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 | 228 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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In 1983, 11-year-old Kristine Conyers was abducted at gunpoint by a serial killer. She survived, but those four hours changed her life. It’s a story about the ripple effect on her family, and how she realised the crime was premeditated in ways she di... more
This show often features people who’ve survived unimaginable horrors as kids, which begs the question: how do people move on? In this episode preview we put this question to Al Killen-Harvey, a clinical social worker who has spent decades helping abu... more
In 1991, cruise ship performers Moss and Tracy Hills found themselves on a sinking ship. As the MTS Oceanos floundered, passengers waited for the crew to take charge. Finally, Moss and Tracy stepped in, and ultimately rescued over 500 passengers. On ... more
This week's subscriber episode takes us back to February 2020, where Kent Frasure found himself confined to his cabin on the Diamond Princess due to COVID. It was a preview of the pandemic to come: the slow response, the gap between regular people an... more
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- Okay but what are your politics? Stop people pleasing
I would give this 3.5 if I could. Like on one hand, I really like the pod. I fall asleep to it a lot— which means it’s interesting enough to distract my brain. My *main* issue, is that you kinda seem like a centrist-cosplaying someone more left. You appease a lot of right wingers, but try to hint that you’re more left. I think you’ve gotta have more of a back bone— take a bit more of a stance and be authentic instead of both sidesy.
Apple Podcasts4Rjshwkogntornejebejjtj
Canada14 days ago - Hit and Miss
Some episodes are good and others are terrible. The host is very good but some of the people he has on are shocking. Especially the lady just recently about the Ninja cult. I had to turn her off. Her voice was irritating.
Apple Podcasts2Peach987
Australia16 days ago - Disgraceful
The peddling of what appears to be completely unverified stories is disgraceful and embarrassing. The most recent with a woman who claims to have had a baby with her father is a great example. An extraordinary story that was full of holes that were never questioned.
We are ACTUALLY supposed to believe that people in their life were so understanding of their love?
Laughable. A quick search online will show there is absolutely nothing to verify this woman let alone her sensationalist story. Or are... more
Apple Podcasts1Juliette-JBAustralia18 days ago - Overall very good, but lately…
I have really enjoyed so many of the episodes on this podcast. Julian does a great job and the stories about people going through interesting experiences that you don’t typically hear, is really refreshing. Lately, Julian has been airing his girlfriend’s podcasts instead of his and while I think the support is lovely, I really don’t enjoy those episodes. As a subscriber, I’m also not paying for those. I think we all feel a chemistry with a podcast when we subscribe: the cadence of speech, the ca... more
Apple Podcasts3ksdudhejwosidu
United States18 days ago - Legit addicted to this Podcast!
I have been on medical leave from my career for just about 2 months & I discovered this podcast!! I listen to it all day during my projects, driving, etc. I spent the first half as a non subscriber & was absolutely dying to hear them all, so I eventually decided I need full access lol. First, your voice is magnificent, I love the tone, the pace, & the accent. Your questions are so thoughtful & well done! I’m from the USA & legit this is one for the books. I tell all my friends you have to liste... more
Apple Podcasts5AmyyAmyyUnited States18 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #10 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #49 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #235 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #32 | Canada/Society & Culture |
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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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What It Was Like launched 5 years ago and published 228 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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What guests have appeared on What It Was Like?
Recent guests on What It Was Like include:
1. Kristine Conyers
2. Al Killen-Harvey
3. Moss Hills
4. Kent Frasure
5. Claire Sullivan
6. Ingo Michehl
7. Sophia Greenwood
8. Dianne Mathes
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