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.

Make Your Own Holiday

Make Your Own Holiday. The Hub Radio Show for Monday March 26, 2018. View the completely ersatz playlist for 3-26-18 (CLICK HERE)

Jack White , The Vaccines, Andrew W.K., Albert Hammond Jr., The Kills

Make Your Own Holiday Day allows you to make today a special day for anything you want. The objective of today, is to allow one day for any topic or event that has otherwise escaped recognition... up to now.  We didn't create this day. But, we are glad its here. Over the years, many have inquired as to how to create a holiday or special day. It's not easy, and it's even more difficult to create a truely national day.  Today, is your day to skip all of the red tape, bypass all of the effort, and create a special day of any kind. Simply declare your special day on Make Your Own Holiday Day!

Laugh and Act Happy

The Hub Radio Show Monday March 19, 2018. View the completely frivolous playlist for 3-19-18 (CLICK HERE)

Van William, Robert Earl Thomas, Lowpines, Calexico, Marlon Williams

Act Happy Day was founded in 2004 by Dr. Dale Anderson "in an effort to promote the health benefits of happiness, humor and laughter". Vocabulary.com defines happiness as "a sense of well-being, joy, or contentment.". So today, regardless of how things are going in your life act happy, smile, and laugh. Some famous quotes about happiness are below:
"Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." Abraham Lincoln
"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” And, "Learn to let go. That is the key to happiness.” Buddha
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." Dalai Lama

Plant A Flower

Plant A Flower. The Hub Radio Show for Monday March 12, 2018. View the completely photosynthesis playlist for 3-12-18 (CLICK HERE)

Superorganism, U.S. Girls, Soccer Mommy, Camp Cope, The Men

Flowers have likely been around for nearly as long as the planet itself, with new and fascinating species springing up all over the place of the last few billion years, give or take. Flower arrangements, however, or the art of using flowers as a decoration, date back to Ancient Egyptian times. As early as 2,500 BC, Egyptians were using flowers to adorn tables and great halls, as well as show respect to both the living and the dead.

Casimir Pulaski Day

Casimir Pulaski Day. The Hub Radio Show Monday March 5, 2018. View the completely patriotic playlist for 3-5-18 (CLICK HERE)

Bahamas , Father John Misty, Courtney Barnett, Joan As Police Woman, Rhye

Casimir Pulaski (Kazimierz Pułaski) is known for his contributions to American independence. He was known as the “Father of American Cavalry”. He was born in Warka, Poland, on March 4, 1747. His father was one of the founding members of the Confederation of Bar, which begin in 1768 and took up arms against Russia, which controlled Poland at the time. After his father’s death, Casimir took over military command and his brilliance earned him an impressive reputation. However, it was not long before he was accused of being involved in a plot to kill the king and was forced into exile.  Pulaski travelled to Paris and met Benjamin Franklin, who enlisted him to help in the American Revolution in North America. He soon joined George Washington’s army. His first military engagement against the British troops was at the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777. After a dashing charge at Brandywine that allowed the American army to escape from the British, he was rewarded with a commission as brigadier general and the command of all American cavalry.