Well, I Laughed

Well I Laughed Podcast
Well, I Laughed

Semi-educational and organically funny, “Well, I Laughed” is a podcast for listeners who find themselves in search of a good laugh and their next strange story to tell at parties. Each week one of our hosts shares what they have learned on topics ranging from the Unabomber to Frankenstein. Join Grant, a public school teacher, and Maia, an engineer, as they find the humor in the mundane. Well, I Laughed, and we think you will too. New episodes every Wednesday.

  1. 2D AGO

    102: Movie Magic pt.3: Listener Episode

    This week on Well, I Laughed! Ashley goes on a girls trip and accidentally helps catch a criminal in the process. Jen shares that she might also be related to Napoleon (the general, not the dynamite). Cedar teaches a horrible coworker a wonderful lesson. Katelyn learns about supporting women's rights and wrongs during… a WWE style grocery brawl. All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!    Ever find yourself in a grocery store thinking, “This could turn into a crime scene”? You’re not alone. In this off-the-rails episode, Maia Warner and Grant Thomas dive into listener-submitted stories featuring supermarket melees, office pranks so convincing they sparked HR-level panic, and Airbnb stays that ended with actual police involvement. From a bakery manager caught in the middle of a snack aisle smackdown to a petty coworker takedown that borders on genius, this one’s got drama, disaster, and just enough poor judgment to keep things interesting. Along the way, Grant confesses how far he wouldn’t go to save his friends from danger, Maia questions the morality of reality TV, and the duo explores the strategic (and slightly chaotic) art of prank emails. If you’ve ever thought your life was a little too ridiculous to be real, you’ll feel right at home here.   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:18:45 Ashley 00:53:46 Jen 01:05:39 Cedar 01:19:52 Katelyn   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed

    1h 36m
  2. APR 16

    101: Movie Magic pt.2: Meet the Chans

    Jackie Chan’s best movie is hard to name. He’s been leaping off rooftops since the 1960s, but six decades of big‑screen magic still haven’t revealed his most gripping story: his family. This week we meet the Chans. While Jackie shoots the documentary Traces of a Dragon, he discovers the astonishing truth about his parents, Chan Chi‑Long “Charles” and Chan Lee‑Lee “Lily”: a Nationalist spy‑turned‑Shanghai gang boss and a blue‑flower‑wearing opium smuggler whose gambling savvy made her an underworld legend. Their saga of drug runs, Japanese air‑raids, abandoned half‑siblings and a war‑torn China shows just how complicated love, life and family were for “The Spy Next Door.” Before that deep‑dive, Grant and Maia swap ADHD life‑hacks, TikTok doom‑scroll confessions and snack takes, then trace how screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen’s own dojo days birthed The Karate Kid. But the real blockbuster twist is the Chan family itself—proof that even cinema’s most fearless action hero can’t outshine the secrets that shaped him.   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:20:54 Meet the Chans 00:30:22 The Karate Kid 00:49:38 A Modern Legend 01:04:53 The Jackie We Know 01:31:03 Truth Telling 01:46:39 Fang Daolang (Chan Chi Long "Charles") 02:01:09 Chan Lee-lee "Lily" 02:09:18 A Story Fit for the Screen 02:14:59 Legacy 02:18:21 Final Thoughts   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed

    2h 28m
  3. APR 9

    100: Movie Magic pt.1: Shake that Speare

    This week, Grant and Maia attempt to answer a big question “why do we love Romcoms so much?”. Our episode takes us through the history of romantic comedies. From the Greeks to ways Shakespeare still influences the stories we tell today. We talk about how romantic comedies are some of our oldest stories and so much more than just “chick flicks”. Finally, we revel in our favorite romcoms and share in our delight of both Bridget Jones Diary and Jane Austen. Are you reading to avoid the news? Us too.   Ever feel like your life is one awkward rom-com away from greatness? In this sprawling, laugh-out-loud episode, Grant and Maia dive into the wonderfully chaotic world of rom-coms—and all the real-life moments that feel just as scripted (but with way worse lighting). From hilarious classroom mishaps and movie theater disasters to quirky family stories and spontaneous philosophical tangents, they explore how love, vulnerability, and a bit of messiness make for the best stories—on screen and off. Along the way, they unpack classic rom-com tropes, trace their roots from Shakespearean drama to Sandra Bullock blockbusters, and get unexpectedly deep about personal growth, emotional risk-taking, and the everyday magic of falling for someone—or something—at the wrong time, in the right way. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a film nerd, or just someone who’s cried over a well-placed movie montage, this episode will hit you right in the feels (and probably make you laugh-snort in public).   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:38 Shake that Speare 00:28:51 The Father of the RomCom 00:57:14 Adaptations 01:03:44 Ancient Greece 01:15:29 Modern Romcoms 02:02:27 Do they matter? 02:16:48 Bridget Jones & Final Thoughts   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com or at wellilaughed.com/contact —because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed

    2h 37m
  4. APR 2

    99: Triple Threat pt.3: Listener Episode

    Stories from the Well, I Laughed universe! Makayla reminisces on the time she had beef with a middle-aged, high school theater teacher. Emily learns of the pitfalls of “hell yeah girl, get your…” the hard way. Jane accidentally gets a production of a children’s play picketed. Alexandra doesn’t quite master a German accent. And Kylie finds out that three really is a crowd. All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!   It’s a triple threat, all right, but this time, you brought the drama. In this episode, we read off your wildest listener stories: theater teachers going rogue, awkward movie dates with little siblings tagging along, nudes discovered in all the worst ways, and so much more. If you ever needed confirmation that real life can rival any staged production, this episode is it. We also manage to squeeze in our usual banter: hair-raising U-Haul mishaps, that universal hatred of cleaning when you move out, and oh-so-confusing first (and second... and third) dates. Enjoy these back-to-back doses of comedic chaos, plus a bonus cameo from society’s weird obsession with “filth” in high school musicals. Cue the eye-roll.     Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:22:25 Mak 00:30:34 Emily 00:44:05 "Jane" 00:58:03 Alex 01:05:33 Kylie   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed

    1h 32m
  5. MAR 12

    96: Untamed pt.3: Listener Episode

    Stories from the Well, I Laughed community as listeners write in! Shreya risks it all in the unknown depths. Rosie and Natasha fan girl over horse sized gorillas, Madi reveals her untamed family drama, Danielle faces down a flock of ring stealing geese, and Casey (no relation) learns a valuable lesson the hard way. Laugh along with your fellow listeners in this weeks Listener Episode!    Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs and heart-pounding moments as we take you on a whirlwind journey through our recent travels! From wild wedding tales to a concert adventure that nearly took a deadly turn, this episode is packed with chaos, humor, and a dash of romance. But that’s not all—join them as they dive into the fascinating world of extinct animals, share wild listener stories, and throw in some surprise twists you won’t see coming.   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:21:27 Shreya's Adrenaline Rush 00:34:42 Rosie & Natasha's Lost Species 00:47:09 Madi's Family Secrets 00:59:56 Danielle's Geese Chaos 01:25:58 Casey Learning the Hard Way   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed

    1h 43m
  6. MAR 5

    95: Untamed pt.2: Monkeying Around

    "Wild monkeys escape" might feel like a concerning headline. But if you're one inventive business owner outside of New York City, it  might be the best thing to ever happen. This week, Maia covers the story of untamed monkeys who seek greener pastures on the other side of their enclosure. But once they're out, we have to ask "how do you catch a monkey?" This week, the story of Frank "Bring 'Em Back Alive" Buck and the Long Island Monkey Escape of 1935!!    When a routine zoo cleaning goes wrong, 175 monkeys decide to explore Long Island—and nothing will stop them. In 1935, famed animal collector Frank Buck’s “Monkey Mountain” became ground zero for one of the wildest jailbreaks you’ve never heard of: train-blocking primates, frantic zookeepers, fruit-stand raids, and a mischievous monkey ringleader called “Al Capone.” This mass escape hijacked headlines far beyond New York, fueling the frenzy around exotic pets and raising questions about how prepared anyone was to corral these curious creatures. Join us for a hilarious and unbelievable tale of animal adventure, where truth is definitely stranger than fiction—and where even a quiet suburb can suddenly become a jungle. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:26:39 Alpha Genesis Research Lab 00:40:50 Frank Buck 00:51:26 Presidential Pets 01:05:21 Back to Buck 01:20:40 The Escape & Chaos 01:49:58 Publicity & Final Thoughts   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed

    2h 2m
4.9
out of 5
196 Ratings

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Semi-educational and organically funny, “Well, I Laughed” is a podcast for listeners who find themselves in search of a good laugh and their next strange story to tell at parties. Each week one of our hosts shares what they have learned on topics ranging from the Unabomber to Frankenstein. Join Grant, a public school teacher, and Maia, an engineer, as they find the humor in the mundane. Well, I Laughed, and we think you will too. New episodes every Wednesday.

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