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He wrote stories about war... but we remember him for his children's books, on THIS DAY, January 18th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Day
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.
Episodes
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Mafia bosses need very good bodyguards, on THIS DAY January 17th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson had a disagreement, on THIS DAY, January 16th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pete Gogolak was a football placekicker. He may be the reason we have the Super Bowl, on THIS DAY, January 15th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Velma Jean Terrell was a very good singer who was put into an impossible situation, on THIS DAY, January 14th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The audience went wild at this country and rock concert, on THIS DAY, January 13th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In baseball, good pitching stops good hitting. That delicate balance would change on THIS DAY, January 11th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joyce and her brother Rolle ran a gift shop in Nebraska on THIS DAY, January 10th, 2026 with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Phillip Astley was a tremendous horse rider, at a time when everyone knew how to ride... on THIS DAY, January 9th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812... only, not really... on THIS DAY, January 8th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
