

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 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 side.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 21min
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 of the answers given by other listeners.The question for this episode:What's a rule that you make everyone follow in your house?Links for this episode: Plume of bacteria (AKA “toilet plume”):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_plume Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert:https://MeredithForReal.com To check out the new Tuesday Question and get in the discussion, join us at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook.Sponsor deals:To listen to THE 82% series, follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts!Go to cookunity.com/What or enter code What before checkout for 50% off your first week.Go to Seed.com/what and use code 25WHAT to get 25% off your first month.Go to storyworth.com/what to save $10 on your first purchase!Get 15% off OneSkin with the code WHATWAS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodCancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/whatwas.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/whatwas and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 18min
180: 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 most common things, like finances. Or sometimes you might have a big fight about something really minor, like choosing a restaurant.Usually, these things get resolved. Reasonable adults can figure out a solution or a compromise, and life goes on.For Ramon, that’s not how it worked out. He and his wife Lulu had gotten to the point where their marriage could not be saved, and a divorce was coming up. But then Lulu decided to take things to a whole new level, and hire someone to murder Ramon. That’s when things got a little crazy.This is a Flashback episode. Ramon told this story 5 years ago here on the podcast, so after our conversation you’ll hear a chat the he and I had just recently about what he’s doing today, and the latest news about Lulu.Ramon’s book:https://www.amazon.com/I-Walked-My-Own-Grave/dp/0578217651/ref=sr_1_1Ramon interview on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afxOgtRFJWwRamon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealramonsosaFull show notes and pictures for this episode are here:https://WhatWasThatLike.com/180Graphics for this episode by Bob Bretz. Transcription was done by James Lai.Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS.Try What Was That Like PLUS free:iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcast feed, click on “Try free”Android: on your phone, go to WhatWasThatLike.com/PLUS and click to try it free on any appSponsor deals:To listen to THE 82% series, follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts!Go to cookunity.com/What or enter code What before checkout for 50% off your first week.Go to Seed.com/what and use code 25WHAT to get 25% off your first month.Go to storyworth.com/what to save $10 on your first purchase!Get 15% off OneSkin with the code WHATWAS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodCancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/whatwas.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/whatwas and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 10min
179: Three stories
We have a different type of episode today.Normally, we’d be hearing from someone who survived an animal attack, or was in a plane crash, or won lots of money on a TV game show. At the moment we have more than 170 episodes like that.But sometimes I end up with stories that are not quite long enough for a full episode. But they’re just too good not to use.So today, you’re about to hear three stories. The first one and the last one are just the storyteller talking. The story in between is a conversation I had with the guest, and he talks about what happened.And of course to end the episode we’ll have our Listener Story.So I hope you enjoy this 3-story episode.Full show notes and pictures for this episode are here:https://WhatWasThatLike.com/179Graphics for this episode were created by Bob Bretz. Full transcription was done by James Lai.Want to discuss this episode and other things with thousands of other WWTL listeners? Join our podcast Facebook group at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook (many of the podcast guests are there as well)Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS.Try What Was That Like PLUS free:iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcast feed, click on “Try free”Android: on your phone, go to WhatWasThatLike.com/PLUS and click to try it free on any appSponsor deals:To listen to THE 82% series, follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts!Go to cookunity.com/What or enter code What before checkout for 50% off your first week.Go to Seed.com/what and use code 25WHAT to get 25% off your first month.Go to storyworth.com/what to save $10 on your first purchase!Get 15% off OneSkin with the code WHATWAS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodCancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/whatwas.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/whatwas and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2024 • 23min
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 of the answers given by other listeners.The question for this episode:You're handed a box containing every item you've ever lost. What do you look for first?Links for this episode: The Hoarder Within Us: The Psychology of Our Stuff:https://www.meredithforreal.com/podcast-episodes/episode/79631536/ep-215-or-the-hoarder-within-us-the-psychology-of-our-stuff Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert:https://MeredithForReal.comTo check out the new Tuesday Question and get in the discussion, join us at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook.Sponsor deals:Go to Seed.com/what and use code 25WHAT to get 25% off your first month.Go to storyworth.com/what to save $10 on your first purchase!Get 15% off OneSkin with the code WHATWAS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodCancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/whatwas.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/whatwas and get on your way to being your best self.Go to cookunity.com/What or enter code What before checkout for 50% off your first week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2024 • 50min
178: John was attacked by a tiger
John, victim of a tiger attack in Russia while working on tiger conservation. He used a road flare to fend off the tiger. The episode delves into his survival, recovery, and involvement with Panthera. The chapter also highlights the role of tigers in biodiversity and climate change.

May 28, 2024 • 19min
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 of the answers given by other listeners.The question for this episode:What are you currently binging? Links for this episode: The Alone series on Hulu:https://www.history.com/shows/aloneWoniya’s WWTL episode:https://WhatWasThatLike.com/75Shogun:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2788316/The Bear on Hulu:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/Breaking Bad:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903747/El Camino:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Camino:_A_Breaking_Bad_MovieBetter Call Saul:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3032476/Queen of the South:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1064899/Murder Mile podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-mile-uk-true-crime/id1278924392From:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9813792/It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472954/The Implication:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgUvwcU6P7IMeredith’s Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mfrcuriousinsiders Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert:https://MeredithForReal.comTo check out the new Tuesday Question and get in the discussion, join us at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook.Sponsor deals:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code WHATWAS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodCancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/whatwas.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/whatwas and get on your way to being your best self.Go to cookunity.com/What or enter code What before checkout for 50% off your first week.Go to Seed.com/WHAT and use code 25WHAT to get 25% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 1h 12min
177: Laura was pregnant with twins
A mother faces a surprising decision when she discovers she is pregnant with twins. The episode explores the emotional turmoil of deciding on selective reduction, coping with the loss of one twin, and the intense birth experience. It delves into grief, guilt, and gratitude, highlighting the journey of turning loss into strength and embracing self-acceptance.

May 14, 2024 • 20min
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 of the answers given by other listeners.The question for this episode:Have you ever been involved with foster care? What was that experience like?Discussed in this episode:Walk A Mile In Their Shoes:https://WalkAMileMaine.orgFidget spinners:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidget_spinnerWWTL episode 82 “Michael was abused with a sewing machine” –https://WhatWasThatLike.com/82Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert:https://MeredithForReal.comTo check out the new Tuesday Question and get in the discussion, join us at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook.Sponsor deals:Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/whatwas.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/whatwas and get on your way to being your best self.Go to cookunity.com/What or enter code What before checkout for 50% off your first week.Go to Seed.com/WHAT and use code 25WHAT to get 25% off your first month.Go to rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today!To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/WHATWAS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2024 • 55min
176: 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 the way back and watched every episode starting at Season 1.I’ve always had that entrepreneurial spirit, wanting to start businesses and make money by working for myself. And that’s what I’ve pretty much done – I’ve been self-employed for more than 20 years. And now, I’m self-employed as a podcaster.But one thing I’ve never done – I’ve never been on Shark Tank. But Max has – and he did it as a teenager.Max told me the whole story of the product he developed, and how he pitched it on TV and ended up getting a deal with Mark Cuban.This is a Flashback episode. Max originally told this story here on the podcast, back on episode 18. So after he tells about his adventures on Shark Tank, you’ll hear a new conversation I had with Max recently, about what he’s up to today. Surprise – he’s started a new company.To contact Max:Email: mbfeber@gmail.comInstagram: @maxbfeberLinkedIn: Max FeberFull show notes and pictures for this episode are here:https://WhatWasThatLike.com/176Graphics for this episode by Bob Bretz. Transcription was done by James Lai.Want to discuss this episode and other things with thousands of other WWTL listeners? Join our podcast Facebook group at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook (many of the podcast guests are there as well)Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS.Try What Was That Like PLUS free:iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcast feed, click on “Try free”Android: on your phone, go to WhatWasThatLike.com/PLUS and click to try it free on any appSponsor deals:Go to Seed.com/what and use code 25WHAT to get 25% off your first month.Go to storyworth.com/what to save $10 on your first purchase!Get 15% off OneSkin with the code WHATWAS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodCancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/whatwas.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/whatwas and get on your way to being your best self.Go to cookunity.com/What or enter code What before checkout for 50% off your first week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2024 • 27min
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 of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode:What's something you wish you could forget? Links for this episode: The horn I have on my bike:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ACAMJC/ The Charisma Quotient podcast with Kimmy Seltzer:https://www.kimmyseltzer.com/podcast/ Meredith for Real episode 226 – From Trafficking Victim to Attorney:https://www.meredithforreal.com/podcast-episodes/episode/7e18899e/ep-226-or-from-trafficking-victim-to-attorney Trafficking support:https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign In the US, who is committing sexual assault on children? The data:https://www.whoismakingnews.com/#welcome To check out the new Tuesday Question and get in the discussion, join us at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook. Sponsor deals: Go to Seed.com/WHAT and use code 25WHAT to get 25% off your first month. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/whatwas. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/whatwas and get on your way to being your best self. Go to cookunity.com/What or enter code What before checkout for 50% off your first week. Go to rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today! To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/WHATWAS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices