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First-hand true stories - a plane crash, a mass shooting, a bear attack, a train derailing, and more. The guest tells us exactly what happened, and answers the question, What Was That Like?

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...

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 b...

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 a...

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. Li...

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 b...

Chelsea Perkins created a bizarre plan for murder. But it wasn’t foolproof. Sponsor deals: Visit www.functionhealth.com/WHATWAS or use gift...

If your brain changes, are you still the same person? That was the question behind a 1991 movie titled Regarding Henry. In that film, Harris...

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 b...

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,...

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...

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 b...

The MS Estonia sank, and many people died. But what really happened that night? Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and use promo code WHATW...

Sometimes, technology can almost seem like magic. That’s how I think sometimes about cell phones. I mean, you can just pull a little device...

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 b...

If you’re in the Austin, Texas area – let’s meet up. I’ll be in Austin the second week of March – and this is 2026, for you listeners of the...

As parents, you want your child to be healthy and happy. And you’ll do anything to make that happen. But that’s not always easy when your ch...

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 b...

The case of William Moldt shows us that sometimes a mystery has to wait for technology to catch up. Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and...

Here on the podcast we’ve several episodes with guests who have told the story of being attacked by an animal. These include a grizzly bear,...

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 b...

Sometimes, there comes a moment in your life when everything changes. You might have a little warning ahead of time, or it might come as a c...

I wonder if this ever happens to you. Maybe you’re visiting someone and you’re staying overnight. Or you’re on a trip and you’re staying in...

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 b...

Tom and Eileen trusted others for their safety, but that trust was misplaced. Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and use promo code WHATWAS...

Have you ever had a feeling of impending doom? Like you just knew something bad was about to happen? Quite a few years ago, I was in New Yor...

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 b...

Not everyone likes surprises. Personally, I love being surprised – as long as it’s a GOOD surprise. And even more than that, I love surprisi...

Well here we are at the end of 2025. It’s been a crazy year in a lot of different ways. And it’s a tradition here for the What Was That Like...

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 b...

Jennifer Strange entered a bizarre radio station contest. Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and use promo code WHATWAS at checkout to get...

Mountain climbing is safer when you do it with a climbing partner. If you want to see something really crazy, something that might even brin...

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 b...

Monica was divorced, and now a single mom with two little kids. She wasn’t looking for a relationship. Kevin was a nice guy, and he’d never...

There’s really something pretty amazing about giving birth. I mean, you are actually using your body to grow a whole new human, and then thi...

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 b...

Scott reads A Piece of Steak, by Jack London Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining th...

Sometimes it can be pretty amazing how one small decision can have a huge impact. Mike Jaffe knows about that. Mike was usually on his way t...

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 b...

A lot of weird things can happen when you work in a retail store. You can ask anyone who’s worked retail for a while, and they will have som...

Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immers...

When you meet someone for the first time, do you trust them by default? I like to think that I just assume the best of a stranger, until the...

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 b...

STAS 8: Tanya Skelton Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at Wh...

You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it...

Sometimes you find yourself in a situation that you didn’t ever expect, and you are faced with a decision that you never thought you’d have...

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 b...

You and I make decisions, all day every day. But have you ever thought about being able to have a choice about how you die? I mean, most peo...

Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night because something terrible was happening? It’s definitely not a pleasant way to wake...

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 b...

When I started this podcast more than seven years ago, the primary factor was based on just one fundamental concept: the impact of a good st...