The "Here's What Happened" Podcast is where real stories meet real conversations. Weston sits down with real people from all walks of life to hear the moments that shaped them. The highs, the lows, the turning points, their beliefs, their stories, their jokes, and the lessons they learned along the way. From hilarious & crazy stories to ones that will break your heart, every episode is an unfiltered dive into "What Happened" and why it matters.
If you love real story telling, and feeling like you are right there in the room, then grab your headphones and a chair. This is your front row seat!
Ep 15. Damon West on Addiction, Recovery, Crime, Time in Prison, & The Coffee Bean
Damon West went from a promising college football player to being sentenced to 65 years in a Texas prison. Today, he is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and the man behind The Coffee Bean—and in this episode, he tells the incredible story of how his life fell apart and how he rebuilt it. Host Weston Emery sits down with Damon West for a powerful conversation about his entire life: playing college football, battling addiction, turning to crime, being arrested, and eventually receiv...
29 Aug 2026
Ep 14. One Year of "Here's What Happened"; Every Guest, How I Get Them On, & Wildest Stories
One year ago, I launched the Here’s What Happened Podcast. Since then, I’ve somehow found myself interviewing viral creators, actors, celebrities, athletes, and some of the most interesting people I could find—and the stories behind how these interviews happened are sometimes even crazier than the interviews themselves. For the 1-year anniversary of Here’s What Happened, I’m going solo and telling the full story of the podcast for the first time: how it started, how I connected with every gue...
21 Aug 2026
Ep 13. Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder Actor On Little House On The Prairie)
Dean Butler, best known as Almanzo Wilder from Little House on the Prairie, joins host Weston Emery and co-host Michael Babineaux to look back on the iconic series, his life and career, and the lasting legacy of one of the most beloved television shows of all time. In this Little House on the Prairie interview, Dean Butler reveals how he was cast as Almanzo Wilder, what filming Little House on the Prairie was really like, and what happened behind the scenes of the classic TV series. Dean sha...
9 Jul 2026
Ep 12. Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson Actress) | Dating Struggles, Abusive Childhood, & Life On The Set Of Little House On The Prairie & Beyond
Alison Arngrim, best known as Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie, joins host Weston Emery 50 years later to tell the full story of her life, her childhood, and her unforgettable years starring on one of the most iconic television shows of all time. In this Little House on the Prairie interview, Alison Arngrim reveals how she was cast as Nellie Oleson, what filming Little House on the Prairie was really like, and what happened behind the scenes of the classic TV series. Alison shar...
30 May 2026
Ep. 11 Frankie LaPenna | Viral Social Media Stuntman & Influencer
In this episode, viral influencer Frankie LaPenna finally answers the question everyone asks while also sharing the craziest stunts he’s ever pulled, the worst injuries he’s suffered, and what he’s really like when the cameras are off. Host Weston Emery and co-host Michael Babineaux sit down with Frankie for a hilarious and surprisingly deep conversation covering his viral videos, the insane amount of work that goes into making them, his faith in Jesus Christ, and some of the internet’s bigg...
25 Mar 2026
Ep. 10 Jackson Laux | 10 Year Old Farmer, Tractor Enthusiast, Homeschooler & "God Fearing Country Boy"
In this episode of the Here’s What Happened Podcast, Weston Emery sits down with Jackson Laux — the viral “John Deere Tractor Kid.” At just 10 years old, Jackson has built a massive following online through his love for farming and tractors, but there’s a lot more to him than what you see on the internet. Jackson shares how he became famous, what his life looks like growing up around farming, and what he wants his future to be. Throughout the episode, we joke around, play games, and have a ...
5 Mar 2026
Ep. 9. Kinsley Tate White | MrBeast Contestant, Oxford Student, & Pilot
In this episode of the Here’s What Happened Podcast, Weston Emery sits down with Kinsley Tate White a recent contestant in two of MrBeast’s latest videos. Kinsley was the runner-up in one of the challenges and came incredibly close to winning $100,000, giving her a front-row seat to what it’s really like behind the scenes of a MrBeast production. She shares what the experience was like competing, what Jimmy (MrBeast) is like off camera, the pressure of the challenges, and the moment she almo...
4 Feb 2026
Ep 8. Nate Weber (From The TV Show, "ALONE")
In this episode, Weston sits down with Nate Weber, a survivalist from the hit series "Alone", for a conversation about what the show doesn’t show you. Nate opens up about his full experience on Alone — from the application process and orientation to the mental and physical challenges of surviving completely solo in the wilderness. He shares behind-the-scenes stories, how contestants are really selected, and what life is like before and after the cameras stop rolling. Beyond survival, Nate d...
14 Jan 2026
Ep 7. The Naked Skydiver | Guinness World Record Holder, Rian Kanouff
In this raw, unfiltered episode, Rian Kanouff—the infamous “naked skydiver”—opens up like never before. He dives into his wildest skydiving stories, the moments that pushed him to the edge, and the controversy that made him known worldwide. But beyond the stunts and headlines, Rian gets real about his battle with depression, the mental toll of chasing extremes, and how skydiving ultimately saved his life. This is a deep, honest conversation about fear, freedom, mental health, and finding purp...
In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Petersen, better known as “Not Logan Paul.” We discuss the chaos that comes with looking exactly like one of the most recognizable people on the internet. Then Rodney dives into his craziest stories ever—from wild public encounters and insane moments of mistaken identity to how his lookalike fame completely changed his personal life. Rodney opens up about the opportunities, the pressure, and the unbelievable situations he’s been put in just for looking ...
26 Nov 2025
Ep 5. Luke Lints (Stormed The Capital, then Pardoned By Trump)
Former January 6 defendant Luke Lints sat down with me to tell the full, unfiltered story of what he saw inside the Capitol that day when he broke in. From the moment the crowd turned from a rally into chaos, to the second he stepped inside the building and realized his life was about to change forever, Luke breaks down every detail without holding back. He explains what pulled him into the building, what he witnessed inside, who was involved, how the police reacted, and how that day turned ...
3 Nov 2025
Ep 4. BrendenLMAO| How Brenden Blew Up On TikTok
BrendenLMAO has gained 10 million followers and BILLIONS of views online from his viral prank videos, where he has been kicked out of hundreds of business across the country, has the police called on him regularly, and has been arrested multiple times. Brenden sits down with Weston Emery and co-host Michael Babineaux to share his funniest stories.
22 Oct 2025
Ep 3. BigFootBoyz (The Viral AI BigFoot Videos Creator, Perry Petersen)
The Viral AI Bigfoot videos creator from the BigFootBoyz account, Perry Petersen sits down with me to explain how he creates this content, where he gets his inspiration from, and where the future of AI content is heading.
17 Sept 2025
Ep 2. Henry Dells (Charlie Kirk's Final Full Debate Opponent)
On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Charlie completed his last full debate with Henry Dells about religion, and once Henry passed the microphone, Charlie was shot and killed less than 60 seconds later. Henry is here to tell his story on the "Here's What Happened" Podcast.
25 Aug 2025
Ep 1. How I Blew Up On TikTok
In this pilot episode, I tell my story of how I gained 600k followers on TikTok. Our homemade movies, the journey through content creating, how I started, how it went, why it ended, and what's next. The “Here’s What Happened” Podcast w/ Weston Emery! 🎙️ 📧wesconversation@gmail.com 📬Apply to be a guest ⬇️ https://tr.ee/ebwXBBPcB1 My Social Media⬇️ https://linktr.ee/WestonEmery?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f5c00e7e-83cc-4cd2-b2c2-ea5c140a8ceb
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