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 | 200 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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In 1976, a mysterious illness started killing people in Central Africa. Virus expert Joseph McCormick was flown in to work out what it was and how it spread. This is how the world came to learn of a frightening new virus called Ebola. In this ep, Joe... more
In 1995, Dale Wheatley had just written and produced Don's Plum starring his friends Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. The film was quickly snapped up for a 3-picture deal. But then Leo decided he didn't want it released. Overnight, he and Tobey b... more
Pamela Jones was born into a fringe splinter group of Mormonism. By her early 30s she had nine children, while her husband had five other wives. But one day something inside her broke. In this ep, Pamela describes how she escaped — penniless and illi... more
In 1981, an Israeli backpacker named Yossi Ghinsberg met a man in Bolivia who told him about a lost city of riches buried in the jungle. Four of them went into the Amazon to search for the city. Two came out. Yossi tells us how he survived and what h... more
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- Poor Sale Wheatley… NOT!
I don’t know if there is any finer example of a man that CANNOT move on. The fact that Dale is still speaking about it in pained tones says so much about how little he has grown as a human being. I’m embarrassed for the guy after listening to this episode. What an absolute whiner, severely lacking in emotional intelligence. Not only has he not picked himself up by the boot straps, he has made his entire life of roughly the last 30 years about an incident that seems to be missing some very import... more
Apple Podcasts5De Fever
United States8 days ago - Pamela Jones
Your interviews are all very good- but Pamela’s journey was amazing. I was so impressed with how she learned to love herself first so she could give herself and her nine children a better life. She is an inspiration.
Apple Podcasts5BeshyaUnited States19 days ago - Great content, poor interviewing
This could be a great podcast. The stories are really interesting. However the interviewer needs a lot of training. It honestly sounds like a school kid interviewing an adult, and it’s really awkward to listen to 😬
Apple Podcasts2Angchair
Australiaa month ago - Thanks, love!
This New England Gen X woman, loves this all and then some!!!! Keep it up, wow!!!!
Apple Podcasts5Podcast friend MassUnited Statesa month ago - School shooting confusion
I may have missed something as I was cleaning whilst listening to the school shooting episode. But how on earth did a psychologist, a psychiatrist and a mum think it was a good idea for this boy to go out shooting guns with the older brother who had sexually assaulted him?????? No wonder months later he did what he did.
Apple Podcasts4Women like great films too!Australiaa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #31 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #205 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #170 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #189 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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What is What It Was Like about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on intimate conversations with people who have endured extreme events, offering a human-centered view of trauma, resilience, and survival. Episodes blend first-hand policing, journalism, survivor narratives, and behind-the-scenes professionals, often highlighting ethical questions, media impact, and the psychology of adversity. A notable attribute is the host's calm, curious interviewing style and the breadth of guest backgrounds—from law enforcement to writers, athletes, and trauma survivors—creating a mosaic of hard-hitting real-life experiences told with empathy. Potential listeners may be drawn to meticulous storytelling, serious inquiry into difficult topics, and the opportunity to hear personal perspectives that illum... more
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What It Was Like launched 4 years ago and published 200 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. Pamela Jones
2. Yossi Ghinsberg
3. Stanley Alpert
4. Gordon Drage
5. Todd Maguire
6. Patrick Tomlinson
7. Matt Thomas
8. Jon Romano
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