Eat A Pretzel

Eat A Pretzel. The Hub Radio Show for Monday October 22, 2018. View the completely twisted playlist for 10-22-18 (CLICK HERE)

Big Red Machine, Bob Moses, Villagers, Valley Maker, Boy Pablo

A pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly shaped into a twisted knot. Pretzels originated in Europe, possibly among monastery monks in the Early Middle Ages. The traditional pretzel shape is a distinctive nonsymmetrical form, with the ends of a long strip of dough intertwined and then twisted back into itself in a certain way. In modern times, pretzels come in a range of different shapes. Salt is the most common seasoning for pretzels, complementing the washing soda or lye treatment that gives pretzels their traditional skin and flavor through the Maillard reaction; other seasonings include various cheeses, sugars, chocolate, glazes, seeds, or nuts. There are several varieties of pretzels, including soft pretzels, which must be eaten shortly after preparation, and hard-baked pretzels, which have a long shelf life.

Adjust Your Chair

Adjust Your Chair. The Hub Radio Show for Monday October 15, 2018. View the completely supportive playlist for 10-15-18 (CLICK HERE)

Anemone, Basement, Keith Cooper, The Berries, BRONCHO

Experts agree that your chair is perhaps the single most important component of a healthy working environment. In fact, it's what most people should adjust first - before modifying their keyboard or monitor position. We've put together some guidelines for achieving optimal chair positioning. You should be able to sit comfortably in the chair, using as much of the chair back as possible for support. The lumbar support should fit comfortably into the curve of your lower back, and your feet should be flat on the ground (use a footrest if necessary). The seat pan (i.e. the part on which you sit) should be an appropriate size that allows at least one inch between your legs and either side of the chair, and supports your legs without applying pressure to the back of your knees.

Tag, you're it!

Tag, you're it! The Hub Radio Show for Monday October 8, 2018. View the completely tactile playlist for 10-8-18 (CLICK HERE)

Cloud Nothings, Slothrust, Marbled Eye, Idle Bloom, Skegss

A group of players (two or more) decide who is going to be "it", often using a counting-out game such as eeny, meeny, miny, moe. The player selected to be "it" then chases the others, attempting to get close enough to "tag" one of them (touching them with a hand) while the others try to escape.  A tag makes the tagged player "it". In some variations, the previous "it" is no longer "it" and the game can continue indefinitely, while in others, both players remain "it" and the game ends when all players have become "it".

Less Than Perfect

Less Than Perfect. The Hub Radio Show for Monday October 1, 2018. View the completely broken playlist for 10-1-18 (CLICK HERE)

Villagers, Richard Swift, Foxing, Low

Less Than Perfect Day is a day to accept that it's okay to not be perfect. Some people are perfectionists that are very hard on themselves if they make a mistake, and some people are okay with their faults. No matter where you fall on that spectrum, today is a day to remember that we all make mistakes and that we should try hard at everything we do, but not so hard as to stress ourselves out. Spend the day trying to keep yourself from stressing out about things you aren't perfect at. It might be a day to challenge yourself to try new and difficult things, because at the same time you will be focusing on not caring if you can't do them with perfection. Try to juggle! Ride a unicycle! Sing a song at the top of your lungs with your car windows down! Try to run for a long distance! If you aren't good at any of them it doesn't matter.