When it comes to college football, no other program in the country conjures up the history and the mystique that the University of Notre Dame does.  Outlined against a blue-grey October sky, the Golden Dome in South Bend has preserved the legacies of football royalty.  In November 1937, arch rival Southern Cal and Notre Dame were tied at 6 in the waning moments of the 4th quarter when a young, backup fullback wearing #58, took the handoff on a reverse and ran 70 yards to the USC 13-yard line.  Two plays later, that same fullback would score standing up, and secure the win for the Irish.  However, unbeknownst to him, his 70-yard run that gave his football team a victory, would save his life...5 years later.

At the inception of the Missing Chapter Podcast, little did we know or anticipate that these forgotten stories would have such a reach.  In the first 15 episodes, we have had 3 guest speakers, been played in 38 states, as well as 20 different countries worldwide, and have discussed a wide variety of history topics all while drinking an assortment of different blends of local coffees. We have introduced a few of our new Podcast Shorts and today we introduce our Podcast Chats.  We’re so grateful to our listeners and all of your feedback on our social media platforms that we want to include you in the conversation.  So join us today, over your favorite brew of coffee, as we answer some of your questions, talk about some of the great insight you’ve provided us, as well as make some additional points from our first 15 episodes.  Let’s keep the conversation going, in our first ever podcast chat.

History has always highlighted the political and cultural impact that the Greeks have had on our modern-day world.  From the development of law and government, to their style of architecture, and creation of the Olympic Games, many pieces of Greek history have found their way into our daily lives.  But there’s one piece of Greek history that begs to be told and has run through our communities without us even knowing it.  The origins of the Marathon.  Hear more about what happened at the end of the first Marathon as well as why the Marathon was run altogether in today's MC Short, "A Reason To Run."

Almost every tragedy in history has a hero - whose unwavering bravery and courage, in the face of disaster, helped save lives and provide hope.  When famed ocean liner, Titanic, hit an iceberg on the night of April 15, 1912 and began its descent into a watery grave, it took with it 1,523 souls.  But because of the heroics and sacrifice of some on board, there were others who made their way to safety, survived, and went on to live their lives.  Twenty-five year old, Jack Phillips, was among those who traded their life, so that others might live that fateful night. Phillips' call to service had prepared him for this and his "call" that night saved 705 people.

How long does it take the earth to revolve around the sun?  The answer is easy, one year, 365 days right?  Actually, the Earth revolves around the sun in 365 days, 5 hours, 59 minutes and 16 seconds. So the longer time goes on, the more inaccurate the calendar becomes. So how do we accurately create a calendar that accounts for the fractions of time?  How has the human race adjusted to keep accuracy in the calendar, while also making it easy to follow?  And what happens if those decisions fall into the wrong hands?  Find out on today's MC Short, "Take Your Time."

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a...

How many of you just completed that line?  A Christmas intro so famous and so iconic, that it rivals almost any other seasonal story, song, or fable.  A tradition so nostalgic, it conjures up images of children sitting with their parents, listening intently, in anticipation of Santa Claus's arrival the Night Before Christmas.  

But where did such a classic story originate?  Who is credited with writing this timeless childhood tale that has captivated households for generations and what controversy do some historians still debate this many years later?

Find out today on a very special holiday episode of The Missing Chapter, where we share and give the history to one of Christmas' most time-honored stories.

The unbreakable bond between man and canine was put to the test like never before in the winter of 1925.  An unbelievable journey, over the nation's harshest terrains, in unimaginable conditions, with life and death of an entire village in the balance.  Against all odds, these specialized teams must deliver the serum, that only they can, to a remote Alaskan coastal town.  But can they make it before time runs out?  And how will their sacrifice lead to the greatest race that man and animal share?

Who knew that when a poor, 17 year-old boy from New Orleans found a cornet in the street, that he would dominate the city's music scene for the next 10 years and start an entirely new style of music, and be crowned the "First King of New Orleans?"

In 1938, an unassuming carpenter finds himself in a German beer hall, having a couple drinks with his meal.  A regular of this establishment, this man has seemingly become a loyal customer.  But this man is not here for the atmosphere or the refreshments, he is here on a personal mission.  Not much of a reader, and far from a political activist, this carpenter sneaks into an upstairs closet and stays far past closing hours...why?...to plant a bomb.  The target?  Adolf Hitler.  How will he pull off this secret plot to assassinate the world’s most famous tyrant?  What lengths will this carpenter go to to ensure the success of his plan?  And how does a 13-minute alteration give us a glimpse of a world devoid of Hitler’s fascist, genocidal ideology?  Find out on todays’ episode of the Missing Chapter.

Many families traveling to the sun-drenched ocean town of Long Beach, California in the summer of 1977, would take a day trip and visit the Nu-Pike Amusement Park; picture Coney Island on the West Coast.  With its vintage rides, shows, games and attractions and located on the beautiful breeze-swept beach, Nu-Pike was a favorite amongst locals, as much as it was with out-of-town tourists.  But in the summer of 1977, amongst all of the sun and fun, not everything was what it appeared to be, even with all of the intentional illusions and deceptions. Imagine:  You walk off of the Long Beach Boardwalk and into an amusement parlor.  The operator instructs you to carefully step down into the ride car.  The lighting is so dim, that seeing what is around you, much less where you are stepping is challenging.  You take a seat and the attendant slides the arm-bar down over your lap, with an audible ‘click.’  The car lurches forward and into the brightly colored, black-lit door welcoming you into Nu-Park’s House of Horrors.

So, sit back, buckle up, and maybe dim the lights just a bit… as we take YOU on a ride through this week’s episode of The Missing Chapter.