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The Church of Classic Rock April 21st - National Firefly Day Alright Browncoats, it’s time to go out into the black and gather up those lost souls who have yet to experience the wonder that is Firefly. Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he celebrates Firefly Day, April 24th, which is dedicated to shameless pandering of our beloved show, and indulgent marathon watching of the series from beginning to end. After all, we have to keep spreading the signal or people may never know the dangers of Reavers, or the real story behind the Hero of Canton. The Rev'll be talking about the day, the story behind the entire Firefly series, how the program came to be, why the fandom is even stronger now, a decade and a half later, and the Reverend will reveal how Firefly actually changed his life. Episode Playlist: April 21st, 2019 |
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The Church of Classic Rock April 14th - Look Up At the Sky Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for a celebration of Look Up at the Sky Day! The Reverend will explain the day itself, why we should spend some time just looking up at the stars, explore why the sky actually IS blue and why the night sky is black, and reveal his own fascination with the sky. Episode Playlist: April 14th, 2019 |
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The Church of Classic Rock April 7th - National Bookmobile Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for a celebration and acknowledgement of something only a certain portion of the population have ever encountered! April 10th is National Bookmobile Day, paying homage to the roaming libraries (and the roaming librarians who guide them) who bring the library to those who might not necessarily get into the actual building on a regular basis! The Rev'll talk about the day itself, why illiteracy is still something to be concerned about in the U.S.A., how Bookmobiles affect rural communities, one of the longest-running literacy programs in the country, and he'll share some fond memories of the Bookmobile that used to visit his neighborhood when he was in elementary school. Episode Playlist: April 7th, 2019 |
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The Church of Classic Rock March 31st - April Fool's Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he delves into the odd holiday that takes place on the 1st of April every year! Although not a legal holiday, April Fool's Day is celebrated around the world on the 1st of the month. But why? The Reverend will look at the possible reasons the day started, how one company is choosing to "celebrate" this year, a deep delve into the history of the day, some of the best jokes from companies, and the latest April Fool's Day legislation pending in the senate. Episode Playlist: March 31st, 2019 |
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The Church of Classic Rock March 24th - Create Your Own Holiday Day Back, after a week off for travel, and the following week off for illness from traveling, join the Reverend for an observance of a unique holiday: Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, coming up on March 26th! The Rev will be explaining the day, and then explaining his choice, followed by some history and some exciting news that just broke a few days ago! The picture's a hint, but you'll have to listen to find out exactly what his chosen day is! Episode Playlist: March 24th, 2019 |
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The Church of Classic Rock March 3rd - Namesake Day Let the Reverend Jeff Smith help you celebrate Namesake Day, which explores the importance your name might have (and probably does)! He'll explain the day and how to commemorate it, investigate what Shakespeare had to say about it, detail the importance of our names, both to ourselves and to others, look at the top-ten most common surnames in England, and reveal his own love/hate relationship with his last name. Episode Playlist: March 3rd, 2019 |
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The Church of Classic Rock February 24th - World Human Spirit Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he celebrates World Human Spirit Day, which seeks to find a way to connect all living beings through the spirit of peace and freedom. Today's program explains the day and how to commemorate it, talks about the importance of silence for meditation and wisdom, and explores the concepts and importance of both peace and freedom. Episode Playlist: February 24th, 2019 |
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The Church of Classic Rock February 10th - Lost Penny Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he celebrate that little brown coin that fascinates and frustrates us as part of Lost Penny Day, coming up on February 12th! Today's episode will explore the day and how to celebrate it yourself, reveal the truth behind a myth about the penny, explore the history of the penny in the United States, and touch on the penny's role in language and superstition as well! Episode Playlist: February 10th, 2019 |
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The Church of Classic Rock February 3rd - Thank a Letter Carrier Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he explores and celebrates "Thank a Letter Carrier Day" on February 3rd! The Rev'll explain the origins of the day, explain in detail exactly what the U.S. Postal Service is responsible for, and dive into the history of the Post Office and the many advancements and trials that have affected getting our mail over the last 243 years! Episode Playlist: February 3rd, 2019 |