Oatmeal Cookie Raisin Day

Oatmeal Cookie Raisin Day. The Hub Radio Show for Monday April 30, 2018. View the completely chewy playlist for 4-30-18 (CLICK HERE)

Eels, Dr. Dog, Post Animal, The Sea and Cake, Alexis Taylor

Although no record seems to exist regarding the origins of Oatmeal Cookie Day, the Internet is filled with evidence that it is a genuine celebration of what is considered to be the healthiest cookie of all.  Oatcakes have been relied on to deliver quick boosts of energy since the middle ages and though recipes are today far more elaborate and tasty, oatmeal cookies are still trusted to supply a healthy dose of fibre and iron. Oatmeal Cookie Day is also trusted to flood the internet with fresh ideas for baking enthusiasts on how to best serve up the humble oat flake.  First cultivated thousands of years ago and eaten as a type of porridge, oatmeal is now dressed in the finest of fruits, nuts, candies and spices to reign supreme in cookie jars around the world. Oatmeal Cookie Day is a fitting tribute to the taste and versatility of oats. It's Raisin day on the 30th of April also.

Slay A Dragon

Slay A Dragon. The Hub Radio show for Monday April 23, 2018. View the completely brimstone playlist for 4-23-18 (CLICK HERE)

Eternal Summers, Middle Kid, MOURN, Hatchie, Dr. Dog

St George’s Day, when we honour the patron saint of England, should be one of the most celebrated dates in the country's calendar. However most years April 23 goes unnoticed, better known by some as the anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. In Greek mythology, Perseus slew a monster that threatened Andromeda. Not to be outdone, the Crusaders from the 1300s told the story of Saint George. George used his magic sword to kill a dragon ... just in the nick of time to save the king’s daughter from being sacrificed to the fire-breathing beast. As the story goes, this dragon had an insatiable appetite and it was only through his deep faith that George was able to accomplish this deed.

Patroits' Day

Patriots' Day. The Hub Radio Show for Monday April 16, 2018. View the completely dandy playlist for 4-16-18 (CLICK HERE)

Brazilian Girls, Franz Ferdinand, Superorganism, Young Fathers, Moby

Each year in mid-April, thousands of people flock to historic Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park to celebrate Patriots' Day. Patriots' Day is a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775.  The holiday (Officially observed on Monday, April 16, 2018), and the entire weekend, is celebrated with parades, reenactments and commemorative ceremonies.

Jenkins' Ear

Jenkins' Ear. The Hub Radio Show for Monday April 9, 2018. View the completely impressionistic playlist for 4-9-18 (CLICK HERE)

Preoccupations, Hop Along, Young Fathers, Superorganism

On April 9, 1731, the Spanish coast guard boarded the English brig, the Rebecca, while it was near Havana. It had come from Jamaica with sugar and was on its way to England. While on board, the ear of Captain Robert Jenkins was cut off. Some accounts say that Juan de Leon Fandino, the Spanish captain, tied Jenkins to the mast and tortured him. At some point, someone tried to cut Jenkins' ear off. Apparently, they weren't successful in completely removing it, and a Spanish sailor grabbed it and tore it off. He reportedly gave it to Jenkins, and told him to give it to the king of England, and to tell the king that he would lose his ear as well.

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Peanut Butter and Jelly. The Hub Radio Show for Monday April 2, 2018. View the completely comfortable playlist for 4-2-18 (CLICK HERE)

Preoccupations, Ought, Jack White, Kississippi, Japanese Wallpaper

Combining the taste of sweet jelly with peanut butter on your sandwich is the best breakfast option for you and your family. What’s more if you have arichibutyrophobia (fear of peanut butter sticking on the roof of your mouth) then this mix of jelly and peanut butter is the best option for you. The iconic National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is celebrated on April 2 to honor its role in making the best American breakfast and lunch sandwiches. It is believed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches originate way back in the World War II. It was first prepared by American soldiers in the war at the time. After the war, the soldiers introduced the same concept among homes and the sale of peanut butter and jelly increased tremendously.