What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

Scott Johnson & Glassbox Media.

Episodes 351
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (1,718)
Since Jul 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
65%
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feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

TQ65: What's the nicest thing a stranger has done for you?

Jun 09, 2026 43m Bonus

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…

STAS 16: Dalia Dippolito

Jun 05, 2026 22m Bonus

Dalia wanted everything for herself but one thing was in the way: her husband Michael. Sponsor deals: Visit www.functionhealth.com/WHATWAS or use gift code WHATWAS25 for a $25 credit toward…

257: Mae's ex-husband went to prison

May 29, 2026 1h 14m

Have you ever had a really big vision of doing something, and then the way it turned out was actually very different from what you had planned? I think this is almost universal for us as humans.…

TQ64: What's an animal you'd love as a pet - even if it's unrealistic?

May 26, 2026 40m Bonus

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…

256: Courtney was able to say goodbye

May 22, 2026 1h 26m

Today’s episode deals with a controversial question: Should a person be legally allowed to get medical assistance to end their own life? And keep in mind, this usually pertains to someone who is…

255: Jayson prevented a murder

May 15, 2026 1h 2m

One of the things that makes this life so interesting is that something can happen that’s life-changing, when you least expect it. I mean, you’re just going about your day – stopping at the…

TQ63: What makes you weird?

May 12, 2026 36m Bonus

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…

STAS 15: LaVena Johnson

May 08, 2026 19m Bonus

The Army claims LaVena Johnson took her own life. The evidence suggests otherwise. Sponsor deals: Visit www.functionhealth.com/WHATWAS or use gift code WHATWAS25 for a $25 credit toward…

254: Elaina was friends with Mickey

May 01, 2026 1h 3m

Today’s episode is a little different. If you’re a regular listener to the show, you know that usually we hear a story from a regular person about something they’ve experienced that was extremely…

TQ62: What's something you and your spouse/partner will NEVER agree on?

Apr 28, 2026 44m Bonus

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…

253: John was lost in the woods

Apr 24, 2026 1h

Technology is making it more and more difficult to get lost. Right now, I’m here in my home in Florida. I could pull out my phone, type in any random address in, say, Washington state – the…

252: Blake was arrested for pot cookies

Apr 17, 2026 1h 12m

There’s a funny thing about being an American. I’ve seen this with some people I know, as well as some of the guests here on the podcast. Living in the United States, it’s easy to have the mindset…

TQ61: What is the worst second hand embarrassment you've ever felt?

Apr 14, 2026 38m Bonus

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 is…

STAS14: Chelsea Perkins

Apr 10, 2026 16m Bonus

Chelsea Perkins created a bizarre plan for murder. But it wasn’t foolproof. Sponsor deals: Visit www.functionhealth.com/WHATWAS or use gift code WHATWAS25 for a $25 credit toward…

251: Marcy's husband wasn't the same

Apr 03, 2026 1h 6m

If your brain changes, are you still the same person? That was the question behind a 1991 movie titled Regarding Henry. In that film, Harrison Ford played the part of Henry Turner. Henry was a…

TQ60: What's the most annoying thing people do in public?

Mar 31, 2026 42m Bonus

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…

250: Margy did a hoarder cleanout

Mar 27, 2026 1h 21m

Today’s episode has a content warning for discussion of suicide. Have you ever seen pictures or video of a hoarder house, and just wondered, what is going on? I mean, everyone has a different…

249: Elena's work jet crashed

Mar 20, 2026 50m

For a lot of people, flying is a really scary thing. And that fear can come from a few different factors. You’ve heard stories about planes that have crashed (even though it’s rare). You’re gonna be…

TQ59: What's your irrational fear?

Mar 17, 2026 40m Bonus

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…

STAS 13: The MS Estonia

Mar 13, 2026 19m Bonus

The MS Estonia sank, and many people died. But what really happened that night? Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and use promo code WHATWAS at checkout to get $45 off. If you’re 21 or older, get…

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What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People. has published 351 episodes since July 2018, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.

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What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People. is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 54m.

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