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A weekly podcast where unexpected topics turn into laugh out loud conversations. From infamous historical figures to stories we thought we understood, hosts Maia (an engineer) and Grant (a public school teacher) talk through the facts and find the laughs. Well, I Laughed… and we think you will too. New episodes every Wednesday.
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These listeners are very cool, and not just because they are connected to some Prime Time Crime's! Kate is a little too cool in high school and suffers the consequences of her actions. Alicia's sister poses a threat to national security. Kassidee builds the setting for the perfect crime only to be saved by a sick dog. And Suzannah learns that sometimes the only way to find out what your sibling has been up to is for the FBI to tell you. Those crimes and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:38:35 Kate 'snitches' at HIGH school homecoming
00:54:03 Ali's sister becomes a national security threat
01:11:41 Kassidee is saved from a man by her dog
01:29:16 Suzannah's brother commits crimes (multiple)
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When is political violence justified? Is it ever? In a period of rapid industrialization, social strife, and weak democratic institutions one man will choose to take political change into his own hand and in the course of one afternoon change the course of history forever. Gavrilo Princip’s decision to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdiand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire turned the world upside down. A world that was intentionally undemocratic and maintained it’s power through violence. Gavrilo Princip cold blooded assassin? Or Princip of Peace? This week on Well, I Laughed.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:27:39 Princip of Peace
00:36:53 Gavrilo Princip is Born
00:45:37 Off to the Big City
01:06:56 Empire Fights Back
01:17:58 The Making of a Radical
01:31:25 The Final Act
01:46:53 Who is to Blame? Who is at Fault?
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The case is infamous, but the details and the controversy surrounding the OJ Simpson trial are less well known. This week, Maia unpacks the horrific murder of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. We build a timeline of both the crime and the subsequent investigation and trial. There will be blood, a hero dog, a surprisingly slow car chase, and, of course, gloves. Unpacking how a case that seemed so clear cut could go so disastrously wrong for the prosecution and how the defense was able to convince the jury to acquit. Forget what you think you know about the OJ Simpson trial, this week we uncover the details forgotten in the most famous murder case in America.
A percentage of the profits from Well, I Laughed in March of 2026 will be going to The National Center for Victims of Crime and the National Compassion Fund
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:20:29 If the Glove Fits
00:23:01 Pressing the Juice
00:31:20 Back to 1994
00:54:38 Why the buddy system is important
01:08:02 Aftermath
01:16:14 Juice on the Loose
01:33:15 The Importance of Race
01:41:11 Mishandling the Evidence
01:43:54 Pre-Trial
02:08:01 The Defense Strategy
02:16:19 The Prosecution Strategy
02:25:41 The Trial
02:49:13 Verdict and Hindsight
02:55:09 Civil Case
02:58:57 Life After ... Whatever this is
03:05:41 Legacy
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These people are famous, because they've made it to the pod! This theme's listener episode includes a story from Kara, who commits a group robbery and does not regret it. Cass who has to send her roommate more than a few hints. Ashley survives an awful date with an awful man that makes a story funny than he was. Finally, Grant's friend Ryan writes in about what a good liar he was in high school and asks an important question... should he regret it (no)? All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:30:58 Kara definitely doesn't steal a pen
00:47:28 "Cass" has to wait for the perfect breakup moment
01:09:44 "Ashley" fails to find out 'what's in the fireplace'
01:33:58 Ryan fails upward in speech and debate
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Have you ever looked someone up online to get a better sense of who they are? What data did you use? Americans have thousands of data points about themselves floating online, and some companies are more than happy to collect that data and use it however they see fit. Cambridge Analytica used it to try to influence elections all over the world. The scandal shocked the world when it came to light, but how illegal was their data collection? And how effective were they at influencing people’s behavior? This week we get into all of the Dirty Data.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:37:41 Dirty Data Dump
00:46:16 The Birth
00:54:59 Wait... So what are they doing?
01:00:14 Trinidad and Tobago: A Case Study
01:04:55 Sink or Swim
01:13:22 SCL America? Cambridge Analytica
01:22:56 Bringing in the Ringer
01:27:48 Changing the Game
01:37:06 From the Battlefield to the Pollbox
01:46:05 Brexit
01:56:26 Cruz Campaign
02:06:08 Trump Campaign
02:09:47 Whistleblowing
02:21:12 The Hearings
02:23:08 Brittany Kaiser
02:32:21 Testimony
02:37:33 Should this be Allowed?
02:48:26 Legacy
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The company's name has become synonymous with lies and fraud, but what happened to Enron is a beautiful web of malice and mischief. The Enron scandal came to reshape expectations around corporate behavior and oversight. The lies were big, the money was bigger, and after climbing the mountain there is only one way to go - bankruptcy. Listener beware! This week we are "Entering Enron".
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:30:14 Entering Enron
00:43:30 So Much Money!!
00:50:57 Lie? Me? Yes!
01:21:57 I Gotta Go
01:39:13 After the End
01:45:25 Never Again?
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Stories from the Well, I Laughed listener-verse! This week Jenni shares her brief stint living a life of crime. Amanda gets understandably nervous about passing a drug test. Bella tries to become an actor and it's a tragedy. Madison cares for nature which does not care for her. All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:25:27 Jenni's Five Finger Discount
00:37:52 Amanda Combination IBS-Drug Test
00:58:17 Bella gets murdered on TV
01:11:39 Madison accidentally gets burnt
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If man's best friend is a dog, his second best friend might just be a beer. But there was a time in our history when the government tried to cut the bond... prohibition! And while most have heard of prohibition, few truly appreciation it's unique place in American history. The only amendment in US history to ever be taken back, how we banned it and what it did to us is still misunderstood. Grab a drink and enjoy as we get to how American became dry... and wet in such a short period of time.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:20:54 Hold My Beer
00:26:10 Early Days of Advocacy
00:40:57 Am I better than you? Yes. The birth of Temperance
00:58:18 The Battle for Passage
01:19:56 What a Great Time to Break the Law
01:40:11 Fill Up My Cup - Prohibition Ends
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Call him Smoky the bandit because he is going to steal your heart. When Bill Wynne was fighting for the US in the Pacific during World War 2 he was prepared for whatever the enemy might throw at him, he did not expect a tiny Yorkshire Terrier named Smoky. Bill and Smoky were inseparable and (obviously) popular. What started as an unlikely meeting in the least hospitable of places quickly turned into magic. As Smoky raised spirits across the allied lines he became recognized as "one of the first therapy dogs" for his adorable face and impressive tricks. He was a good dog, a friend to all, and Man's Best Friend. He was Smoky the War Dog.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:30:05 Yorkie Doodle Dandy
00:36:27 Bill Wynne
00:57:31 YANK Down Under
01:04:52 Yorkshire Terriers
01:11:59 Shenanigans
01:25:23 Running the Wire
01:30:51 Therapizing
01:36:27 Ending the War
01:42:44 After the War
01:50:33 Legacy
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Welcome to week three of our Holiday Break where we're revisiting your favorite old episodes! This week: Harry Houdini!
Get ready for an enchanting episode as Maia and Grant sit down to talk about the fascinating story of the iconic Harry Houdini, dive into the complex world of dating loaded with relationship humor, and discuss modern childhood experiences especially those related to Grant's intriguing classroom conversation. So, get ready to sound the spiritual trumpets, because this episode is here to delight and surprise, packed with a lot of craziness, humor and entertainment, a true comedy podcast!
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00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:31:43 Now You See Me
01:21:41 Part II
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Welcome to Well, I Laughed: People of Agency Edition. For today's holiday break episode, Grant and Maia introduce Aileen and this People of Agency episode.
What if the most revolutionary force in American history wasn't a politician or an army, but mail carriers bringing letters to farmhouse doors? At the turn of the 20th century, rural Americans lived in profound isolation, cut off from news, markets, and opportunities that city dwellers took for granted. Predatory merchants and railroad companies exploited this information gap, charging whatever they wanted because farmers had no way to know if prices were fair. But then something radical happened: farmers organized. Through the Grange movement, they launched a decades-long grassroots campaign demanding Rural Free Delivery, arguing that if city folks got mail delivered to their homes, rural Americans deserved the same democratic right. In Episode 5, Aileen and Maia trace how this seemingly simple postal reform transformed the entire country, spurring the Good Roads Movement, fueling the mail-order catalog revolution, and creating the infrastructure for modern consumer culture. Along the way, they explore the 17-year battle for Parcel Post (blocked by private express companies protecting their profits), the absolutely unhinged things Americans immediately mailed once the weight limit increased (yes, including live babies tagged "fragile"), and the inspiring story of Minnie M. Cox, a Black postmaster in Jim Crow Mississippi who forced Theodore Roosevelt to choose between political expediency and federal principle. This episode reveals how public institutions become battlegrounds, how corporate interests exploit public infrastructure for private gain, and why the fight over who the Post Office serves is still happening right now, with billion-dollar companies cherry-picking profitable routes while demanding the Post Office deliver everywhere else at a loss.
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Chapters
00:00:00 WIL x PoA
00:26:30 Special Delivery
00:29:05 Act I - The Battle for the Public Good
00:41:38 Act II - The Unseen Revolution
00:50:40 Act III - The Human Cargo
01:01:06 Act IV - The Political Postmaster Minnie M Cox
01:13:07 Act V - The Battle Continues
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Welcome to week one of the Well, I Laughed Holiday Break. Today, based on audience votes, we're revisiting Episode 40, originally published 2-14-24.
Grant tells Maia about the rarest fish in the world, found in the strangest of places. An episode about the Devil’s Hole Pupfish and Devils Hole, located in Death Valley National Park. With wild conservation showdowns, unexpected legal dramas, and a touch of irreverent humor, this episode is your invitation to uncover nature’s most astonishing secrets. Join us as we peel back the layers of a hidden ecosystem whose delicate balance has sparked multimillion-dollar court battles and fierce debates among local ranchers and environmentalists. Discover how these tiny survivors have defied extinction in a world where every detail counts, and hear jaw-dropping accounts of daring divers and unforeseen tragedies deep beneath the desert. We learn more about Ash Meadow, the legal rights of a tiny fish, and the many strange occurrences that have been documented at Devil’s Hole. A podcast episode that will leave you enchanted with the oddity of fish in the desert.
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0:00:00 Catch-Up
0:28:32 Devil in the Details
0:45:05 Incident at Devil's Hole in 1965
0:56:45 Charles Manson's Connection to Devil's Hole
1:01:44 Protection and Incidents at Devil's Hole
1:13:36 Challenges and Protective Measures for the Fish
1:20:02 Attempts to Breed the Fish in Captivity
1:28:41 Efforts to Save the Fish and Legal Challenges
1:39:17 Exploration of the Cave System and Final Thoughts
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We’re so glad these listeners shot their shot because now we get to read their stories! Our friends from around the Well, I Laughed listener-verse had some fantastic tales. Sarah resorts to hiding in a bush. Clara’s dad redefines “family” multiple times. Savannah survives her artistic era and gets her happy ending. And Anna needs a shot on Christmas Eve after an eventful encounter. They shot, and next time you could too! It’s this theme’s Listener Episode!
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:24:07 Sarah brings out the finger guns
00:42:01 Clara's dad is an animal
01:07:17 "Anna" gets a shot in the butt
01:20:51 Savanah gets her happy ending
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Shoot your shot, take the leap, jump over a bunch of obstacles. This time, literally. Evel Knievel was a man that would only let one thing hold him down: gravity. But when a rebellious streak led to a wife and kids, Evel hopped on his bike and took off with the goal of supporting his family. His famous stunts and infamous wipeouts made him a household name. And his story is as interesting as his antics. The world knew him as the daredevil Evel Knievel, but we take a running jump at knowing Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel.
Video 1 (During "Evel Knievel and His Motorcycle Daredevils"): https://youtu.be/tTBpvIvSAZQ?si=H864Rbj99K2iPcEs
Video 2 (Caesar's Palace): https://youtu.be/81NX56ucaKY?si=qkinRtyKI2LMtBKf&t=10
Video 3 (Snake River Canyon): https://youtu.be/NZHCE-PWUYU?si=bwovOSuiQwMjBp-B&t=66
Video 4 (Last Last Jump): https://youtu.be/ratqB20diYE?si=r8oX4-36Va_44-SV&t=109
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:33:32 Fast, Faster, and Disaster
00:42:25 What to do...
00:53:18 Paving the Ramp
01:05:11 Evel Knievel and His Motorcycle Daredevils
01:17:14 Going Solo
01:23:06 Caesar's Palace Fountains
01:33:37 Other Stunts
01:44:35 Evel the Character
01:55:04 Snake River Canyon
02:14:46 The Beginning of the End
02:28:37 The Complexity
02:34:54 Legacy & Ending
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What are the forces that make us who we are? Many people with hard childhoods grow up into adults with fulfilling lives and careers. Others... get kicked out of a sex cult. Charles Guiteau is the latter. A man destined for greatness if he was not so consistently bad at everything. And a liar. And crazed. But in America, even a loser can hit it big. This week on Well, I Laughed the incredible forgettable life of a man who changed the course of American history. A Life Long Loser.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:24:04 Life Long Loser
00:51:31 Early Failure Leads to ... Later Failure
01:04:28 But WHY?
01:16:02 New York, Where Dreams Come True
01:2:42 Politics, a Job for a Gentlemen
01:34:58 Election of 1880
01:46:09 A Time to Govern
01:56:28 One Final Job
02:23:52 Ending
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These listeners were caught Red-Handed... with some fantastic stories for this week's episode! Reality Winner confronts a mug thief, Laura has a traumatic time in a gas station bathroom, Linden accidentally runs a sting operation, Annie study abroad friends have an eventful hookup in Thailand, and Luna doesn't find what she is looking for (thank god). All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:37:16 Reality's emotional support mugs
00:45:08 Laura has a bloody nose (AKA period)
01:06:42 Linden drives it like she stole it
01:18:54 Annie's friends have an eventful hookup
01:33:09 Luna discovers a third unknown option
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For more than two decades you had a better chance of winning the lottery than the McDonalds Monopoly Millions. Unless... you knew the right guy, who knew a guy, a shadowy figure named "Uncle Jerry." What started as one of McDonalds most successful promotional campaigns in it's history also managed to fund organize crime, exotic vacations, and at least one strip club/church in South Carolina. Burgers are sold, lives are ruined, any yet we have to ask... do you want to be a Millionaire?
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:33:29 Hamburgler
01:01:25 Birth of the Game
01:10:18 Who is Uncle Jerry
01:25:35 The Other Jerry
01:51:48 Do Not Pass Go
01:57:06 Main Character Moment or Literal Crime?
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Would you commit a crime if you thought you would never get caught? If you thought everyone was doing it? If there were no victims, just some light corruption? Maybe not, but what if the government compelled you to do it? This week, Maia dives into the anti-corruption operation the Federal government ran known as ABSCAM with the help of known con artist Melvin Weinberg. Dozens of politicians get swept up in corruption charges, and some were clearly better at committing crime than others. In an effort to root out corruption one has to ask... does this bribe make me look fat? This week, on Well, I Laughed: Money Talks
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:13:36 Money Talks
00:25:01 Shenanigans
00:39:18 ABSCAM is Born
00:55:01 Definitions
00:58:14 Accidentally Political
01:26:48 Breaking the Story
01:35:15 In Court
01:43:09 Sting v Entrapment
01:46:56 Legacy
01:51:44 Mel Weinberg
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Stories funny enough to make you sick (with laughter)! Rachel updates us on a dodge threesome and Ashley reports back from the scene of the infamous peeing-your-pants-while-donating blood story. Polly gushes over Winter Formal while Casey finds herself - but not god - in Uganda. Brittney instills a “well” of fear into Grant. And Kate ruins field trips for her school forever. All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:22:56 Updates from Previous Stories (Rachel and Ashley)
00:39:34 Polly goes to Winter Formal
00:49:42 Casey finds herself in Uganda
01:07:43 Brittney's family well gets infested
01:22:19 "Kate" and the Cypriot Beach Club
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If you’ve ever been driven to the edge of fury trying to open up a bottle of pills (making your headache worse in the process) this story is for you! Between the sprawling backdrop of the Chicago suburbs Maia takes on a journey that involves more than one unsolved murder and raises serious questions about the safety of America’s pharmaceutical system. The case is infamous, the Tylenol Murders, the resolution less so. Did James Lewis do it? Is Johnson & Johnson complicit? Will Michelle Rosen find the true answer? This week we try to swallow a “Bitter Pill” on Well, I Laughed.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:22:36 Bitter Pill
00:36:13 The Tragedy
00:46:51 What Happened?
01:10:34 The Investigation
01:28:44 The Suspects
0`:38:03 Extortion
01:49:35 James Lewis
02:11:33 Another Victim
02:14:48 The Case Against J&J
02:37:01 After the Fact
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