Back In The Day With Chief

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 Nunnally

Host: Brooke Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Host: Brooke Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Host: Brooke Nunnally

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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: Mike Nunnally

Host: Brooke Nunnally

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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 Camp, where high school students went through a war-themed obstacle course in the school auxiliary gym.

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Host: Brooke Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Host: Brooke Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Host: Brooke Nunnally

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Special guest host Pete Nunnally and The Chief discuss fishing, Holden Beach, and turkey loaf. 

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Guest host: Pete Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

Special guests: Edith Nunnally, Elaine Nunnally

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Chief goes SOLO this week and gives some (well, a lot) of background on his family tree. 

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: no one!

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We're back in the army and talking about the draft, drill sergeants, and almost bolo'ing. 

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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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 they grieve an unimaginable loss.

In this episode, we hold space through song. These songs are offered in remembrance of all the campers, counselors, and families affected by the floods in Texas—and especially for the 27 lives lost from Camp Mystic. May this music honor their memory and help carry their spirits home.<...

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 Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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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

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

Special guest: Pete Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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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 Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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What was it like in the army back in the day? The Chief shares his "war stories" from Vietnam.

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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The Chief's reminisces about Boys Home and tells stories about dining hall antics and what the day-to-day was like growing up at Boys Home in Covington, VA.

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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The Chief's still got some "want to" -- and talks about boat mishaps, swimming, and flying these days.

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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We talk about the days at Bridgewater College including taking a foreign language and modern dance class.

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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"The Chief" dives into the world of smoking cigarettes (and Brooke adds in a couple of her own smoking stories). PSA: Don't smoke! :-)

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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"The Chief" explores things we don't see anymore, including hitchhiking, walking to school in the snow, and the forever funny and dearly missed mooning.

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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"The Chief" talks about his childhood: his abusive household, running away, and how he got to Boy's Home. We also learn about his foster family, the Walkers, and why he became a member of the Episcopal church.  

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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"The Chief" talks about his time at Boy's Home and how fighting was part of growing up in the 1950's and 60's. We discuss what a pecking order is, how to deal with a bully, and what in the heck "goosing" means. 

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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It's the most wonderful time of the year. In honor of March Madness, Mike "The Chief" Nunnally shares some coaching stories, what an "old school coach" is like, and we finally find out why he's a Duke fan.

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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It's intro time. Mike "The Chief" Nunnally gives a little background on his life, his childhood, and how he became a "ward of the state."

Main character: Mike Nunnally

Sidekick: Brooke Nunnally

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