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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 portraitof "what it was like" to be there.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcastFind us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcastFollow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcastHosted by Julian MorgansThis is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

society & culture documentary

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1:16:07

How Two Suicides Led to a Miracle

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2024/09/11

An R U OK Day special: Two strangers, each grieving a brother lost to suicide, meet in a support group and have a baby. It's a story that illustrates how there's always hope.Also this is your annual reminder to frequently check in with your friends and family. Ask how they're really doing. Tell them you love them.For more information please visit:https://www.ruok.org.au/.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:14

I Was Buried Alive in a Grave

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2024/09/05

Antony Britton, an escapologist and stunt performer, attempted a feat in 2015 that even Harry Houdini couldn't complete—being buried alive. In this episode, Antony recounts thecrushing silence of the grave, losing consciousness underground and how the experience changed him.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:40

I Rescue People Accused of Witchcraft in PNG

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2024/08/29

Anton Lutz grew up in Papua New Guinea, where he first heard about witch hunts in his 20s. As rates of violence and murder increased, he started to attempt rescue missions for people accused of sorcery. In this episode, he shares some harrowing stories and explains why his optimismfor humanity remains unabated.For more informationonsorcery accusation related violence, Anton recommends these two sites:https://www.stopsorceryviolence.org/https://www.theinternationalnetwork.org/Find us on TikTokFind us

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54:02

I Photographed Princess Diana the Night She Died

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2024/08/23

On August 31, 1997, photographer Pierre Suu was outside the Paris Ritz with other paparazzi, waiting for Princess Diana. They were unaware this would be the last time she’d be seen alive. In this episode, Pierre walks us through the chaos of that night and the aftermath for everyone involved.Find us on TikTokFind us on YoutubeA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:24

My Friend at Work Murdered 400 Patients

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2024/08/15

Charles Cullen might be the world's most prolific serial killer. He worked as a nurse in various US hospitals during the 90s and early 2000s, killing patients with overdoses of heart medication and insulin. Cullen's colleague, Amy Loughren, explains how she got him to confess while wearing a wire.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:31

My Friend, Kurt Cobain

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2024/08/08

In 1990, band manager Danny Goldberg signed an unknown punk rock band called Nirvana, embarking on one of the most significant journeys of his life. In this episode, Danny shares his experiences working with Kurt Cobain and his efforts to keep the songwriter alive.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:55

The Olympic Ponzi Schemer Who Vanished

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2024/08/02

Harold Backer, a 3-time Olympic rower, disappeared in 2015 after telling his family he was going for a bike ride. Days later, his financial advisory clients began receiving letters confessing to losing their money. His friend Kip unpacks what happened to Harold. Why do Olympians so often derail after retirement?Read Kip McDaniel's long-form article on the casehere.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:03

My Journey From Mafia Enforcer to Cop-Buster

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2024/07/25

Aiden Gabor started working for the New Jersey mob as a kid. At 18, he was caught by the police and given a choice: help clean up the city or go to prison. In this episode, Aiden describes life as a police informant, putting away corrupt cops and politicians.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:25

I Was the Sole Survivor of a Plane Crash

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2024/07/19

In May 1970, an Air Force officer named George Burk took off from an airbase with 13 others. Minutes later, the plane suffered explosive decompression and hurtled back to the ground. George describes how luck and brute determination kept him alive.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:08

I Didn't Murder a $30 Million Jackpot Winner

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2024/07/11

This week, we're playing you an episode from one of our favourite podcasts: One Minute Remaining. They're covering the story of murdered lottery winner,Abraham Lee Shakespeare, who in 2006 won a $30 million jackpot and was murdered. Dorice Moore, his friend, received a life sentence for his murder but claims she's innocent. One Minute Remaining hears her side without passing judgment.We will be back with a new episode of our own next Friday (July 19).What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeA

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1:06:19

I Discovered Everyone Has Forever Chemicals in Their...

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2024/07/04

Kris Hansen was a young chemist working at 3M when she made an unnervingdiscovery. She wasfinding 3M'schemicals not only in their workers' blood samples, but in almosteveryone worldwide. Shocked, she reported her find to management, and that's when her trouble really started.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:18

I Brought Down Australia's Most Infamous Cult (Part 2)

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2024/06/28

It was 1987 when a detective named Lex De Man first heard of The Family. The police had raided them a few months earlier, but they'd faced no investigation overmultipleclaims of child abuse. This is the story of how Lex had the cult's leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne, hauled into court.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:29

My Life in Australia's Most Infamous Cult (Part 1)

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2024/06/21

Ben Shenton grew up in a religious sect in central Victoria called 'The Family'. Thechildren were told that their leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne, was a reincarnation of Jesus Christ and were made to dress alike and bleach their hair. This continued until Ben was 15, when police raided the compound. Ben tells us abouthis life before and after that raid.You can buy Ben Shenton's autobiography 'Life Behind the Wire'here.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal

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54:49

I Rescue People From Scammer Farms (Part 2)

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2024/06/14

Last week, we covered the story of a woman sold into slavery to run scams. This week, we meet the man who rescued her. We're speaking with Judah Tana, who runs the NGO Global Advance Projects. He explains how he ended up at the epicenter of the world's scams industry and how the business is expanding.Global Advance Projects website is hereWhat It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:45

I Was Sold Into Slavery to Run Scams (Part 1)

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2024/06/07

When Miriam 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. Miriam describes how she endured and eventually escaped.TikTokYoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:23

I Caught Serial Killer Ivan Milat

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2024/05/30

Between 1992 and 1993, seven decomposing bodies were discovered in bushland south of Sydney. The ensuing media storm prompted the state to hastily assemble a police taskforce. Our guest, former-homicide detective Stuart Wilkins, explains how this task force sifted through hundreds of suspects to arrest a road worker named Ivan Milat.TikTok YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:07

Rain Spencer Will Probably Be Extremely Famous

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2024/05/24

In 2022, we interviewed a Hollywood producer who predicted that unknown actress Rain Spencer would be the next big thing. Back then, Rain was in an indie film and had 100k followers. Now, she's on her third season of a streaming hit and has nearly a million followers. Today, we ask Rain what it's like slowly becoming a celebrity.TikTok YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:54

The Hurricane That Swallowed a Cargo Ship

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2024/05/17

In 2015, Hurricane Joaquin roared over the Bahamas and sank acargo ship called the El Faro, drowning all 33 people onboard. It was a mystery how a modern US-flagged ship could sail into a hurricane until its black box was found. In this episode, Julian examines the black box transcript to discover a crew that ignored all their own instincts.Transcript from the El Faro's black box ishere.The US Coast Guard's report ishere.And here is an article and a book that was hugely helpfulin researching this

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58:08

Catching My Sister's Killer

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2024/05/09

In 1985, a 17-year-old girl named Shari Smith was abducted from her own driveway and the family's phone started to ring. It was the kidnapper, his voice electronically distorted. He called repeatedly and it fell on Shari's 21-year-old sister Dawn to answer. In this episode, Dawn Smith Jordan recalls what she learned that week about her parents, her sister and her own resilience.TikTok YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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34:57

I Photograph Private Jets for Mega-Billionaires

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2024/05/02

When someone in the Saudi royal family buys a privateplane, they usually want someoneto photograph their new toy. And that's where Nick Gleis comes in. For over 40 years he's been photographing private jets for the world's richest people. On today's ep, Nick shares some stories about his clients and talksabout the time he accidentallyflew into a tornado.Check out Nick's photos of obscene luxury on his site,here.TikTok YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See

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