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Author: MWC May 11, 2026 Duration: 2:00

He was a legendary singer... who was haunted by two big secrets, on THIS DAY, May 14th with Chris Conley.

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Each morning, This Day offers a brief, focused escape into the past, hosted by Chris Conley. Rather than a dry recitation of dates, this podcast feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who has dug up a single, compelling story from the archives. Chris delivers his unique perspective on a specific event that occurred on this exact calendar date, weaving together the context and characters that make it worth remembering. The tone is thoughtful and often surprising, turning a moment from history into a reflective pause for your day. Produced by MWC, these daily episodes are designed for anyone with a curiosity about how yesterday shapes today, all within a few minutes of listening. It’s the kind of educational podcast that doesn’t feel like a lesson, but rather a regular appointment with a fascinating fragment of time. You’ll find yourself looking at the date differently, wondering what story might be waiting for you.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

This Day
Podcast Episodes
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When a farmer wants to clear a field, they could use chemical defoliants. On THIS DAY, May 7th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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He's considered one of the best-looking men in the world, but his first acting job was playing punk-rock star Sid Vicious... on THIS DAY, May 6th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Being a teacher used to be much different, on THIS DAY, May 5th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the beer gardens of Germany, the beer flowed and music played... on THIS DAY, May 3rd with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The movie Gladiator was written 42 years before it was filmed, on THIS DAY May 1st with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Soviet troops had surrounded Berlin... for Germany, World War II was lost on THIS DAY, April 30th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TV stations that didn't have baseball rights had to fill a lot of time on the weekend during the spring and summer, until THIS DAY, April 29th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dennis Tito took a very unusual vacation on THIS DAY, April 28th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Having a baby almost always meant signing up for a diaper service, on THIS DAY, April 27th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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At the height of disco, this was the place to see and be seen on THIS DAY, April 26th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.