What It Was Like, hosted by Julian Morgans, features intimate conversations with people who have lived through extreme events, from cults to natural disasters. The show has 97 episodes, releasing roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $90 to $630 per episode.
Long-form survival and cult stories with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 478 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.2 average across a show with 228 Apple episodes
- Weekly releases of roughly 49-minute narrative episodes on a steady cadence
- High-production documentary storytelling hosted on Acast with active TikTok, YouTube and Instagram presence
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo storytelling
- Tone
- dark, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SuperrealAcast
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the Superreal production company and Acast hosting.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed flags the show as explicit, and episode titles reference abduction, cults and an AIDS survival story.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/what-it-was-like |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1614354774 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/what-it-was-like |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast |
| www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/ | |
| TikTok | www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| When the Captain Abandoned Ship, the Musicians Took Charge | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 8 min |
| I Got Stuck on a Cruise Ship When COVID Hit (Preview) | 2026-10-16 | 6 min |
| The Strange Story of Tasmania’s Ninja Cult | 2026-10-10 | 50 min |
| How Cults Take Over Your Mind And How to Escape (Preview) | 2026-10-10 | 7 min |
| I Fell in Love (and Had a Baby) With My Dad | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 12 min |
| Why Some Adoptees Become Attracted to Their Birth Parents (Preview) | 2026-10-02 | 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast Hosted by Julian Morgans This is a Superreal production Hosted on…
About What It Was Like
What It Was Like is a documentary podcast hosted by Julian Morgans, produced by Superreal and distributed on Acast. Each episode features a conversation with someone who lived through an extreme event, from cult escapes to natural disasters. The feed lists 97 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 49 minutes and a bonus preview episode released alongside many full episodes.
Apple Podcasts shows 478 ratings with a 4.2 average, and the show is listed there since March 2022. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: around 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. The feed shows no sponsors so far.
Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits brands seeking attention from mature listeners, such as streaming services and security products. Sources: the show's RSS feed, its Acast page and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. What It Was Like can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about What It Was Like
How much does What It Was Like charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and volume.
What is What It Was Like about?
What It Was Like is a documentary podcast where guests describe living through extreme events, including cults, abductions, natural disasters and survival stories, with host Julian Morgans.
How do I contact What It Was Like about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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