What It Was Like

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What It Was Like

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. Hosted by Julian Morgans A Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Swiss Cult That Ended With 5 Mass Suicides (Part 1)

    3 DAYS AGO

    The Swiss Cult That Ended With 5 Mass Suicides (Part 1)

    In 1994, a series of ritualistic mass suicides exposed the world to The Order of the Solar Temple—a secretive doomsday sect with members spread across Switzerland, France, and Canada. In this episode, we explore how its two leaders transitioned from promoting New Age health remedies to orchestrating massacres. For more information, check out these sources: The Order of the Solar Temple: Temple of Death. Edited by James R. Lewis Apocalypse Observed by John R. Hall. Philip D. Schuyler and Sylvaine Trinh Australia Link With Swiss Doomsday Cult, The Canberra Times Reddit thread on The Order of the Solar Temple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. The NZ Dad Who Abducted His Kids to Live in the Wilderness

    NOV 14

    The NZ Dad Who Abducted His Kids to Live in the Wilderness

    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. Find us on TikTok Find us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram A Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  3. How a Fake Cop Duped McDonald's Managers Into Strip-Searches

    NOV 8

    How a Fake Cop Duped McDonald's Managers Into Strip-Searches

    For a decade, a man posing as a police officer called fast-food chains across the US and asked managers to strip-search their employees. Dozens complied, leading to multiple cases of sexual assault. In this episode, we speak with a detective named Buddy Stump who solved the case after a friend's daughter became a victim. Find us on TikTok Find us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram A Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  4. My Dad Is America's Worst Serial Arsonist

    NOV 1

    My Dad Is America's Worst Serial Arsonist

    John Leonard Orr is a convicted arsonist and mass murderer. He is believed to have set nearly 2,000 fires in a 30-year spree, making him the most prolific serial arsonist in American history. But his daughter Lori hasn't always seen him this way. She talks about her childhood memories of seeing John as a hero firefighter. A man who always had a special knack for being the first on the scene. Contact Lori here for a chance to win a signed copy of her book: Burned. Find us on TikTok Find us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram A Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  5. My Date With a Serial Killer (Rerun)

    OCT 24

    My Date With a Serial Killer (Rerun)

    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. Find us on TikTok Find us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram A Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  6. I Barely Survived the Bali Bombing

    OCT 18

    I Barely Survived the Bali Bombing

    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. Follow Phill on Instagram and check out his site. Find us on TikTok Find us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram A Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  7. I Murdered Michael Jordan's Dad (Rerun)

    OCT 10

    I Murdered Michael Jordan's Dad (Rerun)

    In June of 1993 Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to their third championship victory. A month later, his dad was shot dead and Jordan quit the NBA. Now, for the first time, one of the two men convicted with James Jordan's murder tells his story. We originally published this story in 2022 but it's a banger so we're giving it a second run. Find us on TikTok Find us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram A Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  8. One Cursed Shipwreck and Four Mysterious Deaths

    OCT 4

    One Cursed Shipwreck and Four Mysterious Deaths

    In the early 1960s, Melbourne businessman Marshall Gibson salvaged a handful of brass portholes from a shipwreck and gave them to his friends. Over the next few years, many of these men, including Marshall himself, died in a series of strange accidents. In this episode, his son David examines the claim that the portholes were cursed. Find us on TikTok Find us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram A Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 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. Hosted by Julian Morgans A Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    Superreal
  • Creator
    Superreal
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Superreal Pty Ltd
  • Show Website
    What It Was Like

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