Does This Happen to You

Kris Keppeler
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Get ready to laugh, relate, and enjoy life’s funniest moments through stories you'll never hear anywhere else told with humor and heart. This podcast offers a mix of witty and charming tales from female writers and male writers, all condensed into bite-sized audiobooks. What You’ll Find Here: • Hilarious female stories about parenting, dating, shopping, and daily chaos • Relatable tales from both excellent male writers and fantastic female writers • Easy-to-listen micro-audiobooks full of laughter, surprises, and real-life charm • Fun, personal stories from Kris Keppeler herself

  1. The Day Africa’s Anti‑Poaching Heroes Took Me Down

    1D AGO

    The Day Africa’s Anti‑Poaching Heroes Took Me Down

    In this week’s story, filmmaker Josh Porter takes us deep into Zimbabwe’s anti‑poaching frontline—where his camera crew captures a moment he’ll never forget. While documenting Ranger Leonard and his elite Malinois, Shinga, Josh volunteers to take part in a real takedown. What happens next is jarring, humbling, and reveals the extraordinary bond between ranger and dog in Africa’s fight against wildlife poaching. This behind‑the‑scenes moment from Josh’s cross‑Africa tuk‑tuk filmmaking journey shows the intensity of anti‑poaching work, the trust between handlers and their dogs, and the risks conservation teams face every day. If you care about wildlife protection, documentary filmmaking, or the raw reality of conservation work in Zimbabwe, this story hits hard. Does This Happen to You is happy to participate in this 4th edition of Podcasthon! For one week, thousands of podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. And this special story is dedicated to Humane World for Animals (HumaneWorld.org). If you enjoyed it, feel free to visit www [.] podcasthon [.] org to discover many other charities through the voices and talents of amazing podcasters!

    8 min

  2. MAR 11

    The Oh My God Series Part 1: Three Clients, One Guide, and Immediate Regret

    OH MY GOD is a hilarious travel‑humor series by The Drunken Cyclist, following the misadventures of an American cycling guide leading wine tours through the Loire Valley and other iconic regions of French wine country. In Part 1, the guide is assigned three unforgettable clients — Mr. Personality, Grumpy, and the legendary “Oh My God,” a 50‑year‑old mama’s boy who arrives in full cycling gear straight off the plane. What begins in the Loire Valley quickly spirals into a chaotic, wine‑soaked journey through châteaux, vineyards, and the limits of human patience. Perfect for readers who love France, cycling, wine travel, and laugh‑out‑loud storytelling.

    8 min

  3. MAR 4

    Dynamite, Fake Cats and A Poodle on the Chicken

    Jennifer K. grew up with the kind of childhood logic that only makes sense when you’re small, earnest, and absolutely convinced you’re prepared for anything. In this narrated collection of short memoirs, she shares three unforgettable stories from her early years—each one equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply human. First, there’s the family code for amusement parks and malls: if you get separated, don’t yell “Mom!”—yell “Dynamite!” Jennifer explains how that became the official emergency word and got used a lot. Then she tells the story of desperately wanting a cat… and being told to make one. Literally. Needle, thread, scraps of fabric, and a child’s determination came together to create an “artificial cat” she slept with for years. Today, as an adult, she’s never without a real, living cat by her side. And finally, the night she proudly cooked dinner for her siblings and her grandpa, only to discover their teacup poodle standing triumphantly on top of the chicken, devouring as much as possible. She met her grandpa at the door, holding a very juicy dog. The menu got changed to pizza. This episode blends humor, nostalgia, and the small, strange moments that shape who we become. Perfect for fans of memoir, family stories, and childhood chaos. Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdities take center stage—told by the women and men who have lived them. Ever found yourself utterly perplexed by the world? You’re not alone! This show is a collection of laugh-out-loud, first-person stories from female writers and the occasional male writer, sharing their real-life experiences with wit, charm, and a touch of bemusement. Whether it’s navigating social mishaps, deciphering life’s oddities, or simply embracing the delightful chaos of everyday moments, these stories will have you nodding in recognition and chuckling in solidarity.

    11 min

  4. FEB 25

    The Surprisingly Modern Seduction Advice of Benjamin Franklin

    In this episode, I narrate Carlyn Beccia’s hilarious and surprisingly modern story about Benjamin Franklin—the Founding Father who also fancied himself a philosopher of seduction. From recommending older women as mistresses to insisting that beauty doesn’t matter, advocating for free love, surrounding himself with people who shared his passions, and preaching kindness above all, Franklin left behind more than inventions and political theory. He left relationship advice. Join me as we explore six lessons in seduction from America’s original ladies’ man. Perfect for listeners who love women’s wisdom, history with humor, and stories that make you rethink what you learned in school about Ben Franklin. Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdities take center stage—told by the women and men who have lived them. Ever found yourself utterly perplexed by the world? You’re not alone! This show is a collection of laugh-out-loud, first-person stories from female writers and the occasional male writer, sharing their real-life experiences with wit, charm, and a touch of bemusement. Whether it’s navigating social mishaps, deciphering life’s oddities, or simply embracing the delightful chaos of everyday moments, these stories will have you nodding in recognition and chuckling in solidarity.

    13 min

  5. FEB 18

    How I Ruined My Perfect Driving Record in Front of My Kids

    Rosalie Berg had a spotless driving record — and she wasn’t shy about bragging to her friends. Naturally, the universe heard her confidence and said, “Oh really?” In this hilarious suburban misadventure, Rosalie manages to rack up two traffic stops in just two weeks… with her kids in the back seat for both. First comes a warning for rolling through a stop sign, then a full‑blown speeding ticket right in her own neighborhood. Now her kids have appointed themselves her personal traffic police, counting out three‑second stops and reminding her not to speed like she’s a repeat offender. If you love funny parenting stories, suburban chaos, and the humbling moments that keep us honest, this one will make you laugh all the way to your next full and complete stop. Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdities take center stage—told by the women and men who have lived them. Ever found yourself utterly perplexed by the world? You’re not alone! This show is a collection of laugh-out-loud, first-person stories from female writers and the occasional male writer, sharing their real-life experiences with wit, charm, and a touch of bemusement. Whether it’s navigating social mishaps, deciphering life’s oddities, or simply embracing the delightful chaos of everyday moments, these stories will have you nodding in recognition and chuckling in solidarity.

    8 min

  6. FEB 12

    He Called Me ‘White Trash’ for Using Ketchup on My Steak

    L K Smithe grew up in a tiny town where steak was always well‑done, and ketchup was basically a food group. Years later, she’s a lawyer in the big city, trying to navigate dating and a small-town identity On a dinner date with another attorney — a man she hoped would finally see her — he calls her “white trash” for putting ketchup on her steak. Suddenly, it’s not about condiments. It’s about class and belonging. This is a story about small‑town roots, big‑city judgment, and the courage to be exactly who you are, even when someone at the table thinks they’re better. Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdities take center stage—told by the women and men who have lived them. Ever found yourself utterly perplexed by the world? You’re not alone! This show is a collection of laugh-out-loud, first-person stories from female writers and the occasional male writer, sharing their real-life experiences with wit, charm, and a touch of bemusement.   Whether it’s navigating social mishaps, deciphering life’s oddities, or simply embracing the delightful chaos of everyday moments, these stories will have you nodding in recognition and chuckling in solidarity.

    10 min

  7. FEB 4

    Humorous Guide to Everyday Idiocy

    Ever wonder if you might be the idiot in the room? This comedic rant breaks down the everyday behaviors that reveal our inner moron — from microscopic “For Sale” signs to parking‑lot NASCAR, from sports‑fan meltdowns to parents who treat youth referees like war criminals. Along the way, we meet toll‑booth dollar‑throwers, left‑lane drifters, volunteer‑bashers, and the people who proudly rationalize all of it. Told with warm, wry, midlife‑chaos energy, this story by Max Klein is a hilarious guide to spotting idiocy in the wild… including in the mirror. This episode is perfect for anyone who loves relatable humor, social‑norm satire, and the kind of storytelling that makes you laugh and cringe at humanity. If you’ve ever yelled at a ref, driven 70 mph through a Walmart parking lot, or written a sign no human could read from a moving vehicle, this one’s for you. Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdities take center stage—told by the women and men who have lived them. Ever found yourself utterly perplexed by the world? You’re not alone! This show is a collection of laugh-out-loud, first-person stories from female writers and the occasional male writer, sharing their real-life experiences with wit, charm, and a touch of bemusement.   Whether it’s navigating social mishaps, deciphering life’s oddities, or simply embracing the delightful chaos of everyday moments, these stories will have you nodding in recognition and chuckling in solidarity.

    8 min

  8. JAN 28

    5 Middle-Aged Fitness Fails That Still Haunt Me

    Middle age comes for all of us… but some days it arrives wearing steel‑toed boots. In this episode, we're taking you back to the lockdown era — that strange time when we were all trying to reinvent ourselves, stay sane, and maybe become “fitness people,” despite every shred of evidence to the contrary. Anna da Silva’s wickedly funny story walks through five deeply effective ways to humiliate yourself as a middle‑aged woman. We’re talking Joe Wicks workouts performed with the grace of a tranquilized moose, a tween who has mastered the art of silent judgment, and the kind of domestic chaos that makes you question every life choice that led you here. If you’ve ever tried to do something “for your health” only to end up sweating, swearing, and being emotionally dismantled by a child… settle in. This is a love letter to all of us who tried our best during a global crisis and still managed to embarrass ourselves spectacularly. Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdities take center stage—told by the women and men who have lived them. Ever found yourself utterly perplexed by the world? You’re not alone! This show is a collection of laugh-out-loud, first-person stories from female writers and the occasional male writer, sharing their real-life experiences with wit, charm, and a touch of bemusement.  Whether it’s navigating social mishaps, deciphering life’s oddities, or simply embracing the delightful chaos of everyday moments, these stories will have you nodding in recognition and chuckling in solidarity.

    11 min
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Get ready to laugh, relate, and enjoy life’s funniest moments through stories you'll never hear anywhere else told with humor and heart. This podcast offers a mix of witty and charming tales from female writers and male writers, all condensed into bite-sized audiobooks. What You’ll Find Here: • Hilarious female stories about parenting, dating, shopping, and daily chaos • Relatable tales from both excellent male writers and fantastic female writers • Easy-to-listen micro-audiobooks full of laughter, surprises, and real-life charm • Fun, personal stories from Kris Keppeler herself

Information

  • Creator
    Kris Keppeler
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kris Keppeler
  • Show Website
    Does This Happen to You