What had happened was… it was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon at the park. Just a dad and his son, a Bluetooth speaker, and the sweet sounds of Stevie Wonder filling the air. But when a seemingly harmless song choice sets off a chain reaction of subtle stares, unsolicited parenting advice, and a performative mother who just won’t quit, things spiral fast.

In this story about joy, judgment, and the racialized tension hidden beneath polite parenting spaces, we sit with one father’s simmering restraint—and the moment he decides to stop swallowing his words. Stevie still plays in the background, but the melody turns into something deeper.

This isn’t a story about confrontation.

It’s about choosing when not to make others comfortable.

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Weekly stories that hit deep, land hard, and linger long after the episode ends. New drops every Monday—because what had happened was… life’s a mess worth telling.

✨ About the Show ✨

What Had Happened Was is a storytelling podcast where every tale feels real enough to hurt, funny enough to heal, or messy enough to feel like your own. Mostly fictional, sometimes too honest, always unforgettable. Stories blend heart, humor, identity, and chaos—no matter who you are or who you love.

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