Wait, That’s Random: This Day in History is a daily podcast that explores the strange, unexpected, and often overlooked moments from this day in history.
Each episode takes a closer look at a few real events—some well-known, others completely forgotten—and breaks them down in a way that’s easy to follow, thoughtful, and a little bit different from the usual history format.
From inventions and accidents to turning points and unusual stories, every day has something worth discovering.
New episodes daily.
More “Wait, That’s Random” stories beyond history may be added in the future.
September 18, 2026 - I’ll See You… Just Not Tomorrow
After today’s regular episode, I have one more thing to share. Wait, That’s Random is taking a hiatus so I can make more room for audiobook work, the people I love, and—if everything goes according to plan—the occasional moment when I’m not working at all.
This isn’t goodbye. It’s just a pause.
And no, for once, I won’t see you tomorrow.
18 Sept 2026
September 18, 2026 - The Addams Family Didn’t Have Names
It’s Friday, September 18, 2026—and National Ceiling Fan Day, celebrating the appliance that keeps us cool while making us question which direction it should be spinning.
Familiar cartoon figures finally receive identities, four musicians show the world what they’ve been hiding, and one prestigious bank discovers that its railroad investment has gone badly off the rails.
Today we explore how television created the Addams Family we recognize, the night KISS officially removed its makeup, and the collapse of Jay Cooke & Company that helped trigger the Panic of 1873.
Along the way, we celebrate Aisha Tyler, whose journey from environmental policy and advertising led to comedy, directing, and the unmistakable voice of Lana Kane on *Archer*.
Sometimes the image attracts our attention, but what’s underneath determines whether something lasts.
17 Sept 2026
September 17, 2026 - The Man Who Crowned Himself Emperor of America
It’s Thursday, September 17, 2026—and National Monte Cristo Day, when breakfast, lunch, and dessert somehow end up sharing one sandwich.
A cloth merchant discovers an entire population hiding inside the human mouth, an unsuccessful businessman creates his own throne, and television fans turn a fictional name into part of NASA history.
Today we explore Antonie van Leeuwenhoek’s unsettling examination of dental plaque, the wonderfully unofficial reign of Emperor Norton, and the space shuttle named *Enterprise* that never actually traveled to space.
Along the way, we celebrate Roddy McDowall, the former child star who disappeared beneath layers of makeup to give several very different apes their humanity.
Sometimes imagination arrives first—and reality takes a little while to catch up.
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