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
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Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 129 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture |
Today, we’re speaking with a man who lost his foot in a motorcycle accident and then served it to 10 friends for brunch. It’s a conversation about curiosity, taboos—and yes, we ask the question you want to know: what does human meat actually taste li... more
In 2004, a man named Marvin Heemeyer turned a bulldozer into a homemade tank and tore through Granby, Colorado, targeting people he believed had wronged him. One was local newspaper editor Patrick Brower, who barely escaped as the “Killdozer” demolis... more
Chris Smith started experimenting with ChatGPT in 2024 and quickly became hooked. Soon he’d customised the chatbot into a flirty persona he named “Sol.” What began as curiosity evolved into a full-blown romantic relationship. One that nearly derailed... more
Jill Dodd was a 21-year-old model when she started dating one of the world's richest men. Adnan Khashoggi made billions selling arms to Saudi Arabia and lived in mansions, superyachts, and among an entourage of women. Jill tells what it was like to l... more
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Terrible interviewer.
This podcast has interesting guests, but the interviewer Julian should learn how to conduct an interview. Oftentimes, he sounds like he has not done basic research into his guest or the topic. I had hopes that the episode on Braucherei would be informative about Pennsylvania Dutch practices, but both he and the guest (Kajia Bretzius) sounded very ignorant about the topic and disrespectful towards this culture and its living practices. It would have also been better if Julian had interviewed Bret... more
I am absolutely hooked on this show! My favourite type of podcast is the kind where true crazy stories are being told by the person who experienced the story themselves with the host weighing in or asking questions from time to time. Not only is this exactly that, but all of the stories are so unique and interesting. The topics are absolutely wild! I am extremely picky with podcasts because I can zone out easily but not with this show. Keep up the amazing work!
I haven’t unfollowed because I keep hoping it will get better as the premises is amazing, I honestly don’t know how you manage to keep getting the guests you do. The host and the questions he asks are terrible. Please consider handing the hosting to someone else and doing a bit more research before inflicting rambling and questionable assumptions on your guests.
its too distracting and would be much better just the story
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Engaging in deep conversations, this show offers listeners a unique insight into the experiences of individuals who have lived through extreme events. The narratives range from the harrowing to the humorous, providing diverse perspectives that reflect the complexities of human experiences. Whether discussing trauma, survival, or unexpected oddities, each episode is designed to evoke empathy and understanding, highlighting the often overlooked details of personal stories during extraordinary circumstances. This approach likely draws listeners who appreciate storytelling that bridges trauma and humor in an accessible manner.
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What It Was Like launched 4 years ago and published 129 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. Chris Smith
2. Jill Dodd
3. Stanley Praimnath
4. John Rusnak
5. Kaia Betsias
6. Amayra Hamilton
7. David Magna
8. April Balascio
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