What It Was Like

Chris Smith started experimenting with ChatGPT in 2024 and quickly became hooked. Soon he’d customised the chatbot into a flirty persona he named “Sol.” What began as curiosity evolved into a full-blown romantic relationship. One that nearly derailed his real-life partnership. In this episode, Chris opens up about how his AI “affair” began, why it became so intense, and how it affected his family. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/] This is a Superreal [https://superreal.com.au/] production ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jill Dodd was a 21-year-old model when she started dating one of the world's richest men. Adnan Khashoggi made billions selling arms to Saudi Arabia and lived in mansions, superyachts, and among an entourage of women. Jill tells what it was like to live inside that fairy tale and the hidden costs that it entailed. Check out Jill's memoir: The Currency of Love: A Courageous Journey to Finding the Love Within [https://www.amazon.com.au/Currency-Love-Courageous-Journey-Finding/dp/1501150375] Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/] This is a Superreal [https://superreal.com.au/] production ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In the late 1980s, Steve was a teenage firefighter in a small Australian coastal town. Lonely and looking for connection, he discovered that if he lit a fire in the nearby national park, he could impress the other firefighters by being the first on the scene. In this ep, Steve explains how getting caught and charged with arson saved his life, and possibly countless others. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/] This is a Superreal [https://superreal.com.au/] production ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

On September 11, 2001, Stanley Praimnath was on the top floor of the South Tower when he saw the second plane heading straight for his office. Against impossible odds, he survived and became one of a tiny number of people to escape from above the impact zone. In this 9/11 anniversary episode, Stanley recounts what it was like to be at the top of the World Trade Centre that morning. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/] This is a Superreal [https://superreal.com.au/] production ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

With Brad Pitt back in the spotlight thanks to F1, we’re revisiting a classic episode from 2022. Casting director Lauren Lloyd recalls meeting a young, pimply Pitt in the 1980s and instantly knowing he’d become a star. In this episode, we unpack the making of Brad Pitt as an actor and as a Hollywood institution. Stay listening at the end for a sneak peek of this week's subscriber bonus episode. Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast] Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/] This is a Superreal [https://superreal.com.au/] production ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.