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What's the craziest life experience you've ever had? Keith Conrad is a Chicago podcaster & writer, Cubs fan, space geek & lonely beacon of restraint & self-sacrifice in a squall of car-crazies. He's on a mission to collect stories that seem completely unbelievable, but are 100% true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What's the craziest life experience you've ever had? Keith Conrad is a Chicago podcaster & writer, Cubs fan, space geek & lonely beacon of restraint & self-sacrifice in a squall of car-crazies. He's on a mission to collect stories that seem completely unbelievable, but are 100% true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English


Episodes

#61: The Convergence of The Boobie Bungalow, True Crime Podcasts & Church with Brad Smith

7/22/2021
Brad Smith is a Pastor in Elkton, Tennessee and also dispenses dad jokes on TikTok as UncleBradDadJokes. He shared a story of small town murder, adult entertainment and redemption. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Audiobook:https://adbl.co/3gzkm1C Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:44

#60: Getting Hit Upside The Head by a 2x4 with Dr. Julie Ferris-Tillman

6/25/2021
Dr. Julie Ferris-Tillman is PR Director for the marketing agency Nelson Schmidt in Milwaukee and you can also catch her at ComedySportz Milwaukee. She joined me to share the epic tale of when she was actually hit upside the head with a 2x4 and the shenanigans that unfolded as the witnesses and authorities tried to help her. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Audiobook:https://adbl.co/3gzkm1C Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:15

#59: Close Encounter of the Shark Kind with Bryce Conlan

6/18/2021
Bryce Conlan is a speaker, author, podcaster in his own right, he is the founder of Narrative Advantage, which helps businesses get their story out there in the world and he has his own fish story to tell. Bryce shared the story of the time he went scuba diving as a teenager and found himself completely surrounded by sharks. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Audiobook:https://adbl.co/3gzkm1C Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:45

#58: Moving A Twin Mattress on the CTA Red Line with Craig Collins

6/10/2021
Craig Collins is the afternoon host on WMBD in Peoria, Illinois. Craig shared the story of the time he had to take a twin mattress on public transportation when he was moving to a new apartment. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:45

#57: Getting A Special Autograph From Tim Hudson with Mitch Evans

5/13/2021
Mitch Evans is an anchor with NBC News Radio. He shared a story from his time with the Atlanta Braves radio network when he diligently did research before an event with pitcher Tim Hudson with hilarious consequences. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:18

#56: Recognizing Life's Big Epiphanous Moments with Trey Elling

5/6/2021
Trey Elling is the host of Books on Pod. He shared the story of a big epiphanous moment he had during a trip from Chicago to Texas after a less than stellar radio job experience. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:42

#55: Titanic Disaster 109th Anniversary Spectacular with Rob Hart

4/15/2021
This week marks the 109th anniversary of the Titanic disaster. I've been obsessed with the Titanic since the wreck was discovered in 1985 when I was just three years old. One person with a Titanic obsession that rivals mine is Rob Hart. He shared the story of how he became fascinated by the Titanic. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:46

#54: Surviving A Spinal Cord Injury with Walt Blau

4/8/2021
Walt Blau is the host of the Walt's Kitchen Table podcast, where he has entertaining and insightful conversations with people around the kitchen table. He shared the story of the freak spinal cord injury he suffered that nearly kept him from being able to walk again, if it wasn't for help from Ronald Reagan's neurosurgeon. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:17

#53: Comical & Slightly Horrifying Law Enforcement Run-Ins with The Gala Sisters

3/25/2021
YouTube creators The Gala Sisters share two stories of their run-ins with law enforcement over the years. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:52

#52: Freeing An Innocent Man From Death Row with Tracy Lamourie

3/19/2021
Tracy Lamourie is an International award winning publicist. She shared the story of her 20-year campaign that ultimately helped free innocent man Jimmy Dennis from death row. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:16:14

#51: A Blind Date At A Wake with Jessica Curtis

3/12/2021
Jessica Curtis shares a dating horror story that begins with a funeral and only gets worse as it goes along. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:43

#50: Driving Around with ZZ Top in 1974 with John McCumber

3/4/2021
John McCumber is a US Air Force veteran and a Contributing Writer for Ordinary Times. He joined me to share the story of the time he ended up spending the day with ZZ Top, distrupted a cherished Moline, Illinois tradition and crossed paths with KISS --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:09

#49: Spinning the Wheel of Fortune with Zack Bennett

2/26/2021
Zack Bennett is the host of the new podcast Media Makers, all about how content creators got to where they are today. He joined me to talk about his experience as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune in the early 2000's. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter the News Sidequest featuring a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:22

#48: Witnessing The Suicide of FBI Informant William O'Neal with Bruce Cole

2/18/2021
Bruce Cole is the Senior Pastor for Riverside Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He joined me to share the story of the time he was driving to work in downtown Chicago when he inadvertently witnessed the death of William O'Neal, the FBI informant in the movie Judas and the Black Messiah. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter with a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:16:37

#47: North Pole Drinking Contest with Art Mehring

2/12/2021
Art Mehring shares a story from his time in the Air Force in the 1970's when he was station at the North Pole and had to defend our country's honor in a NATO drinking contest with the Canadians. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter with a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:13

#46: Crossing Language Barriers with Food with Andrew Donaldson

2/5/2021
Andrew Donaldson is the Managing Editor for Ordinary Times. He joined me to share the story of how he crossed language barriers with food and had a life-changing experience --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter with a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:27

#45: Exploring China with Dan Ehrman

1/29/2021
Dan Ehrman shares his experience hopping on a train and exploring China in his early twenties. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter with a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:07

#44: Helping A Giant Sea Turtle with Chris Duffy

1/15/2021
Chris Duffy shares the story of the time he joined his parents while they were sailing around the world and he ended up helping out a giant sea turtle that was in distress. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter with a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:41

#43: Thumb Wrestling the Incredible Hulk with Mike Heidemann

1/7/2021
Mike Heidemann is a musician and producer living in California. Mike shared the story of his first big celebrity interview, and what he did to make an impression. --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter with a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:25:15

#42: Rodent Home Invasion with Jen DeSalvo

12/31/2020
Jen DeSalvo is a reporter for NBC 5 in Chicago and can also be heard on WGN Radio in Chicago. She joined me to share a story about the time her house was completely overrun by rats and that led to a surprising confrontation with her landlord (and years of nightmares) --- Sign up for my daily email newsletter with a selection of tales of interest, my snarky commentary and a few amusing gifs: https://www.keithconradmedia.com/newsletter/ Connect on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keithrconrad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram/keithrconrad What happens when a modern aircraft carrier battle group and their British and Japanese allies suddenly find themselves the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? You'll have to buy the book to find out! This is a project I’ve been working on for a number of years now, and it’s finally come to fruition! My very first novel: “RIGHTEOUS MIGHT” Print: bit.ly/RighteousMight Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BQ7PLRH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-greatest-story-ever-podcast6760/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:42