What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

TQ59: What's your irrational fear?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

STAS 13: The MS Estonia

13 Mar 2026

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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 ...

248: Adam fell during a phone call

06 Mar 2026

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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 out o...

TQ58: What's one of the stupidest things you've ever done?

03 Mar 2026

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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 li...

247: Alyssa watched her abuser burn

27 Feb 2026

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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...

246: Sarah's son can't talk about his pain

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 child...

TQ57: What did your boss do that made him/her the worst boss ever?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

STAS 12: William Moldt

13 Feb 2026

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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 use pr...

245: Honor encountered an angry hippo

06 Feb 2026

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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, a mo...

TQ56: What are you starting to hate as you get older?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

244: Justin found his mom

30 Jan 2026

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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 complete...

243: Scott woke up from a coma

23 Jan 2026

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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...

TQ55: What's the craziest thing you have put your body through?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

STAS11: Tom and Eileen Lonergan

16 Jan 2026

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

242: Jessica sensed disaster coming

09 Jan 2026

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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 York City....

TQ54: What caused you to end a friendship?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

241: Victoria's dad kept a secret

02 Jan 2026

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

240: The Listener Stories of 2025

26 Dec 2025

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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 po...

TQ53: What's the most NSFW thing you've witnessed in public?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

STAS 10: Jennifer Strange

19 Dec 2025

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Jennifer Strange entered a bizarre radio station contest. Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and use promo code WHATWAS at checkout to get $45 of...

239: Dan slid over the edge

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

TQ52: What was the most traumatizing thing to happen at your school?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

238: Monica's unexpected wake-up

05 Dec 2025

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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 bee...

237: Mariela's pregnancy got complicated

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 this n...

TQ51: What song always brings back a particular memory?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

STAS - A Piece of Steak

21 Nov 2025

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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 the...

236: Hannah jumped into the lake

14 Nov 2025

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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 ...

TQ50: What's your favorite smell?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

235: Jen was held up at work

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 some s...

Listen Now: Against The Odds

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

234: Tessi was raped in the rain

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 they pro...

TQ49: When you just want to be left alone, where is your favorite place to be?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

STAS 8: Tanya Skelton

24 Oct 2025

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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 What Wa...

Listen now: Scamfluencers "Pharmacist Femme Fatale"

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 often...

233: Lemon was forced to decide

17 Oct 2025

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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 to mak...

TQ48: What's something you tried once but would never do again?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

232: Lesli was saved by a neighbor

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 people w...

231: Tina escaped the exploding batteries

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 up....

TQ47: What's your favorite memory of your father?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

To Build a Fire

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 story.   ...

230: Vanessa lost her voice

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How scary would it be, if you suddenly lost your ability to speak?   There was a story in the news about a man named Peter. When Peter was 73 years...

TQ46: What past job did you hate the most?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

229: Raw Audio unlocked

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was traveling recently, and I got in this Uber and started talking to the driver, and when I heard his voice I said, “Kevin, you need to have a po...

228: September 11 hero Betty Ong

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know, with certainty, how you would react in a time of extreme stress or crisis?   As a 22 year old woman in San Francisco, Betty had not ye...

TQ45: What under-$100 item has been the best thing you've bought?

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

STAS 7: Geraldine Largay

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Geraldine was alone on a 6-month Appalachian Trail hike, with a poor sense of direction.   Sponsor deals: If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF you...

227: Bathroom emergencies

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Quite a few of the episodes here on What Was That Like involve emergencies. Today we’re talking about a different kind of emergency.   If you’r...

TQ44: Who was your celebrity crush when you were young?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

226: Bill's daughter was murdered

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, you see a phone call coming in and you just know that something bad has happened.   I remember back several years ago, when my dad was s...

225: David couldn't find the cabin

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My favorite author is Jack London. His style of writing paints a very vivid picture in my mind. As I read his stories, it feels like I’m right there...

TQ43: Describe one of your most memorable birthdays

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

STAS 6: Marlene Warren

01 Aug 2025

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Marlene answered the door, and there was a clown holding a gun.   Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge,...

224: Naseem was run over 3 times

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have children, you’ve probably thought at some point, “Am I a good parent?”   It’s natural to question our own abilities sometimes. ...

TQ42: What crazy thing have you seen happen at a wedding?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

223: Ross was shot while sleeping

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an ideal world, children should be able to trust their parents. After all, it’s the grown-ups in the family who are responsible for the kids. No ...

222: Scott was locked up in a foreign jail

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As human beings, we are often very protective of our own sense of personal justice – and injustice.   When I was a child, I had a teacher who –...

TQ41: What movie traumatized you as a kid?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

STAS 5: Amanda Eller

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda just wanted to go for a short trail run. Life had something else in store for her.   Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio ex...

221: Brandon is a 911 dispatcher

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do heart attacks, car accidents, and murder usually have in common? Most of the time, when any of these things happen, someone calls 911.   It...

TQ40: What did you throw away that you wish you had kept?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

220: Dan is a pre-prison consultant

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time in his life when Dan was in a pretty difficult situation. He was facing something that most people don’t ever have to go through. ...

219: Maggie saved her dog

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you live up north, where the winters are really cold, one of the best times of the year is the day when you feel spring coming. That first hint o...

TQ39: What's the most amazing coincidence you've experienced?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

218: When children scare parents

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one thing children are good at, it’s their ability to give their parents a good scare.   When our son David was about 2 years old, w...

217: Cesar was attacked

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had something bad happen, while you were actually trying to do something good?   It’s kind of that old phrase – no good deed goes...

TQ38: What did you say that caused you to think “I never thought I would say that”?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

STAS4: Rachel Hoffman

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To the Tallahassee Police, Rachel Hoffman was just a pawn to be used in their war on drugs.   Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio ...

216: Rachel rescued her children

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many years ago, I had a small pickup truck. It was kind of a junker.   Mostly, I just used it for when I had some stuff to haul to the town dump. I...

TQ37: What's it like to have a panic attack?

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

215: Amy's office exploded

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the morning of April 19, 1995, a former US Army soldier parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building, located in do...

214: Scott was an undercover FBI agent

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, this is Scott and you’re listening to What Was That Like.   And the name of the podcast, What Was That Like, was chosen very specifically –...

TQ36: What's a common social etiquette rule that makes no sense?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

STAS3: George Pickering

25 Apr 2025

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George Pickering Sr heard his son’s medical prognosis, but he wasn’t ready to accept it. Sponsor deals: Head to http://Lumen.me/WWTL for 20% off ...

213: Gwen's grandma fired one shot

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the word “grandparents”, what comes into your mind? For me, it’s someone who loves their grandchildren unconditionally. And they ...

TQ35: What's the most difficult thing you've ever had to tell someone

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

212: Steve's wife forgot it all

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a parent, you know that the birth of your first child is an incredible experience. For Steve and Camre, it didn’t happen at all the way ...

211: Leilani fell off an elephant

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Asian elephants are incredibly huge animals. An adult elephant can be roughly 9 to 11 feet tall. Just standing next to one is pretty intimidating. Bu...

TQ34: What made your neighbor so terrible?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

STAS 2: Floyd Collins

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Floyd loved exploring the caves of Kentucky, but one day things didn’t go as planned. Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclus...

210: Tiffany had a fake landlord

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The thing about living in an apartment or renting a room is… you have to deal with other people. Depending on how the building is laid out, it’s a...

TQ33: What’s the most disgusting thing you’ve found in someone else’s home?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

209: Kevin did CPR on the golf course

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine you’re out in public, just going about your day. Let’s say you’re in the grocery store. And as you’re pushing your shopping cart down ...

208: Carly saved her neighbor's life

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve had more than 200 people come on this podcast and share a story of something crazy that they’ve been through. If nothing else, I’ve learned...

TQ32: What always makes you laugh?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

Stephen Slevin

28 Feb 2025

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207: Marsha's diner was hit by a plane

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a few scary moments in life that we’ll never forget. You know what I mean – a time when something is happening, or about to happen, an...

TQ31: What overused word or phrase are you sick of?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

206: Robert was shot at by pirates

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s story takes place off the coast of Somalia, a country in Africa. If you look at Africa on a map, you’ll see Somalia on the east coast, rig...

205: Ber was hit by a flying tree

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here in Florida, we know about hurricanes. My wife Jeanne and I will never forget Hurricane Elena back in 1985. That storm came into the Gulf of Mexic...

TQ30: What's a situation or condition that no one understands, until they're in it?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

204: Kari's dad had a dementia breakdown

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Few things are sadder than seeing a loved one slip gradually into dementia. This is what happened to my grandmother – my mom’s mom. She got to the...

TQ29: You're in a middle seat at a movie - you need to pee - do you give your neighbors the butt or crotch while exiting? Why?

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

203: Diana's plane crashed

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lexington, Kentucky. 1 pm on a Friday, Labor Day weekend. Diana, a medical flight nurse, was sitting in a Lear jet. The pilot was unconscious. The co-...

202: Kelli got a call from daycare

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many parents, having a child in daycare is just part of the daily routine. And choosing a daycare provider for your child can be a pretty involved...

TQ28: What's the best gift you've ever been given?

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

201: The Listener Stories of 2024

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are at the end of 2024. It’s been a great year for me, and I hope it has been for you too. As you probably know, every episode of What Was That L...

TQ27: What's your biggest pet peeve about listening to podcasts?

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...

200: Jeff lost his arm

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen stories of someone who was born with no arms? I’ve seen videos and I think maybe even a documentary like that. Usually they will ...

199; Fenna had a bizarre addiction

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Content warning for today’s episode, which includes a brief discussion of suicidal thoughts. When you think of the word “addiction”, what comes ...

TQ26: What's something from your childhood that now no longer exists?

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 listener...