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What Had Happened Was

What Had Happened Was is a storytelling podcast that blurs the line between fact and fiction—where unforgettable characters, chaotic moments, and emotional twists unfold in stories that might be true… or might just feel that way. Told with humor, heart, and a touch of shade, each episode delivers a fresh, narrative-driven experience that pulls from love, loss, friendship, family, identity, and the beautiful mess of being human. Whether it’s funny, moving, triggering, or just plain wild—you’re in

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What Had Happened Was...Coach Is Inappropriate

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2025/10/27

What had happened was… a school event turned upside down when a coach’s words crossed a line nobody saw coming. Tensions rose, loyalties were tested, and what should have been a simple day at school became something unforgettable. No details spoiled—just know this is one story that will stick with you long after it ends.Episodes drop every Monday. Subscribe and listen on YouTube:youtube.com/@what_had_happened_was✨ About the Show ✨What Had Happened Was is a storytelling podcast where every tale

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What Had Happened Was...Caucacity Explained

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2025/10/20

✨ About the Show ✨What Had Happened Was is a storytelling podcast where every tale feelsreal enough to hurt, funny enough to heal,or messy enough to feel like your own. Mostly fictional, sometimes too honest, always unforgettable. Stories blend heart, humor, identity, and chaos—no matter who you are or who you love.🔗 Connect + Watch:📸 Instagram → @what.had_happened.was📺 YouTube → youtube.com/@what_had_happened_was💌 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a rating if it made you laugh, cry,

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09:37

What Had Happened Was...Drama at 3000 Feet.

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2025/10/13

What had happened was… a routine flight turned into pure chaos when an unexpected passenger strutted onboard. No turbulence could compare to the drama that followed—whispers, stares, and one unforgettable showdown that left the entire cabin divided. This isn’t just a story about air travel; it’s about what happens when boundaries, comfort, and the idea of “emotional support” collide at 30,000 feet.Catch this and more wild stories every Monday. Subscribe and join the ride on

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09:13

What Had Happened Was...Trump vs. Obama

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2025/10/06

What had happened was… two presidents, one unexpected house guest, and a clash of hospitality styles you won’t forget. In this episode, we dive into a high‑stakes, jaw‑dropping narrative that explores power, personality, and what truly defines grace under pressure. No politics, no agendas—just a rollercoaster story that will have you gasping, laughing, and questioning everything you thought you knew about presidential manners.New episodes drop every Monday. Follow, share, and join the conversation

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07:45

What Had Happened Was...The Lion, the Jeep, and My...

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2025/09/29

What had happened was… I agreed to go on a couples safari thinking it would be romantic. You know—sunsets, elephants, cute hats, and luxury tents with mosquito nets and wi-fi. But what I got instead was a lion’s stare, a stalled engine in the middle of nowhere, and a pack of wild dogs with nothing but bad intentions.In this story set deep in the South African bush, I find out the hard way that nature has zero interest in your relationship goals. It’s all dust, danger, and a safari guide named Mapalo

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07:06

What Had Happened Was...I Didn't Sign Up to Swim To...

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2025/09/22

What had happened was… I signed up for a luxury cruise, not a floating panic attack in the Aegean Sea. In this sun-soaked, wave-smacked episode, I recount the chaotic journey from cruise ship to Santorini via tender boat—a ride that felt more like survival training than sightseeing.What should’ve been a quick, scenic transfer to one of the most iconic islands in the world turns into a salty mess of rough waters, screaming passengers, stroller panic, and the very real question:is this thing going to

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03:31

What Had Happened Was...I bumped into Oprah

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2025/09/15

What had happened was… I was just out grabbing overpriced juice, minding my business, when the universe did a full reroute. One unexpected turn. One awkward conversation. One woman in oversized sunglasses and a scarf pulled just-so over her head. Couldn’t be. Right?What unfolds next is a surreal, borderline spiritual, possibly delusional encounter at a sidewalk café involving a spilled green juice, one very specific quote, and a voice I’ve heard a million times—but this time, she saidmyname.In this

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06:07

What Had Happened Was...Stevie Wonder Caucacity @ the...

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2025/09/08

What had happened was… it was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon at the park. Just a dad and his son, a Bluetooth speaker, and the sweet sounds of Stevie Wonder filling the air. But when a seemingly harmless song choice sets off a chain reaction of subtle stares, unsolicited parenting advice, and a performative mother who justwon’t quit, things spiral fast.In this story about joy, judgment, and the racialized tension hidden beneath polite parenting spaces, we sit with one father’s simmering

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08:43

What Had Happened Was...the Mad Therapist

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2025/09/01

What had happened was…I went to therapy to deal with stress—panic attacks, tension, just trying to hold it together. What I got was a therapist who crossed the line, asked questions he shouldn’t have, showed up in places he didn’t belong, and made himself visible just enough to keep me scared—but never enough for anyone to stop him.When I confronted him publicly, I expected justice. What I got was silence.This is a story about power, manipulation, and being Black in a system that still asks for

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04:56

What Had Happened Was...I Was Holding My Breath

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2025/08/25

What had happened was… I served aboard a U.S. Navy submarine during the height of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. I was good at my job. Kept quiet. Kept my secret even quieter. But all it took was one fainting spell, a kind Navy doctor, and the wrong sailor overhearing too much—to put everything I’d built at risk.This is a story about silence, surveillance, and survival. Of what it meant to be proud to serve, even when you couldn’t be proud of who you were.There’s no scandal. No justice. Just the slow

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06:29

What Had Happened Was...Bro Cruise Drama

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2025/08/18

What had happened was… four former college friends reunite for a luxury European cruise, but the only thing first class is the drama. A missing watch, buried betrayals, and one explosive masquerade ball later—only one of them leaves with their pride. The others? Well, let’s just say they won’t be tagging each other in group pics ever again.Narrated by Jameel, this high-conflict, no-redemption tale cruises into chaos and ends with a permanent ban.✨ About the Show ✨What Had Happened Was is a

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07:41

What Had Happened Was...Babysitting Is Not For the Weak

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2025/08/11

What had happened was… I agreed to babysit for a friend while she went to a concert I wouldn’t sit through even if I was paid. The plan was simple: cartoons, bedtime, maybe a little wine with my boyfriend after the kid fell asleep.But then the baby monitor turned on by itself. A lullaby started playing. The toddler sat up and pointed at something that wasn’t there.What followed was a night of locked doors, ghostly footsteps, strange drawings that vanished by morning, and something that copied the

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What Had Happened Was...I Crashed A Plane

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2025/08/04

What had happened was…a business-class favor turned red-eye nightmare. When both pilots go down mid-flight and the call for help goes unanswered, one passenger steps up with nothing but panic and adrenaline to guide him. What follows is a gripping descent into chaos—because not every flight has a landing, and not every hero walks away.This is the story of one plane, one voice from the ground, and a sky that refused to wait.✨ About the Show ✨What Had Happened Was is a storytelling podcast where every

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06:54

What Had Happened Was…She Didn’t Even Recognize Me

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2025/07/28

After a vulnerable photo goes viral, a straight man finds himself under online fire—particularly from one anonymous account spewing homophobic, deeply personal hate. At the same time, he starts seeing someone new: a chance encounter at a bookstore turns into quiet, honest connection.But when a throwaway comment from her echoes something word-for-word from one of the anonymous messages… everything cracks open.This story isn’t just about online hate. It’s about how easy it is to project rage onto

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07:53

What Had Happened Was…He Wouldn’t Let Us Merge

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2025/07/21

Four straight friends hit the highway in a borrowed Porsche Taycan Turbo S, planning for nothing more than a weekend escape and some throwback Coachella jokes. But after stopping at a sketchy roadside diner and getting caught dancing for TikTok, their trip takes a terrifying turn.A massive truck begins aggressively tailing them—trapping them in traffic, brake-checking them, and forcing the driver into a series of high-speed evasive moves. But the most unforgettable moment isn’t the near-death

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08:41

What Had Happened Was…He Tapped Twice

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2025/07/14

A gay man travels through a major U.S. airport with his teenage brother—rushing, sweating, and swiping through small wins like a flirtatious TSA agent and an early boarding gate. But the day takes a chilling turn in a public restroom, when a stranger in the next stall starts cruising him.The narrator doesn’t engage. He finishes, steps out, and waits—only to realize the man in the stall is a well-known anti-gay senator. They lock eyes. The senator bolts.What follows is a quiet storm of rage, fear,

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06:22

Title: What Had Happened Was…We Lost Him at Olivia...

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2025/07/07

Two gay dads take their 12-year-old son to his first Olivia Rodrigo festival—and within the first hour, he disappears into the crowd. What begins as glitter and laughter quickly spirals into confusion, panic, and a confrontation with bias when police question who the “real” parents are. But just when things seem irreparable, help comes from the last place they expect: Olivia’s own tour manager.This episode explores joy, fear, identity, and the terrifying moment every parent hopes they’ll never

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07:48

What Had Happened Was…Something Was Watching Us

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2025/06/30

What was supposed to be a chill rooftop party in SoHo turns into something else entirely when a strange, unmoving light appears in the sky. At first, no one notices. Then the power flickers. Phones glitch. One by one, things begin to feel… off.When the last few guests head back up to clean, they witness something impossible hovering just above the skyline. But the real story begins after—when no one else remembers anything… and time itself seems to unravel.This is a story about being seen by

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06:28

What Had Happened Was...She Slapped my Kid

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2025/06/23

At a carefully curated birthday party in the suburbs, a father tries to keep his cool amid performative smiles and unsaid judgments. But when the host—a perfectly polished mother named Madeline—crosses a line and slaps his child, everything comes into sharp focus. No yelling. No chaos. Just the slow, simmering unraveling of what everyone really believes when the mask slips.This is a story about restraint, entitlement, race, and the kind of silence that screams louder than any confrontation ever

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What Had Happened Was...The Viral Video

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2025/06/15

📍Episode Summary:In this premiere episode ofWhat Had Happened Was, a simple brunch video goes from cute to catastrophic. When Alex, a regular guy just having fun online, accidentally goes viral, things spiral quickly. A skincare brand slides in with a deal, asking him to turn his anxiety into content—but one misstep during a live stream sends it all crashing down. In the end, Alex finds peace not in followers, but in the quiet that follows honesty.This is a story about pressure, performance, and

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