
A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true story, with all the details of what happened. Animal attacks, plane crashes, mass shootings, and more – you'll hear what happened directly from the person who experienced it, and the inspirational outcome of how they came out on the other ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 503 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

Have you ever had a really big vision of doing something, and then
the way it turned out was actually very different from what you had
planned?
I
think this is almost universal for us as humans. Think back to when
you were a teenager. You probably h... more
Every
other Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then
Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by
other listeners.
The
question for this episode:
What's
an animal you'd love as a pet - even if it's unreal... more
Today’s episode deals with a controversial question: Should a
person be legally allowed to get medical assistance to end their own
life?
And
keep in mind, this usually pertains to someone who is terminally ill,
and who is also mentally and emotional... more
One of the things that makes this life so interesting is that
something can happen that’s life-changing, when you least expect
it.
I
mean, you’re just going about your day – stopping at the grocery
store, or putting gas in your car, just a routine d... more
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Can you not read your scripts sooooo slow
Scott is so wise and awesome to hear!! The woman has gotten so annoying to me. Please pick someone else.
Scott has such a sincere way of addressing these stories and offering the perfect about of levity as needed. I also love Meredith when she jumps on! Great podcast! I sent in a listener story once and Scott was very communicative as well and let me know when it would air. Excellent show!
Beautiful story. My eyes were filled with tears. A must listen.
Love hearing everyone’s stories! Recently it’s gotten too political. Go back to the original version without the host commentary for best results.
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A story-driven show featuring first-person accounts of extraordinary, often challenging experiences, ranging from medical crises and caregiver journeys to survival, crime, and personal resilience. Episodes lean into intimate detail and emotional arc, with hosts guiding conversations that let guests tell their truth with minimal embellishment, while occasional sidebars add context or lighter banter. Notable throughlines include navigating trauma, difficult life choices, and the consequences of real-world events on families, communities, and personal identity. The format appears to balance gravity with empathy and curiosity, making it useful for listeners who seek authentic personal narratives and practical lessons drawn from real events. The... more
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