What It Was Like
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Conversations with people who have lived through extreme events. Some stories are dark and twisted, others are light and funny. In all cases, we get an intimate portrait of 'what it was like' to be there.
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The NZ Dad Who Abducted His Kids to Live in the Wilderness
What It Was Like
11/14/24 • 44 min
Tom Phillips has been hiding out in New Zealand's remote northwest with his three young children since 2021. Despite extensive searches, the family has managed to evade capture—even after Tom allegedly robbed a bank with his 10-year-old daughter. In this episode, we’re speaking with journalist Tony Wall, who’s covered the case from the beginning. He’ll share insights on those who may be helping Tom and why he’s been so difficult to catch.
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Julian Asks a Psychopath for Personal Advice
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04/04/24 • 48 min
Psychopaths are famous for not caring about anyone. But Julian Morgans, host of this show, tries to please everyone. It's a losing battle, so in this episode he asks a psychopath for advice. M.E. Thomas is a lawyer and diagnosed psychopath. She shares her story of losing friends and jobs due to a lack of people pleasing, and shares her tips for caring less.
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Filming 'Titanic' and Someone Drugged Our Soup
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12/27/23 • 39 min
On August 9, 1996, the cast and crew of Titanic ended a big day of shooting with a seafood dinner. An hour later, around 40 people started feeling queasy, including director James Cameron. Later, it would turn out that somebody had spiked the clam chowder with a hallucinogenic drug called PCP or 'angel dust'. In this episode, assistant camera operator Jamie Barber tells us how the crew ended up in hospital, dancing in a conga line.
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The Quick Rise and Fall of Studio 54
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09/19/24 • 47 min
Studio 54 remains the most iconic nightclub in history, despite being around for only three years. In this episode, former employee Myra Scheer delves into what made the club so legendary. It's a story about celebrity culture and the vibrant LGBTQ community before the AIDS crisis. But mostly it's about people searching for a place to belong.
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We Made 'Blair Witch' for $40K. It Earned $249M.
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02/20/24 • 43 min
In 1999 the world was captivated by 'The Blair Witch Project,' a low-budget horror film that broke profit-to-cost records. On this week’s episode, co-director Daniel Myrick describes how it felt being at the centre of a cultural phenomenon, and what he learned about achieving dreams.
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How I Outsmarted 'The Price Is Right'
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05/18/22 • 42 min
In 2008 a man named Terry Kniess guessed the exact price of the finale prize on The Price Is Right and was accused of cheating. But Terry hadn't cheated. He'd just obsessively watched the show until he spotted a vulnerability, and then exploited it. We asked Terry how he did it.
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I Barely Survived the Bali Bombing
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10/18/24 • 64 min
On October 12, 2002, Phil Britten arrived in Bali with his footy mates from Perth. A few hours into their first night, a van packed with explosives detonated outside the nightclub. Phil barely made it out alive. On this anniversary of the Bali Bombing, we reflect on one of Australia’s darkest periods.
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My Date With a Serial Killer (Rerun)
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10/24/24 • 67 min
When Lorraine Murphy met up with a pig farmer at a cafe in Vancouver, she couldn't have been less impressed. "Willy," as everyone called him, was creepy and smelled terrible. She left and didn't see him again for 12 years — when Willy was arrested as the most prolific serial killer (by body count) in Canada's history.
This is a rerun from 2022 but it's one of our favourites so we're giving it a second play. If you haven't already heard it, you're in for a treat.
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Living Next Door to Mass Killer Martin Bryant
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04/25/24 • 60 min
On April 28, 1996, a man named Martin Bryant fatally shot 35 people at the Port Arthur historical site in Tasmania. For siblings Lorraine and Mick Davies, who had grown up next-door to Bryant, the massacre was not entirely surprising. In this episode, they recount the tragedy's long build-up.
Mick Davies is also an actor and comedian. You can follow his work on Instagram.
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I Was Sold Into Slavery to Run Scams (Part 1)
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06/07/24 • 57 min
When today's guest boarded a plane to Thailand, she thought she was starting her dream job. Instead, she was drugged upon arrival and woke up in a nightmare. This is her story of survival in a 'scammer farm,' a hidden compound where thousands are forced to run scams. It's a story of endurance and a "one in a million" escape.
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FAQ
How many episodes does What It Was Like have?
What It Was Like currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does What It Was Like cover?
The podcast is about Serial Killer, Culture, Stories, Society & Culture, Society, History, Murder, Documentary, Podcasts and Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on What It Was Like?
The episode title 'Filming 'Titanic' and Someone Drugged Our Soup' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on What It Was Like?
The average episode length on What It Was Like is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of What It Was Like released?
Episodes of What It Was Like are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of What It Was Like?
The first episode of What It Was Like was released on Mar 11, 2022.
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