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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 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…
Episode 25: Football? We Got It.
This week we're talking football again with some stories about the Chief's time playing high school football and coaching. Brooke learns what a jock is when we talk about one of the joys of being a…
Episode 24: Prisoner of War Camp
It's football season! This week we're talking about coaching, making players run after a game, and high school P.E. teacher memories. Things get real interesting when the Chief describes an…
Episode 23: Chug-a-Lug, Chug-a-Lug
The Chief talks music and the part it played in his life, including during high school, college, and camp days. We even hear him sing a few tunes!Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet…
Episode 22: A Stroke of Luck
The Chief opens up about his latest hospital stay, takes a look back at visits from years past, and shares whether fear ever really creeps in. Main character: Mike NunnallyHost: Brooke NunnallyGet…
Episode 21: Fishing For...Turkey Loaf
Special guest host Pete Nunnally and The Chief discuss fishing, Holden Beach, and turkey loaf. Main character: Mike NunnallyGuest host: Pete NunnallyGet connected to our social media pages here!…
Episode 20: Glory Days
The Chief (and Brooke) go on a couple rants about Baby Boomers and travel sports, and we hear a Glory Days story about a Bridgewater College basketball game. Main character: Mike NunnallySidekick:…
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Back In The Day With Chief has published 39 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Back In The Day With Chief is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.
