1128: Sextortion | Skeptical Sunday

When you hear that somebody survived a parachute failure, the headline leaves out pretty much everything you want to know. When did they realize something was wrong? What went through their mind? How do you even begin to process that afterward? That's the appeal of what was that like. People who've been through extraordinary situations sit down and tell the story themselves. Start with Sue's Parachute Failed or Leslie's House Exploded. Those titles get your attention, obviously, but hearing from the person who lived through it give you something a headline cannot. their perspective on an experience most of us can barely imagine. If you like getting past wow that's crazy and actually understanding another person's life, give this show a listen. So if you want to hear some unbelievable and inspiring firsthand stories, I invite you to check out what was that like Every story is verified, so you know even the most bizarre tales are somebody's reality. Listen to what was that like on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on the app you're using right now. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday. I'm your host, Jordan Harbinger. Today I'm here with Skeptical Sunday co-host, writer, and researcher Nick Pell.

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