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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he addresses the sucker-punch the last week has been and an upcoming holiday that's never been more relevant! September 17th is the day we set aside each year, here in the United States, to honor and celebrate the document which provides our foundation. It's Constitution Day, and the Rev'll talk about the day itself, what the constitution lays out for our country, what the Bill of Rights added to the document, the First Amendment and the rules of Fake News, and he'll end the program with a call to arms, of sorts, for people who love this country! Episode Playlist: September 13th, 2020 |
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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as we reflect back on elements of life that fascinated us... at least, for a while! September 6th is a day that brings back fond memories of childhood naivety, and the indulgence of our parents. It's Pet Rock Day, and we'll celebrate that little stony fad, along with several other fads including the hula hoop, the Tickle-Me Elmo, the Tamagotchi, the Snuggie, and Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, and the Reverend will share his favorite fad of the 70s, which didn't quite do what he thought it would. Episode Playlist: September 6th, 2020 |
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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as we focus on one of mankind's best aspects! September 5th is International Day of Charity, chosen for the day Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta passed away. The Rev talks about the history of the day, how to celebrate this worthwhile observance, a bit on the life of Mother Teresa, and some suggestions on how you can be charitable, acknowledging the intricacies of modern life. Episode Playlist: August 30th, 2020 |
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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as waxes semi-poetic about the wind! August 23rd is National Ride the Wind Day, and just like the wind itself, we'll be going all different ways with the topic this morning. We'll address things like what is wind actually? How fast does the wind actually blow? What's a derecho? What's all the fuss about wind power? And more! Episode Playlist: August 23rd, 2020 |
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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith for a day dedicated to honoring and protecting an innocent creature! August 17th is a day to talk about a falsely shunned type of feline, who deserves only love but is often misunderstood and suffered because of it. It's Black Cat Appreciation Day, and the Reverend will explain why there's a need for such a day, suggest some ways to celebrate it, identify the source of the false myth, explore why Halloween is one of the most dangerous times for obsidian kitties, and sum the whole thing up with his stance on animal cruelty in general. Episode Playlist: August 16th, 2020 |
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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he, in a very relaxed fashion, celebrates being lazy! Today we celebrate those rare days when we get to do nothing strenuous, nothing unpleasant, and just relax! August 10th is Lazy Day, and we'll be talking all things lazy today! We'll discuss the day, suggestions for celebrating, the benefits of being lazy, and the Reverend will discuss something he expects a lot of people, including himself, deal with - a love/hate relationship with relaxing! Episode Playlist: August 9th, 2020 |
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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he celebrates how mankind created light in the darkness for seafarers! August 7th is Lighthouse Day, a celebration of the long history of mankind's ingenuity in guiding their lake and seafaring brothers and sisters home through storms and the dark of night. The Rev will detail the day and how to best celebrate it, provide a brief history of the Lighthouse, share some of the ghost stories that inevitably crop up around lighthouses, and explain why he agrees they need to be celebrated! Episode Playlist: August 2nd, 2020 |
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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he honors those who give us life and teach us how to live! July 26th is Parents' Day, and we'll be talking mothers and fathers and parenting in general. The Reverend will address the history of the day, offer some suggestions on ways to celebrate the day, investigate what - according to the experts - makes a great parent, discuss the inevitability of losing a parent and how to cope, and the Reverend talks about his personal experiences of the last decade. Episode Playlist: July 26th, 2020 |
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The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as he fondly dishes about some tasty treats! July 21st is Junk Food Day, when we celebrate all that delicious food that's oh-so-bad for us! The Rev will look at the origin of the day (or lack thereof), the history of the topic, how to celebrate the day, the origin of THE junk food in the United States, some interesting and random facts about junk food, and he'll finish with his own personal story of his life with junk food! Episode Playlist: July 19th, 2020 |