What It's Like To...
"What It's Like To..." lets you vicariously experience intriguing things you may never get the chance to do. You can learn what it's like to summit Mt. Everest, attend the Academy Awards, and be a professional baseball player. Each week on our podcast, an insightful, accomplished guest shares personal stories and witty anecdotes with host Elizabeth Pearson Garr.
Podcasting since 2021 • 84 episodes
What It's Like To...
Latest Episodes
What It's Like to Coach the Olympic Track and Field Team--Reprise
In celebration of the Summer Olympics, we're reprising some past episodes featuring guests who have been there! Sue Humphrey says she was a "not very good" athlete growing up--but she loved sports, and she found her niche early: a...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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50:43
What It's Like to Be an Olympic Gymnast--Reprise
In celebration of the Summer Olympics, we're reprising some past episodes featuring guests who have been there! Justin Spring went from tumbling around his neighborhood to later winning NCAA gymnastics titles and eventually earnin...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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50:51
What It's Like to Photograph the Olympics--Reprise
In celebration of the Summer Olympics, we're reprising some past episodes featuring guests who have been there! Photographer Jeff Cable has had a front-row seat at the past seven Olympic Games--although his seat is cluttered with ...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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51:14
What It's Like To Embrace Tiny Living
Interest in "tiny living" is getting bigger. But what is it, really--what are the benefits, and what do you sacrifice by "going small"? Tiny house enthusiast Laura Lynch shares what inspired her to trade in her 2300-square-foot hous...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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30:57
What It's Like To Summit Mt. Everest--Reprise
We're revisiting a popular episode from our archives this week! It's not easy to get to the top of the world. It takes a lot of training and determination, a willingness to endure pain and suffering--and no small amount of l...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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36:58
