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A Cut Above: The Basketball Dream Mar 04, 2023

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From the time I picked up my first basketball to the time I took off my uniform and sneakers for the last time, I dreamt of one thing - cutting down the nets. The symbolism and emotion involved in that moment is just as the title suggests - it’s the dream! Any basketball player knows what I’m talking about. As my dad has always said, there’s only one team that ends their season with a win, and that’s the Champion. My sisters were fortunate enough to experience this twice - winning 2 state and federation championships in their career back to back. It means you are at the pinnacle, a cut above the rest, and all of your hard work, dedication, practice, and obstacles overcome paid off. You are officially a champion. And what does every winning team do at the end of the championship game? Cut down the nets.

Now, personally, I cut down a net once, but it wasn’t a championship game, and I didn’t do it with a pair of scissors, but I’ll fill you in on that later. But for today’s episode of the Missing Chapter, we talk about the historic and for some, the best part of March Madness. But here’s the question…why do champions cut down the nets? Where in the world did this tradition come from? And why don’t we know more? Welcome to the March Madness edition of the Missing Chapter everyone, let the games begin.

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AviaTRICKS Feb 25, 2023

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Welcome to today’s episode of the Missing Chapter. Today we take a look at the life of a true pioneer. But rather than carving new paths on the ground, this person carved the skies. She overcame obstacles like discrimination against her African American background, the fact that she was a woman, and surviving an aviation accident. She was incredibly talented in her field - so much so that she became known across the country and throughout the world as one of the most acrobatic pilots known in the flying world. A female pilot is known as an aviatrix, and this pioneering and daredevil woman, is more than just a female pilot, she amazes crowds with her aviaTRICKS! Welcome to a Missing Chapter Short, everyone! Enjoy!

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Top 5 Historical Coincidences Feb 18, 2023

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Hey Missing Chapter fans, the Phils are back with another listener-favorite, the Top 5. It’s one of our favorite kinds of episodes, too, and today we got a great one! Top 5 Historical Coincidences - the times in history that baffle the mind, the stories that make you say, “no way, how is that possible?”

So hopefully you have your favorite coffee brewed and your volume turned up because it’s the Missing Chapter everyone, let’s rock and roll!

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Expedition For The Truth Feb 11, 2023

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It was a dark night, October 10th, 1809, when an unassuming man stopped at a small, modest log cabin lodging house known as Grinder’s Stand. Differing versions of that night have this particular man arriving with several other associates – others, alone. Traveling to Washington, D.C., this mysterious individual had financial matters to settle and, by many accounts, reasons to be guarded and cautious. He rented a room for the night and retired to bed. Later that evening, the innkeeper’s wife, Mrs. Grinder, was startled by several gunshots and the horrifying emergence of her new guest, severely wounded and crawling on the floor, begging for water. Mortified by this ghastly site, she froze, too afraid to help and instead, the man was found dead at daybreak.

Whew! Now if that sounds more like the beginning chapter to a mystery novel or a scary movie than it does a history-based podcast… you’re right! But after you hear the rest of the story, including the mystery man’s identity, the fate of his body, and the controversy that still simmers today… you’ll realize it’s another exciting episode of The Missing Chapter Podcast – Mystery Edition! So welcome history fans, and mystery, fans… maybe today you can help us solve this 115-year old, whodunit?

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Close, But No Cigar Feb 04, 2023

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The U.S. Civil War is one of the most intriguing, impactful events in not only our nation’s history, but consequently world history. Within these 4 years, one single occurrence could have altered the outcome of the struggle and ultimately the fate of the Union.

In September of 1862, the war was still young and both sides were experiencing moral-lifting victories and crushing defeats. Confederate general Robert E. Lee had the reputation as an accomplished, formidable advisory to the Union forces and was living up to this status. He seized the initiative in the early fall and began advancing north for a possible all-out invasion. It was a pivotal time in the war. If Lee could score a decisive victory, European nations, such as England or France, might recognize the Confederacy, and the war for all intents and purposes – would be over. The South would be a triumphant independent nation and President Abraham Lincoln’s dream of a unified country would be lost.

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Killer Dance Moves Jan 28, 2023

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I think it’s safe to assume that all of our listeners at some point have experienced the social contagion that is so memorable, you may even get a physical reaction to the thought of it - the cringy awkwardness of one of the facets of the early pre-teen and teenage years - the middle school dance. The music is blasting, the lights are flashing, to a completely void, lonely, and awkward dance floor. Who makes the first move? Who asks someone to dance? Who breaks the ice and just goes for it in the middle of the dance floor? This is a tug of war that middle schoolers experience the first half hour of every middle school dance to ever exist, anywhere in the world. Ok, that may be hyperbole, but you know what isn’t exaggerated? The contagiousness of dance, and on this episode of the Missing Chapter, we look at one of the most bizarre occurrences in all of history - dancing that breaks out into such a continued frenzy, that people actually died into plague-like proportions. Oh, this is going to be a wild one, get yourself a cup of coffee and let’s get to it.

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Hometown History's Hoodlum featuring Dawn McKinney's Fun 5th Period Class Jan 21, 2023

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It's the moment we have been previewing and plugging for quite some time now - it's the Hometown History Episode - and we are proud to announce that today we have special guest and guests Dawn McKinney and her "fun 5th Period Class" from Lincoln, California! We have some eager students ready to share their story and we are honored to have such a passionate educator with us today to share what turns out to be quite the unknown story of a "hoodlum" named "Rattlesnake Dick" and the amazing story of the ups and downs of the Gold Rush!

What an honor and a pleasure to get to know Dawn and her students and this episode surely won't disappoint! Enjoy!

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It's the Great Moon Landing, Charlie Brown Jan 14, 2023

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The history of the U.S. space program is the story of American pioneers; brave men and women who boldly went where no one before them had gone. Their names have become synonymous with bravery and courage – Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell. We shared in their accomplishments – Apollo 11 - held our breath in their struggles – Apollo 13 – and wept in their disasters – Challenger.

But some of the most amazing, most unbelievable stories surrounding our space program are some to the most obscure – perfect for an inquisitive podcast devoted to exposing lesser-known stories from history. For instance, did you know that America’s most iconic cartoon character was also a crew member on the mission that set the stage for the moon landing? Or that that same illustrated beagle is the moniker gifted to NASA members who go above and beyond for the betterment of the program?

On this episode of The Missing Chapter, the unique relationship that exists between America’s establishment to explore the stars… and a beloved star here on earth.

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The Great Poisoning featuring Melissa Fisher Jan 07, 2023

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Have you ever truly paid attention to what is in the food that you eat? This isn’t just a case of counting calories, or watching your salt and sugar intake. Dating as far back as biblical times, people were unknowingly being poisoned just by doing something that was a necessity……eating. Today we welcome a colleague and friend of ours, Science teacher Melissa Fisher, as she shares a story, based in science, about a man who challenged the food industry and advocated for the health and safety of the American consumer.

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Turning a BLYnd Eye Dec 31, 2022

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A great journalist is someone who can objectively bring a news story that not only catches the attention of the reader, but many times exposes some unknown truths that the masses don’t know. This kind of journalism not only creates great talking points, but can sometimes be the best way to learn as lots of these stories spread like wildfire. I immediately think of the works of Tom Brokaw, Walter Cronkite, or how about Upton Sinclair, exposing the truths of the meat packing industry. Well, on this episode of the Missing Chapter, we have someone who was so curious about mental health, and the treatment of patients that suffered from these kinds of ailments, that she actually became a patient herself. Welcome to the Missing Chapter everyone, grab your coffees and let’s get started.

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