Hosted by Had To Be There Productions · EN-US · 102 episodes
Established thought leaders with verified media credentials.
Explore new places and ignite your inner wanderlust. Travel to new and exciting destinations around the world through the vacation memories of our guests!
Had To Be There Productions hosts Had To Be There, a society show with 102 episodes published.
🎉 Episode 100, can you believe it?! 🎉 And for this milestone, we’re pulling back the curtain on the magic with a very special guest—a former Walt Disney Imagineer! In this episode, we dive into the creativity, innovati
Meet Dominique Mann, a versatile writer, storyteller, and passionate traveler! Join us as Dominique takes us deep into her transformative journey in the Amazon rainforest. Plus, hear how her personal heritage inspires he
Meet Jo, an intrepid explorer of inner and outer worlds. Educator, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, martial arts student, and writer, Jo's life is a tapestry of incredible experiences. Join us as she takes us d
Meet Catryn, a corporate-powerhouse-turned-spiritual-Indiana-Jones. Join us as she shares her Had To Be There experience on the Isle of Skye, where a mysterious vision of a Celtic warrior goddess kicked off the adventure
Meet Jeff, COO of Altitude Water, passionate traveler, and advocate for sustainable solutions! Join us in this episode as Jeff shares his experiences exploring diverse cultures in countries like Colombia, Costa Rica, and
Meet Andy, an inspiring adventurer who transformed his life by overcoming addiction and embracing physical challenges and travel. In this episode, Andy shares his journey from the remote Shetland Islands to tackling the
Meet Don, retired airline pilot, world traveler, and author of Where We Land! In this episode, Don shares his fascinating journey from a small town in Nebraska to the skies, reflecting on his love for aviation and his ca
Meet Cheryl Fischer, host of the OMG Teach Me podcast, mindset coach, and seasoned traveler! Join us in this episode as Cheryl takes us to Dubai, sharing her thrilling experiences during a rare desert rainstorm and the e
Meet Risa August, a seasoned traveler, adventurer, and author! In this inspiring episode, Risa shares her journey from Canada to Mexico on a bike, overcoming challenges, and embracing new experiences along the way. Plus,
Meet Stephen, a Master Teacher of Tai Qi Chuan, Navy veteran, and lifelong adventurer! Join us in this captivating episode as Stephen shares his experiences in the beautiful islands of Fiji and unveils his latest book, W
Meet Indra, a lifetime spiritual seeker, healer, and teacher! Join us in this transformative episode as Indra shares his experience ringing in a new millennium at the very place where Buddha attained enlightenment. Looki
Meet Csongor, traveler, bioenergy healer, and motorcycle aficionado! Join us as Csongor discusses how travel has impacted his life and shares his "Had To Be There" moment in Romania! Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this
Meet Tara! Join this travel expert extraordinaire as she whisks us away to the vibrant island nation of Cuba! In this episode, Tara spills the tea on Cuba's stunning scenery, welcoming locals, unhurried pace, and unique
Meet Ralph, professional travel photographer and international tour organizer. Join us as Ralph takes us to the Republic of Georgia where he had quite the "Had To Be There" moment trying to cross into Armenia! Looking fo
🌍 Welcome to a new chapter of wanderlust on the "Had to Be There Podcast"! Join your guide, Kelly Acevedo, as she embarks on the third year of exploring the world, one story at a time. In this Season 3 trailer, Kelly re
Meet Michelle, travel blogger, educator, and foodie. Join us as Michelle takes us to Zihuatanejo, Mexico where she had a spontaneous tour of the former home to a mobster! Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Co
Meet Kim, a lawyer living a nomadic lifestyle. Join us as Kim takes us on a trip to Guatemala where she awoke to a fascinating surprise. Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Coming soon (eventually...) to YouTu
Meet R.C., author, retiree, and traveler. Join us as R.C. shares a story of an unlikely person showing up in a most unlikely place! Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Coming soon to YouTube. Leave us a GOOGLE
Meet Alastair, author, traveler, and our new surrogate British-Canadian grandfather! Join us as Alastair shares just some of the incredible stories he's collected throughout his life. Part 2 coming soon! Looking for the
Meet Bob, a real estate agent who has cheated death and found real meaning in his life! Join us as Bob lets us tag along to the town of Stalybridge to visit friends he made on a cruise. Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on t
Jeff
Registered Nurse · Power Cross
1 appearance on this show
Andy
fourth grader · Intuety.io
1 appearance on this show
Fr. Don
Fr. · Don's Pinball podcast
1 appearance on this show
Cheryl Fischer
Certified Life and Mindset Coach
1 appearance on this show
Risa August
award-winning speaker, author, Gestalt practitioner, patient advocate
1 appearance on this show
Stephen
Year 7 · Toxic Coffin
1 appearance on this show
Indra Rinzler
Vedic astrologer and Spiritual Seeker
1 appearance on this show
Tara
Founder · 3 Spooked Girls
1 appearance on this show
Ralph Velasco
Founder/CEO · Continental Drifter
1 appearance on this show
Michelle
the Analyst · Stillbirth Foundation Australia
1 appearance on this show
Kim
The Parentologist · Statheros Academy
1 appearance on this show
Bob Thompson
Retired Fox Sports Networks President · Southern University
1 appearance on this show
Sponsor detection runs nightly. Check back soon.
No public pitch examples yet for this show.
Generate your own personalised pitchBased on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:
Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Had To Be There has a verified contact on file. Create a free PitchCentric account to access it and generate a personalised pitch in seconds. Research at least 3 recent episodes first and lead with a specific angle that serves their society audience.
Had To Be There is hosted by Had To Be There Productions. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 102 episodes.
Had To Be There has published 102 episodes.
Had To Be There regularly covers society, culture, places. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.
Had To Be There is accessible for guests with genuine society expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Had To Be There hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
Episodes of Had To Be There average 52 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
Our data rates Had To Be There's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.
Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 5 days ago.
