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What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Ross was shot while sleeping
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 child should ever have to worry about safety when mom and dad are around for protection - in an ideal world. That’s the world Ross thought he was living in when he was 8 years old, with his older brother Ryan, who was 10. They were happy kids with no reason to be afraid. Until one night at their home in Charlotte, North Carolina, when his mother told his f...
2025-07-18
1h 37
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Scott was locked up in a foreign jail
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 – to me – seemed very unfair. If one of the kids in the class did something like write a bad word on the chalkboard, she would ask the entire class who did it. She really did her best to find the culprit, and carry out punishment. But sometimes she just couldn’t figure it out. No one would admit it, and there wasn’t enough evi...
2025-07-11
1h 43
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Brandon is a 911 dispatcher
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’s one of the most reliable things we have – whenever there’s any kind of emergency, here in the US, we know we can just pick up any phone and dial 911 and get help. Even if it’s a phone that has no service. This is an episode where I talk with someone who has an unusual job. My guest today is Brandon, and he’s been a 911 d...
2025-06-27
1h 15
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Dan is a pre-prison consultant
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. Even though he was not a violent person, and he certainly was not any kind of career criminal, he made a bad decision and accepted a job that, looking back, he never should have taken. But he did. And that lead him to the tough spot he found himself in. Dan was headed to prison. His plea deal meant he could get up t...
2025-06-20
1h 42
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Maggie saved her dog
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 of warmer temperatures. With the time change, there’s longer sunlight at the end of each day, the birds start chirping, and everyone starts thinking about what they’re going to do with this warmer weather. And the lakes that have been frozen over solid for a few months? That ice starts to melt. And there’s a danger in walking out on t...
2025-06-13
1h 16
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
When children scare parents
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, we were at home, just a regular day, not much going on. At some point, either my wife or I, I don’t remember which one of us saw it – but we noticed he had some kind of liquid all around his mouth. Like he had been drinking a smoothie or something. But there were no smoothies sitting around. So what was it? Then we sa...
2025-06-06
1h 39
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Cesar was attacked
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 unpunished. There was a thread about this online. This is what one person wrote: “I ran in the middle of a busy road to rescue a kitten. I went door to door until I finally found the owner. The first thing she did when she saw me holding her kitten was accuse me of stealing it. Every single animal I've ever resc...
2025-05-30
1h 18
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Rachel rescued her children
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. It wasn’t pretty but it mostly served my purposes. But this little truck had a problem. It would constantly overheat. Even in the cold Maine winter, I would have to keep an eye on that temperature gauge to be aware of when the engine got too hot. And sometimes when it showed that...
2025-05-16
51 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Amy's office exploded
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 downtown Oklahoma City. Inside the truck was everything he needed to carry out his plan of terrorism and mass murder. He had a large bomb, which he created using agricultural fertilizer and some chemicals, including diesel fuel. After parking the car, he got out and walked toward his getaway car, a yellow Mercury Marquis. He ignited a timed fuse, and a second fuse as backup....
2025-05-09
1h 31
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Scott was an undercover FBI agent
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 – because that’s what I ask people who are guests on the show. They’ve just been through something really unusual, like being attacked by a monkey, or saving the life of a stranger, or some other crazy situation. And I ask them to tell all of us – what was that like. All the details. So that’s what we do here, every other Friday.
2025-05-02
1h 17
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Gwen's grandma fired one shot
When you hear the word “grandparents”, what comes into yourmind?For me, it’s someone who loves their grandchildrenunconditionally. And they just want to GIVE all the time. There’s some truth tothe phrase “If Mom and Dad say no, go ask Grandma!”.“Grandma” brings up an image of an older woman, in thekitchen baking cookies. “Grandpa” means the old man out in the garage,tinkering with the lawn mower and having me “help” by handing him a wrench or...
2025-04-18
59 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Steve's wife forgot it all
If you’re a parent, you know that the birth of your firstchild is an incredible experience. For Steve and Camre, it didn’t happen at allthe way they expected it to.Steve got the call at work that Camre was at the hospitaland had already delivered the baby. He dropped everything and drove therefrantically, and he was confused because the baby wasn’t due for another 7weeks. He ran into the hospital, and the first...
2025-04-11
1h 03
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Leilani fell off an elephant
Asian elephants are incredibly huge animals.An adult elephant can be roughly 9 to 11 feet tall. Juststanding next to one is pretty intimidating. But imagine being on top of one ofthem. It would be like if you had an average size man, then another man wasstanding on the first man’s shoulders. Then you would be sitting on that secondman’s shoulders. That’s pretty high up.For Leilani, it was a dream from her childhood to interactw...
2025-04-04
1h 13
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Tiffany had a fake landlord
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 almost like living with strangers. If your next door neighbor accidentally starts a fire, your home could burn too. If the person above you has a flood, it’s very likely that you’ll be dealing with that problem as well.Not to mention, what if your neighbors in this same building are jerks? Or they have 20 drunk people at their place for a party? Or they pra...
2025-03-21
1h 05
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Kevin did CPR on the golf course
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 the aisle, you notice a tall man, maybe 10 feet ahead of you, looking at the items on the shelf. And suddenly, that man collapses to the floor.What would you do?Most people don’t really know what they would do, until a situation like that actually comes up. Some people just freeze. If it happens in a busy place, some people will just keep walki...
2025-03-14
43 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Carly saved her neighbor's life
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 one thing. Life can change in an instant.For Dan, he’s just enjoying the outdoors on a trail in Alaska, and suddenly he’s on his back with the snout of a grizzly bear in his face.Amy was just at work in her office in Oklahoma – then just seconds later she’s trapped under a pile of rubble and a bomb blew up her building.Kennedy w...
2025-03-07
41 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Marsha's diner was hit by a plane
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, and you know that the outcome could be really bad, and it’s happening so fast you don’t even have time to react. It’s almost like you’re watching a movie, and just waiting to see how it’s gonna end.One moment like that for me was several years ago, when we lived up north. Winters in Maine can be pretty brutal, and part of that i...
2025-02-21
1h 22
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Robert was shot at by pirates
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, right on the water of the Indian Ocean. In fact, of all the countries in Africa, Somalia is the one with the longest coastline. And for the Americans listening, to give you an idea of how big it is, Somalia is almost the same size as the US state of Texas.But here’s the thing about Somalia. It’s considered to be one of the poor...
2025-02-14
1h 01
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Ber was hit by a flying tree
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 Mexico and just hovered offshore. There were instructions to evacuate because of the danger of high winds and flooding.What made it interesting for us is that Jeanne was pregnant with our first child, and she was at full term. So while everyone else was either leaving town or getting to a safe place, we evacuated to the hospital. That was on Saturday, August the 31st and that’s wh...
2025-02-07
1h 16
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Kari's dad had a dementia breakdown
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 point where she couldn’t live on her own any more, but she didn’t really have other debilitating health issues. So she didn’t need to be in a hospital, or a nursing home. She just needed someone around to help her with daily living, because she would forget things.So my parents converted their garage into a small apartment so she could live there. And she loved...
2025-01-24
1h 07
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Diana's plane crashed
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-pilot could not move because he had a broken back. Diana’s patient had died on impact.The plane was sitting on Versailles Rd in Lexington, after it had just slid across the road on its belly. The landing gear was gone. The right wing had been ripped off the plane. And now that it had come to a stop, Diana knew she had to get the door open and ge...
2025-01-17
1h 16
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Kelli got a call from daycare
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 process. You obviously want to make sure the environment is safe and clean, with staff who are qualified, and that the ratio of caregivers to children is reasonable. And there are a ton of other things to consider, because you are trusting this place with your baby or your toddler – you have to be able to trust that they will make good decisions while caring for your child....
2025-01-10
1h 17
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
The Listener Stories of 2024
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 Like ends with a Listener Story. This is just a 5-10 minute personal story, sent in by a listener. I’m always looking for new listener stories, so I’d love for YOU to send one in. Just record it on your phone in a quiet environment and email to me – Scott@WhatWasThatLike.com.And these stories are a very popular part of the s...
2024-12-27
3h 22
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Jeff lost his arm
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 profile one particular person, who is now an adult, and this person lives a full, happy life - with no arms. Which means, of course, that they do a lot of things with their feet.And these people are amazing – they have learned to do almost anything with their feet, that the rest of us rely on our hands for. They cut up their kids’ food for th...
2024-12-20
1h 39
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Fenna had a bizarre addiction
Content warning for today’s episode, which includes a brief discussion of suicidal thoughts.When you think of the word “addiction”, what comes to your mind?I think for most people, the most common thought would be drugs or alcohol. For some people, it’s very easy to fall into that. I’m always thankful that I never was interested in smoking, because tobacco addiction is a really difficult thing to beat.And there are other categories – you can be addicted to eating, gambling, dieting, or even petty crimes such as compulsive shoplifting.Today’s...
2024-12-13
1h 01
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Robbie's daughter was a student at Sandy Hook
Adam lived in Newtown, Connecticut. He was 20 years old, and had no criminal record. One December morning, before 9:30 am, Adam shot and killed his own mother, Nancy, while she was still in her bed. Her body was later found with four gunshot wounds to the head.Nancy was a gun enthusiast, and had quite a few rifles and handguns. After he killed her, Adam took some of those guns and drove his mother’s car to the Sandy Hook Elementary School. The front entrance doors were locked, but he shot his way through the glass panel. He th...
2024-11-29
1h 03
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Phil won $500,000
In 1988, Phil had just moved to Los Angeles. And he was in a tough spot.At the time he had no job and very little money. So he was trying to come up with some kind of plan that could save him from being homeless. Since he had pretty vast knowledge in lots of different subject areas, he decided that he would try his hand at going on the TV game show, Jeopardy!He had to pass an initial test, which he did, then he went to the contestant interview, and he passed that as...
2024-11-15
1h 09
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Ray lost over 300 pounds
Here in America, we’re gaining weight.In 1990, the average weight of a US citizen was 161 pounds. By 2020, just 30 years later, the AVERAGE weight went up to 181 – a 20 pound increase.The rate of obesity varies by state. The state with the most obesity has almost 41% of residents falling into that category – and that is Mississippi. The state with the lowest obesity rate, around 24%, is Colorado.Today you’ll hear from Ray. At one point in his life, Ray was way above average in a category that no one wants to be above average in. He w...
2024-11-08
1h 03
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Jessica left the hospital without her baby
Having your first baby is exciting.Your life is changing because you’re gonna be bringing this new little human into your home and into your family. The whole dynamic will change. Your focus will change.But having that first baby can also be a little scary. You’ve never done this before. You don’t really know what to expect exactly. You might even wonder if you’re doing it right.Today you’re going to hear from Jessica. She and Cody were looking forward to the birth of their first child, their litt...
2024-11-01
1h 07
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Chris survived a home invasion
For many people, being at home should be where you feel the safest from the outside world.I mean, we have doors with locks, sometimes multiple locks. Our windows can have locks. We have alarm systems that not only notify us if someone is trying to break it, but also makes loud noises to scare them away. The alarm can even call the police for you, if you’re not able to.We have a roof to protect from the weather, we have a heater or air conditioning to control the indoor temperature, and we ca...
2024-10-18
55 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Jami was followed home
Over the years, I’ve come to realize – the way I navigate the world day to day, as a man, is very different from what a woman has to think about.I mean, when I go out somewhere, like to the grocery store, or the bank, or whatever, the thought that someone might be secretly watching me never even enters my mind. If I happen to have an encounter with someone I don’t know, I don’t immediately get suspicious. In fact, I often actually look forward to having a meaningful conversation with a stranger.But fo...
2024-10-11
1h 08
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Mayson's mom married a murderer
When you’re early in life, growing up, whatever you experience is what you consider to be normal.For example, when I was a kid, our family would go to church every Sunday. We knew everyone there, I had lots of friends there, and there was always a big crowd of people. So naturally, I just kind of assumed that everyone, on Sunday mornings, would be in a church somewhere.But it was kind of a disconnect when we’d be in the car on Sunday, and we might drive past a park or a boat...
2024-10-04
1h 18
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Kavina caught her little sister at birth
Hey, it’s an off week for the podcast, but here I am anyway.This is Scott Johnson, and you’re listening to What Was That Like. Usually I have a guest on to talk about something really unusual that they experienced – like having their arm torn off, or being buried in an avalanche, or witnessing a murder. The guest comes on and tells the details of what happened. And there are more than 190 episode to binge with those amazing stories.But today is a different kind of amazing story! Today’s a bonus episode. As you m...
2024-09-27
59 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
one September morning: Guy
Every September, here on the podcast we feature a guest who has a personal experience with 9/11.Most people remember exactly where they were on the morning of September 11, 2001, when terrorists struck the US using hijacked airplanes. It was a dark day for this country.This month, What Was That Like is publishing a 3-part series titled one September morning. In each episode, you’ll hear someone telling their personal story about what they experienced on that day. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to subscribe and follow the show so you don’t miss...
2024-09-20
44 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
one September morning: Tim
Every September, here on the podcast we feature a guest who has a personal experience with 9/11.Most people remember exactly where they were on the morning of September 11, 2001, when terrorists struck the US using hijacked airplanes. It was a dark day for this country.This month, What Was That Like is publishing a 3-part series titled one September morning. In each episode, you’ll hear someone telling their personal story about what they experienced on that day. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to subscribe and follow the show so you don’t miss...
2024-09-13
1h 11
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
one September morning: Joan
Every September, here on the podcast we feature a guest who has a personal experience with 9/11.Most people remember exactly where they were on the morning of September 11, 2001, when terrorists struck the US using hijacked airplanes. It was a dark day for this country.This month, What Was That Like is publishing a 3-part series titled one September morning. In each episode, you’ll hear someone telling their personal story about what they experienced on that day. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to subscribe and follow the show so you don’t miss...
2024-09-06
37 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Stephan left the Jehovah's Witnesses
I don’t go to the local mall very often.But when I need something that’s only sold at one of those stores there, I make a trip to the mall. And there’s something that happens almost every time.Since the store I need to visit is usually at the other end, I have to walk down the main aisle. As I make my way through the mall, there are stores on my left and right of course. But there are also now the kiosks in the middle, from one end of the mall t...
2024-08-23
58 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Travis had a son with asthma
There’s a phrase that’s very common in certain situations.“Sorry for your loss”We hear it at funerals, we see it in sympathy cards, we might even read it in an email or a text message.It’s kind of just the standard line that people say to those who are grieving after a close friend or a loved one passes away. It doesn’t really take away any of the pain, but it let’s them know that they’re supported and loved.But when it’s a parent mourning th...
2024-08-16
1h 43
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Justine feared her brother
What do you do if a crime was committed, and you know who did it?Here’s an example, think about this.You’re on your lunch break at work, but you’re at your desk. You’re just scrolling through Facebook, and you see that the local police are searching for someone who recently committed an armed robbery.When you read the details, you can see the name of the person they’re looking for – and it’s one of your co-workers. You look at the picture in the police bulletin, and yes – they are...
2024-08-09
1h 19
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Heidi's daughter was a victim
After you’ve been parenting for more than a few years, there’s something you learn.The way you communicate with your child changes as the child gets older.When you say something to a toddler, you don’t usually need to provide all the logic and reasoning with it. At that stage they are absorbing information like a sponge, and you’re the primary source of all their new knowledge.But when they get to the teenage years, it’s a different story. At that point, they might question your advice. So a lot of t...
2024-07-26
1h 01
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Kasey's text message changed her life
I think accidentally dialing a wrong number is probably the most random way for two human beings to get connected. Even if just for a few seconds.I mean, think about it. There’s you, and then there’s this other person who you don’t know, and because you dialed a number that was just one digit off, the two of you are now speaking to each other.Granted, those conversations are usually pretty short. It’s probably not the most effective way to meet new people and make new friends.But one time...
2024-07-19
1h 07
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Frank bought 500 pills a week
The science of medicine has come a long way in the area of how we manage pain.In the mid to late 1800s, there was a product called Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. It was sold to parents as a way to alleviate the constant crying of their babies, particularly when a baby is going through the painful teething process.And it definitely calmed down those infants – possibly because the main ingredient was morphine.Another medication, popular for treating coughing and diarrhea, was opium.And when Coca-Cola was first launched, it had...
2024-07-12
1h 09
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Evi was spied on
I remember one of my first Airbnb experiences.I was traveling just here in Florida, and I had to stay one night on the other side of the state – in Delray Beach. I picked out a room, and reserved it, and waited for the host to approve it. Back then, I didn’t have much history so there weren’t many other hosts who could confirm that I was a good guest. But it got approved.And when I got there, I found out the host was an older woman – and I was her very first gu...
2024-06-28
1h 07
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Ramon faked his own death
If you’re married, you know that there will inevitably be some disagreements between you and your spouse.Could be about the most common things, like finances. Or sometimes you might have a big fight about something really minor, like choosing a restaurant.Usually, these things get resolved. Reasonable adults can figure out a solution or a compromise, and life goes on.For Ramon, that’s not how it worked out. He and his wife Lulu had gotten to the point where their marriage could not be saved, and a divorce was coming up...
2024-06-21
1h 17
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Three stories
We have a different type of episode today.Normally, we’d be hearing from someone who survived an animal attack, or was in a plane crash, or won lots of money on a TV game show. At the moment we have more than 170 episodes like that.But sometimes I end up with stories that are not quite long enough for a full episode. But they’re just too good not to use.So today, you’re about to hear three stories. The first one and the last one are just the storyteller talking. The st...
2024-06-14
1h 10
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
John was attacked by a tiger
On this podcast we’ve covered well over 170 crazy true stories, and several of those have been about animal attacks.I’ve had guests on who have been attacked by a rattlesnake, large dogs, an alligator, a monkey, a grizzly bear, an elephant, yellow jackets, and a shark.But we’ve never talked to a victim of a tiger attack – until today.Ironically, John was working in Russia as part of a conservation effort to protect tigers and other wild cats when this happened.And the only thing he had to protect...
2024-05-31
49 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Laura was pregnant with twins
Our story today has to do with making decisions.As a child, most of the time, life is pretty easy because you don’t have to make any decisions. Everything in your life is decided for you – what clothes you wear each day, where you sleep, what you eat, everything.But as an adult, all of that changes. You take on responsibilities, and you have to make decisions. What to do for work, who you want to spend the rest of your life with (if anyone), which house to buy – it seems like we spend much o...
2024-05-17
1h 12
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Max partnered with Mark Cuban
Not too long ago, I went on Hulu, and I found the TV show Shark Tank, and I went all the way back and watched every episode starting at Season 1.I’ve always had that entrepreneurial spirit, wanting to start businesses and make money by working for myself. And that’s what I’ve pretty much done – I’ve been self-employed for more than 20 years. And now, I’m self-employed as a podcaster.But one thing I’ve never done – I’ve never been on Shark Tank. But Max has – and he did it as a teenager.Ma...
2024-05-10
54 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Mike wears an ostomy pouch
How would you handle it if you ended up having a medical condition that suddenly made you different from everyone else, in the most embarrassing way possible?That’s what happened to Mike.Today you’ll hear about when Mike got the news from his doctor – sorry, you won’t be able to poop the normal way any more. From now on, for the rest of your life, you’ll use a bag, actually called a pouch, and you’re gonna poop directly from your stomach into that.And when Mike got that news, he was...
2024-05-03
1h 11
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Daniel biked across the US
I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of human endurance. What are we actually capable of doing? It’s almost always a lot more than we think.At some point, I want to do a long distance bike ride. So far, the longest I’ve biked in a day is about 50 or 60 miles. And that was right here in this area, so afterward I went home and slept in my own bed.But I’d really like to bike from here in the Tampa Bay area, across to the othe...
2024-04-19
1h 15
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Janette was kidnapped
There are few forces in the world stronger than a mother protecting her baby.If you’re outdoors and you happen to come across a mama bear, everyone knows you better not get between her and her cubs. Actually, it’s a bad idea to be anywhere near them. If you appear as any kind of a threat, it’s not gonna turn out well.But I would say that’s just as true for human mothers. They will do anything to make sure their baby is safe – and that includes risking their own life to save th...
2024-04-05
1h 03
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Annie shouldn't have opened the door
When I was a kid, I don’t think I knew anyone who had an actual security system in their home.It just wasn’t heard of. I’m sure they existed, but really, for most typical middle-class families, you just didn’t think a lot about someone breaking into your home.And we certainly never had the concept of a home invasion – you know, someone coming right through the front door, while you’re home and awake, with plans of theft or even violence.But these days, if there’s a knock on the door, e...
2024-03-22
1h 15
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Justin found his mother on Facebook
Have you ever had one of those moments in your life where your life just changed dramatically?Like, your life is suddenly divided into two chapters – before that moment, and after that moment.Well, that’s the kind of moment Justin had.Justin was adopted the day after he was born. So he never knew his birth mother. He was adopted immediately into a loving family who gave him a wonderful childhood and a great start in life.He always wondered about his birth mother, and he searched and searched for her...
2024-03-15
1h 02
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Jonathan took the wheel
Do you know how you would react, in an emergency situation?The first time I remember being put to the test with something like this is when I was 18 years old. I was just driving, by myself, on a sort of rural road here in Florida one morning. And as I drove down this road, I could see something odd up in the distance. It was a car, off the road – and it was upside down.Probably most of us have approached accident scenes like this. You’ll see one or two cars that have obvi...
2024-03-08
1h 06
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Julie is a hospice nurse
This episode is a little different from the norm.Usually we talk to someone who has experienced something really unusual. But every once in a while, I like to have a guest on who has an unusual job – a job that I find really interesting and have lots of questions about.So that’s what we’re doing here today. My guest is Julie – she works as a hospice nurse. She’s been doing this for many years, so she has lots of information, and lots of stories.Every one of us is unique as...
2024-02-23
1h 24
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Chris was not strapped in
You ever watch a video on YouTube, or TikTok, and it shows someone walking right on the edge at the top of a very tall building?Or maybe they’re right at the edge of a cliff with a steep drop off, and they’re doing flips or some stupid thing, just to get views and show how fearless they are.Every time I see one of those, I get this weird feeling in my gut because I think about the risk that they’re taking, and the horrifying outcome if they make just one little...
2024-02-16
58 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Suzanne was stuck on the boat
There are some people whose dream is to live on a boat and just spend their life sailing around the world.In fact, there’s a company called Villa Vie that’s hoping a LOT of people want to do that. They have a cruise ship that holds 924 passengers, and they’re offering a never-ending cruise that goes around the world every 3 ½ years. You can actually buy one of the cabins – starting for as little as $100k. And you own that cabin! Kind of like a floating time share I guess. But you also have monthly maintenance fees – th...
2024-02-09
1h 16
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Hali was saved by a friend
James had a childhood that would have indicated future success. He grew up in southern California, and his father is a scientist. His mother is a registered nurse. They lived in an affluent neighborhood in San Diego.But by the time he was in middle school, James began to display some mental health issues. He tried to take his own life at age 11.But he did graduate from high school, and also completed a bachelor’s degree at the University of California Riverside. He then decided to move to Colorado and work toward a graduate de...
2024-01-26
1h 10
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Luke swallowed cocaine balloons
What would YOU do in this situation?Imagine you just got off an international flight, and you’re in a Subway restaurant, in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. You feel terribly sick. In fact, you have reason to believe that your condition could be fatal if you don’t get medical help quickly. Do you call 911?That’s the situation Luke was in, on a January day back in 2016. But he was hesitant to call for help, because he knew why he was sick. That terrible feeling he had in his stomach was from a little rubber balloo...
2024-01-19
1h 28
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Michael was stabbed on a bus
It’s amazing how quickly things can change.Michael lives with his wife, Mu, in New York City. He works for HP, and his job is to visit various locations around the city and do equipment repair. So he often finds himself on public transportation.One afternoon he was on the city bus, headed to his next job. He expected it to be a routine trip. But without any warning, he found himself trying desperately to get away from a man with a knife.And here’s something you need to know as you...
2024-01-12
57 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
The Listener Stories of 2023
You’re listening to What Was That Like, and this is the last episode for 2023 – which means it’s our year-end Listener Stories episode.For each episode of the show, we have a guest come on and tell their story. It might be someone who survived an alligator attack, or a person who was shot multiple times, or maybe someone who went on The Price is Right and won the showcase – those are just a few examples of the over 160 past episodes.And then, at the very end of each episode, we have a Listener Story. T...
2023-12-29
2h 54
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Rosie saw the hit
Very few people have seen someone get hit by a car.There’s a movie from 1998 called Meet Joe Black. Kind of a weird film that combines romance and fantasy. I don’t remember being particularly impressed by the movie itself, but there’s one scene that’s stuck in my head forever. If you’ve seen it, you probably know the scene I’m talking about.Two young people, played by Brad Pitt and Claire Forlani, meet by chance at a coffee shop and there seems to be a rare connection between them. They leave the sh...
2023-12-15
1h 27
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Sue's parachute failed
On October 24, 2015, Sue was with her daughter Jessica, who was 14 years old at the time, and her friend Elise. Sue and Elise were skydiving buddies, and they were doing what they often did on a beautiful Saturday morning – they were going to go jump out of a plane. Since she was 14, Jessica wasn’t yet old enough to jump – but she just liked being with her mom and hanging out at the drop zone.The weather was beautiful, and everything was going fine, until Sue got to about 5000 feet. She tried to make a quick turn just before...
2023-12-08
1h 10
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Danna was attacked by yellow jackets
One of the things I really try hard to avoid is any flying, stinging insect.When I was a little kid, we lived in a pretty rural area in central Ohio. We had a big yard so my brothers and I were outside playing all summer. And of course there were bees. I was old enough to know not to mess with them, but my next youngest brother, Steve, hadn’t really learned that yet. So sometimes I would show him that nice little flying thing – a regular honey bee – and encourage him to go and catch it in...
2023-12-01
56 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Stories from work
I’m Scott, the host of What Was That Like. And this is a bonus episode.Normally, on this podcast you would hear someone talking about the time they witnessed a murder, or when they escaped a cult, or when they were swimming and they lost their leg to a shark attack. Those are all actual past episodes, and there are currently over 150 of them to binge.But we’re doing something a little different in this episode.You’ve heard me talk about the private Facebook group. That’s where we discuss each new...
2023-11-24
1h 52
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Stacy gave away her kidney
Anthony is a husband and a father. He lives in Canada. His kidneys were failing, and he was in desperate need of a donor. He was even on the local news with his wife and daughter, hoping to find someone who was a match, and willing to give up a kidney.Almost anyone can donate a kidney, but to donate to a specific recipient, you have to be tested to find out if you’re a match – to see if your kidney is likely to work when it’s in the other person’s body.My guest...
2023-11-17
1h 00
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Jen accidentally caused a death
October 4, 2016. For Jennifer and her husband Chris, and their 4 children, it was just a regular Tuesday. Up until around 8 pm that evening. Jen was driving home and she had their two young daughters in the car.Jen stopped at a stop sign, and then proceeded into the intersection without seeing the motorcycle that was approaching on her left. The motorcycle hit her car, and with that collision, the lives of two families were forever changed. David, the driver of the motorcycle, was taken to the hospital, where he died two days later.With a story...
2023-11-10
1h 51
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Stephanie was date raped
Have you ever heard of Rohypnol?In the US, Rohypnol is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance. It functions as a depressant to the central nervous system. It’s not manufactured or approved for sale in the US, but it is shipped here from other countries and used illegally. It’s similar to Valium, but ten times more powerful.A common name for it on the street is the “forget-me drug”. A more generic term is “roofie” and it’s often referred to as the “date rape drug”. In many cases, Rohypnol is secretly put into the drink...
2023-11-03
1h 19
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Daughters
This is a special episode. Most of the time here on What Was That Like, I talk to a regular person who has been through some type of extremely unusual situation. If you’ve just discovered this podcast, you can just scroll through the episode titles and see that we’ve heard a lot of REALLY big and unusual stories – and all of them are told first-hand, by the person who went through it.But a lot of times a listener will contact me and say, “Scott – I’ve just binged ALL of your past episodes and I need more...
2023-10-27
1h 06
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Karen gave birth in a Subaru
Most of the time, childbirth happens in a hospital. But not always.Consider the pregnant woman in Payson, Utah, who went in to Walmart early on a Sunday morning just to pick up a few things. This was her third pregnancy, so she was familiar with what to expect.But by the time she finished shopping and was at the register, she was on her knees and holding her stomach in serious distress. The baby was not going to wait. The manager and other employees were trying to help her, to get her to a...
2023-10-20
1h 04
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
152: Kami ran from a mass shooting
On the night of October 1, 2017, 64 year old Stephen Paddock opened fire from his room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas.He was able to fire over 1100 rounds in just 10 minutes time, from 10:05 pm to 10:15 pm. His target was the crowd of 22,000 people in the open field below his room. These people were attending the final night of the 3-day Route 91 Harvest Music festival. Country singer Jason Aldean was performing when the shooting began.In the end, 851 people were injured, and 58 people died. This incident is the deadliest mass shooting...
2023-10-13
1h 00
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Laura's pain became her purpose
If you’re a parent, you know – there is nothing more precious to you than your child. You would do anything for them, to keep them healthy, and happy, and safe.But sometimes, even the best parents with the best of intentions can have a brief lack of focus, and the results can be devastating.The subject we’re talking about today is hot car deaths. Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the leading cause of death in vehicles for children 14 and under. It happened 36 times in 2022, and so far in 2023 the total stands at 26. And that’s...
2023-10-06
1h 22
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Tara's only option was the attic
Have you ever been in a situation and had the thought, “I actually might die here today”?We recently observed the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and I learned about a woman named Linda Gronlund, from New York. She was an attorney, an accomplished sailor and scuba diver, a certified EMT, and she held a brown belt in karate.On September 11, 2001, Linda was on United flight 93. The plane had been hijacked, and the passengers knew that two other planes had already been flown into the twin towers in New York. Before the plane went down, she...
2023-09-22
1h 26
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Stories from September 11
September 11, 2001 was a tragic day in America.The terrorist attacks caused the deaths of 2,996 people in New York, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Thousands more were injured. And many people since then have died from illnesses caused by exposure to toxic materials at the World Trade Center crash site.Here on the podcast, each year in September we dedicate an episode to hearing stories from people who were there and witnessed the tragedy. In this episode, you’ll hear from Lori Brody, who worked in the World Trade Center, and from Joe Falco, a Ne...
2023-09-08
1h 06
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Kat was given to a cult at 13
I live about 20 minutes from world-famous Clearwater Beach. I do bike around that area sometimes but that’s about the only time I go there, because I’m not much of a beach person. But people come from all over the world to sit in that sand, because that’s one of the things Clearwater is known for.But there’s something else that makes this city famous. Clearwater, Florida is also the worldwide spiritual headquarters of the Church of Scientology.Back in 1975, there was a Scientology-founded group that purchased the huge Ft Harrison Hotel in Clear...
2023-08-25
1h 27
Awe Intuitive Conversation
Seeing the sign that it's time to leave home 🏠 ...
Join the Awe Intuitive Conversation with host Felicia Miller Johnson and guest Le-an Lai Lacaba. Discover the magic of AI in Le-an's virtual assistant agency. Explore her journey from a close-knit Philippine community to receiving water signs that inspire her to leave home. Watch as Le-an is encouraged to trust her own wise counsel and to Live SMART! The phrase "Work smarter, not harder" is familiar to many. Felicia Miller Johnson advocates for the concept of Living SMART. Felicia conducts LinkedIn Live video interviews with various career professionals, which evolve into what she terms...
2023-08-22
04 min
Awe Intuitive Conversation
90. Le-an Lai Lacaba on Awe Intuitive Conversation
Le-an Lai Lacaba on Awe Intuitive Conversation - Fri, Aug 11, 2023 Join Felicia Miller Johnson in a captivating Awe Intuitive Conversation with Le-An Lai Lacaba. Discover Le-An's inspiring journey from overcoming a devastating typhoon to embracing AI technology and building a successful virtual assistant agency. Explore topics like community, spirituality, and early adoption while gaining insights into pursuing your passions fearlessly. Tune in for empowering discussions on purpose, love, and finding clarity amidst life's challenges. Don't miss this enlightening episode! Heard the phrase, “Work smarter, not harder?” Aloha! I'm Felicia Miller Johnson and I encourage people to L...
2023-08-11
20 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Gregg fell into a crevasse
There’s a phrase I find interesting. It’s often used to describe a person who seems to have an unusual power in different ways. The phrase I’m thinking of is “force of nature”.When I hear “that man, or that woman, is a force of nature”, it makes me think of someone who comes in like a whirlwind, with a clear objective, and nothing is going to stand in their way. And that description makes sense, because that’s how nature is sometimes.Here in Florida, we’re about to go into that magical time of ye...
2023-08-11
43 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Chris lost his hands in a corn picker
There are a lot of things we have that are amazing, but we take them for granted.Have you ever seen those videos online where the person being recorded is color blind? And their family gets them those specially-made sunglasses that actually allow a person to see colors, even though they have never been able to before. Of course, everyone in the family wants to see their reaction the first time they put on those glasses.So they all go outside, and there are usually some brightly colored balloons nearby, and the birthday person opens...
2023-07-28
1h 02
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Collier testified against a murderer at age 12
You know when people are asked about what their biggest fear is, a lot of the answers are what you’d expect – fear of heights, fear of spiders, and so forth. Humans are afraid of a lot of things.But when people are asked what their single BIGGEST fear is – the big one that usually comes out as number one is fear of public speaking. For a lot of people it even ranks higher than their fear of death.When Jerry Seinfeld heard about that, he correctly observed that that means if that person is at a f...
2023-07-14
1h 33
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Jane was stabbed 27 times
Hey, this is Scott, and you’re listening to What Was That Like.But this is not a regular episode of What Was That Like. I’ve got a really cool BONUS episode for you today. What you’re about to hear is the first episode in a new podcast series called Dark Valley.This series is investigation-oriented, and it’s about as True-Crime as you can get. You’re gonna learn about America’s “unknown serial killer” – or by the name given to him by law enforcement and the media: The Connecticut River Valley Killer. And it’s a...
2023-07-07
1h 04
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Samantha got a surprise baby
Do you ever think about the children in your state who are currently in foster care?Here in Florida, there are about 19,000 children living in foster care. That’s a lot of kids. And in that group, there are about 500 children who have no identified families. Can you imagine how scary and lonely that must be, to be a child with no family at all, and only the government to try to take care of you and keep you safe?There are a lot of different situations that can lead to that. But whatever happened, it...
2023-06-30
1h 15
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Traci's husband was arrested
Here on the podcast, I talk to people who have been through extremely unusual situations. Like witnessing a murder, or being attacked by a monkey, or winning the showcase on The Price Is Right. We get to hear those stories first hand, from the person who experienced it.In this bonus episode, I want to introduce you to another podcast that has a very similar format, which means you’re gonna want to subscribe. This podcast is called The Only One in the Room, and the host is Laura Cathcart Robbins along with her boyfriend Scott Slaughter. I’...
2023-06-23
1h 13
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Jennifer fought off a rapist
(Content warning – this episode includes discussion of sex trafficking, and graphic depiction of sexual attack. If you’re in the car with the kids, you might want to save this one for later.)The situation that Jennifer found herself in is one that no one ever expects. She was away from home, and she didn’t really know anyone. On top of that, she was an American in Turkey and she didn’t speak much of the language.And her attacker was strong, and determined.But what came to her during this traumatic experien...
2023-06-16
1h 29
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Flash handled the squatters
There’s a problem that’s becoming a bigger and bigger issue for anyone who owns a home. The problem is squatters.If you’re not familiar with the term, “squatting” is when a person – or even a group of people – figure out that a house is not being occupied. Maybe the owner is trying to sell it, or in some cases, the owner lives there but is just away from home on a vacation.When the squatter determines that no one is home, they just go in – usually by breaking in – and take up residence. They ju...
2023-06-02
1h 06
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Tricia smuggled her dad into Disney World
Every tourist destination wants their guests to have a happy experience, but few places do that as well as Disney World in Orlando, Florida.When Disney World visitors were surveyed, 75% said they were very satisfied with their experience.Did you know, the Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World gets around 21 million visitors every year? And if you combine all of the Disney parks, it’s around 58 million people each year. And people keep coming back. And for anyone with kids, it’s a no-brainer – that’s where the kids want to go.My guest to...
2023-05-19
1h 09
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Raw Audio: three 911 stories
You’re listening to the What Was That Like podcast, but this is not a regular episode. This is a bonus Raw Audio episode.Usually on this show I talk to a regular person who’s been through something really unusual. Like they got attacked by an alligator, or they were buried in an avalanche, or they witnessed a murder. That person comes on the show and tells the story of what happened, first hand.That’s not what we’re doing today. This bonus episode is called Raw Audio. The Raw Audio episodes are 3 real-life...
2023-05-12
42 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Bonus - the James Bigby murders
This is Scott, and this podcast is What Was That Like.This is the show where I usually have a guest come on and talk about something they experienced, that was extremely unusual. Like crashing a skydive, or getting shot in a mass shooting, or finding a baby in the New York City subway, or winning a showcase on The Price Is Right. The guest comes on the podcast, and tells the details of what happened, first hand.This episode is different.In this one, I’m going to talk about a man wh...
2023-04-14
40 min
See For Yourself
City Hunter
City Hunter (1993) directed by Wong Jing and starring Jackie Chan, Joey Wong, Chingmy Yau, Richard Norton, Gary Daniels, Kumiko Goto, Ken Lo, Michael Wong, Leon Lai, Jan Lamb, Eric Kot, Cynthia Khan, and Louis Roth. A teaser for topics discussed, vague spoiler warning for podcast talking points: Nature’s reclamation, Glass, SpongeBob Squarepants, Postman, The Witcher, single parents, James Bond, living wage, Wild Wild West, mind bullets, Game of Death, crabs, Atlantis, Love Hina, stunt coordination, Austin Powers, anime, Tenchi Muyo, action slapstick, Bojack Horseman, cosplay, relativity of time, McDonalds, adaptations, Gambit, choreography, How I Met Your Mother. Please fe...
2023-03-20
58 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Bonus - the Listener Stories from 2021
This is a bonus episode of What Was That Like.If you’re new to the show, this is not normally what you’ll hear. What usually happens is I’ll have someone come on the show to tell the story of something that happened to them. Something that was very unusual. At this point we have over 130 episodes, and a huge variety of stories – animal attacks, plane crashes, mass shootings, all kinds of stories.And at the end of each episode, we have a Listener Story. This is a story...
2023-03-17
1h 40
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Jacqueline was attacked by dogs
It’s hard for me to imagine not loving dogs. But that’s the way some people are, and it’s usually pretty easy to spot someone like that.I remember one time we were visiting my parents and of course we brought our two little Yorkies with us because they like to go everywhere we go. They are Lilly and Fenway. And Fenway is a little guy, only about 7 pounds, and he is the social one. He just loves to meet new people, and of course he just charms everyone with his cute little...
2023-03-10
56 min
What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.
Anika's apartment was destroyed
You know, there’s just something about Friday night.For a lot of people, it’s the end of the work week, and you can just sort of chill out. You don’t have to worry about getting a good night of sleep, because you don’t have any particular reason to get up early on Saturday. So Friday night is often when many people just kind of exhale, maybe order some food to be delivered, see what’s on Netflix or Hulu, and just kind of zone out. Maybe even fall asleep...
2023-02-24
1h 04
The Drill Down
Ep. 159: Mister Car Wash CEO John Lai, FactSet Research Systems, Carnival, Smith & Wesson Brands
How Mister Car Wash CEO John Lai (MCW) uses technology and old fashioned customer service to keep its profits pouring in. Carnival (CCL) aims to keep its customers loyal and sticky. FactSet Research Systems (FDS) waves off investor concerns and shows how to successfully invest in one’s own business even when your broader industry faces challenges. Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) gets a bump from the Supreme Court… but what about its long term business? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more...
2022-06-27
41 min
Comics Syllabus
"Moon Knight" by Lemire and Smallwood
Thoughts on MOON KNIGHT! Digging into themes of the Lemire and Smallwood Marvel Comics run (2016) in light of the first episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ show.Oh, mishaps! This week, the podcast was MEANT to cover the 2016 ”Moon Knight” run by Lemire and Smallwood (which we DO!) AND the graphic novel “Memories from Limon” by Edo Brenes… but mysterious forces struck (a power outage in Paul’s home studio) … only the first half of that promise was met.So “Memories f...
2022-04-10
45 min
Comics Syllabus
Cmx Syllabus Pod: Moon Knight by Lemire and Smallwood
Thoughts on MOON KNIGHT! Digging into themes of the Lemire and Smallwood Marvel Comics run (2016) in light of the first episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ show.Oh, mishaps! This week, the podcast was MEANT to cover the 2016 ”Moon Knight” run by Lemire and Smallwood (which we DO!) AND the graphic novel “Memories from Limon” by Edo Brenes… but mysterious forces struck (a power outage in Paul’s home studio) … only the first half of that promise was met. So “Memories from Limon” (NoBrow) will go on the list of UPCOMING TITLES to be discussed on fu...
2022-04-03
45 min
Asian American History 101
The Life and Career of Wataru Misaka
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11! Did you know that the first professional basketball player who broke the color barrier was of Asian descent? That's right, it was Wataru "Wat" Misaka. He battled racism and discrimination to become a winner at the high school and college levels before getting a chance to play professional basketball. We start this episode by celebrating some accomplishments of NHL players of Asian descent. And we end the episode with a new segment… Obscure Asian Comic Book Characters. This time we talk about Collective Man, a character created by Marvel. If you want to learn more ab...
2022-03-14
19 min
Comics Syllabus
No One Else, Made in Korea, Good Asian, Crush and Lobo, and More!
Graphic Novel Review: “No One Else” (Fantagraphics) by R. Kikuo Johnson.PolyBagged (New Comics in Shops, Reviewed):“The Good Asian” #7 by Pichetschote and Tefengki (Image),“Made in Korea” #6 by Holt and Schall (Image),“The Me You Love in the Dark” #5 by Young and Corona (Image),“X-Men: Legends” #9 by Hama and Tan (Marvel),“Crush and Lobo” #7 by Tamaki and Nahuelpan (D...
2021-12-12
59 min
Comics Syllabus
Comics Syllabus Podcast: No One Else, Made in Korea, Good Asian, Crush and Lobo, and More!
Graphic Novel Review: “No One Else” (Fantagraphics) by R. Kikuo Johnson.PolyBagged (New Comics in Shops, Reviewed): “The Good Asian” #7 by Pichetschote and Tefengki (Image), “Made in Korea” #6 by Holt and Schall (Image), “The Me You Love in the Dark” #5 by Young and Corona, “X-Men: Legends” #9 by Hama and Tan, “Crush and Lobo” #7 by Tamaki and Nahuelpan (DC), “Devil’s Reign” #1 by Zdarsky and Chechetto (Marvel), “Fire Power” #18 by Kirkman and Samnee (Image), and “Amazing Spider-Man” #80.BEY by Ziglar and Fiorello (DC).Would you do...
2021-12-12
59 min
LocaLAIse This!
Global Payment System For Video Games - Michael Johnson @FastSpring (part 1)
Publishing and selling a game globally can be a complicated endeavor. One of the areas that developers frequently overlook is how to handle global payments when dealing with the myriad regulations, currencies and tax codes prevalent in overseas markets. In this episode of LocaLAIse This!, we interview Michael Johnson, Director of Marketing & Business Development at FastSpring, developers of a popular global e-commerce platform, who talks to us about pitfalls to watch out for when developing a global payment strategy, as well as offering solutions and tips. (part 1/2)
2015-10-12
12 min
LocaLAIse This!
Global Payment System For Video Games - Michael Johnson @FastSpring (part 2)
In this episode of LocaLAIse This! we continue our discussion with Michael Johnson of FastSpring on how video game companies can leverage a global e-commerce platform to avoid potential pitfalls when going global, helping to engage customers and increase revenue worldwide. (part 2/2)
2015-10-12
13 min