Semi-educational and organically funny, “Well, I Laughed” is a podcast for listeners who find themselves in search of a good laugh and their next strange story to tell at parties. Each week one of our hosts shares what they have learned on topics ranging from the Unabomber to Frankenstein. Join Grant, a public school teacher, and Maia, an engineer, as they find the humor in the mundane. Well, I Laughed, and we think you will too. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Grant survived growing up in Nebraska to accomplish every Midwest kid’s dream - moving away after paying in-state tuition for college. After a year in California, he landed in Denver in the summer of 2016. He is a public school teacher, and has grown accustomed to a semi-willing audience.
Recently (and proudly) 30, Grant lives on Denver’s westside. Famously pet averse and fortunately single, he parents several plants. He hikes, hosts dinner parties, and once met Dave Franco. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education in 2015. 6 feet tall if it matters…
Maia is originally from the suburbs of Denver, CO and will take any and every opportunity to remind everyone that she is a rare “Colorado Born and Raised” 🙄. Having ADHD and a love of having approximate knowledge of many things as led her into many serendipitous adventures - starting this podcast being one of them. If you’ve ever gone down an internet search rabbit hole, you’ll love the stories she shares.
Outside of the podcast (because once you have a podcast it becomes your whole personality, right?) she lives with her fiancé, Casey, and two dogs, Monet and Bowser. She has a BS in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and works as a Project Engineer for an Engineering Consulting firm (don't ask her what she does for work - she still doesn't know how to define "consultant").
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In this chilling episode, Maia Warner and Grant Thomas dig into the twisted tale of Maria Martin—a young woman whose secret romance ended in betrayal, murder, and a shallow grave beneath the floorboards of a crumbling Suffolk barn. Set in 1827 and powered by prophetic dreams, shady love letters, and a suspiciously well-timed disappearance, this true crime saga has it all: scandal, séance vibes, and a stepmother with psychic accuracy. From the trial that captivated England to the grotesque public displays that followed William Corder’s execution, we’re serving up courtroom drama, creepy details, and a haunting reminder that sometimes your gut (or your dreams) knows more than the law. Join us as Maia explains a Little Red Lie and the Red Barn Murder.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:18:58 Little Red Lie
00:25:00 First Secret Romance
00:31:00 Second Chance … Sort Of
00:36:28 Foxy Returns
00:55:30 Dreams & Discovery
01:08:54 London Arrest
01:19:10 Sensational Trial
01:36:28 Public Execution & Dissection
02:10:10 Aftermath & Souvenir Mania
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
It is our first listener episode! Listeners from the Well, I Laughed universe share stories about surviving family curses, gay haircuts, a terrible first date story, and the unsettling "St. Mikulas" tradition in Prague! An episode of shocking, surprising, and funny episodes all about being Out and About.
From blooming grief tulips to devils in daycare, this listener-powered chaos cruise has everything: funerals, field sessions, and a family curse with more mysterious deaths than a true crime docuseries. Grant returns home for his grandmother’s memorial and ends up in a whirlwind of Midwest surveillance, metal-blasting funeral vans, and paperwork that rewrites family history. Maia battles allergy brain, sticker sabotage, and existential spirals on a neighborhood walk. Listener stories crank up the mayhem with haunted haylofts, rogue sawmills, accidental train naps, and a Czech holiday where kids get dragged off in chains by a devil. Toss in a Bumble date KO’d by a Tom Brady heckle, a Civil War surgeon’s messy divorce, and Jeff Goldblum bar lore, and you’ve got one unhinged, deeply human, laugh-through-the-chaos kind of episode.
00:00:00 Spring‑break catch‑up
00:09:40 Grandma’s legacy
00:25:25 Buzz Cut Bombshell
00:30:11 Family “Curse” of Odd Deaths
00:59:24 Angel, Devil, and Chains
01:16:12 Date Night Knockout
01:28:03 Prophetic Dreams Teaser
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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!
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Drag is art, drag is exciting, drag is… old? This week, Maia explores the history of drag. From drag in Ancient Greece and Rome and male only casts, to more contemporary artist like the work of Julian Eltinge. Maia shares the life of William Dorsey Swann, who was America’s first drag queen, or at least one of them. Taking us to the Drag Balls of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance and the extravagant homes of DC that first held drag gatherings. Swann’s life proves that drag has history in America. Take a swan dive in the life of “William Dorsey Swann”!
Meet the queen who started it all—corset, courage, and all. In this episode, Grant and Maia dive into the incredible true story of William Dorsey Swann, a formerly enslaved man who threw fierce drag balls in 1880s Washington, DC—decades before Stonewall and centuries before RuPaul. Swann didn’t just sashay through history; he kicked down doors, defied police raids, and claimed space for Black queer joy at a time when both his race and gender expression were criminalized. From glitter and grit to protest and pride, this episode uncovers how Swann’s radical legacy echoes through today’s culture wars, including a powerful tribute during the George Floyd protests on the very street that now bears his name. If you love history served with sass, struggle, and seriously good storytelling—this one’s for you.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:22:21 Swann Dive
00:39:40 Defining Drag
00:47:20 Forgotten History Uncovered
01:00:00 Queens of Freedom
01:03:30 "Cake Walk"
01:22:36 Activism’s Legal Legacy
01:41:00 Swann Street Redemption
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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!
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Where did the phrase “coming out of the closet” come from? Is history gay? And if it is, why is gay history a secret? This week’s podcast episode looks at famous gay people in history. Including gay Kings of England and America’s first gay president, at least potentially. Grant and Maia also take on the controversy of learning gay history. Explore the perks of being a spinster. Before ending with a tour of modern gay history in the United States. They say he was never married, a confirmed bachelor, and famous for his dinner parties. A queer history, now out!
From weekend bar mishaps to the hidden layers of “coming out,” Grant and Maia take you on a lively ride through queer history’s best-kept secrets. They trade banter on bookstore obsessions, hyperfixation at work, and late-night escapades—then pivot to “never married” monarchs, a bachelor president, and the many ways LGBTQ+ stories slipped into the shadows. Equal parts hilarious and eye-opening, it’s a whirlwind look at how “out and about” has always meant so much more. They dig into the coded language of early gay communities, the unexpected role of spinster neighbors, and reveal how a mid-century “Lavender Scare” still echoes in today’s battles for representation. Expect comedic tangents, historical aha-moments, and fresh insight into why these hidden narratives matter.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:21:38 Out & About
00:34:03 Royals Rumors
00:45:10 The Only Bachelor President
01:00:00 Lavender Scare & Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
01:14:45 A Search for Gay History
01:28:00 Wrapping It Up
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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!
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Stories from the Reddit AITA page. The challenge of being a new mom with a clueless new father. A family that respects their daughters wishes. A family prank that went too far. And disappointing husbands that could do more to support their spouse. A series of funny Reddit stories about people who might have taken it a little too far. Excessive force AITA!
Grant Thomas and Maia Warner take you on a no-seatbelt kind of ride through the hilarious highs and humbling lows of teaching, teenage chaos, and the unpredictable world of state tournaments. What starts as a look ahead to the Colorado State speech and debate showdown quickly unravels into real talk about the pressure students face, the sting of slipping up, and what happens when a forgotten script meets real-world consequences. Along the way, you'll hear snarky side notes about snoring roommates, wedding flower girl drama, and parenting debates that hit a little too close to home. Add in some wild campus pranks, legendary school rivalries, and sharp reflections on teacher accountability and personal growth, and you've got an episode that’s equal parts ridiculous and real. If you’re here for the laughs, the lessons, or just need to feel better about your own messy life, this one’s got it all—colorful commentary included.
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:21:25 State of Play
00:29:00 Lesson in Accountability
00:31:00 Campus Mayhem
00:48:12 Final Reflections
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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!
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