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The Year Was

A podcast all about today and what makes today truly unique.
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Episodes

October 20th...The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 139. This time we examine the year 1977 as 3 members of the the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd die in a plane crash. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m...

Oct 20, 202112 minEp. 141

October 13th...Friday the 13th: Origins

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 138. This time we examine the year 1307, as King Philip the 4th of France has the Knights Templar arrested and begins the superstition of Friday the 13th. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: ht...

Oct 13, 20218 minEp. 140

October 6th...The Billy Goat Curse

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 137. This time we examine the year 1945 as William Sianis and his billy goat Murphy are kicked out of a World Series game and place “The Curse of the Billy Goat” on the Chicago Cubs. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyear...

Oct 06, 20217 minEp. 139

September 29th...The Tylenol Murders

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 136. This time we examine the year 1982 as the Chicago Tylenol Murders occur. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: https://www.youtu...

Sep 29, 202110 minEp. 138

September 22nd...Oceanic Flight 815

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 135. This time we examine the year 2004 as Oceanic Flight 815 disappears over the pacific...and also ‘Lost’ premiers. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2N...

Sep 22, 20218 minEp. 137

September 15th...The Discovery of Penicillin

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 134. This time we examine the year 1928 as Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: https://www....

Sep 15, 20219 minEp. 136

September 8th...The Galveston Hurricane of 1900

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 133. This time we examine the year 1900 as Galveston Texas faces the worst natural disaster on U.S. Soil: the Galveston hurricane of 1900. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spoti...

Sep 08, 20217 minEp. 135

September 1st...Le Voyage Dans la Lune

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 132. This time we examine the year 1902 as Georges Melies creates and releases one of the first science fiction Films Le Voyage Dans la Lune (the Voyage to the Moon) in France. - Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.po...

Sep 01, 20219 minEp. 134

August 25...The Great Moon Hoax

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 131. This time we examine the year 1835 as Richard Adams Locke begins publishing a satire article in 6 parts about finding inhabitants on the moon in what has become known as The Great Moon Hoax. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https:...

Aug 25, 20218 minEp. 133

August 18th...John White Returns to Roanoke

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 130. This time we examine the year 1590 as John White returns to Roanoke Island only to find it empty, with only clue being the word “Croatoan” carved into a tree. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotif...

Aug 18, 20218 minEp. 132

August 11th...Ethel Rosenberg Testifies

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 129. This time we examine the year 1950 as Ethel Rosenberg testifies in front of a grand jury against allegations for the conspiracy to commit espionage. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https:/...

Aug 11, 20218 minEp. 131

August 4th...The Arrest of Anne Frank

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 128. This time we examine the year 1944 as Anne Frank, her family, the Van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer are captured after more than 2 years in hiding from Nazi forces. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/...

Aug 04, 20219 minEp. 130

July 28th...Empire State Building Plane Crash

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 127. This time we examine the year 1945 as an B-25 Mitchell Bomber crashes into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00...

Jul 28, 20218 minEp. 129

July 21st...The Coldest Temperature (and Other Weather Extremes)

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 126. This time we examine the year 1983 as the Vostok Research Station records the coldest temperature on Earth. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfA...

Jul 21, 20217 minEp. 128

July 14th...The Storming of Bastille (Bastille Day)

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 125. This time we examine the year 1789 as the storming of Bastille takes place. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: https://www.youtub...

Jul 14, 20218 minEp. 127

July 7th...The NEW 7 Wonders of the World

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 124. This time we examine the year 2007 as the New Seven Wonders of the World are announced. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: https:...

Jul 07, 202112 minEp. 126

June 30...The Tunguska Event

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 123. This time we examine the year 1908 as the Tunguska Event takes place, and the world celebrates Asteroid Day. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: ...

Jun 30, 20218 minEp. 125

June 23rd...The Batman Movie (1989)

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 122. This time we examine the year 1989 as Tim Burton’s Batman is released in theaters. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean...

Jun 23, 202113 minEp. 124

June 16th...The First Woman in Space (Valentina Tereshkova)

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 121. This time we examine the year 1963 as Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearw...

Jun 16, 20218 minEp. 123

June 9th...The First Appearance of Donald Duck

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 120. This time we examine the year 1934 as “The Wise Little Hen” was released, notable for being the first appearance of Donald Duck. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=Th...

Jun 09, 20218 minEp. 122

June 6th...The Fort Michilimackinac Massacre

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 119. This time we examine the year 1763 and the Fort Michilimackinac Massacre. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spo...

Jun 02, 20218 minEp. 121

May 26th...24 Hours of Le Mans

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 118. This time we examine the year 1923 as the first 24 hours of le mans is held. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ ...

May 26, 20218 minEp. 120

May 19th..."Happy Birthday Mr. President"

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 117. This time we examine the year 1962 as Marilyn Monroe sings “Happy Birthday Mr. President” at a fundraiser for John F. Kennedy Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Y...

May 19, 20218 minEp. 119

May 12th...The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 116. This time we examine the year 1932 as the body of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jris found. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.p...

May 12, 202111 minEp. 118

May 5th...The First Three Stooges Film

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 115. This time we examine the year 1934 as the Three Stooges are introduced to the world in their first short “Woman Haters”. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_W...

May 05, 20218 minEp. 117

April 28th...Muhammad Ali Refuses the Draft

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 114. This time we examine the year 1967 as Muhammad Ali refuses to be inducted into the United States Army. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https:...

Apr 28, 20219 minEp. 116

April 21st...The Death of the Red Baron

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 113. This time we examine the year 1918 as the Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, is shot down and killed...and pizza. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podb...

Apr 21, 202110 minEp. 115

April 14...The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 112. This time we examine the year 1865 as John Wilkes Booth assassinates United States President Abraham Lincoln. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/ https://www.reverbnation.com/timkreitz iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean:...

Apr 14, 20218 minEp. 114

April 7th...King Kong (1933)

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 111. This time we examine the year 1933 as King Kong wows audiences on screen for the first time. The episode was delayed due to illness. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify....

Apr 08, 20219 minEp. 113

March 31st...The Death of Selena

Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 110. This time we examine the year 1995 as Selena Quintanilla is Murdered by Yolanda Saldívar. Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I3itppkgflgewupxhllk632qfpm?t=The_Year_Was Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA YouTube: ht...

Mar 31, 202110 minEp. 112
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