What Was That Like

Jul 17, 2020 • E56 • 00:53:06

Lesli lives in Nashville, Tennessee. When Nashville was having heavy rains and flooding, there was a day when Lesli was stranded at her house with a friend and two small dogs. There was an explosion, and they probably wouldn’t have survived – except for t...

Jul 03, 2020 • E55 • 01:08:59

Michael is an adventure filmmaker. He was at Mt Everest Base Camp on April 25, 2015. That’s the day a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck. And he was in the direct path of the huge avalanche that was immediately triggered. It was the deadliest day in Mt Evere...

Jun 26, 2020 • E54 • 00:20:52

This is a bonus episode, and the first in an ongoing series called Raw Audio. These are 911 emergency calls made by an armed homeowner who is watching someone break into his house, a man driving with his family when the accelerator gets stuck, and restaur...

Jun 19, 2020 • E53 • 00:47:44

Dave recently found himself $113,000 richer. He credits that to practice, some good luck, and being pretty good at solving word puzzles. He won cash, a trip to Barbados, and a new BMW by being a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. And he told me what Vanna Wh...

Jun 05, 2020 • E52 • 00:20:44

Three people of color who had not committed any crime. Yet each one, in separate incidents, died after being shot by police. In each case, a recorded phone call adds to the tragic reality of an innocent life lost.

May 22, 2020 • E51 • 01:26:11

Dan knows from first-hand experience what federal prison is like. He talked about his own time in prison, and his work today as a Prison Consultant. For a first-time, non-violent offender, the knowledge that you’re headed to prison is stressful and terrif...

May 08, 2020 • E50 • 00:39:29

It was a beautiful day for downhill skiing. Deb was flying down the mountain, enjoying the sunshine and fresh powder. Suddenly, and without warning, she stopped. She was on her back, unable to move, and having difficulty breathing. There was no one around...

May 01, 2020 • E49 • 00:48:50

Bonus episode: Struck by Lightning. Today’s show is an episode from another podcast, called This is Actually Happening.

Apr 24, 2020 • E48 • 01:24:35

Kimberly is a doctor, and she took early, extraordinary measures to avoid contracting the COVID-19 virus. She was concerned for herself and her immediate family, but especially for her aging parents. In spite of her efforts, Kimberly tested positive and b...

Apr 10, 2020 • E47 • 00:38:33

Back when American Idol was the only talent show on television, with many millions of viewers, William Hung came on the show as a contestant. He was laughed at by the judges, and his embarrassing audition video went viral. Few people have been humiliated...