This is Today

by Russ Catanach

History News Society & Culture

Favorite Drummers

Will & Ash from Listen2This join me for National Drummer Day, and they teach me a thing or two about famous drummers. Also, stories about the Constitution v1.0 beta, NBC getting split up, and the Long Island Lolita. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Milli Vanilli and the infamous lip-syncing incident

Today we are joined by Michael Harren from Mikey Pod, and we discuss Milli Vanilli while celebrating National Pickle Day.  Listen today to find out if Milli Vanilli could have blamed the lip-syncing on the rain. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Disney's Fantasia is Released

In 1940, on this day, Disney's Fantasia was released in a way that was as unique as the movie itself. Jesse Moore from Not Your Father's Movies Podcast joins me to discuss this classic film.   On the podcast, we also touch on Ronald Reagan and some weird things that presidents have done.  We also talk about National Hug a Musician Day and World Kindness Day.   Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stan Lee's Impact on Comics

Today I am joined by Chris Osborne from Play Comics Podcast, and we discuss the impact of Stan Lee on the industry. Stan Lee passed away on this day in 2018.   We also celebrate National Happy Hour Day and talk about the world's most massive taco. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day, and thank you to all of those that served.  Today, we discuss Washington becoming a state, the Numbered Highway System, and the end of World War II. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of Marines

International Accounting Day is finally here! We also celebrate National Pupusa Day, National Vanilla Cupcake Day, and the Marine Corps' birthday.  In addition, today saw the debut of Sesame Street, Windows 1.0, and the end of a war. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack The Ripper

Today is Go to an Art Museum Day and National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day.  I must warn you that most museums don't allow food.  It is also the day of the Great Boston Fire, Jack The Ripper's last crime, and the start of presidential travel abroad. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Hanging Chads of Florida

It's National Cappuccino Day, and to celebrate, I have way too much caffeine.  It's also the day that Montana became a state, the premiere of Days of Lives, and the day we all found out what hanging chads are. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Richard Nixon's Last Press Conference

International Stout Day, so I plan on taking a break from IPA today or, better yet, I'll have both. It is also the oddly specific National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day.  On the podcast today, I talk about Nixon being annoyed with the press, Gone with the Wind, and Magic Johnson. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of Nachos

After months of waiting, National Nachos Day is finally here! Scott from What Should I do? Podcast joins us to discuss this cheesy treat.  We also discuss Lincoln's election, and the fires at Universal Studios. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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