270: Angel tried to kill his father
When you’re a kid, you have your own unique sense of what’s “normal”. I grew up in Ohio, so I knew that sometime after Thanksgiving, it was...
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What Was That Like
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?
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TQ73: What's a cooking hack that everyone should know?
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 19: Larry Walters
Larry dreamed about flying – and he made it happen in a very unusual way. Sponsor deals: Quince - Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping...
269: Tara hoped the roof wouldn't blow off
I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, and I like it here. I never have to shovel snow, I don’t have to drive on ice, and earthquakes are...
TQ72: What do you wish you didn't 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...
268: Felicia was at the Pentagon on 9/11
Today marks the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history. On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked some ai...
267: Kevin was crushed by a boulder
A lot of people have a serious fear – they can’t stand the feeling of being trapped in some way. And really, there are a variety of ways thi...
TQ71: What group or singer did you see at your first concert?
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 18: September 11 escapes
Scott tells a story: September 11 escapes Sponsor deals: Quince - Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping on your order and 365-day retur...
266: Tracie's mother was Judy
Please note that this episode of What Was That Like has a content warning, for discussion of suicide. Do you remember when you were seven ye...
TQ70: What was the best surprise you've ever received?
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...
265: Ryan prepped a child for court
I’ve never had to testify in court. If I’m ever in a courtroom, I hope it will be as a juror. That hasn’t happened yet, but I’m still hopefu...
264: Marina's friend became her stalker
Some people are just not able to handle being put in the Friend Zone. It’s a pretty common thing. Two people meet by circumstance. Maybe the...
TQ69: What was your most memorable vacation?
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's new show - Did I Hear That Right?
I have something brand new for you today. I have started a new storytelling podcast! The new show is called Did I Hear That Right? And I’m c...
263: Larry gave away everything
I want to tell you about my friend Larry. Larry is pretty well known in the podcast world as a content creator, a consultant, and a subject...
TQ68: What was a time when you wish you had spoken up?
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...
262: Jami was the jury foreman
One of my favorite movies is Twelve Angry Men. The original was made in 1957 starring Henry Fonda, then it was remade for TV in 1997 starrin...
261: Patrick broke his neck
I’ve never had an injury that was serious enough to be what I would think of as “life changing” but some people have. It’s a pretty deep ide...
TQ67: What was the best surprise you've ever arranged?
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...