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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   Connect with Us Website: wellilaughed.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast Email us at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3/11/26 • 193:03

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   Connect with Us Website: wellilaughed.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast Email us at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3/4/26 • 122:00

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   Connect with Us Website: wellilaughed.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast Email us at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2/25/26 • 189:01

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?   Connect with Us Website: wellilaughed.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast Email us at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2/18/26 • 116:12

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   Connect with Us Website: wellilaughed.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast Email us at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2/11/26 • 94:28

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   Connect with Us Website: wellilaughed.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast Email us at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2/4/26 • 115:51

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   Connect with Us Website: wellilaughed.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast Email us at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1/28/26 • 123:43

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!   Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click Here!    00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:43 Now You See Me 01:21:41 Part II   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1/21/26 • 169:07

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.   Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click Here!   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   Connect with People of Agency Instagram @Peopleof_Agency TikTok @Peopleof_Agency YouTube @Peopleof_Agency Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1/14/26 • 85:11

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.   Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click Here!    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   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1/7/26 • 103:20

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   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12/31/25 • 108:36

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   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12/24/25 • 170:38

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   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12/17/25 • 162:14

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   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12/10/25 • 125:10

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?   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12/3/25 • 140:45

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   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/26/25 • 124:38

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   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/19/25 • 108:30

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   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/12/25 • 170:37

How responsible are we for the consequences of our actions? This week, Grant and Maia dive into the story of a woman who has come to be known as a reckless, disease spreading cook. Mary Mallon, also known as “Typhoid Mary.” Mary spread typhoid to dozens, maybe even hundreds of people. Several of whom would die from the disease before she was finally caught and quarantined. But behind the sensational story and the oddities of her case lie complicated questions about what we owe each other and what our communities (and country) owe us. It’s “Typhoid for Two”, this week on Well, I Laughed.   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:18 Typhoid for Two 00:31:40 Disease by another name ... Filth 00:51:42 The Hunt is On 01:05:23 Who Was Mary? 01:26:25 First Quarantine 01:43:57 Second Quarantine 01:50:16 Legacy   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/5/25 • 122:29

These stories will have you in a trance! It's stories from the Well, I Laughed universe! Emily survives a strange hook up, only to be haunted by it years later. Yael's tio takes a trip no one wants to go on. Malana's brother falls in love with an illegal turtle. Lily avoids being radicalized. And Addi visits a liminal (haunted) space. All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed! 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:26:12 Emily accidentally goes missing 00:51:53 Yael's Tio falls in a manhole 01:03:34 Malana and the Turtle Fiasco 01:12:28 Lily gets redpilled ft. anxiety 01:22:39 Addi visits Uncanny Valley   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10/29/25 • 96:07

Can one person’s legend be another person's vicious rumor? This week, we try to separate fact from fiction as we look at the Mystic Monk himself - Rasputin. From humble beginnings and fervent religious belief Rasputin grows from peasant to powerful advisor in a stunningly short period of time. He was powerful, but was he evil? What was his relationship with the Queen? And how did he die? Man, myth, legend… Sex Martyr? This week, on Well, I Laughed. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:36 Sex Martyr 00:43:54 Not a Regular Monk, a Cool Monk 01:04:28 Meeting the (Dumb) Monarchs 01:16:31 Life Long ... Lover 01:27:33 A Magic Touch 01:35:44 The War 01:40:12 The End 01:59:37 Aftershocks Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10/22/25 • 135:27

As someone once told Grant "See how men lie?" This week Maia entrances Grant with the life of a man as interesting as it was false. Ronald Dante. AKA Ronald Pellar, Dr. Dante, Phil Harris, Joseph Reuben, Mr. Fabian, and so, so many more aliases. But what can we learn from a liar? Turns out quite a bit, as long as you're able to believe. Today we find out we're all living in Ron's world. Join us as we all learn to become "Hypnotherapists", Perm-a-Derm dermologists, and how to run a degree mill like Columbia State University. And Who Rons The World? Well, I Laughed   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:35 Who Rons the World 00:43:20 Can Grant be Hypnotized? 00:48:46 Hypnosis 00:55:05 Ronald Dante 01:1:50 The Murder Plot 01:27:10 The Apprentice 01:33:55 Do As I Say 01:38:48 Perm-a-Derm 02:02:25 Columbia State University 02:21:07 On the Run 02:41:08 Final Chapter & Legacy   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10/15/25 • 171:47

These stories hit close to home because they are Far From Home but near to our hearts (that's something, right?) AJ does not handle meeting a pope well. Kelsi gains and looses in Venezuela. Cedar rehomes some ducks. And Halie finds new friends in her new home. All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:21:09 Catch-Up pt.2 00:33:49 Maia steals a car? 00:37:44 AJ in the Catacombs 00:51:07 Kelsi's Venezuelan Parasite 01:02:35 Cedar's Ducks 01:18:19 Olivia's Rando Roommate 01:29:28 Halie's Gay Best Friend   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10/8/25 • 107:16

Would you trust love one more time... if you had to do it on a boat? Literally? This week we follow one man, Santiago Genovés, as he seeks to answer a few too many questions the easiest way he knows how. Forcing a dozen strangers to spend three months on a raft at sea. What happens when people drift far from home and into the arms of someone else? This week, The Acali "Sex Raft", on Well, I Laughed!   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:21:23 Pleasure Cruise 00:28:46 Ripe for Violence 00:37:24 The Raft 00:43:16 Social Controls 00:54:59 Meet Your Characters 01:03:09 The SOP 01:06:55 Off to Sea 01:27:23 One Month 01:34:50 Weeks 5-6 01:38:55 Halfway 01:48:54 Rudder Breaks 01:53:53 Shark Week 01:59:18 A Storm? In the Caribbean? Groundbreaking. 02:03:41 Re-Mutiny 02:11:52 Arrival 02:14:36 Was it a Success?   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10/1/25 • 145:13

When our hero is stolen from his home, what will it take to get back? This week, we retrace the steps of Paquipquineo. The Native American and Algonquin speaker who was kidnapped by the Spanish from his home in modern Virginia. His journey took him throughout the Spanish empire and taught him a valuable lesson - be cautious of these Europeans. Paquipquineo's journey is at times heartbreaking and harrowing as he finds himself Far from Home.   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:30:45 Missing and Handsome 00:40:15 Paquiquineo 01:04:24 To Florida 01:06:15 Spain pt.2 01:16:32 Home Sweet Home 01:19:27 Queue the Revenge Music 01:42:36 The Sequel is Always Worse 01:45:00 History's Mysteries 01:59:30 The Final Chapter   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9/24/25 • 128:37

Word of Mouth is... that these stories came from listeners like you! This week, Nicole sees the dark underbelly of high school security. Hazel's brother defends her honor. Terra manages somehow to survive (you'll see), and Tony teaches empathy through bullying. All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:30:48 Nicole the SRO 00:48:25 Hazel's Hijab Gossip 01:05:43 Terra's Questionable Housing 01:32:58 Tony's Jane Elliott Experience   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9/17/25 • 114:27

An episode that will leave you hungry for more! America's best food always comes from somewhere else, from people we actively discriminated against. Chinese immigrants are no exception. So how did this relatively small group of immigrants build a cuisine that is ubiquitous across America and uniquely are own? This week, we break out the cooking wear and Wok it Out as we learn the surprising history of American Chinese food.   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:49 Wok It Out 00:37:28 The First Chinese-Americans 00:55:38 Life After Exclusion 01:13:20 Two Women & Millions of Communists 01:31:13 General Tso Near You 01:35:56 All Hail the Small Town Chinese Restaurant   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9/10/25 • 110:31

The Greek Gods were deadly serious and wildly ridiculous. In this week's episode, Maia attempts to straighten out the wonky family tree of some of the most famous gods from ancient Greece. Vengeful, spirited, unpredictable, murderous, and more than a little flirtatious. The Pantheon of Greek Gods is an unlimited source of wild stories. But if you are looking for a truly wild time, one god reigns supreme. Grab a drink with us, courtesy of Dionysus, and dive into the god of wine and madness. This week on Well, I Laughed! 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:27:51 Myths of Madness 00:41:32 Source Text 00:51:56 Creation Story 01:11:47 Zeus is a Slut 01:21:36 Gods are Unserious 01:3:22 Historical Dionysus 01:53:29 The Wine Cult 02:05:18 Getting Hellenized 02:10:23 The Bacchae 02:27:02 More Dionysus & Final Thoughts Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9/3/25 • 156:48

This week on Well, I Laughed - stories from around the listener universe! Maggie sees a beautiful woman on a wild night out. Madeleine’s roommate gets suspicious of her and her gummies. Stinson is saved by the powerful, blockbuster movie Chicken Little. Sarah catches the eye of a man on the bus (maybe). And McKenna gets trapped by a neighbor who is blind to her frustration. All that and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:20 "Sarah's" Gym Crush Gone Wrong 00:48:48 Maggie's Drunken Italian Adventure 01:09:21 Chicken Little saves Stinson 01:30:02 Madeline's Summer at Opera Camp 01:48:25 McKenna and the Disabled Ableist   Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8/27/25 • 135:48

Love looks different for everyone, and for some men and women it can be a bit hairy. This week, Maia shares the fascinating history of "bearded ladies". Women born with an unusually large amount of facial and body hair - specifically Annie Jones (the inspiration for The Greatest Showman's Lettie Lutz) and Percilla Bejano. They captivated audiences while touring the country in traveling circuses and these women often found fame and love thanks to the... Whiskers on Women. This week, on Well, I Laughed!   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:25:35 Whiskers on Women 00:36:24 Annie Jones 00:41:04 The Kidnapping 00:51:14 Growing Up 01:01:57 Legacy 01:14:09 Women in the Circus 01:17:14 The Science 01:27:32 Other Bearded Ladies 01:40:08 Percilla Bejano 01:47:48 Further Research 01:48:41 'Esau Lady" and Final Thoughts Show Notes Available Here Connect with Us Love a good laugh? Stay in the loop with the Well, I Laughed Podcast! Hit up wellilaughed.com for all the fun, throw some love our way on Patreon at https://patreon.com/WellILaughedPodcast, and send us your wildest listener stories at wellilaughedpod@gmail.com—because let’s be real, we know you’ve got some! Listener stories, topic ideas, or anything else you think belongs on the show—drop it all at wellilaughed.com/contact. We’re all ears—and laughs!   Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: @wellilaughed Tiktok: @wellilaughed Facebook: Well, I Laughed Podcast YouTube: Well, I laughed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8/20/25 • 118:33