Canadian thera... more
At 15, Maggie Malloy was abducted at gunpoint during running practice near her home in Galion, Ohio. A few hours later, she was found with multiple gun shots to the head, but alive. This week, Maggie shares how she survived and how faith and facing h... more
This week we are revisiting one of our favourite stories. In 2015, Hurricane Joaquin roared over the Bahamas and sank a cargo ship called the El Faro, drowning all 33 people onboard. It was a mystery how a modern US-flagged ship could sail into a hur... more
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This New England Gen X woman, loves this all and then some!!!! Keep it up, wow!!!! Julian is a warm/inviting/comforting voice and the King experience and story was soooo profoundly important! Thank you
Apple Podcasts5Podcast friend Mass
United States2 months ago Julian is one of the best interviewers ever! I love how he asks for details, this is what I'm missing in other interview podcasts.
Podcast Addict52 months agoHeavyListener- I’ve always liked this show but today made me rate!
I’ve loved this show for a long time— the guy in the washer, the pregnant lady with the double life boyfriend, etc… love them — but the Mark King interview was SO very good I had to finally tell you how much I love it. What a guy— what a story ❤️
Apple Podcasts5All the nicknames were taken1United States2 months ago - More Australian stories please
Mostly North American stories. It would be great if you could find some more people to interview locally in Australia.
Apple Podcasts2A heathwood
Australia2 months ago - Dale from Don’s plum
Wow, now that’s a guy with some sour grapes. I wonder if anyone else is thinking the same thing as me. That’s Hollywood mate it’s cut throat, get on with it and pick yourself up and go again which is what all the greats have done. That’s what makes them great. This guy was just pathetic and couldn’t have had that much talent or the movie would’ve gotten up. Was this even worthy of a podcast episode? The guy had no strength of character to last in Hollywood anyway. Why let it destroy your life. I... more
Apple Podcasts2AllieDqAustralia3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #45 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #36 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #59 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #209 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #225 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is What It Was Like about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across recent episodes, the show gathers intimate survivor testimonies and expert perspectives on extreme events, from coercive cults and violent crimes to high-stakes investigations and near-misses in public safety. The conversations blend personal resilience with analysis of mind-control tactics, security culture, and systemic responses, offering hard-hitting insights into manipulation, trauma, and recovery while highlighting the human costs behind sensational headlines. A notable pattern is the willingness to explore uncomfortable truths through vivid storytelling, ethical considerations, and lessons learned for prevention, justice, and empowerment.
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5. Australian True Crime
How many episodes of What It Was Like are there?
What It Was Like launched 5 years ago and published 222 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. Maggie Malloy
2. Laurie Poland
3. Alice Weaver Flaherty
4. Tyler Pelke
5. Felicia Rosario
6. Khalil Amani
7. Jessica Cooley
8. Brittany Todd
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