Merry Wednesday

Surprise! We’re back with season two! This calls for a toast. How about a Harvey Wallbanger since today is Harvey Wallbanger Day? Don’t know what that is? Join Sam as she explains where it came from and how to make it (even if you don’t drink). So get your glass ready, try not to bang into any walls, and let’s have a very Merry Wednesday!SOURCES:https://www.liquor.com/recipes/harvey-wallbanger/https://www.thrillist.com/spirits/liqueur/what-is-gallianohttps://mybartender.com/articles/galliano-substitutes/https://www.liquor.com/brands/galliano/https://galliano.com/https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1176/cocktails/harvey-wallbanger-cocktailCover art by Ian AndersonMusic by ScottHolmesMusic.comFind us on socials!Website: www.merrywednesday.comEmail: merrywednesdaypod@gmail.comFacebook: Merry WednesdayInstagram: @merry_wednesday Youtube: @merrywednesdayPatreon: Merry WednesdayAnd if you liked this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

Make sure you’ve eaten before listening to this week’s episode (or at least have a snack ready!), because today is Rice Ball Day! Sam takes us through the history of some of these tasty snacks found in many different cultures and important other facts like how they’re made, where they come from, how delicious they are, the different flavors… have you started looking at menus yet? Enjoy your onigiri, arancini, zongzi, or any variation of the delicious treat, and have a very Merry Wednesday! SOURCES:https://www.britannica.com/topic/onigirihttps://japanese-products.blog/https://onlinemuseum.net/cuisine/onigiri/onigirihttps://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/onigiri-love-means-comfort-food-in-japan/3055495.htmlhttps://redhousespice.com/zongzi-two-ways/http://www.grandvoyageitaly.com/piazza/the-history-of-arancini-rice-balls-and-lisas-recipehttps://afrifoodnetwork.com/recipes/rice-recipes/rice-balls-omotuo/Production by Charlie BrewerCover art by Ian AndersonMusic by ScottHolmesMusic.comFind us on socials!Website: www.merrywednesday.comEmail: merrywednesdaypod@gmail.comFacebook: Merry WednesdayInstagram: @merry_wednesday Youtube: @merrywednesdayPatreon: Merry WednesdayAnd if you liked this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

Calling all humans!   It’s time to fasten your seatbelts and make sure Houston’s ready for takeoff, because today we’re celebrating Human Space Flight!  So put on your best space suit, hop in whatever craft is available to you, as Sam teaches us how to party like it’s 1961 and celebrate the incredible phenomenon of humans in space.  Just don’t forget to bring a towel!Golden Record on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-golden-record-greetings-and-sounds-of-the-earth-ep/781546799Golden Record on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1awkBQi0DpBPwGArMwSSI9?si=4P_VkV4bTXWsWlKBE3KJowSolar Eclipse Viewer Instructions: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/build-a-solar-eclipse-viewer/#:~:text=Make%20a%20simpler%20version%20of,of%20the%20sun%20is%20formed.SOURCES:https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-spaceflight-dayhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Yuri-Gagarinhttps://www.esa.int/About_Us/ESA_history/50_years_of_humans_in_space/Yuri_Gagarinhttps://www.history.com/news/napoleon-complex-shorthttps://www.livescience.com/33185-yuri-gagarin-vostok-1-faq-facts.htmlhttps://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-lyrid-meteor-shower/https://www.space.com/predicting-voyager-golden-records-distant-futurehttps://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/golden-record/golden-record-cover/https://www.planetary.org/https://www.seti.org/https://www.nasa.gov/https://time.com/5309905/how-high-do-planes-fly/Production by Charlie BrewerCover art by Ian AndersonMusic by ScottHolmesMusic.comFind us on socials!Website: www.merrywednesday.comEmail: merrywednesdaypod@gmail.comFacebook: Merry WednesdayInstagram: @merry_wednesday Youtube: @merrywednesdayPatreon: Merry WednesdayAnd if you liked this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

We had a pizza pun ready, but it’s on a knead-to-know basis.  Fire up your ovens and break out the toppings because today, April 5th, 2023, is our tastiest holiday yet:  National Deep Dish Pizza Day.  Resident cheese enthusiast, Sam, is taking a deep dive into a deep dish and walking us through all the crunchy, gooey goodness.  What makes a deep dish pizza?  Why today?  And, most importantly, how can we celebrate this all important holiday?  Here's a hint:  it's easy as pie!SOURCES:https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20131023-the-deep-rooted-history-of-chicagos-deep-dish-pizzahttp://chases2023calendarofevents.com/search.php?source=0405https://www.unos.com/about.phphttps://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/snacks/pizza/history_of_chicago_style_pizza.htmlhttps://blog.slicelife.com/who-invented-chicago-deep-dish-pizza/Production by Charlie BrewerCover art by Ian AndersonMusic by ScottHolmesMusic.comFind us on socials!Website: www.merrywednesday.comEmail: merrywednesdaypod@gmail.comFacebook: Merry WednesdayInstagram: @merry_wednesday Youtube: @merrywednesdayPatreon: Merry WednesdayAnd if you liked this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

How many magicians does it take to do magic? Just one will do the trick. This Wednesday, March 29, is Smoke and Mirrors Day, and Sam’s here to tell you all about it! From where the day came from to how to impress your family with a simple but exciting trick, there’s no Penn-and-Tell-ing how magical today can be!SOURCES:https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/calendar-march-1989/print/https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/march/smokemirrorsday.htmhttps://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyles/every-day-has-name-least-unofficially/tsWYca2Gy8oVNQ8LO0MJHM/https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/wl/seeing-through-the-lexicon-of-smoke-and-mirrors-day/https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/lifestyle/2012/02/27/mule-day-2012-to-be/25685868007/https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/Production by Charlie BrewerCover art by Ian AndersonMusic by ScottHolmesMusic.comFind us on socials!Website: www.merrywednesday.comEmail: merrywednesdaypod@gmail.comFacebook: Merry WednesdayInstagram: @merry_wednesday Youtube: @merrywednesdayPatreon: Merry WednesdayAnd if you liked this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

Close your laptop, use your time off, and get some fresh air, because today is National Goof-Off Day! Whether you’ve got dishes piling up in the sink or there’s a work deadline looming, everyone deserves a break to recoup and reset no matter what. This week, Sam tells you all about how National Goof-Off Day was created, and how to celebrate it like a true goof-off.HOLIDAY SUBMISSION FORM: https://rowman.com/page/ChasesFormSOURCES:https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/goof-off-day/https://rowman.com/Page/Chaseshttps://livewelloutdoors.com/celebrate-national-goof-off-day/https://www.holidayinsights.com/create-national-holiday-days.htmhttps://www.un.org/en/observanceshttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goof-offhttps://www.healthline.com/health/health-benefits-of-being-outdoors#better-breathingProduction by Charlie BrewerCover art by Ian AndersonMusic by ScottHolmesMusic.comFind us on socials!Website: www.merrywednesday.comEmail: merrywednesdaypod@gmail.comFacebook: Merry WednesdayInstagram: @merry_wednesday Youtube: @merrywednesdayPatreon: Merry WednesdayAnd if you liked this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

Host Sam is here to help you celebrate all the random holidays you keep hearing about - starting with today! It’s March 15, 2023, and it’s National Egg Cream Day! Whether you’ve grown up sipping on these tasty treats or you’ve never heard of them, get ready to take a deep dive into all things egg cream, from how to make one to where to find one in modern times. Break out the straws, head to your local soda fountain, and have a very Merry Wednesday!Egg Cream Recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/classic-egg-cream-recipe-5272267LINKS:http://www.eggcreamday.com/about.htmlhttps://asliceofbrooklyn.com/history-of-the-egg-cream/https://www.moretimetotravel.com/egg-cream-an-ethnic-drink-with-a-rich/https://culinarylore.com/sodas:what-is-an-egg-cream/https://imbibemagazine.com/history-of-the-egg-cream-soda/https://www.holidayinsights.com/create-national-holiday-days.htmProduction by Charlie BrewerCover art by Ian AndersonMusic by ScottHolmesMusic.comFind us on socials!Website: www.merrywednesday.comEmail: merrywednesdaypod@gmail.comFacebook: Merry WednesdayInstagram: @merry_wednesday Youtube: @merrywednesdayPatreon: Merry WednesdayAnd if you liked this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

Coming March 15, 2023:  a weekly podcast exploring and celebrating all the random daily holidays throughout the year. Merry Wednesday!Cover art by Ian AndersonMusic by ScottHolmesMusic.comFind us on socials!Website: www.merrywednesday.comEmail: merrywednesdaypod@gmail.comFacebook: Merry WednesdayInstagram: @merry_wednesday Youtube: @merrywednesdayPatreon: Merry WednesdayAnd if you liked this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.