In 1988, Phil had just moved to Los Angeles. And he was in a tough spot. At the time he had... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Here in America, we’re gaining weight. In 1990, the average weight of a US citizen was 161 pounds. By 2020, just... more

Having your first baby is exciting. Your life is changing because you’re gonna be bringing this new little human into your... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

For many people, being at home should be where you feel the safest from the outside world. I mean, we have... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Over the years, I’ve come to realize – the way I navigate the world day to day, as a man,... more

When you’re early in life, growing up, whatever you experience is what you consider to be normal. For example, when I... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Hey, it’s an off week for the podcast, but here I am anyway. This is Scott Johnson, and you’re listening to... more

Every September, here on the podcast we feature a guest who has a personal experience with 9/11. Most people remember exactly... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Every September, here on the podcast we feature a guest who has a personal experience with 9/11. Most people remember exactly... more

Every September, here on the podcast we feature a guest who has a personal experience with 9/11. Most people remember exactly... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

I don’t go to the local mall very often. But when I need something that’s only sold at one of those... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

There’s a phrase that’s very common in certain situations. “Sorry for your loss” We hear it at funerals, we see it in... more

What do you do if a crime was committed, and you know who did it? Here’s an example, think about this. You’re... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

After you’ve been parenting for more than a few years, there’s something you learn. The way you communicate with your child... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is... more

I think accidentally dialing a wrong number is probably the most random way for two human beings to get connected.... more

The science of medicine has come a long way in the area of how we manage pain. In the mid to... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

I remember one of my first Airbnb experiences. I was traveling just here in Florida, and I had to stay one... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

If you’re married, you know that there will inevitably be some disagreements between you and your spouse. Could be about the... more

We have a different type of episode today. Normally, we’d be hearing from someone who survived an animal attack, or was... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

On this podcast we’ve covered well over 170 crazy true stories, and several of those have been about animal attacks. I’ve... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Our story today has to do with making decisions. As a child, most of the time, life is pretty easy because... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Not too long ago, I went on Hulu, and I found the TV show Shark Tank, and I went all... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs,... more

How would you handle it if you ended up having a medical condition that suddenly made you different from everyone... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of human endurance. What are we actually capable of doing? It’s almost always... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Enjoy this special presentation of RISK!, a podcast where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

There are few forces in the world stronger than a mother protecting her baby. If you’re outdoors and you happen to... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group and post some of your answers. The question for this... more

When I was a kid, I don’t think I knew anyone who had an actual security system in their home. It... more

Every Tuesday, Scott and Meredith grab a past Tuesday Question from the Facebook group and answer it, and also talk... more

Have you ever had one of those moments in your life where your life just changed dramatically? Like, your life is... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more

Do you know how you would react, in an emergency situation? The first time I remember being put to the test... more

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and I answer it and read some... more

This is a quick episode to let you know that starting Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – we’ll be doing the... more

This episode is a little different from the norm. Usually we talk to someone who has experienced something really unusual. But... more

You ever watch a video on YouTube, or TikTok, and it shows someone walking right on the edge at the... more

There are some people whose dream is to live on a boat and just spend their life sailing around the... more

James had a childhood that would have indicated future success. He grew up in southern California, and his father is... more

What would YOU do in this situation? Imagine you just got off an international flight, and you’re in a Subway restaurant,... more

The second season of PROOF: Murder at the Warehouse takes Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to Manteca, CA where they... more

It’s amazing how quickly things can change. Michael lives with his wife, Mu, in New York City. He works for HP,... more

You’re listening to What Was That Like, and this is the last episode for 2023 – which means it’s our... more

Very few people have seen someone get hit by a car. There’s a movie from 1998 called Meet Joe Black. Kind... more

On October 24, 2015, Sue was with her daughter Jessica, who was 14 years old at the time, and her... more

One of the things I really try hard to avoid is any flying, stinging insect. When I was a little kid,... more

I’m Scott, the host of What Was That Like. And this is a bonus episode. Normally, on this podcast you would... more

Anthony is a husband and a father. He lives in Canada. His kidneys were failing, and he was in desperate... more

“48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty takes you inside true-crime investigations like no one else, in her podcast “My Life of... more

October 4, 2016. For Jennifer and her husband Chris, and their 4 children, it was just a regular Tuesday. Up... more

Have you ever heard of Rohypnol? In the US, Rohypnol is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance. It functions as... more

This is a special episode. Most of the time here on What Was That Like, I talk to a regular... more

Tristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder... more

Most of the time, childbirth happens in a hospital. But not always. Consider the pregnant woman in Payson, Utah, who went... more

On the night of October 1, 2017, 64 year old Stephen Paddock opened fire from his room on the 32nd... more

If you’re a parent, you know – there is nothing more precious to you than your child. You would do... more

Have you ever been in a situation and had the thought, “I actually might die here today”? We recently observed the... more

Dr. Robert Hadden was a trusted OB-GYN at Columbia University. Friendly, caring, unassuming... and behind the closed door of exam... more

September 11, 2001 was a tragic day in America. The terrorist attacks caused the deaths of 2,996 people in New York,... more

I live about 20 minutes from world-famous Clearwater Beach. I do bike around that area sometimes but that’s about the... more

This weekend edition of What Was That Like highlights a top true crime podcast called LISK: Long Island Serial Killer.... more

There’s a phrase I find interesting. It’s often used to describe a person who seems to have an unusual power... more

There are a lot of things we have that are amazing, but we take them for granted. Have you ever seen... more

You know when people are asked about what their biggest fear is, a lot of the answers are what you’d... more

Hey, this is Scott, and you’re listening to What Was That Like. But this is not a regular episode of What... more

Do you ever think about the children in your state who are currently in foster care? Here in Florida, there are... more

Hey, this is Scott. This is just a short episode in between the regular episodes – I guess you could call... more

Here on the podcast, I talk to people who have been through extremely unusual situations. Like witnessing a murder, or... more

(Content warning – this episode includes discussion of sex trafficking, and graphic depiction of sexual attack. If you’re in the... more

There’s a problem that’s becoming a bigger and bigger issue for anyone who owns a home. The problem is squatters. If... more

Every tourist destination wants their guests to have a happy experience, but few places do that as well as Disney... more

You’re listening to the What Was That Like podcast, but this is not a regular episode. This is a bonus... more

The Greek historian Herodotus wrote about seven great architectural structures. That list became known as the Seven Wonders of the... more

Content warning – this episode includes discussion of drug use and suicide. For anyone who creates online content, the big goal... more

This is Scott, and this podcast is What Was That Like. This is the show where I usually have a guest... more

On a Friday afternoon in 2022, Lex was at home, just doing some routine work on her laptop. It seemed... more

Probably the most difficult thing for a parent to experience is losing a child. It’s often been said that the English... more

This is a bonus episode of What Was That Like. If you’re new to the show, this is not normally what... more

It’s hard for me to imagine not loving dogs. But that’s the way some people are, and it’s usually pretty... more

You know, there’s just something about Friday night. For a lot of people, it’s the end of the work week, and... more

Content warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide. I had a scary experience with fire when I was a kid. I grew... more

Jayna was excited – she was about to get married. She works in the wedding industry, so she knows how to... more

This is not a regular new episode Friday. And that’s because this is not a regular new episode. This is... more

The concept of guilt is an interesting thing to ponder. Sometimes it’s justified and rational to feel guilty. If a young... more

This episode comes with a content warning. The story includes discussion of sexual assault, addiction, and suicide.  Stephen Covey is a... more

Almost since the day I had the idea to start this podcast, I’ve wanted to talk to someone who has... more

Content warning – this episode includes discussion of self-harm, addiction, and suicide. Have you ever had to deal with the problem... more

I love all animals, but one of my favorites is the elephant. Couple of things you might not know about elephants: When... more

It’s time for a bonus episode! You’ve heard me talking about the Raw Audio episodes, and today you’ll hear a full,... more

No matter where you live, there’s the possibility of experiencing some kind of bad weather. We lived in Maine for about... more

I want you to take a moment, and think about the concept of trust. Often, trust is based on experience. When... more

When it comes to television game shows, there are just a few that have been around for a very long... more

For a lot of Americans, the idea of traveling – being away from home – is just a routine part... more

This weekend will mark the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks that happened on September 11, 2001. We all remember where... more

Most people don’t go to work each day with the concern of going through something that traumatizes them. If your job... more

Do you remember the stress of being a teenager? As an adult, you might look back on that time in your... more

I know, you might be surprised to see What Was That Like show up in your podcast feed today. New... more

One of the most difficult things we go through in life is when a close friend or a family member... more

I’m really happy to bring you this episode today, but it comes with a content warning, because it includes discussion... more