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The Church of Classic Rock September 24th, 2017 - One-Hit Wonders Day Sunday, September 24th, is One-Hit Wonders Day, dedicated to remembering all of the great artists and groups whose flame burned only briefly on the Billboard Top-40 charts, but oh-so-brightly! The Reverend Jeff Smith tells you about just a few of these notable singularities in classic rock, and talks about what these songs, by these artists and groups, have meant to him over the years. Episode Playlist: September 24th, 2017 |
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The Church of Classic Rock September 17th, 2017 - Supernatural Day Saturday, September 23rd, is Supernatural Day here in the United States, a day not to explore all things weird and other-worldly, but a day to pay tribute to the longest-running live-action fantasy television series in history: Supernatural! The brainchild of writer Eric Kripke, the program stars Jared Padelecki and Jensen Ackles as Sam and Dean Winchester, brothers who hunt down supernatural threats and protect those who need protecting. Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for a look at the celebratory day, the show itself, Padelecki and Ackles' Comic-Con appearance this year, and what's coming in Season 13, starting in October of 2017! Episode Playlist: September 17th, 2017 |
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The Church of Classic Rock September 10th, 2017 - The Art of Storytelling We learn best through stories, as it turns out. In today's episode, the Reverend Jeff Smith tells you about why we tell stories a certain way, and with events in a certain order, the power of the shadow (i.e. the villain) in any story, how Star Wars changed storytelling from a technical perspective, and why we change the world, for better or worse, with every story we tell! Episode Playlist: September 10th, 2017 |
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The Church of Classic Rock September 3rd, 2017 - Walter Becker, then Wonderful Weirdos Day Word came just before today's broadcast that guitar legend, Walter Becker, half of the famed group Steely Dan, had passed away due to complications from surgery. So the first segment is the Reverend's tribute to Walter. Afterwards, he returns to the original focus of today's program, celebrating Wonderful Weirdos Day on September 9th! The Rev discusses the origins of the word "Weird," why weird is something to celebrate, the benefits of being weird (as opposed to being "normal"), and his reflections on being a life-long weirdo. Episode Playlist: September 3rd, 2017 |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 27th, 2017 - Frankenstein Day Wednesday, August 30th is Frankenstein Day, a chance to celebrate the genius of young Mary Shelley who, in the summer of 1817, wrote a story about mad science and the possibility that man could succeed where only god before him had. Let the Reverend Jeff Smith tell you about the history of the creation of one of our most well-known tales, what monsters actually represent in our society, and why the Reverend loves them so! Episode Playlist: August 27th, 2017 |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 20th, 2017 - National Women's Equality Day Saturday, August 26th, is National Women's Equality Day, where we celebrate the victory of the women's suffage movement in the United States that resulted in the addition of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution and forever more guaranteed women's right to vote! We'll talk about the day, the sister movement that took place in England, the history of the U.S. movement, some lessons we can still take from the early 20th century victory, and close with some final words from the Reverend. Episode Playlist: August 20th, 2017 |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 13th, 2017 - Best of-International Marconi Day Saturday, April 22nd, is a day that's very special to us here at the Church of Classic Rock, as well as for SoR Radio, and radio enthusiasts and practitioners around the globe! It's the day we celebrate the father of radio, Guglielmo Marconi. We call it "International Marconi Day." The Reverend introduces you to the day, explores why radio is still a media force to be reckoned with in the 21st century, digs into a (brief) history of radio as a medium, talks about the role radio and music played in the counterculture movement of the 60s and early 70s, and shares some early, personal memories of radio and why he's still addicted to it, even after all these years! Episode Playlist: August 13th, 2017 |
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The Church of Classic Rock August 6th, 2017 - National Book Lover's Day Wednesday, August 9th, is National Book Lover's Day, where we celebrate the written word in all its many forms! Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for an exploration of the day itself, the history of the written word, the power of the written word, how reading helps build empathy and understanding, and some personal reflections on the importance of books! Episode Playlist: August 6th, 2017 |
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The Church of Classic Rock July 30th, 2017 - Work Like a Dog Day Wednesday, August 2nd, is Work Like a Dog Day! Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for a look at the ideas of work and working, and learn about the day, a little history surrounding the concept of work, the choices every worker has regarding their personal integrity and dedication, the importance of a strong work ethic, and the Reverend's personal reflections! Episode Playlist: July 30th, 2017 |