Well, I Laughed

Well I Laughed Podcast

A weekly podcast where unexpected topics turn into laugh out loud conversations. From infamous historical figures to stories we thought we understood, hosts Maia (an engineer) and Grant (a public school teacher) talk through the facts and find the laughs. Well, I Laughed… and we think you will too. New episodes every Wednesday.

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169 episodes
Updated July 29

Episodes169

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Nov 22, 2023 · 1 hr 51 min
28: Lost and Found pt.1: Out on a Limb
This week Grant takes Maia on a wild ride that starts in the south and will wind its way to Germany and daytime television show before anything can be settled. If you have ever lost something and wondered where you must have left it, this story is just for you! Imagine losing your leg in a plane crash—only to have it auctioned off and turned into a roadside attraction. Buckle up because this episode is a wild ride. Grant Thomas takes Maia Warner on a journey that starts in the South and winds it
Nov 15, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
27: Influential Secrets pt.3: AITA
The best place to tell your secrets - the internet! This week Grant and Maia share stories from Reddit's AITA featuring secret hoarding, infidelity, and the ability to ruin a family. Have you ever accidentally opened Pandora's box, only to reveal someone else's secret? Grant and Maia dive into some jaw-dropping "Am I the Asshole" stories, revealing what happens when a simple DNA test spirals into family chaos and when sentimental hoarding reaches bizarre extremes. Expect plenty of laughs, crin
Nov 8, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
26: Influential Secrets pt.2: Shaken, not Stirred
There is more than one way to win the war. This week Grant dishes to Maia the many fun and scandalous ways the British government tried to convince America to support them during WW2. In the process, they helped elevate some of the 20th century's most prodigious writers. Grab a cocktail, we have some wining and dining to get to. Before James Bond, real British spies were infiltrating American high society, shifting public opinion, and even seducing elites to sway the tide of war. British intelli
Nov 1, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
25: Influential Secrets pt.1: A Whisper in the Woods
This week Maia entertains and terrifies with a story of a secret group, with too much power, money, and free time. A not-so-secret society. A party, and the worst people you know were invited. What is happening in the woods north of San Francisco? Listen to hear more about a whisper in the woods. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:29 A Whisper In the Woods 00:40:58 Exclusive Club 00:55:32 Private Playground 00:58:14 Political Powerhouse 01:09:39 Logging Irony 01:17:40 Secret Rituals 01:22:50 Inside Jobs
Oct 25, 2023 · 2 hr 47 min
24: Ghosted pt.3: The Live Show
LIVE from Denver!! Join us for a night with some of our favorite people! A series of stories around the theme "Ghosted", told by the friends we can't stop talking about. Some of the stories are all too relatable, and plenty are just plain wild. You will be hearing from some familiar names such as: Lydia, Haiden, Casey, Tyler (yes... THE Tyler), Lee (yes... again), Abby, Danny, Lottie, Jess, and Ashley. After hearing from the peanut gallery, Maia and Grant talk about the Ghost Armies of WWII and
Oct 18, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min
23: Ghosted pt.2: Ahoy!
Be gay, do crime, become a pirate, see the world! In this episode Maia transports Grant to the Caribbean to learn about the original way to ghost from your own life - by becoming a pirate. Learn about the history of Blackbeard, Anne "Andy" Bonny, and so many more in this weeks swashbuckling episode. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:30 Ahoy!
Oct 11, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
22: Ghosted pt.1: Finding Agatha Christie
Grant delights Maia with the story of a mystery write who for a brief period of time, became a mystery herself. We've all been ghosted by someone before, but have you ever been ghosted by yourself? Dive into the disappearance and re-emergence of famous writer, Agatha Christie. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:34:36 Finding Agatha Christie
Oct 4, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
21: Smoke and Mirrors? pt.3: AITA
How do we end a series about misdirection? With some fun stories from Reddit! In today's stories we wonder, if Houdini could unmask illusionist why can't a 12 year old boy? And what do you really owe your partner's parents when you travel together? Enjoy a couple of laughs with us as we wrap up... smoke and mirrors? 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:29:57 Stories start
Sep 27, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min
20: Smoke and Mirrors? pt.2: Pieced Together
Grant enthralls Maia with a story many of us think we already know. That of Mary Shelley and her masterpiece, the novel "Frankenstein". But much is misunderstood about the book, and the fascinating, traumatized, visionary young women who first gave birth to the creature. Buckle up for an episode of surprise cameo experiences as we piece together the true legacy of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:26:50 Pieced Together The artist Maia mentioned at 1:04 is Tara Donovan. She wa
Sep 20, 2023 · 2 hr 49 min
19: Smoke and Mirrors? pt.1: Now You See Me
Maia enchants Grant with a story full of surprises. Forget what you think you know about the famous Harry Houdini. More than one person's reputation gets called into question in this episode. Sound the spiritual trumpets (you'll get the reference soon enough), because this episode is here to delight. Find out the details of Houdini's oftentimes fraught relationship with one Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:43 Now You See Me
Sep 13, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
18: A Silly Lil’ Treat pt.3: AITA
Halloween is quickly approaching, and we're here to talk about it. On this week's episode, Grant and Maia share AITA stories from Reddit and ask the bigger questions like who do we have to share our snacks with? What is the real meaning behind a holiday where you give candy away to children? And who isn't enjoying a little shredded cheese from the fridge? 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:28:27 Stories starts
Sep 6, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
17: A Silly Lil’ Treat pt.2: BEARly Different
Maia surprises Grant with something no one could see coming, a pet story that actually moves his cold heart. As with all of our stories, this pet is a little different than what you might be imagining. Man's best friend gets an upgrade... and goes to war? A story about the power of a silly lil treat and some human affection for Wojtek the Syrian Brown Bear in WWII. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:20:04 BEARly Different
Aug 30, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
16: A Silly Lil’ Treat pt.1: The Graham Cracker
Grant shares with Maia the complicated history of Sylvester Graham, inventor of the Graham cracker and so much more. Sexual suppression, mob justice, and food fads are on the menu in this surprising story about an innocent cracker. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:49 Lusting after Graham Crackers
Aug 23, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
15: The Happiest Place on Earth pt.3: AITA
Maia and Grant share Reddit AITA posts about The Happiest Place on Earth. Evil stepmothers, eccentric home décor, and traumatizing experiences at Disneyland. You know, happy things. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:19:23 Stories start
Aug 16, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
14: The Happiest Place on Earth pt.2: The Pink Palace
Grant tells Maia his nomination for the happiest place on earth. A confusing wonderland that has to be seen, and experienced, to believe. Life imitates art in this episode with some local flavor. Bring your appetite and dive in to Colorado's famous Pink Palace, Casa Bonita, featured frequently in the famous adult cartoon, South Park. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:09:41 Fighting off a Gorilla
Aug 9, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
13: The Happiest Place on Earth pt.1: The Finnish Line
Maia tells Grant about the mysteries that do (or don't) exist in the magical land of Scandinavia. Your new favorite conspiracy theory, or your next vacation destination. It depends on who you ask. Thank you to our listener, Paula from Finland, who submitted the topic idea, the Finland Conspiracy originating from Reddit. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:48 The Finnish Line
Aug 2, 2023 · 2 hr 33 min
12: Falsely Imprisoned pt.3: (un)HINGE(d) Experiences
Our first guest on the podcast! Maia invites her friend Lee on to discuss the summer he accidentally imprisoned himself on Hawaii. Grant and Maia bravely ask the question, who is really the victim in Lee's story? One of our most joyous episodes yet! 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:07:46 Making Legos
Jul 26, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
11: Falsely Imprisoned pt.2: Gossip Gossip Gossip
Maia leads Grant through a series of surprising, undercover police missions and legal challenges all to answer the question... how legal is gossip in the courtroom? Along the way we uncover the context around Miranda rights and what a Perkins Operation is. Miranda v Arizona, Illinois v Perkins 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:15:54 Gossip Gossip Gossip
Jul 19, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
10: Falsely Imprisoned pt.1: Free Britney
Grant takes Maia on a trip down memory lane… to 2007! Together we revel in our love of Britney Spears and our shock at the way her conservatorship abused her. Along the way we reflect on how Britney was treated during a difficult period in her life, and the ways we hope that would be different today. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:13:32 Free Britney
Jul 12, 2023 · 49 min
9: The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences pt.3: AITA
Grant and Maia share Reddit AITA posts relating to the theme of The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences. Parents spying on children and a civics lesson that becomes all too real. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:28 Stories start