A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true... more
For many parents, having a child in daycare is just part of the daily routine. And choosing a daycare provider for... more
Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more
We are at the end of 2024. It’s been a great year for me, and I hope it has been... more
Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more
Have you ever seen stories of someone who was born with no arms? I’ve seen videos and I think maybe even... more
Content warning for today’s episode, which includes a brief discussion of suicidal thoughts. When you think of the word “addiction”, what... more
Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more
Adam lived in Newtown, Connecticut. He was 20 years old, and had no criminal record. One December morning, before 9:30... more
Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some... more
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
If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while, you know we’ve covered a lot of pretty horrifying stories. Mass... more
These days, snowboarding is really popular in the colder climates, and of course everyone knows what it is. But it’s... more
EMTs and other first responders see a lot of things. Sometimes, they arrive on scene and find a situation that... more
Content warning - this episode includes descriptions of sexual violence and domestic abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Here in the United... more
I live in a wonderful little town in Florida, called Safety Harbor. It’s in the Tampa Bay area. And one... more
I find it so interesting that sometimes we can take what seems to be a really small action, but it... more
Like a lot of people these days, I work from home. And I really enjoy that. But many years ago,... more
Do you remember the movie called The Fugitive? It came out in 1993, and it starred Harrison Ford as... more
Right now, I’d like you to take a minute, and imagine this scenario. I live in Florida, in the southeast area... more
Deral Dean Ritter. Probably not a name you’ve heard before. In 1986, Ritter was 34 years old, and he was living... more
Remember back in the day, when everyone got up on Monday morning, and went to work? I’ve worked from home for... more
Sometimes, you see a phone call coming in and you just know that something bad has happened. I remember back several... more
I believe that people, for the most part, are good. When a tragedy happens, we want to help. That’s really the... more
As human beings, one of the things we crave is community. We need social interaction, and we want to feel... more
The subway system in New York City is pretty impressive. It opened in 1904 so it’s one of the oldest subway... more
On the morning of April 19, 1995, a former US Army soldier parked a rented Ryder truck in front of... more
As I walk or bike through my neighborhood, one of the saddest things I often see is a flyer stuck... more
Few things are scarier than being attacked by a shark. Australian Mick Fanning was in a professional surfing competition, which was... more
I’ve lived in places where the winter is really cold. Personally, I can say I prefer to live here in... more
This is a bonus episode of What Was That Like. If this were a regular episode, you’d be hearing someone telling... more
We live in a pretty amazing time. Private citizens are going to outer space, cars are able to drive themselves... more
Do you have a best friend? I have a best friend. His name is Tim. He and I grew up together... more
Most adults remember where they were on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. In New York City, there were some... more
I was watching a video online recently. I don’t remember where it was, probably in a subreddit. It was recorded... more
There’s something I find really fascinating, and that’s learning about the wildly different ways people react in a sudden emergency... more
This is a bonus episode on an off-week Friday. Today you'll hear Jessica's story of what happened to her fiancé Mike.... more
Today’s story takes place off the coast of Somalia, a country in Africa. If you look at Africa on a map,... more
I remember the first time I was ever exposed to domestic violence. My home life growing up was very much non-violent.... more
In a perfect world, a child should be able to trust an adult. Children are dependent on adults for healthy... more
DNA technology is pretty amazing, and it’s gone mainstream. I recently submitted a DNA kit with one of the companies... more
Remember that Seinfeld episode where George is at his girlfriend’s mother’s house, and he sees a partially eaten éclair in... more
When you travel internationally, do you ever get nervous when you come back to your own country and have to... more
Peekskill, New York. Angela Correa was 15 years old. She was a student at Peekskill High School, with an interest... more
Monica was divorced, and now a single mom with two little kids. She wasn’t looking for a relationship. Kevin was a... more
When I was a kid and even as a young adult, I had no fear of heights. I was always... more
Today we’re talking about the concept of being alone. Many people all around the world have been recently exposed to some... more
When you’re a police officer, one of the things you learn as part of your training is that there’s no... more
Personally, I’ve never had a fear of flying. In fact, I really like it. I’m not sure if it’s the... more
If this is your first time discovering the What Was That Like podcast, you need to know that this is... more
Trains are a big part of American culture, because they are really fascinating in so many ways. If you stand next... more
December 26, 2004. That was the day a huge earthquake happened. In fact, it’s the third-largest earthquake ever recorded, and it... more
What’s the most scared you have ever been? I’m not talking about being on a crazy roller coaster ride, or watching... more
Alaska is home to a lot of wildlife, including bears. Dan loves the outdoors. You name just about any outdoor activity,... more
It was an early morning in Indiana. Steven, 18 years old, was on his way home from an overnight shift at... more
According to an article in Business Insider magazine, one of the most stressful jobs in the US is being a... more
Brandon spent 17 years working as an equestrian stuntman. But he didn’t grow up on a farm, and he didn’t... more
Do you worry about your privacy on the internet? Do you ever think about how much someone could find out about... more
Very few things in life could be more traumatic or horrifying than discovering a suicide. Remember how shocked we all were... more
Do you remember when you were young, and going through your teenage years? Didn’t time seem to go by a... more
Today, we have a really fun episode that is going to make you smile. My guest today is Robin, and Robin... more
Today is September 11. Today is the day we remember and honor those who lost their lives here in America... more
Alaska is home to a lot of wildlife, including bears. Dan loves the outdoors. You name just about any outdoor activity, and he... more