Back In The Day With Chief
Join us each week as former teacher, coach, and camp director, Mike "The Chief" Nunnally shares stories, humor, and wisdom with his daughter, Brooke.
Episodes
33 episodes
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! https://linktr.ee/backinthedaywithchief
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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 connected to our social ...
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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 bi-weekly cadence for the time being.Main char...
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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 NunnallyHost: Brooke Nunnally
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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! https://linktr.ee/backintheda...
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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: Brooke NunnallyGet connecte...
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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 social media pages here! h...
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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 Day. Main character: Mike Nunnal...
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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 male athlete, jock itch.Main character:...
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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 only-in-the-80's/90's P.E. unit called Prisoner of War...
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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 connected to our social...
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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 connected to our soci...
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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! https://linktr.ee/backi...
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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: Brooke NunnallyGet co...
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Episode 19: Cheeseburger In Paradise
The Chief talks about something that everyone is really curious about... what he eats each day. Things liven up when we hear from a 7 year old special guest.Main character: Mike NunnallySidekick: Brooke NunnallySpecial gues...
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Episode 18: Chief Rides Solo
Chief goes SOLO this week and gives some (well, a lot) of background on his family tree. Main character: Mike NunnallySidekick: no one!Get connected to our social media pages here! https://linktr.ee/backinthedaywithchi...
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26:53
Episode 17: You Didn't Bolo, Did You?
We're back in the army and talking about the draft, drill sergeants, and almost bolo'ing. Main character: Mike NunnallySidekick: Brooke NunnallyGet connected to our social media pages here! https://linktr.ee/backinthed...
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Episode 16: Songs For Camp Mystic
This week’s episode is dedicated to Camp Mystic.Camp holds a sacred place in our hearts—a place where friendships are forged, songs are shared, and lives are forever changed. Our hearts are broken for the Camp Mystic community as ...
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Episode 15: And Each One Of You Is A Part Of It
The Chief talks more about camp as we discuss "the body passage," body strings, and the impact camp has on campers and staff. And some jokes thrown in there too. Main character: Mike NunnallySidekick: Brooke NunnallyGe...
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Episode 14: St. George's Camp
We're talking about camp, folks. The Chief talks about how he started working at camp and the impact that it had and still has on all of us (and so many others). And Pete Nunnally joins in the conversation!Main character: Mike Nunnally
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Episode 13: Happy Father's Day
The Chief talks about his absent biological father and father figures in his life that taught him how to be a good man.Main character: Mike NunnallySidekick: Brooke NunnallyGet connected to our social media pages here! http...
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Episode 12: It's A Doggy Dog World
The Chief talks all things dogs and shares some stories and even some jokes that will have you barking at the moon.Main character: Mike NunnallySidekick: Brooke NunnallyGet connected to our social media pages here! https://...
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26:43
Episode 11: Eloping And Payback In The Army
The Chief shares how he eloped (twice?) and how he defended America (or maybe his ego) at NIKE missile sights during the Vietnam War. Brooke gets extra punchy in this episode. Laughter ensues. Main character: Mike NunnallySid...
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