This is Today

This is Today

By Russ CatanachSociety & CultureHistory
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This is Today episodes

  • 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

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    13 min
  • The football teams of the AFL
    It's National Redhead Day, Hot Sauce Day, and Football Day.  Boofer and Gabby join me from Can't Win for Losing. We talk Football, spending $61.8 million, and Former Presidents.   Get bonus content on Patreon

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    15 min
  • The story of Mary Todd Lincoln
    We made through Election Day. Let's get our mind off politics and instead celebrate National Candy Day.  It's also the day Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd. We learn some interesting facts about Mary on the podcast.  Get bonus content on Patreon

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    13 min
  • Diff'rent Strokes, and Geraldo Rivera's nose
    It's Election Day 2020. Who knows if we will have a winner by the day, but I feel pretty confident that we will all feel some nerves today.  That is why I have made it drink a bunch of alcohol day, a new national holiday.  So grab a drink and listen to the podcast while we discuss the Wizard of Oz, Diff'rent Strokes, and Geraldo Rivera's nose.  Get bonus content on Patreon

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    14 min
  • Quiz Show Scandals
    Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) ends today, with many celebrations yesterday and today. It is Job Action Day, National Bison Day, and National Deviled Egg Day. Today we talk about the Spruce Goose, Charles Van Doren, and $1 drinks at Applebees. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    13 min
  • The stamp tax, Mike (the bomb), and minimum wage.
    Daylight Savings Time has ended. Time changes can make you feel tired, but listening to a podcast will make you feel better.  Today, I talk with you about an H bomb test, British taxes, and minimum wage. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    12 min
  • The story of Halloween
    The story from Halloween, and we take a listen to three "scary" stories. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    14 min
  • A Modern Take on The War of the Worlds Radio Play
    Today we create a modern version of the Orson Welles radio play of H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds.  We also celebrate, National Checklist Day, Breadstick Day and Candy Corn Day. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    11 min
  • Cats and the Internet
    It's National Cat Day and National Internet Day, a perfect pairing, right? Get bonus content on Patreon

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    13 min
  • Bill Gates, Lady Liberty crowd funding and Chocolate.
    It's National Chocolate Day.  We give you several reasons to eat chocolate.  Bill Gates is born, a lottery site is hacked, and the Statue of Liberty is dedicated.  Also, Michael Jackson's physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, is released from prison.   Get bonus content on Patreon

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    12 min

About This is Today

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Much like Ross and Rachel, we are on a break. While I am not currently producing new episodes, I invite you to check out our past catalog and learn some fun stuff.