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365 days with mxmtoon

370 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 370 ratings

“365” is a daily podcast brought to you by mxmtoon, artist/songwriter/actor/designer/gamer/simp, who will take you through the most interesting, weird, and funny events of that day in history. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll learn a ton of new things. Episodes released daily starting September 14. Please Follow and Subscribe! Distributed by Talkhouse.

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january 9: no flirting!

January 09, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about an outdated and funny law that got put on the New York books in 1902. Turning to music, she talks about a crazy purchase that Jack White made on American Pickers. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

january 8: travelin’ mona lisa

January 08, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about a journey Mona Lisa took across the ocean, as well as the history of the painting. Afterwards, she talks about a recent release. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

january 7: four globes, three billboards

January 07, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, and the history making Golden Globe Awards that followed. Then, she talks about the release of a favorite Rihanna song, Stay. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

january 6: figure skating gets violent

January 06, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about one of the biggest scandals in 90’s athletics: when someone associated with Tonya Harding clubbed Nancy Kerrigan in the knees before a big competition. She also talks about the final season of America’s most popular music competition. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

january 5: north talk, south talk (with mazie)

January 05, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about a monumental day for North Korea and South Korea, as well as the difficult history between the two countries. Then, she talks to a fun musical guest. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

january 4: the newest tallest building

January 04, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the building and opening of the current tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Then, Maia talks about an all star musical mashup: Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and the acclaimed film Black Panther. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

january 3: an apple a day...

January 03, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about Apple Computer’s original incorporation, and the history of the epically successful company. Turning to music, she talks about the second class of the rock and roll hall of fame. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

january 2: no more smoking commercials

January 02, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about how the world of TV moved from lots of commercials for cigarettes to none at all. Afterwards, she talks about the release of one of the greatest songs of the 2010s. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

january 1: emancipation proclamation

January 01, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes

 In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about Abraham Lincoln’s journey to writing the Emancipation Proclamation. She also talks about one of Johnny Cash’s traditions. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 31: welcome to ellis island

December 31, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the opening of the famous Immigration port, Ellis Island. Afterwards, she talks about a famous AV snafu involving Mariah Carey. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 30: in living color

December 30, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on the pod, Maia talks about the race to manufacture the first color TV. Then she talks about the beginning of Pink Guy’s career, and how he transitioned from comedy into music. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 29: let’s bowl

December 29, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the invention of the modern bowling ball, and on the way she gives us almost the entire history of bowling itself. She also revisits a ridiculous lawsuit stemming from a show gone wrong. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 28: welcome to the world, iowa

December 28, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on the pod, Maia talks about how Iowa became a state. Then she talks about a funny lawsuit involving Usher and Tommy Hilfiger. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 27: the birth of a music hall

December 27, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the grand opening of Radio City Music Hall, as well as the background of the epic building and some fun spooky history. She also chats about an interesting leak in a Jackson family performance contract. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 26: happy kwanzaa

December 26, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the founding of Kwanzaa and what celebrating Kwanzaa entails. She also revisits a recent release. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 25: to film a mockingbird

December 25, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, which was released today in 1962. Then, Maia brings us back to Green Day’s first big show. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 24: tracking santa

December 24, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about how a special Christmas tradition got started with a mistaken phone call. Then, revisits a fun release from one of our favorite KPOP bands. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 23: the ear of van gogh

December 23, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about Vincent van Gogh, and the unfortunate time that he cut off part of his own ear. She also talks about a strange incident involving one of the Beatles and a down on their luck musician. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 22: a new tunnel

December 22, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the first day of a tunnel that changed both Manhattan and New Jersey—the Lincoln Tunnel. Then, she reminds us about a Christmas song that’s a little more ‘chipper’ than the usual. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 21: KGBye

December 21, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the abolishing of the KGB, and then goes back on what the KGB was in the first place. For more levity, Maia talks about the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views, Gangnam Style. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 20: bank robbery in belfast

December 20, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about one of the largest bank heists in history, just fifteen years ago in Northern Ireland. Afterwards, she talks about an epic music release. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 19: ben franklin’s side gig

December 19, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about founding father Benjamin Franklin’s other career: writing and printing a yearly almanac. Then, she talks about a song that makes our hearts go on, aka, the release of "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 18: a is for avatar

December 18, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the making and release of one of the highest grossing films of all time, James Cameron’s Avatar. Afterwards, she talks about a band member leaving their group behind. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 17: a cancelled interview

December 17, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about a movie release that got cancelled, then uncancelled, with a lot of international drama in between. Afterwards, she talks about a record breaking rap album. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 16: spilling the (boston) tea

December 16, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about one of the events that foretold the beginning of the Revolutionary War: the Boston Tea Party, where colonists dumped chests of tea into the ocean. She also talks about the collision of a holiday song and the #MeToo movement. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 15: closing chernobyl

December 15, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the closing of the Chernobyl nuclear plant that exploded in 1984. Turning to music, she talks about a crazy accident at a Backstreet Boys concert. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 14: black out on golden gate

December 14, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the time the lights went out on the Golden Gate Bridge, and about the building of the bridge itself. Afterwards, she talks about the founding of a record label. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 13: the joy of (james dean drinking) pepsi

December 13, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the beginning of a short but legendary career: that of James Dean, who got his start acting in a Pepsi commercial. Then, she tells a story of a sinister plot against Justin Bieber. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 12: to the depths of antarctica

December 12, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the deepest point on earth, and then about the continent, Antarctica, that holds it. Then, she talks about a funny high school prank that raised money for charity. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 11: to impeach or not to impeach

December 11, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about President Bill Clinton’s impeachment and the affair that preceded it, plus why he never ended up leaving office. Maia also looks back on the rise of ringtones to RIAA legacy. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 10: a nobel in absentia

December 10, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about a Nobel Prize awarded in absentia. She also revisits a recent release. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 9: a star war is born

December 09, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the making and release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which was released today in 2017. She also chats about the debut of a modern music icon. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 8: space musk

December 08, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the first successful SpaceX launch, as well as the notorious founder of SpaceX, Elon Musk. She also chats about the beginning of the Beach Boys. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 7: devastation at pearl harbor

December 07, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia explains the logistics of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, and how it caused the US to enter World War II. In a lighter moment, Maia talks about the first rap song to be released on a major label. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 6: obscene and absurd

December 06, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia goes through the ins and outs of how a groundbreaking novel was put on trial for obscenity: Ulysses by James Joyce. Afterwards, she talks about the release of a favorite modern song. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 5: great will hunting

December 05, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia goes into the secret history of a film we all know and love: Good Will Hunting. It premiered in theaters today in 1997. She also mourns the untimely death of a classical composer. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 4: i’m just a dinosaur (egg)

December 04, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on the pod, Maia delves into a tale of 22 dinosaur eggs found in China and their fraudulent auction in Los Angeles. Then Maia chats about a silly moment of a US president trying to get down with youth culture. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 3: crash into mars

December 03, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about a crash, not a stock market crash or a car crash, but a spacecraft crash on Mars. Then, she talks about the release of a modern music phenomena. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 2: polk’s destiny

December 02, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on the pod, Maia talks about James Polk and his implementation of manifest destiny, from Polk’s childhood and political career to his role in Westward expansion and its complications. Then she talks about the beginning of a music chart for modern life online, the Billboard Social 50. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

december 1: ice ice (land) baby (with Chloe Moriondo)

December 01, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the independence of Iceland. She goes back to the beginning of civilization on the island and through its history till today! For this day in music, special guest Chloe Moriondo details her first ever live show. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 30: ouch! a meteorite?!

November 30, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on the pod, Maia talks about the one and only time that a meteorite has hit a human in modern history. Then Maia talks about a recent album centered around the theme of growing up. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 29: let’s play pong (with Fenne Lily)

November 29, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the history of the game that revolutionized both arcades and video gaming—the humble table tennis simulator, Pong. Then, she tells a story about Whitney Houston, some Moonies, a giant wedding, and...well, you’ll have to listen to find out. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 28: maia on magellan (with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus)

November 28, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about an incredible journey: the sea voyage that was the first to circumnavigate the world, and along the way, discovered the Strait of Magellan, which was crossed for the first time today in 1520. She is also joined by Jake Luppen from the band Hippo Campus to talk about his big homestate show. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad...

november 27: f is for frozen

November 27, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about the making of Frozen, which was released today in 2013. She also chats about a musical battle between MTV and Madonna. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 26: two chinas, one olympics

November 26, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia talks about how the Olympics got in the middle of a geopolitical dispute. Then, reminds us of a joke by a Canadian police constable that went totally viral. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 25: the dresden diamonds

November 25, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia tells a recent story about a billion dollar jewelry heist in Europe. Afterwards, she talks about an epic release from The Weeknd. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 24: a, b, c, Darwin

November 24, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on the pod, Maia tells the story of how we got here—in a manner of speak. That’s to say, Maia goes over Charles Darwin’s OG theories on evolutionary biology. She then talks about a more recent history, the tragedy of Freddie Mercury’s death. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 23: doctor what?

November 23, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on the pod, Maia goes deep on the history of a doctor—or rather, thirteen doctors...the Doctor(s) Who! She discusses the origins of the cult favorite show as well as its connections to yesterday’s show. Then Maia talks about the humble beginnings of a song that will live forever. Listen to this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 22: a president remembered

November 22, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia narrates the details of a presidential tragedy. She also revisits a recent release. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

november 21: up in the air (over paris)

November 21, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia charts the path of the first hot air balloon, which flew over Paris in 1783. Afterwards, she talks about one of Elvis’s first breaks in the recording industry. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices