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Author: MWC September 6, 2026 Duration: 2:00

The Pilgrims were supposed to sail to the New World on two ships. You know about the Mayflower. You'll hear about the Speedwell, on THIS DAY, September 6th 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: 50

This Day
Podcast Episodes
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Doctors used to claim that cigarettes were healthy, on THIS DAY August 18th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A drilling and mining company... with a history of playing fast and loose with the rules, on THIS DAY, August 22nd with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A small river in Canada set off a massive land rush, on THIS DAY, August 17th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Wright Brothers were first-in-flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Some people dispute that, on THIS DAY, August 16th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The cargo ship Ancon was too big for its own good, on THIS DAY, August 15th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A 26-year-old woman fell in love with a man who was in jail. They would get married on THIS DAY, August 14th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Donnie Dunnegan was an actor who got no credit for his best-known role, on THIS DAY, August 13th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Montreal Expos never won the World Series... and they lost their best chance on THIS DAY, August 12th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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She was about to start a solo music career, but first she helped a newer act get their big break... on THIS DAY, August 11th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The ship Mercury arrived in Falmouth, England with an important letter onboard. More on THIS DAY, August 10th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.