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The Church of Classic Rock September 2nd, 2018 - International Day of Charity September 5th is the International Day of Charity, held every year in honor of the life of Sister Teresa of Calcutta. Join the Reverend Jeff Smith from 10am to 12noon Eastern for an examination of the day, why we donate to charities, why human beings extend their ability to care to those they don't even know, how to know if the charity you're thinking of giving to is legitimate, and the Rev offers his personal insight on the idea.< Episode Playlist: September 2nd, 2018 |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 19th - National Aviation Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he celebrates mankind's rise to an airborne species with an observance of National Aviation Day! Celebrated each year on August 19th, National Aviation Day commemorates the birth of Orville Wright, one of the brothers who first demonstrated that mankind could fly through the air! The Rev'll talk about the day itself, the history of mankind's attempt to emulate the birds that was the lead-up, what happened on that fateful day in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, how aviation has changed in the last half-century, and he'll end with some musing on his experiences with air travel. Episode Playlist: August 19th, 2018 |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 12th - International Wave at the Suveillance Cameras Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for an awareness-raising acknowledgement of International Wave at the Surveillance Cameras Day, coming up on August 16th! While the world watches (and listens, of course), the Reverend will explore the day, tell the tale of how one man's celebration brought him to the direct attention of the authorities, reveal how China is fast becoming the world's most pervasive surveillance state, offer some suggestions on how you can help safeguard your privacy, at least as much as possible in the 21st century, and offer his own suggestions on staying safe and private online! Episode Playlist: August 12th, 2018 |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 5th - National Lazy Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for laid-back celebration of National Lazy Day, coming up on August 10th! The Rev will explain why we need a day dedicated to relaxing, how water helps calm our stressed-out selves, why it's physically and mentally important to relax every now and then, why people have trouble relaxing, and a few notes on how he and relaxation have a somewhat adversarial relationship. Episode Playlist: August 5th, 2018 |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 29th - Rain Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for an observance of Rain Day on July 29th! The Rev will explain why there's a day dedicated to the rain, look into if the rain actually affects our moods, investigate what actually causes rain (and other precipitation) to fall, figure out why we still need rain even with modern technologies, and finally engage in a little reminiscing about his childhood love of severe weather and how that's changed over the years! Episode Playlist: July 29th, 2018 |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 22nd - All or Nothing Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for an observance of All or Nothing Day, coming up on Thursday, July 26th! It's a day that celebrates one of the most well-known Latin phrases, "Carpe Diem," in all its glory, but is it always glorious? The Reverend will be looking at the day and the origin of the phrase, examining how the concept has been a bit hijacked in the 21st century, how it's important to appreciate ALL the moments that arrive in life, how to use "Carpe Diem" in a healthy way, and finally, he'll offer a bit of insight on how he manages that "seize the day" impulse, but for himself and his wife! Episode Playlist: July 22nd, 2018 |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 15th - Moon Day Today, come on in and let the Reverend Jeff Smith tell you all about the celebration of an upcoming anniversary that involves man and the moon! Friday, July 20th, is the 49th anniversary of the day humanity first set foot on a celestial body other than our native planet. We'll discuss the events leading up to this event, the rumors that the moon can affect human behavior, how it happened and who was involved, who is likely to be the next country to visit our closest neighbor in space, and the Reverend confesses to a life-long love of the space program! Episode Playlist: July 15th, 2018 |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 8th - Pina Colada Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for a celebration of a tasty beverage that seems synonymous with sun, beaches, and waves! Tuesday, July 10th, is Pina Colada Day, and in honor of the double-fruit-laden drink, we'll be looking at the legend surrounding the creation of the drink, the history of the region that spawned it (the Caribbean), the history of the spirit used in the drink (Rum), and a few suggestions of where you might enjoy visiting should you ever find yourself in the region! Plus, the Rev reveals his affection for the libation used in such drinks! Episode Playlist: July 8th, 2018 |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 1st - Independence Day Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for a spirited discussion of what the upcoming Independence Day should mean for 2018. He'll introduce you to the revolutionary theme of today's show, discuss attacks on the American media (both literal and rhetorical), some of the things we've dealt with over the last 18 months and what we can do to reverse them (including some words of wisdom from Aaron Sorkin himself), Representative Jerry Nadler's "How We Resist Trump and His Extreme Agenda" and we'll end with advice from President Barack Obama on how to reverse the slide our nation seems to be in currently! Episode Playlist: July 1st, 2018 |