What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Episodes
TQ64: What's an animal you'd love as a pet - even if it's unrealistic?
26 May 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...
256: Courtney was able to say goodbye
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
255: Jayson prevented a murder
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
TQ63: What makes you weird?
12 May 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 15: LaVena Johnson
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Army claims LaVena Johnson took her own life. The evidence suggests otherwise. Sponsor deals: Visit www.functionhealth.com/WHATWAS or use gift...
254: Elaina was friends with Mickey
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
TQ62: What's something you and your spouse/partner will NEVER agree on?
28 Apr 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...
253: John was lost in the woods
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ra...
252: Blake was arrested for pot cookies
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. Liv...
TQ61: What is the worst second hand embarrassment you've ever felt?
14 Apr 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...
STAS14: Chelsea Perkins
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Perkins created a bizarre plan for murder. But it wasn’t foolproof. Sponsor deals: Visit www.functionhealth.com/WHATWAS or use gift co...
251: Marcy's husband wasn't the same
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
TQ60: What's the most annoying thing people do in public?
31 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...
TQ60: What's the most annoying thing people do in public?
31 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...
250: Margy did a hoarder cleanout
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
249: Elena's work jet crashed
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
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...
247: Alyssa watched her abuser burn
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...