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What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Scott Johnson & Glassbox Media.

A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true... more

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Episodes

Phil won $500,000

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

15 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
When you were a child, what did you get the most excited about?

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

12 Nov 2024 · 23 minutes
Ray lost over 300 pounds

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

08 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Jessica left the hospital without her baby

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

01 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
What's something that most people have done, but you've never done?

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

29 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
Chris survived a home invasion

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

18 Oct 2024 · 59 minutes
TQ22: What's something that people do, that's normal, that grosses you out?

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

15 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
Jami was followed home

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

11 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Mayson's mom married a murderer

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

04 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
TQ21: What's your best find at a yard sale or thrift store?

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

01 Oct 2024 · 21 minutes
Kavina caught her little sister at birth

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

27 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
one September morning: Guy

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

20 Sep 2024 · 45 minutes
TQ20: What's the most useless thing you still have memorized?

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

17 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
one September morning: Tim

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

13 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
one September morning: Joan

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

06 Sep 2024 · 38 minutes
TQ19: What was that time when you thought you might actually die?

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

03 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
Stephan left the Jehovah's Witnesses

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

23 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
TQ18: What's something that happened at work that you'll never forget?

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

20 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Travis had a son with asthma

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

16 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
Justine feared her brother

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

09 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
TQ17: What's a common smell you can't stand?

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

06 Aug 2024 · 20 minutes
Heidi's daughter was a victim

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

26 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
TQ16: If you and your spouse/partner had to switch jobs tomorrow morning with no training, which of you would get fired first?

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

23 Jul 2024 · 20 minutes
Listen Now: Hysterical

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

22 Jul 2024 · 7 minutes
Kasey's text message changed her life

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

19 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Frank bought 500 pills a week

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

12 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
TQ15: When you're playing the icebreaker game "Tell a fun or odd fact about yourself" - what do you say?

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

09 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
Evi was spied on

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

28 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
TQ14: What's a rule that you make everyone follow in your house?

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

25 Jun 2024 · 20 minutes
Ramon faked his own death

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

21 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Three stories

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

14 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
TQ13: You're handed a box containing every item you've ever lost. What do you look for first?

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

11 Jun 2024 · 23 minutes
John was attacked by a tiger

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

31 May 2024 · 49 minutes
TQ12: What are you currently binging?

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

28 May 2024 · 19 minutes
Laura was pregnant with twins

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

17 May 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
TQ11: Have you ever been involved with foster care? What was that experience like?

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

14 May 2024 · 20 minutes
Max partnered with Mark Cuban

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

10 May 2024 · 54 minutes
TQ10: What's something you wish you could forget?

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

07 May 2024 · 27 minutes
Listen Now: Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy

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

06 May 2024 · 5 minutes
Mike wears an ostomy pouch

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

03 May 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
TQ9: What’s something you LOVE, that everyone else hates?

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

30 Apr 2024 · 18 minutes
TQ8: When you were a child, did you ever have a same-age friend die? How did you handle it?

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

23 Apr 2024 · 26 minutes
Daniel biked across the US

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

19 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
TQ7: Is there a specific person in your life who you consider to be your enemy? How did that come to be?

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

16 Apr 2024 · 24 minutes
Presenting RISK!

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

12 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
TQ6: Have you ever gone back to visit your childhood home? How would you describe that experience?

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

09 Apr 2024 · 18 minutes
Janette was kidnapped

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

05 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
TQ5: You earn a million dollars (tax free) for every full year you spend in a maximum security prison. How long would you stay?

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

02 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes
TQ4: You get to have lunch with any living celebrity. Who do you choose?

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

26 Mar 2024 · 22 minutes
Annie shouldn't have opened the door

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

22 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
TQ3: If you could make yourself twice as attractive, OR twice as intelligent, what would you choose?

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

19 Mar 2024 · 16 minutes
Justin found his mother on Facebook

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

15 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
TQ2: You just made a donation to your favorite cause (money or volunteer time) - what is that cause?

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

12 Mar 2024 · 22 minutes
Jonathan took the wheel

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

08 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
TQ1: If you had one “do-over” what past event would you spend it on?

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

05 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
Introducing: the weekly Tuesday Question episode

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

27 Feb 2024 · 8 minutes
Julie is a hospice nurse

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

23 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Chris was not strapped in

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

16 Feb 2024 · 58 minutes
Suzanne was stuck on the boat

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

09 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Hali was saved by a friend

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

26 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Luke swallowed cocaine balloons

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

19 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Listen Now: Season 2 of PROOF

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

17 Jan 2024 · 6 minutes
Michael was stabbed on a bus

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

12 Jan 2024 · 57 minutes
The Listener Stories of 2023

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

29 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 54 minutes
Rosie saw the hit

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

15 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Sue's parachute failed

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

08 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Danna was attacked by yellow jackets

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

01 Dec 2023 · 56 minutes
Stories from work

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

24 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
Stacy gave away her kidney

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

17 Nov 2023 · 1 hour,
“48 Hours” Presents: My Life of Crime | Twisted Twins: Who Killed Heather DeWild?

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

13 Nov 2023 · 8 minutes
Jen accidentally caused a death

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

10 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
Stephanie was date raped

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

03 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
Daughters

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

27 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Listen Now: New Podcast “Ghost Story”

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

23 Oct 2023 · 9 minutes
Karen gave birth in a Subaru

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

20 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
152: Kami ran from a mass shooting

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

13 Oct 2023 · 1 hour,
Laura's pain became her purpose

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

06 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Tara's only option was the attic

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

22 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Introducing: Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

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

15 Sep 2023 · 11 minutes
Stories from September 11

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

08 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Tara's only option was the attic
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Have you ever been in a situation and had the thought, “I actually might die here today”? We recently observed the anniversary of... more