This Is Actually Happening

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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. Read more

Society & Culture True crime

Episodes

398: What if you witnessed the best and the worst of humanity?

03/17/2026 01:00:31397: What if you survived a terrorist attack in Paris?

03/10/2026 00:54:48 396: What if you were held captive by child soldiers?

03/03/2026 01:10:59395: What if your son murdered your daughter?

02/24/2026 01:10:10394: What if you found yourself naked, starving and surrounded by cops?

02/17/2026 01:02:17 Show all episodes

Our take on This Is Actually Happening podcast

A podcast that tells extraordinary, unique and true stories of events that have dramatically changed the lives of ordinary people, that´s This Is Actually Happening all about. Prepare yourself to listen to stories about parents who have murdered their own children, people who develop multiple personalities to commit murders, wake up in the morgue, and more. After listening to these real-life stories, your life will never be the same again. But why? It can just happen to you at any time.