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What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

Scott Johnson & Glassbox Media.
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Childhood Trauma
Sexual Assault
Family Dynamics
Trauma Recovery
True Crime
Gender Roles
Mental Health
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Resilience
Education
Rape
Skydiving
Family Relationships
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Facebook Group Discussions
Adoption
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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

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How scary would it be, if you suddenly lost your ability to

speak?

There was a story in the news about a man named Peter. When

Peter was 73 years old, he had a stroke. He survived the stroke, but he found

that he could no longer speak. And it looked... 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 past job did you hate the most?

Links for this episo... more

I was traveling recently, and I got in this Uber and started

talking to the driver, and when I heard his voice I said, “Kevin, you need to

have a podcast!” I don’t know if he’ll do that, but he did graciously agree to

record that quick opener for me,... more

Do you know,

with certainty, how you would react in a time of extreme stress or crisis?

As a 22 year

old woman in San Francisco, Betty had not yet decided on a career path. So,

while she was figuring out what she wanted to do, she worked at the fact... more

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Recent Guests

David Mitchell
Bill's son and Kristin's brother
Episode: 226: Bill's daughter was murdered
Amanda Eller
Survivor of a harrowing 17-day ordeal in the wilderness
Episode: STAS 5: Amanda Eller
Cesar Cardona
Survivor of a violent attack and public speaker focusing on resilience
Episode: 217: Cesar was attacked
Amy Downs
Survivor of the Oklahoma City bombing and speaker
Episode: 215: Amy's office exploded
Carlos Tapia
Survivor of cardiac arrest incident on the golf course
Forest Hill Golf Club
Episode: 209: Kevin did CPR on the golf course
Amber Rocha
A tough farm owner and survivor of Hurricane Milton
Episode: 205: Ber was hit by a flying tree
Christy Thompson
Jeff's sister
Episode: 200: Jeff lost his arm
Kiona Nessenbaum
A birth worker and mother of three, host of the Birth As We Know It podcast
Birth As We Know It Podcast
Episode: 191: Kavina caught her little sister at birth
John Goodrich
Wildlife conservationist and expert on Siberian tigers.
Panthera
Episode: 178: John was attacked by a tiger

Hosts

Scott Johnson
Meredith Hackwith Edwards

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Bland, “uplifting”, trauma-porn

    White American midwestern people are amazed that bad stuff happens. Present it for your pleasure. Tie it up in a pretty bow. Gotta vomit now.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ClaudioRestrepoZapata
    United Statesa month ago
  • Some cool stories, lame host

    Some very interesting stories but the host is clearly a liberal that prefers to interview other liberals.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Djidu27784
    United States2 months ago
  • The best podcast out there!!!

    I’ve listened to so many podcasts and this is by far the best one for true stories because Scott does a professional job of listening, not interrupting, and asking the questions we are all wanting to ask. No ridiculous joking and silliness. I adore Scott and the community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A135$
    United States4 months ago
  • Used to be one of my favorite

    There used to be good stories? But now they are boring. The other one he does with a woman is really bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Was good no more
    United States6 months ago
  • Tuesday Episode

    Edit: 02/05/2025

    Meredith needs to stop talking about deep subjects that she is not equipped to understand. She made another misinformed comment about parental estrangement. An emotionally intelligent person would know not to pass judgment on someone who has made a heartbreaking, heavy decision. Even if they are family, can we really know their full story?

    You lost a fan. Meredith had some very judgmental and dumb comments about drugs and alcohol. Issues with these things are usually a result ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kristin1714
    United States8 months ago

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The content has stirred discussions about trauma, resilience, and personal growth, resonating with a diverse audience.
Listeners appreciate the authentic storytelling and the emotional depth of the guests' experiences.
Many find the format refreshing and engaging, enjoying the back-and-forth questioning style of the hosts.
Some feedback points to a desire for more focus on storytelling rather than host interaction, while others love the dynamic between the hosts.

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TQ46: What past job did you hate the most?
Q: What is the craziest thing that happened at work?
The hosts share humorous anecdotes about job frustrations from listeners including odd experiences at call centers.
TQ46: What past job did you hate the most?
Q: What was your job at the call center?
Meredith explains how she collected information from various businesses over the phone, facing emotional struggles during her time there.
TQ46: What past job did you hate the most?
Q: What past job did you hate the most?
Scott describes his experience selling mortgages, highlighting the challenges during the 2008 market crash.
225: David couldn't find the cabin
Q: How did you meet with Doc and figure out, okay, let's go to this cabin?
David recounts how he met Doc at Indiana Camp Supply and expressed his desire to visit the cabin Doc built in Canada.
226: Bill's daughter was murdered
Q: What did you find out from this detective?
Your daughter, Kristin, was murdered today by her boyfriend.

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A storytelling series focusing on true and personal experiences, showcasing individuals sharing their often harrowing yet inspiring tales. Each episode features an individual recounting their unique and often life-changing encounters, ranging from serious themes such as trauma, loss, and recovery, to lighter anecdotes about everyday challenges and humorous mishaps. This format creates a captivating and empathetic space for listeners to connect with the storytellers, bringing both depth and authenticity to the narratives shared. The hosts play a crucial role, guiding conversations to reveal the nuances of each story and the human experiences that unite us all.

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