This is Today
Drinksgiving
D. B. Cooper
Alzheimer's & Family Care Givers
JFK Assassination
No-Shave November
Future Teachers
Quitting Smoking
Mickey Mouse Day
H.H. Holmes, a true crime story
di Russ Catanach
Today we celebrate Drinksgiving. We discuss JFK's burial on the podcast, some guy named O.J., and a 92-year old that beat up a burglar. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Another true crime addition of the show as we work with the Portland Pickles to solve the mystery of DB Cooper. I also discuss Charles Darwin, Lee Harvey Oswald, and Baseball. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Join us on the podcast today as we talk with Peggy Sweeney-McDonald, who hosts Life in the A-Zone, a podcast about her journey back home to help her mom through Alzheimer's. We also learn about the first jukebox, Life magazine, and 10 million cell phones. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this day in 1963, President John F Kennedy arrived in Dallas. At 12:30, three shots rang out, and the history of the world changed. Today, we talk with the curator of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza, Stephen Fagin. We learn about JFK, the assignation, and the building where the assassin worked. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A very hairy addition of the podcast as we learn the reason behind No-Shave November. Also on the show, payola, who shot J.R. and a fire at the MGM Grand. If you would like to donate to No-Shave November, you can do so on their website. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It is Future Teachers of America Day. We talk with a Sacramento teacher about how 2020 is going, and of course, the call is over Zoom. We learn the story behind the famous SNL bit. We also talk about McDonald's, the end of the Cuban Missle Crisis, and find out where you can get a free newspaper. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Quitting smoking can be nearly impossible, so how do you do it? You start a podcast. At least, that is what Diogo did. Today, for the great American Smokeout, I talk with the host of Diogo Quits Smoking, a podcast that details his journey to be smoke-free. Also, we discuss the events of the day, including the Gettysburg address and the release of the Wii and Stadia. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's Mickey Mouse Day today. Yes, the head cheese at Disney was born on this day, and Chris Osborne from Play Comics Podcast joins us to discuss Mickey. It is also Princess day, and we tell you some secrets about Disney princesses. We also learn about Jonestown and Susan B Anthony. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I am joined by author and filmmaker John Borowski. He joins me to discuss the story of America's first serial killer, H. H. Holmes. The fascinating story of America's first serial killer takes us to Chicago's Murder Castle. Also on the show, the mile-high city, the first congress, and the worst Star Wars special ever. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Once we get over the excitement induced by National Button Day, we talk with the hosts of B.S. with Bobby & Sarah about National Fast Food Day. We also hear about the time Wilt Chamberlain scored 73 points, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, and Robin Givens sues Mike Tyson. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.