This Is Actually Happening

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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morgue to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next.

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197 episodes

270: Point Blank #2: What if your grandson was orphaned?

After losing her daughter to a freak accident, Sissy Feitelberg focuses on supporting her grandson Gage who lives in Rancho Tehama with his widowed father, Danny, but when a shooting spree begins, a deeper horror falls on the family and leaves Sissy to pick up the pieces. Today’s episode is Part Two of our limited series, “Point Blank,” featuring five stories of people impacted by the spree killing of Rancho Tehama California in 2017. There, a lone gunman killed his wife, then his neighbors and then began a shooting spree, attacking 8 different locations in the span of only 25 minutes, ending at elementary school, and leaving 6 people dead and 18 wounded.  This series is co-produced by This Is Actually Happening creator and host, Whit Missildine and Connor Sheets, investigative journalist with the Los Angeles Times, with special thanks to Jason Blalock, and Andrew Waits. To find out more about the shooting, you can read the original article by Connor that inspired the story, titled: “It was California’s forgotten mass shooting. But for victims, the ‘hell’ never ends,” on the latimes.com http://www.latimes.com   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Connor Sheets EDITORS: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: GUN VIOLENCE, MASS SHOOTING, DEATH, CHILD ENDANGERMENT, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   CONNOR SHEETS Twitter: @ConnorASeets   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: www.andrdewwaits.com http://www.andrdewwaits.com   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.”   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN BY: MARCELINO VILLALPANDO   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

42m
Mar 21
269: Point Blank #1: What if you pled for your life?

After navigating a hardscrabble, working-class life, Troy MacFayden finally settles down with his wife in rural California, when one day driving down the road, they are aggressively T-boned by a stranger, and suddenly find themselves in the middle an unthinkable tragedy. Today’s episode is Part One of our limited series, “Point Blank,” featuring five stories of people impacted by the spree killing of Rancho Tehama California in 2017. There, a lone gunman killed his girlfriend, then his neighbors and then began a shooting spree, attacking 8 different locations in the span of only 25 minutes, ending at elementary school, and leaving 6 people dead and 18 wounded.  This series is co-produced by This Is Actually Happening creator and host, Whit Missildine and Connor Sheets, investigative journalist with the Los Angeles Times, with special thanks to Jason Blalock, and Andrew Waits. To find out more about the shooting, you can read the original article by Connor that inspired the story, titled: “It was California’s forgotten mass shooting. But for victims, the ‘hell’ never ends,” on the latimes.com http://www.latimes.com   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Connor Sheets EDITORS: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: GUN VIOLENCE, MASS SHOOTING, DEATH, GRAPHIC BODILY INJURY, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   CONNOR SHEETS Twitter: @ConnorASheets   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: www.andrdewwaits.com http://www.andrdewwaits.com   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN BY: Marcelino Villalpando   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

43m
Mar 14
268: What if he followed you into the house?

Having grown up in a safe, sheltered home, a woman balances her career, marriage and five children, but one morning, when her husband is traveling on a two-month tour of duty, a man enters her home and a nightmare begins that lasts well beyond the first 48 hours of hell. Today’s episode featured Brittany Todd. You can find out more about Brittany and her daughter on Instagram @fortis_liberque. You can also reach out to her over email at animusfortis87@gmail.com   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: home invasion, graphic violence, graphic bodily injury, child endangerment, child abduction, sexual abuse of a minor, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: WWW.ANDRDEWWAITS.COM http://www.andrdewwaits.com   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.”   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

54m
Mar 07
Introducing SUSPECT: Vanished in the Snow

For more than three and a half decades, the disappearance of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews was a mystery – a riddle neither authorities nor her family members could solve. The residents of her cloistered Colorado hometown had scoured every inch of prairie. Jonelle’s face had been on milk cartons nationwide. Even the President of the United States had appealed to the public for help. Still, every lead had fizzled. Every person of interest had turned out to be a dead end. Then, in 2019, Jonelle’s remains were unearthed near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. With the discovery came a troubling new question: Had the truth been hiding in plain sight the entire time? Was the man who couldn’t stop obsessing over Jonelle’s disappearance also the person who took her? From Campside Media and Wondery comes season two of SUSPECT. Former CNN reporter Ashley Fantz and executive producers Matthew Shaer and Eric Benson (Suspect, Over My Dead Body) dig into one of the most mind-bending cold cases in modern history, in an attempt to separate fact and fiction, compulsion from guilt, and true-crime fandom from a motive for murder. Wondery.fm/TIAH_Sus2 http://Wondery.fm/TIAH_Sus2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6m
Mar 03
267: What if you were forced to keep the nanny's secret?

Born to an affluent Mormon family, a boy befriends a rotating set of nannies that help raise him and become part of the family unit, but his favorite nanny starts playing games that reveal darker intentions.   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: sexual abuse of a minor, suicide attempt, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR JASON BLALOCK: jasonblalock.com http://www.jasonblalock.com   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.”   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Union Flow” - Spuntic   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

48m
Feb 28
266: What if you thought everyone was dead?

While in the depths of a toxic relationship, a woman begins experiencing a magical, unseen world around her, but on a layover on a flight through LA, the world becomes all too real. Today's episode featured Kimberly Rose. If you'd like to reach out to her, you can email at contactkimberlyrose@gmail.com, or find her on Instagram at @thefakekimberlyrose.   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock EDITING: Matt Volla   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: substance abuse, mental illness, sexual abuse of a minor, suicide attempt, suicidal ideation, psychosis, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR JASON BLALOCK: jasonblalock.com http://www.jasonblalock.com   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.”   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

53m
Feb 21
Introducing COLD: The Search for Sheree

Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there. When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumstances, police always turn suspicious eyes towards the husband. And although there was distrust around Charles Warren, he wasn’t the only suspect when Sheree went missing. She also had a boyfriend, a former cop named Cary Hartmann, who lived a sinister double life. Season three follows two suspects– men who both raised suspicion for investigators. But with two strong persons of interest with competing facts and evidence, it muddied the murder investigation. This season, host Dave Cawley, digs into the lives of these two men, the details of the case and examines the intersections between domestic abuse and sexual violence. The COLD team seeks to answer the question: what really happened to Sheree Warren? Wondery.fm/TIAH_ColdS3 http://Wondery.fm/TIAH_ColdS3 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9m
Feb 20
265: What if a routine pickup led to a crushing blow?

Reeling from the early loss of his father and abuse in the family, a man finds an outlet through cars and becomes a repo agent, but on a routine job one night, he faces a life-altering danger that will change him forever.   Today’s episode featured Brian White. If you’d like to reach out to Brian, you can email him at A73vdub@yahoo.com   PRODUCER: Whit Missildine, Aviva Lipkowitz   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: death, domestic violence, abuse of a minor, assault, graphic bodily injury, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.”   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Feb 14
264: What if you were carjacked at gunpoint?

A woman struggles to break free from the rules of her strict and sheltered upbringing, but after battling a derealization disorder and finding a new life for herself, she faces a danger she could never have imagined.      PRODUCER: Whit Missildine, Sara Marinelli   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: mental illness, depression, derealization/depersonalization, kidnapping, sexual assault, sexual abuse, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR SARA MARINELLI: www.saramarinelli.com http://www.saramarinelli.com   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.”   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Uncertain Outcomes” - SkyeVoyager   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

44m
Feb 07
Wondery Presents: Stolen Hearts

Sergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries. Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits. But that would be boring, wouldn’t it? Instead, this is a love story like no other. It’s all going so well for Jill and Dean, until Halloween night, when Dean disappears. And Sgt. Jill is left to pick up the pieces. From Wondery and Novel, comes a new series. Hosted by Kerry Godliman. Follow Stolen Hearts on Amazon Music of wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App.  Listen to Stolen Hearts: Wondery.fm/SH_TIAH http://Wondery.fm/SH_TIAH See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5m
Feb 06
263: What if a darkness destroyed your family?

A woman grows up in a loving Libyan family in California, but after recession hits and her dad falls on hard economic times, a darkness enters the family that destroys everything.     Today's episode featured Nour Naas. To find out more about Nour, you can find her writing online at: nourmnaas.com http://nourmnaas.com/. You can also find her on Instagram at @nourbabyyy and if you'd like to reach out to her, you can email her at nouralnaas@gmail.com.   PRODUCER: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE, GRAPHIC VIOLENCE, MURDER, DEATH, POLICE VIOLENCE, SUICIDAL IDEATION, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: www.andrdewwaits.com http://www.andrdewwaits.com   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.”   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

54m
Jan 31
262: What if you were mauled by a grizzly bear?

While hunting in the Canadian wilderness, a man accidentally comes between a grizzly bear cub and its mother and a terrifying a fight for his life ensues that will change him forever. Today's episode featured Jeremy Evans. You can find many more details about Jeremy and this story in his incredible memoir, 'Mauled: Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack', published by Rocky Mountain Books. To contact Jeremy you can reach out to his Publicist at genevieve@rmbooks.com or contact Jeremy directly at Grizzlydude01@gmail.com   PRODUCER: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: WWW.ANDRDEWWAITS.COM http://www.andrdewwaits.com   SHOW SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.”   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: very graphic bodily injury, graphic description of blood and medical situations, attempted suicide, violence inflicted on a child, explicit language   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Union Flow – Spuntic   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49m
Jan 24
Wondery Presents: Frozen Head

Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, mysterious packages, family feuds, Hall of Fame baseball legends, and frozen heads — lots of frozen heads. From Wondery, comes a story about life, death, and what comes next. Follow Frozen Head on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Binge early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App.  Listen to Frozen Head: Wondery.fm/FH_TIAH http://Wondery.fm/FH_TIAH See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3m
Jan 23
261: What if your mother was a victim of a secret government experiment?

A woman learns shocking truths about what happened to her mom when she was young, while caretaking her mentally ill father and grappling with revelations that haunt the family forever.     PRODUCER: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: WWW.ANDRDEWWAITS.COM http://www.andrdewwaits.com   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE, explicit language   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

53m
Jan 17
261: What if your mother was a victim of a secret government experiment?

A woman learns shocking truths about what happened to her mom when she was young, while caretaking her mentally ill father and grappling with revelations that haunt the family forever.     PRODUCER: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: WWW.ANDRDEWWAITS.COM http://www.andrdewwaits.com/   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE, explicit language   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

53m
Jan 17
260: What if your husband claimed you were dead?

After a chaotic upbringing ending with her parents’ divorce, a woman falls into the hands of a man whose promises are too good to be true.   Today's guest requested to remain anonymous, but if you'd like to reach out to her, you can email at journeyforward808@gmail.com.   PRODUCER: Whit Missildine, Sara Marinelli   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE, explicit language   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Cylinder Four” “Cylinder Five” – Chris Zabriskie OUTRO MUSIC: "The Moon is Down" - El Diablo & Adam Schraft (Rojo y Negro) @eldiablosf https://soundcloud.com/eldiablosf @rojo-y-negro https://soundcloud.com/rojo-y-negro www.eldiablobass.com/ http://www.eldiablobass.com/   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49m
Jan 10
Introducing: Something Was Wrong

A Seattle-based celebrity photographer and hairstylist accused of criminal abuse is the focus of the latest season of top-rated Iris Award-Winning true-crime podcast Something Was Wrong from Tiffany Reese. Season 14 of Something Was Wrong features first-hand accounts of alleged abuse from eleven survivors who share their in-depth stories for the first time. They detail the physical, verbal, and emotional abuse they’ve suffered at the hands of this photographer which dates back as far as 2007, in hopes of seeking justice for his victims. Reese created the program in 2018 to validate abuse victims and educate the public about emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, coercive control, and gaslighting. Wondery.fm/SWW_TIAH http://Wondery.fm/SWW_TIAH See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5m
Jan 09
What if your singular dream fell to pieces? - [Rebroadcast - #134]

After devoting his life to a singular passion, a man develops a rare condition that threatens to crush his dreams forever. Today’s episode featured Stefan Weiner. As a musician, he goes by Stefan Alexander and you can hear more about his music on his website at www.stefanalxndr.com http://www.stefanalxndr.com/, on Instagram @stefanalxndr, or look for Stefan Alexander on any music platform.   PRODUCER: Whit Missildine   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus     SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: MEDICAL TRAUMA, explicit language   INTRO MUSIC: ""Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Cylinder Four” “Cylinder Five” – Chris Zabriskie OUTRO MUSIC: "The Moon is Down" - El Diablo & Adam Schraft (Rojo y Negro) @eldiablosf https://soundcloud.com/eldiablosf @rojo-y-negro https://soundcloud.com/rojo-y-negro www.eldiablobass.com/ http://www.eldiablobass.com/   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

39m
Jan 03
What if you were tortured in an Iranian prison? - [Rebroadcast - #238]

A teenage Russian immigrant in Iran is jailed and tortured during the Iranian Revolution of 1979, but when a prison guard falls in love with her, she’s forced to weigh the price of her freedom.   Today's episode featured Marina Nemat. You can find out more about Marina and her story by going to marinanemat.com http://marinanemat.com/. There you can find contact information and more about her two books, 'Prisoner of Tehran', and 'After Tehran: A Life Reclaimed.' Her books are also available on Amazon, Simon & Schuster and Bookshop.org.   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   EPISODE SUMMARY: A teenage Russian immigrant in Iran is jailed and tortured during the Iranian Revolution of 1979, but when a prison guard falls in love with her, she’s forced to weigh the price of her freedom.   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening This Is Actually Happening Discussion Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201783687561039/   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: www.andrdewwaits.com http://www.andrdewwaits.com/   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: torture, prison abuse, rape, sexual abuse, murder, graphic violence, psychotic episodes, explicit language   EPISODE SPONSORS Rocket Money. Rocketmoney.com/happening   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 9m
Dec 27, 2022
What if everyone pretended you were dead? – [Rebroadcast - #212]

A man searches to find love for himself and his family after facing the dark consequences of being disfellowshipped by the Jehovah’s Witness. This episode is part of our 2022 holiday rebroadcast series. Originally airing on November 16, 2021, this episode was removed from the catalog shortly after it was released, and is being restored today, both here as a rebroadcast episode and in the back catalog, for the first time in over a year.   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WEBSITE FOR JASON BLALOCK: www.jasonblalock.com http://www.jasonblalock.com/   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: sexual assault, molestation, suicidal ideation, alcohol and drug abuse, addiction, mental illness, domestic abuse, suicide attempt, explicit language   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   EPISODE SPONSORS: Rocket Money: rocketmoney.com/happening   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Union Flow” - Spuntic   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

48m
Dec 20, 2022
259: What if you survived a serial killer?

While pregnant and navigating a rocky relationship, a woman coming home from a local fair stops for a soda one night and suddenly faces the brutal terror of a notorious serial killer.   Today's episode featured Jane Boroski. Jane is the only survivor of the Connecticut River Valley killer who murdered at least seven people, whose identity still remains unknown and the case remains unsolved. Jane has started her own podcast called "Invisible Tears" in which she shares more of her own story, explores other unsolved cases, and gives a platform to expand awareness around trauma, PTSD, truth and healing. You can find out more about Jane, her podcast and connect on social media by visiting her link tree at linktr.ee/invisibletearspodcast https://linktr.ee/invisibletearspodcast   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS:  graphic violence inflicted on a pregnant woman, graphic bodily injury, attempted murder, stabbing, traumatic pregnancy, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   EPISODE SPONSORS: Rocket Money: rocketmoney.com/HAPPENING  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WEBSITE: thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WEBSITE FOR JASON BLALOCK: jasonblalcok.com http://www.jasonblalcok.com   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus    SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Uncertain Outcomes” - SkyeVoyager   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

59m
Dec 13, 2022
258: What if you fell in love with a vampire?

After suffering the horrific abuses of his Southern grandmother, father and mother, a teenage boy discovers his own queer identity through a fantasy world, but when it becomes all too real, everything he believes is called into question.    Today’s episode featured Michael. If you’d like to reach out to him, you can email at vVsanctionVv@hotmail.com.   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS:  graphic domestic abuse, abuse of a child, mention of rape, mention of drinking blood, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WEBSITE: thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

55m
Dec 06, 2022
257: What if you didn't know who to believe?

After leaving the Jehovah’s Witness faith of her childhood, a woman redefines her life with her husband and child and becomes a loving foster parent for many, but as one of her foster children comes of age, the chaos threatens to unravel the entire family.   Today's guest requested to remain anonymous. But if you'd like to reach out to her, you can email at Friends13459@gmail.com.   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Sara Marinelli   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS:  child endangerment, sexual assault and rape of a minor, drug use, explicit language   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   EPISODE SPONSOR: Tommy John – www.tommyjohn.com/happening http://www.tommyjohn.com/happening   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   WEBSITE: thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WEBSITE FOR SARA MARINELLI: saramarinelli.com http://www.saramarinelli.com   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Union Flow” - Spuntic   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

54m
Nov 29, 2022
Introducing: I Hear Fear

Nothing is as terrifying as the sounds we hear in the dark. The slow creak of a door opening late at night... or a whisper in a room when you thought you were alone... or a distant scream in the wind. One noise at the wrong time or place can scare us for days. Each episode of I HEAR FEAR plunges the listener into a tale inspired by real events, from a deadly dance party to a cursed film set. Join host and two-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan for six immersive stories designed to jangle your nerves and haunt your dreams. Listen – if you dare: www.amazon.com/IHF_us_hfd_wiaa_112822 http://www.amazon.com/IHF_us_hfd_wiaa_112822 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5m
Nov 28, 2022
256: What if you prepared your boyfriend's body?

After losing her father at a young age, a woman begins apprenticing as a funeral director, but when tragedy strikes again, the loss takes an exponential toll.      Today’s episode featured Kelsie. You can find out more about her on Instagram and Twitch: @HumanPterodactyl CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS:  mental illness, suicidal ideation, suicide, graphic medical descriptions, explicit language   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WEBSITE FOR JASON BLALOCK: JASONBLALOCK.COM http://www.jasonblalock.com   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Nov 22, 2022
255: What if they didn't ask and you couldn't tell?

A man growing up in the closet joins the military under “don’t ask, don’t tell” and numbs his identity with alcohol, but after becoming a nurse and after COVID wreaks havoc, his downward spiral hits a new rock bottom that will decide his life or death.   Today’s guest requested to remain anonymous, but if you’d like to contact him, you can email at M2980737@gmail.com. CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS:  murder of an animal, domestic abuse, miscarriage, bullying, alcoholism, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, COVID death, explicit language   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WEBSITE FOR JASON BLALOCK: jasonblalock.com http://www.jasonblalock.com SPONSORS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPENING and get on your way to being your best self.   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49m
Nov 15, 2022
Amazon Music Presents COLD: The Search for Sheree

Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumstances, police always turn suspicious eyes towards the husband. And although there was distrust around Charles Warren, he wasn’t the only suspect when Sheree went missing. She also had a boyfriend, a former cop named Cary Hartmann, who lived a sinister double life. Season three follows two suspects– men who both raised suspicion for investigators. But with two strong persons of interest with competing facts and evidence, it muddied the murder investigation. This season, host Dave Cawley, digs into the lives of these two men, the details of the case and examines the intersections between domestic abuse and sexual violence. The COLD team seeks to answer the question: what really happened to Sheree Warren? Listen to Cold—exclusively on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Download the Amazon Music app now: www.amazon.com/COLD_us_hfd_wiaa_110122 http://www.amazon.com/COLD_us_hfd_wiaa_110122. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9m
Nov 14, 2022
254: What if your father annihilated the family?

A woman grows up in a home chronically terrified by her father’s abuse, but when her parents split and he starts another family, she learns of the true, horrifying danger she was in her entire life. Today's episode featured Lisa Nikolidakis. You can read much more about this story in her incredible memoir, No One Crosses the Wolf. You can also find out more about Lisa, and check out her other award-winning essays, at lisanikolidakis.com http://www.lisanikolidakis.com   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS:  domestic violence, sexual abuse, incest, suicidal ideation, eating disorder, self-harm, graphic scrime scene detail, murder, death, explicit language   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Uncertain Outcomes” - SkyeVoyager   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 6m
Nov 08, 2022
Wondery Presents: The Vanished

The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts on mainstream cases, as well as little known ones. Listen in, to hear what The Vanished will uncover next: wondery.fm/TIAH_TheVanished http://wondery.fm/TIAH_TheVanished See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5m
Nov 02, 2022
253: What if you couldn't even remember the crash?

As a teenager struggling with severe depression and anxiety, a woman finds dance as her only outlet, but on a night that is lost to memory, a horrific accident transforms her body, her brain and her identity.   Today's episode featured Desiree Ford. You can find out more about her on Instagram @fesireedord. Out of their experience of the accident, Desiree and her mother have also begun holding workshops and speaking engagements for resilience training to help others adapting to major life changes. You can find out more about this project on Instagram @resilientspirit_ as well as on their website resilientspirit.ca http://resilientspirit.ca/.   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS:  mental illness, suicidal ideation, car accident, graphic bodily injury, death, death of an animal, traumatic brain injury, explicit language   PRODUCERS: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits   SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast This Is Actually Happening Discussion Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201783687561039/   WEBSITE: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/ WEBSITE FOR ANDREW WAITS: andrdewwaits.com http://www.andrdewwaits.com   WONDERY PLUS: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the fullcatalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening   SHOP AT THE STORE: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.    TRANSCRIPTS: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com   INTRO MUSIC: "Illabye" – Tipper MUSIC BED: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie   SERVICES If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255  NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: 1-800-950-6264 NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) CRISIS TEXT LINE: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

44m
Nov 01, 2022