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 | 179 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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The Cannonball Run is an illegal car race from New York to Los Angeles. In 1972, Judy Stropus entered with an all-women team sponsored by a bra company. They didn’t finish, but somehow became the most legendary team in Cannonball history. In this ep,... more
Between 1974 and 1978, Ted Bundy confessed to killing 30 women. During that time, he was especially close with his cousin, Edna Cowell Martin. In this episode, Edna shares what it was like growing up with him. From small, unsettling moments, to the s... more
On August 9, 1996, the cast and crew of Titanic wrapped a long shoot with a seafood dinner. Within an hour, around 40 people (including director James Cameron) were ill. The cause: someone had spiked their chowder with a hallucinogenic drug called PC... more
It's one of the weirdest mysteries we've encountered. On this week's episode, we speak to Brett Grimes, who was 19 when he a got a job digging a huge hole in the forested side of a volcano, with no explanation of what they were digging for. In this e... more
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- The Ted Bundy episode
Seems like it’s gonna be pretty good but I just wanted to write this review because it came out on my birthday actually 27 minutes before I was born. I’m an old man so I’m not gonna just close my age lol
Apple Podcasts5the Humble Hoshi
United Statesa month ago - Great Podcast！
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 ❤️
Apple Podcasts5Mppp10
Australia2 months ago - Excellent
Such a diverse collection of stories! Really well done!
Apple Podcasts5Amy D 18
Canada2 months ago - Great Interviews, skilled interviewer 😃
*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
Apple Podcasts5Teac 2021Australia2 months ago - 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 Podcasts5AllphlippersAustralia3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #22 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #120 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #34 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #171 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is What It Was Like about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners are drawn to intimate, in-depth conversations with people who have lived through extraordinary and often harrowing events. Episodes span crime, survival, cults, trauma, exploration, and paranormal experiences, with a focus on the human dimension—the why and how of extreme moments, resilience, and personal transformation. A distinguishing factor is the host's calm, thoughtful interviewing style that centers guests' voices while unpacking broader cultural and societal contexts. A recurring strength is mixing high-stakes storytelling with practical takeaways, whether for understanding trauma, safety, or survival, making it appealing to curious, effect-driven listeners and potential sponsors looking for serious, narrative-first conten... more
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What It Was Like launched 4 years ago and published 179 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. Judy Stropus
2. Edna Cowell Martin
3. Jamie Barber
4. Brett Grimes
5. Fé Seymour
6. Robert Powell
7. Dr. Naomi Rose
8. Carol Vaughn
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