Well, I Laughed

These listeners are very cool, and not just because they are connected to some Prime Time Crime's! Kate is a little too cool in high school and suffers the consequences of her actions. Alicia's sister poses a threat to national security. Kassidee builds the setting for the perfect crime only to be saved by a sick dog. And Suzannah learns that sometimes the only way to find out what your sibling has been up to is for the FBI to tell you. Those crimes and more, this week on Well, I Laughed!   00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:38:35 Kate 'snitches' at HIGH school homecoming 00:54:03 Ali's sister becomes a national security threat 01:11:41 Kassidee is saved from a man by her dog 01:29:16 Suzannah's brother commits crimes (multiple)   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.

A deep dive into Gavrilo Princip’s life and the tangled politics of early 20th century Bosnia. They trace poverty, radical networks, and the Sarajevo assassination day that shocked empires. The conversation maps empire collapse, rising nationalism, and who or what bears blame for the wider war that followed.

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.

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.

A deep dive into how data about people was collected and weaponized for political influence. They trace the rise of data firms from military psyops to electoral campaigns and follow the Cambridge Analytica story from methods to whistleblowing. The conversation hits Facebook data harvesting, psychographic targeting, high-profile political campaigns, legal fallout, and lasting effects on democracy.

A deep dive into Enron's meteoric rise and catastrophic collapse. They unpack dubious accounting tricks like mark-to-market and the Raptors shell games. The story covers insider trades, crushed employee 401(k)s, investigative journalists and whistleblowers, and the ripple effects across finance and regulation. A cautionary tale about inflated valuations and systemic risk.

A collection of listener stories about getting caught in awkward, painful, and hilarious situations. Tales include a teenage theft gone wrong, an embarrassing supervised drug test, an accidental casting as a murder victim, and a nasty burn from plant seed pods. Short, wild misadventures that land people in unforgettable trouble.

A lively dive into the rise and fall of alcohol prohibition in the United States. They trace early temperance roots, militant tactics like Carrie Nation's, and the social forces—race, class, religion—that pushed dry laws. Hear about bootlegging, moonshine culture, organized crime, and how repeal unfolded and reshaped drinking culture.

A tiny Yorkshire Terrier becomes an unlikely wartime morale booster and performs astonishing tricks that charmed soldiers and newspapers. Tales cover a foxhole rescue, training feats like scooter-riding and running telegraph wire, daring combat flights and hospital rounds, postwar fame and smuggling her home, and the lasting legacy that made her one of the earliest therapy animals.

They revisit Harry Houdini’s life, revealing how iconic escape stunts like the Metamorphosis and Chinese water torture were staged. They unpack the public feud with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the dramatic investigations into spiritualist mediums. Between magic history, dating app riffs, and stories about teaching and childhood before cell phones, the conversation stays playful and surprising.