This is Today

This is Today

By Russ CatanachSociety & CultureHistory
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This is Today episodes

  • The story of Halloween, the movie.
    It's National Art Day and National Greasy Food Day, which is perfect because when I eat greasy food, my clothes end up looking like a Jackson Pollack painting. We also celebrate the John Carpenter classic Halloween and the Walkman. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    13 min
  • This is Today Trailer
    Learn and laugh while we tell the story of each day.  You will learn which celebrations are happening, the history and the birthdays of each day. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    1 min
  • The story of Clarence Thomas, Plastic Surgery and the iPod.
     It's National Slap Your Co-worker Day. We talk with a lawyer to see if celebrating will get you in trouble. We also discuss the debut of plastic surgery and talk about some interesting treatments.  Sam Smith, a lawyer, and host of the Disney Channel Original Noobies Podcast, plays Supreme Court Trivia with us.  We also learn how Steve Jobs helped me to stop lifting heavy things. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    11 min
  • The story of Harry Houdini
    Today on the podcast: Houdini is punched in the stomach by a fan, leading to his death. Ronald Reagan was muted at a debate, and he didn't like it. Also, the tragic on-air death of WNBC reporter Jane Dornacker. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    11 min
  • The story of Thomas Edison, Bigfoot and Madonna
    On this day, inventor Thomas Edison had a light bulb go on.  It is also International Day of the Nacho, so I will likely make a few cheesy jokes on the podcast.  Get bonus content on Patreon

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    13 min
  • The story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash
    It's National Day on Writing, and we talk to the hosts of Listen2This Podcast about songwriting. We discuss the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash, the Louisiana Purchase, and reimagine Watergate into a nursery rhyme. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    14 min
  • Brady Bunch Trivia
    It National New Friends Day, so somehow while social distancing, make a friend.  On the show today, we play a little Brady Trivia, discuss the end of the American Revolutionary War and try to figure out what is on the Watergate Tapes. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    11 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.