Back In The Day With Chief
Mike Nunnally
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Join us each week as former teacher, coach, and camp director, Mike "The Chief" Nunnally shares stories, humor, and wisdom with his daughter, Brooke.
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Episode 45: Things We Did For Fun
In this week's episode, we're talking about things people used to do for fun and Chief asks if Brooke knows what a marble is.We're taking a break for the summer but will be back in August!Main…
Episode 44: Kids These Days
In this week's episode, Chief wants to continue to rant about Gen Z. We also talk fishing, spiders, and saying ma'am and sir.Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet connected to our…
Episode 43: Chicks, Basketball, and Jersey
The gang is back, and in this week's episode we're talking about chicks (peep peep), the NCAA men's basketball championship game, and jobs in New Jersey.Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke…
Episode 42: Short and Sweet
The Chief has a short but sweet message while Brooke is on vaca with her fam.
Episode 41: Work It
In this week’s episode, we're discussing the value of good old-fashioned hard work. We talk about the chores at Boy's Home (getting coal off the train?) and in Norfolk. We also talk about odd jobs…
Episode 40: We Are the Patriots
In this week’s episode, we’re talking PARK VIEW HIGH. After a visit to the old stomping ground, we reminisce about playing and coaching basketball in that gym -- and the Chief's checkered history…
Episode 39: Hiring Staph
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about camp again. As Brooke begins building her first summer staff, we dive into what it takes to hire counselors for St. George’s Camp in the Shenandoah…
Episode 38: 3-Day Hike - Get Psyched
In this week's episode, we are talking about camping, canoeing, and fishing in the 80's and 90's at St. George's Camp in the Shenandoah Valley. Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet…
Episode 37: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
What a week for sports -- the Olympics, Duke/UNC basketball, and the Super Bowl. We discuss all this and some more tales from the past.Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet connected…
Episode 36: Dribble, Dribble, Dribble, Shoot
It's basketball season, and we are taking a walk down memory lane - we discuss playing basketball at Bridgewater College, the alumni recognition game, and we go on a nice rant about how the game has…
Episode 35: Fore!
In this episode, we are talking golf -- how the Chief almost made par, taking out frustrations on a golf club, and competitive putt-putt. Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet…
Episode 34: It's Not Called Sleigh Riding
Sorry we are late!!!! Taped last week, in this episode, we talk about snow, Mt Fuji-Your-Momma, and adult sledding.Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet connected to our social media…
Episode 33: Decades Gone By
In this week's episode, we discuss our weekend, substack, and the 70's and 80's.Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet connected to our social media pages here!…
Episode 32: Turkey Day
In this week's episode, we discuss favorite Thanksgiving sides, a Boys Home story involving "Tech Tech VPI," and general hygiene practices. Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet…
Episode 31: Shrine Mont & Getting Dark
In this week's episode, Pete joins as we honor Thelma, talk about Brooke's love for Shrine Mont food, and hear Chief gripe about the time change. We also announce that we will be moving to a…
Episode 30: Chief-isms
In this week's episode, Brooke grills Chief on all the ways he's cheap (we've only scratched the surface, folks). We also talk about some Chief sayings, "toilet alert," and more.Main character: Mike…
Episode 29: Life in the 50's
In this episode, Chief talks about life in the 50's, how folks got groceries, and failing science.Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet connected to our social media pages here!…
Episode 28: Reflections on Segregation
After a short hiatus, we're back—with a meaningful conversation. In this episode, the Chief shares personal reflections and memories from the era of segregation.Main character: Mike NunnallyHost:…
Episode 27: Late To Class
The tables are turned this week when the Chief asks Brooke to talk about her college days. Or as much as she can remember. ;-)Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet connected to our…
Episode 26: Simon Says Have Some Popcorn
This week we are telling stories about being a P.E. teacher and coach in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. We also get in the details of the legendary Simon Says games at Park View High School during Bermuda…
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Back In The Day With Chief has published 45 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Back In The Day With Chief is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.
