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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. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast Hosted by Julian Morgans This is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sunk by Killer Whales, Adrift for 38 Days

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    Sunk by Killer Whales, Adrift for 38 Days

    Douglas Robertson was a teenager when his family set out to sail the world on a yacht. Seventeen months into the voyage, orcas sank the boat in the Pacific. In this ep, Douglas describes 38 days adrift in a small dinghy, surviving on turtle blood and rainwater. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  2. I Edited Playboy Magazine in 90s Russia

    −2 D · BONUSINNEHÅLL • ENDAST FÖR WIWL+ PREMIUM

    I Edited Playboy Magazine in 90s Russia

    Russia was a chaotic and hedonistic place in the 1990s. That's when Vijai Maheshwari landed in Moscow and became editor of Playboy Russia. In this subscriber-only episode, he shares a snapshot of Russia in transition and magazine publishing at its glossy peak. Vijai wrote a novel set in the gold rush of post-communist Russia called 'White God Factor'. Check it out here. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production

    24 min
  3. I Made a Fortune Helping People Cheat Their Tax

    6 FEB.

    I Made a Fortune Helping People Cheat Their Tax

    Rick Hogg was a Melbourne accountant who specialised in minimising tax by fabricating expenses. In 2018, it all imploded and Rick got five years in prison. In this episode, he explains how the scheme worked, why he crossed the line, and what the ordeal taught him about greed. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  4. Mark's Body Makes Alcohol and It's Ruined His Life

    5 FEB. · BONUSINNEHÅLL • ENDAST FÖR WIWL+ PREMIUM

    Mark's Body Makes Alcohol and It's Ruined His Life

    For years, Mark Mongiardo’s family believed he was an alcoholic. Then he lost his dream job and was charged twice for drunk driving, despite not drinking at all. The truth was stranger: Mark has Auto-Brewery Syndrome, a condition where the gut produces its own alcohol. In this subscriber-only episode, we hear Mark’s story — and try to get him his job back. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production

    42 min
  5. I Made $2M a Year as a Corporate Spy

    30 JAN.

    I Made $2M a Year as a Corporate Spy

    Robert Kerbeck was a broke actor when he stumbled into corporate espionage. His job was to trick low-level employees into divulging company secrets, which he sold for big money. In this episode, he explains what the work taught him about lying and the shortcomings of American capitalism. Check out Robert's book: Ruse Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  6. I Organise Big Weekends for the Ultra Rich

    29 JAN. · BONUSINNEHÅLL • ENDAST FÖR WIWL+ PREMIUM

    I Organise Big Weekends for the Ultra Rich

    When billionaires want a no-limits weekend in Las Vegas, they call Manny Kess. He runs The Kess Group, a concierge service catering exclusively to the ultra-rich. In this episode, Manny reveals how the world’s wealthiest unwind, what they fear, and what they really think about the direction of modern America. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production

    27 min
  7. I Bought a Haunted Witches' Prison (Classic)

    23 JAN.

    I Bought a Haunted Witches' Prison (Classic)

    Vanessa Mitchell thought she was buying the home of her dreams. Sure, it was a medieval prison for English peasants accused of witchcraft, but it was cute and within her price range. But then her possessions started vanishing and she found a mysterious pool of blood on the floor and three years later she was out, fleeing with her son. This is Vanessa's story of what happened. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 tim 8 min
  8. The Man Accused of Stealing 100 Skeletons

    22 JAN. · BONUSINNEHÅLL • ENDAST FÖR WIWL+ PREMIUM

    The Man Accused of Stealing 100 Skeletons

    In early January, police arrested a 34-year-old man named Jonathan Gerlach for stealing human remains from cemeteries. Investigators believe he exhumed parts of more than 100 skeletons, including infants. In this subscriber-only episode, we speak with Yeadon Police Chief Henry Giammarco about Gerlach's motivations. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production

    21 min
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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. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast Hosted by Julian Morgans This is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Kanal
    Superreal
  • Skapad av
    Superreal
  • Aktiva år
    2022 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    161
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
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    © Superreal Pty Ltd
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    What It Was Like
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