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What It Was LikeThe Journal Found Beside a Dead Man in AlaskaIn February 1982, the body of a wildlife photographer named Carl McCunn was found in northern Alaska. A miscommunication had left him stranded and McCunn had documented his final cold months in a journal. In this episode, journalist Kris Capps walks us through McCunn’s forgotten story, mostly in his own words.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-2040 min
What It Was LikeSaying Goodbye to My Multiple PersonalitiesSometimes Vivian Conan saw herself in the mirror. Other times she saw others with their own distinct personalities and backstories. At 43, she was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder. In this episode, Vivian describes her life-long journey to meet and merge her different selves.Get in touch with Vivian or find her book via her website: vivianconan.comFind us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2025-12-1250 min
What It Was LikeI Was Kidnapped By My Stalker and Locked in a BunkerIn 2022, Samantha Stites was abducted by Christopher Thomas, a man who’d been stalking her for 13 years and had secretly built a soundproof bunker to imprison her. In this episode, Samantha shares how she escaped and what the ordeal taught her about survival.Support Samantha's initiative to protect victims of stalking and domestic violence: Beekeepers AdvocacyFind us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-051h 02
What It Was LikeThe Man Using Maths to Find Serial KillersThomas Hargrove was an investigative reporter when he had an idea: use open-source FBI data to spot patterns in unsolved murders. That idea became an algorithm that highlights locations where serial killers might be operating. In this episode, Thomas talks us through the cases it’s uncovered and why data can reveal what people miss.Visit Thomas' organisation the Murder Accountability Project at www.murderdata.org.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted...
2025-11-2845 min
What It Was LikeThe Hunt For A Killer Who VanishedIn 2001, Detective Hugh Lockerby found a woman and two children murdered inside a burning home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The missing husband, Robert William Fisher, became the prime suspect and has sat on the top of the FBI's most wanted list for 24 years. Lockerby explains why he believes Fisher is alive and why he can't let this case go.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-2048 min
What It Was LikeWhat Happened at Skeleton Lake?High in the Himalayas lies Roopkund Lake: a frozen pond surrounded by the remains of around 700 people. Were they victims of an ancient disaster, a lost army, or something stranger? We speak with anthropologist William Sax and geneticist Éadaoin Harney to unravel one of India’s most haunting archaeological mysteries.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-1534 min
What It Was LikeI Lived as a Hermit in the Australian Bush for 10 YearsAt 35, Gregory Smith walked into the rainforest of northern NSW, addicted, lost, and ready to disappear. He spent the next decade living as a hermit. When he finally walked out, he got sober, went to university, and built a new life. We talk about how nature can strip you bare before healing you.Check out Dr. Gregory Smith's website and charity.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2025-11-0751 min
What It Was LikeI Caught 'The Dating Game' KillerYou might’ve seen 'Woman of the Hour' on Netflix but this is the real story. In 1979, a 12-year-old girl vanished from Huntington Beach and Detective Craig Robison was assigned to the case. He tells us how he tracked down her killer, a man who had already murdered at least seven women, and how they eventually identified him on national TV as a dating show contestant.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See aca...
2025-10-311h 18
What It Was LikeCatching My Sister's Killer (Classic)This week we're re-running a favourite episode. In 1985, a 17-year-old girl named Shari Smith was abducted from her driveway and the family's phone started to ring. It was the kidnapper, his voice electronically distorted. He called repeatedly and it fell on Shari's 21-year-old sister Dawn to answer. In this episode, Dawn Smith Jordan recalls what she learned that week about her her sister's courage and her own resilience.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Aca...
2025-10-2458 min
What It Was LikeI Cooked and Ate My Own FootToday, we’re speaking with a man who lost his foot in a motorcycle accident and then served it to 10 friends for brunch. It’s a conversation about curiosity, taboos—and yes, we ask the question you want to know: what does human meat actually taste like?Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-1744 min
What It Was LikeI Was Nearly Killed by the 'Killdozer'In 2004, a man named Marvin Heemeyer turned a bulldozer into a homemade tank and tore through Granby, Colorado, targeting people he believed had wronged him. One was local newspaper editor Patrick Brower, who barely escaped as the “Killdozer” demolished his office. Patrick recalls the rampage and what it revealed to him about vigilante revenge.For more of Patrick's story, check out his book Killdozer: The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer RampageFind us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Sup...
2025-10-1157 min
What It Was LikeI Had an Affair With an AI GirlfriendChris Smith started experimenting with ChatGPT in 2024 and quickly became hooked. Soon he’d customised the chatbot into a flirty persona he named “Sol.” What began as curiosity evolved into a full-blown romantic relationship. One that nearly derailed his real-life partnership. In this episode, Chris opens up about how his AI “affair” began, why it became so intense, and how it affected his family.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2025-10-0452 min
What It Was LikeI Dated a Billionaire Weapons DealerJill Dodd was a 21-year-old model when she started dating one of the world's richest men. Adnan Khashoggi made billions selling arms to Saudi Arabia and lived in mansions, superyachts, and among an entourage of women. Jill tells what it was like to live inside that fairy tale and the hidden costs that it entailed.Check out Jill's memoir: The Currency of Love: A Courageous Journey to Finding the Love WithinFind us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Su...
2025-09-2659 min
What It Was LikeLighting Bushfires Made Me Feel Less AloneIn the late 1980s, Steve was a teenage firefighter in a small Australian coastal town. Lonely and looking for connection, he discovered that if he lit a fire in the nearby national park, he could impress the other firefighters by being the first on the scene. In this ep, Steve explains how getting caught and charged with arson saved his life, and possibly countless others.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2025-09-2156 min
What It Was LikeA Nearly Impossible Story of Survival on 9/11On September 11, 2001, Stanley Praimnath was on the top floor of the South Tower when he saw the second plane heading straight for his office. Against impossible odds, he survived and became one of a tiny number of people to escape from above the impact zone. In this 9/11 anniversary episode, Stanley recounts what it was like to be at the top of the World Trade Centre that morning.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast...
2025-09-111h 16
What It Was LikeI Discovered Brad PittWith Brad Pitt back in the spotlight thanks to F1, we’re revisiting a classic episode from 2022. Casting director Lauren Lloyd recalls meeting a young, pimply Pitt in the 1980s and instantly knowing he’d become a star. In this episode, we unpack the making of Brad Pitt as an actor and as a Hollywood institution. Stay listening at the end for a sneak peek of this week's subscriber bonus episode.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal productio...
2025-09-051h 18
2025-08-3128 min
What It Was LikeHow it Felt Running a $700 Million Bank FraudIn 2003, a Wall Street trader named John Rusnak was convicted of bank fraud and sentenced to more than seven years in prison. In this episode, John explains how a series of bad bets snowballed into one of the biggest white-collar crimes in US history and why he kept doubling down.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-291h 03
What It Was LikeWhat We Found Hidden in our WallsA family moves into a new home in rural Pennsylvania and starts renovating. Only there's something in the walls that doesn't make sense. What they uncover upends their lives and reveals a fascinating piece of America’s history.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2348 min
What It Was LikeThree Deaths at a Spiritual RetreatIn 2009, motivational speaker James Arthur Ray hosted a multi-day retreat in Arizona. On the final day, three participants died. In this episode, the property’s owner, Amayra Hamilton, tells us what happened and what she learned about the dark side of the wellness industry.For more, please check out Amayra's book: Transformation at Angel ValleyFind us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-161h 14
What It Was LikeThe Meat Industry Veteran Who'd Seen EnoughFor decades, David Magna worked as a safety supervisor in Canadian slaughterhouses. But then a crisis of conscience turned him from an industry insider to vegan activist. In this episode, we tackle the thing most people would rather ignore: what really goes on inside the meat industry—all through the lens of David’s personal journey.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-1055 min
What It Was LikeI Called the Police on My Serial Killer DadAs a child, April Balascio noticed that people would often vanish. One time it was a labourer working for her dad, another time it was a young couple in town. Then as an adult, April started googling cold cases in her childhood towns. In 2009 she got a match and called the police. In this episode, April shares the journey of realising (and accepting) her dad was a serial killer.Check out April's incredible memoir, Raised By a Serial KillerFind us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us o...
2025-08-011h 10
What It Was LikeI Accidentally Turned ‘The Macarena’ Into a Global PhenomenonIn 1995, Carlos de Yarza spent 90 minutes remixing a catchy Spanish song without giving it much thought. That version became 'The Macarena' the world knows today. Carlos joins us to talk about how a quick remix changed his life and created a dance craze known everywhere.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-2556 min
Lunchtime LiveThe Pod Squad: What It Was LikeWelcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy and Laura Donnelly from Newstalk’s Newsroom join guest host Anna Daly to review ‘What It Was Like’!Image: Superreal
2025-07-2110 min
What It Was LikeOne Night, 852 People Lost in the OceanIn 1994, a luxurious ferry called the MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea, drowning most of its passengers. Landscape architect Paul Barney was one of the few who survived. In this nail-biting episode, he describes how decisiveness, yoga training, and sheer luck kept him alive.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1859 min
What It Was LikeI Solved the 'Doomsday Mum' MurdersIn 2019, two children vanished in Idaho, sparking an investigation that became one of America’s biggest true crime stories. At the centre were Chad and Lori Daybell, two religious fanatics with a fixation on the end times. In this episode, we speak with Lieutenant Ray Hermosillo, the detective who cracked the case and uncovered the kids' tragic end.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-131h 00
What It Was LikeWhat I’ve Learned Stopping Suicides on the Golden Gate BridgeWhen Kevin Briggs joined the San Francisco Highway Patrol, he didn’t expect a key part of his job would be talking people down from the Golden Gate Bridge. In this episode, Kevin shares how he developed a method for these life-or-death conversations, and tells the stories of those he met and the words that brought them back.Follow Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbriggspivotalpoints/Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production H...
2025-07-031h 04
What It Was LikeI Imported Rave Culture (and Ecstasy) to AmericaIn 1991, Shaun Attwood arrived from the UK to find American rave culture in its infancy. Spotting an opportunity, he began importing potent Dutch ecstasy and built a drug empire through his network of dealers and party organisers. In this episode, he tells the story of his rapid rise and hard fall.Check out Shaun Attwood’s YouTube channel here. His books and social media accounts can be found here.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal producti...
2025-06-271h 02
What It Was LikeWhat Happens When Religious Leaders Take Magic Mushrooms?A new study gave psilocybin to religious leaders, just to see whether their faith would be affirmed or rattled. In this episode we hear from one participant, Islamic leader Sughra Ahmed, who describes how the trip brought her closer to God but uprooted her belief in organised religion.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-191h 08
What It Was LikeHe Cut Off My Arms and Left Me to DieMary McGriff was 15 when she hitched a ride with a man named Lawrence Singleton. The next day, she lay at the bottom of a cliff, her arms severed with an axe. Somehow, she survived. In this episode, she shares how a voice in her head kept her going. It's a story about refusing to let the monster win.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-131h 05
What It Was LikeThe Lovers That Burned Down 77 HousesThis week, we're re-running a classic. When abandoned farm houses started catching fire in rural Virginia, police weren't sure what to think. It took five months and almost 80 fires for a couple to be arrested and the story to emerge. In this episode, convicted arsonist Charlie Smith explains how he and his ex-partner lit fires to relax when their relationship soured.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2025-06-0636 min
What It Was LikeI Got Eaten By a HippopotamusIn the early 90s, Paul Templer ran a business guiding clients down the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls. One afternoon, he was attacked by a hippo and found himself halfway down its throat. In this ep, Paul regales us with his wild story of survival, moment by moment.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-301h 01
What It Was LikeI Led the Manhunt for a Killer Who Lived Like a HermitIn 2005, Malcolm Naden murdered two women and vanished into the Australian bush. For seven years he evaded police, until former detective Ricky Hennessy joined the case. In this episode, Hennessy shares how he helped track and capture one of Australia's most wanted men in remote wilderness.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-231h 07
What It Was LikeHow Cocaine Killed the Car in 'Back to the Future'John DeLorean was a star auto designer in the 1960s, but his own car company—the DeLorean Motor Company—never took off. When a cocaine deal offered a last-ditch lifeline, it ended in a dramatic arrest. In this episode, his daughter Kat DeLorean recounts the rise and fall of the iconic car—and how it found immortality in Back to the Future.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
2025-05-1642 min
What It Was LikeMy School Was Kidnapped at GunpointIn 1976, 20-year-old Rob Hunter was a month into his first teaching job at a remote Australian school when an armed gunman abducted him and his nine students. In this episode, Rob recounts the harrowing night they spent as hostages—and their dramatic escape via a high-speed car chase.Connect with Rob and book him to speak at your school at https://kidnappedteachertalks.com/.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Aca...
2025-05-091h 17
What It Was LikeI Had Sex With 100 Men in One DayLast year, 23-year-old British porn star Lily Phillips announced plans to break the world record for the most sexual partners in a day—starting with a “practice run” involving 100 men. In this episode, she tells us what's motivating her, how her first attempt affected her—and why she’s still determined to go the whole way.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-0242 min
What It Was LikeEveryone Said 'Dirty Dancing' Would Flop. I Made It AnywayIn the mid-80s, producer Linda Gottlieb heard a friend’s story about “dirty dancing” at summer camp and urged her to write a script. Despite rejections, budget cuts, and on-set drama, the film became a surprise hit. In this episode, Linda shares why she believed in it from the start—and what she saw that others missed. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-251h 04
What It Was LikeI Got Pregnant to a Man Who Doesn't ExistIn 2024, Cass Taulaki fell pregnant to the man of her dreams—a 32-year-old engineer in the Australian Defence Force. Or so she thought. In reality, he was unemployed and wanted for impersonating military personnel and skipping out on multiple families. Cass' TikTok story went viral earlier this year—and now she's sharing the full saga.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-181h 44
What It Was LikeI Lived in a Haunted Apartment That Didn't Like to Be AloneIn the early 2000s, musician Nathan Munn moved into a tiny, ornate apartment in Montreal. At first, he and his flatmates brushed off its strange energy—but the nightmares and disturbances wore them down. Now, Nathan believes the apartment just wanted to be noticed.Check out Nathan's music on SpotifyFind us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-101h 04
What It Was LikeHow a Sinking Ship Refloated our MarriageIn 2012, a cruise liner named the Costa Concordia sank off the coast of Italy, killing 32 people. But Australian couple Rob and Tracy Elcombe survived and the disaster brought them closer.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0357 min
What It Was LikeI Visited an Uncontacted Tribe in the AmazonThe Awá, an Indigenous group in Brazil's Amazon, had no contact with the outside world until recently. In 2010, BBC journalist Justin Rowlatt visited them in their new reserve, created to protect them from loggers. In this episode, he explores how modern pressures are impacting isolated tribes and what his ongoing friendship with the Awá has taught him about humanity.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2751 min
What It Was LikeI Slept With New York's Elite to Rob ThemIn 2009, Kari Ferrell was outed by the media for writing bad checks and robbing trust fund babies across Manhattan. Dubbed the 'Hipster Grifter,' Kari served a year in prison and is now sharing her story. In this episode, she unpacks her motivations, her methods, and what she learned about the psychology of grifting.Check out Kari's new memoir: You'll Never Believe Me.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
2025-03-201h 16
What It Was LikeSCAMMERLAND: How a Fake Job Offer Landed Me in SlaveryThis is the first episode of our new What It Was Like series, SCAMMERLAND. It's based on an episode we did last year, looking at how online scams are run by people living in modern slavery. We start our story with Small Q, a young Ugandan rapper and singer who thought he was traveling to Thailand for a dream job. However, everything changed the moment he stepped off the plane.Follow our new show SCAMMERLAND on Spotify, Apple and YouTubeProduced by SuperrealHosted by Julian Morgans @julianmorgansFind us on T...
2025-03-1634 min
What It Was LikeWellness and Lies: My Friendship With Belle GibsonIn 2015, wellness influencer Belle Gibson was outed for pretending to have cancer. Now she's back in the headlines thanks to a new show on Netflix. In this episode we talk to a woman named Beckii Jones, who once considered Belle a friend. She ran a Facebook group for mothers in the early 2010s when Belle joined and even suggested the name for her infamous app, The Whole Pantry. Beckii reflects on the woman she knew and the parts of Belle that remain a mystery.Follow our new show SCAMMERLAND. It's based on a two-part episode we...
2025-03-0758 min
What It Was LikeI Watched Tornado Chasing Go from Subculture to SaturationTornado chasing was a niche hobby when Tim Marshall started in the 1970s. But over time, he watched it grow in popularity and then explode into the mainstream with the 1996 release of the film Twister. In this episode, Tim reflects on the times he was lucky to make it home, the friends who didn't, and the "internetization" of his beloved past time.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2755 min
What It Was LikeDiscovering My Grandfather's Secret Nazi PastJulie Lindahl always knew there was something different about her family. Her German grandparents had fled to Brazil after the war, but she didn't know why. Until she discovered her grandfather was in the SS—the elite guard of the Nazi regime, responsible for some of their worst atrocities. In this episode, Julie explores guilt, accountability, and why confronting the past is the key to healing.Julie's book, The Pendulum, is available here on Amazon.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Su...
2025-02-201h 14
What It Was LikeGetting Stuck in a Washing Machine Changed My LifeIn 2014, Laurence Hearn was drinking too much and struggling to make ends meet. Then he accidentally got stuck in a washing machine. What followed was a series of unexpected events that would ultimately turn his life around. This is a one-of-a-kind tale of Australian larrikinism—told by the man who lived it.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-1345 min
What It Was LikeWhy Did My Schoolmate Murder His Family?In 1989, Melissa Fyfe was a high school student in Tasmania when her classmate killed his parents and younger brother. Shocked, the community buried the tragedy, leaving his motives a mystery. Now, Melissa shares what she uncovered when she finally started asking questions.Trigger warning: this episode contains child abuse themes.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-0749 min
What It Was LikeThe Great Australian Coffee Shop Joke WarIn 2019, a man named Fraser Harvey nominated himself 'Customer of the Week' at a Melbourne coffee shop. A woman named Harriett Noall retaliated and a game of oneupmanship arose. In this episode, we hear how a private prank accidentally became an internet sensation.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-3049 min
What It Was LikeWe Hunted Down a Mystery Killer in the OutbackIt was June 1987 and an unknown person had murdered five campers in Australia's remote northwest. In this episode, we speak with Bob Brown, the former leader of Western Australia's Tactical Response Group. Bob and his team were flown into the Kimberley region to find and arrest the murderer. But, as you’ll hear, things didn’t go exactly as planned.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-231h 18
What It Was LikeI'm the Lowest-Ranked Tennis Player to Ever Win a Grand SlamMark Edmondson was ranked 212th when he was invited to compete at the 1976 Australian Open. He was a 21-year-old with sideburns, juggling odd jobs to fund his tennis dreams. In this episode, Mark recounts the experience of defeating his idols to win—then accidentally dropping the trophy on the podium.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-1733 min
What It Was LikeInside the Life of the Pizza BomberIn 2003, a pizza deliveryman robbed a Pennsylvania bank with a bomb locked to his neck—a heist that ended in tragedy when the bomb exploded. The mastermind? Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, later sentenced to life in prison. In this episode, we hear from criminologist Kathryn Whiteley who befriended Marjorie behind bars and uncovers how and why this "evil genius" orchestrated such a bizarre crime.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-0946 min
What It Was LikeI Dated a Celebrity as a Non-Famous PersonMyah Morgenstern isn't famous. But when she met actor Tony Revolori, (Spiderman, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Scream), she was ushered into a whole new world of red carpets, VIP parties and weird social dynamics. In this episode, Myah describes her real-life Notting Hill experience of dating a celebrity as a non-famous person.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-021h 32
What It Was LikeThe Woolworths Christmas Bombers (Rerun)In the lead up to Christmas of 1980, three Woolworths stores were bombed around New South Wales. It's a crazy story involving Australia's largest supermarket chain, two larrikin crooks, and a $1 million ransom thrown into the Sydney Harbour. We'll hear about it from two people: Former police officer Allan Duncan who was injured in one of the explosions, and Forgotten Australia podcast host, Michael Adams.This is a rerun from 2022 but it's one of our favourite Christmas throwbacks so we're giving it a second play. If you haven't already heard it, enjoy.Find us on T...
2024-12-2744 min
What It Was LikeMy Husband's Client Stalked Us for YearsSandra Miller wasn't overly concerned when her therapist partner's client admitted to eavesdropping outside their window. Until this client started calling the house, relentlessly. In this episode, we dive into a real life version of 'Fatal Attraction' to learn what happens when a stalker invades a relationship.\Check out Sandra's USA TODAY best-selling book Wednesdays at One. It's a great read.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2024-12-2057 min
What It Was LikeHow I Got Revenge for My Parking FinesJulian Morgans, host of What it Was Like, gets parking fines all the time. In his own words "I could wallpaper my house with them." But instead of doing that, he's embarked on a scheme to get revenge, while learning a few things about the inner workings of the parking industry along the way.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1333 min
What It Was LikeWhat I Learned After 27 Years Investigating Violence Against WomenNarelle Fraser spent much of her career in Victoria's Rape and Homicide squads, placing her at the coalface of the epidemic of violence against women. In this episode, she walks us through the murder of Melbourne-mother Maria Korp, as a way to explore the mindset of men who perpetrate such violence.Keep up to date with Narelle and find links to her podcast hereFind us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeFollow us on InstagramA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
2024-12-051h 04
Silent GenerationEp. 45: Hyperpop w/ EHyperpop is a music genre that is noted for its hyperfeminine, artificial, and childlike sound. The term “hyperpop” came into popular use after Spotify staff created a hyperpop playlist in 2019. The music the term described emerged much earlier however, with the earliest examples coming out of the renowned UK record label PC Music starting in 2013. This week Nathan is joined by his friend E to delineate the three main subgenres of hyperpop: future pop, internet pop and digicore. They discuss music by Danny L Harle, A. G. Cook, Hannah Diamond, QT, SOPHIE, Charli XCX, 100 Gecs, Alice Gas, Food House, and...
2024-10-301h 29
Realness About ThingsAmerican FUD Is SuperRealI talk about the conspiracy FUD campaign going on with America and folks are mad that America wants to move forward without their approval.
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2023-08-1559 min
ParentkindMental HealthHost Maggie Kelly battled postnatal depression after her daughter’s birth. She spends a day at a psychiatric hospital for new mothers trying to understand what happens when you meet your brink.Find out more about the wonderful Belmont Hospital here: https://belmontprivate.com.au/Hosted by Maggie KellyA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-041h 11ParentkindInfidelityRaising kids can affect how we feel about our partners and our relationships. We explore this issue with an Australian mum who lives with her partner and her boyfriend. And a woman in the UK reveals how she discovered her husband had a secret wife. Read more about Yve Gibney's story of betrayal and buy her book at yvegibney.comTamica Wilder is the leading sexologist for Mums who want to reconnect with their sensuality, joy and pleasure. Instagram: @theorgasmicmama. Website : theorgasmicmama.comHosted by Maggie KellyA S...
2022-09-2949 minParentkindDadsA deep dive into the fatherhood experience. One dad tells all about his struggle with addiction and how fatherhood changed him. Then, Ryder Jack of TomorrowMan hosts a roundtable with three dads of different generations to discuss their learnings and surprises.Find out more about TomorrowMan here: Tomorrow ManHear Robbie’s music here: R.F Coleman: I Couldn't TrustHosted by Maggie KellyA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-2154 minParentkindLossLosing a child is every parents worst fear, but it is something you WILL survive. A mother aborts her child with loving ceremony -- and shares it online, and another mum fights to keep her pregnancy after discovering a devastating illness.Hosted by Maggie KellyA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-1358 minParentkindBody ImageYour body image is rocked in parenthood. We explore this topic with a transgender man who loves pregnancy but faces a battle to be legally recognised as a dad. In story two, we meet a mum who battles an old eating disorder, followed by a beauty clinic owner who becomes the unsuspecting centre of a body image confessional.‘Plenty: A Memoir of Food and Family” by Hannah Howard, buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Plenty-Memoir-Family-Hannah-Howard/dp/1713596504Hosted by Maggie KellyA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2022-09-061h 11ParentkindIdentityEveryone changes during pregnancy, and not just physically. We meet a mother with cerebral palsy whose perfect pregnancy gave her a sense of strength and capability. Then in story two, an Aboriginal midwife discovers her family roots. Hosted by Maggie KellyA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-3142 minParentkindSexSex in parenthood goes through many transformations. A mother-daughter duo hit the big time on OnlyFans, and a loving husband struggles with his libido during IVF.Read more about ‘Inferto Sex Sydrome’ here.Check out Tiahnee’s Only Fans page here.Check out Evie’s Only Fans page here.Hosted by Maggie KellyA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-3046 minParentkindFamilyTwo families are created under the most exceptional circumstances. Two lawyers create a contract to have a baby, and a single mum tracks down - and marries! - her anonymous sperm donor.Enmeshed - Molly & Lisa Kauffman‘How I Met Your Father’ - Aminah Hart (2016) Molly Kauffman’s TikTok @molly.kauffmanHosted by Maggie KellyA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-2957 minParentkindPrologueParentkind host Maggie Kelly explains how the show came about and thanks all those who made it possible.Hosted by Maggie KellyA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-2907 minintrepidphotos 3Speak PodcastSheerhttps://3speak.tv/watch?v=intrepidphotos/hrgihczt Excited to announce that 'Sheer' will be dropping into my SuperReal collection on
@SuperRare; Wed 17th, 7PM US Eastern Time (ET) {Thu 18th, 9AM Australian EST}. That is my wife having lunch in the red jacket ;-) Sound on 👀
2022-08-1600 min
Salsitxes ParadísSalsitxes Paradís - Nit de Soul JoanA les xarxes us hem demanat que ens diguéssiu què feieu aquest estiu i nosaltres us responem amb Funk i Soul de primera classe i no indigest com la fruita de les coques de Sant Joan.
PLAYLIST:
FREEDOM - JON BATISTE
FUNKIN’ FOR JAMAICA
SUPERREAL - JULIA MARTIN
GOTTA GO TO WORK
3 HOURS DRIVE - ALICIA KEYS
YOU DESERVE A BREAK TODAY - KOOL & THE GANG
HOPEFUL - CURTIS HARDING
JUICE - THOMAS ATLAS
MOTORBIKE - LEON BRIDGES
THE LONG WAY HOME - MAGNUS CARLSON
BURN - JORJA SMITH
CAN’T LET GO - EARTH, WIND & FIRE
FANTASTIC VOYAGE - LAKE
2021-06-241h 04
Super Real Podcast14# Gísli BachmannGísli Bachmann er þvílíkur afreksmaður og hefur ferðast frá úngum aldri víða um heiminn í leit sinni að þekkingu á hreyfifræðum.Sögur af snjóbretta kennslu í Austurríki, jóga fræðum í Bandaríkjunum og Shaolin klaustrum í Kína.Gísli hefur líka tileinkað sér stjörnuspeki og gat auðveldlega varpað þvílíkum þekkingar sprengjum á strákana í stofunni og í rauninni lesið okkur eins og opna bók.Er Gísli búinn að finna ofurkrafta, hver veit við í SuperReal vorum allavega í sjokki.Meira um Gíslahttp://www.calendly.com/gisligaruahrif
2021-03-282h 05
Art Grind PodcastEp. 007 - Marc Dennis - The Darc MennisAnd in this corner, we have the heavyweight fighter of paint slinging… Marc Dennis. Dennis is a champion in the realm of hyperrealistic painting, duking it out every day in the studio apply a rigorous work ethic that produces mind bending detail and realism that goes beyond representation into the superreal. His floral still life paintings are a vivid homage to the Dutch still life painters of the 17th century and speak to the abundance of our era. His appropriation of master painter’s works are both reverential and yet totally accessible to the common man through a jocular sens...
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