Podcasts about National holiday

Fluent Fiction - French: Secrets & Fireworks: A Reunion in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-14-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air de Montmartre vibrait ce jour-là.En: The air of Montmartre vibrated that day.Fr: C'était la Fête Nationale.En: It was the National Holiday.Fr: Des drapeaux tricolores volaient parmi la foule.En: Tricolor flags fluttered among the crowd.Fr: Les rues pavées résonnaient sous les pas des gens, heureux de célébrer l'été à Paris.En: The cobblestone streets resonated under the footsteps of people, happy to celebrate summer in Paris.Fr: Élodie marchait lentement, cherchant ses amis d'enfance.En: Élodie walked slowly, looking for her childhood friends.Fr: Elle était nerveuse.En: She was nervous.Fr: Elle les trouva au coin d'une petite rue.En: She found them at the corner of a small street.Fr: Théo et Luc l'attendaient devant un café.En: Théo and Luc were waiting for her in front of a café.Fr: Luc, le plus calme, sourit en la voyant.En: Luc, the calmer one, smiled upon seeing her.Fr: Théo, cependant, avait les bras croisés.En: Théo, however, stood with his arms crossed.Fr: Son regard était sérieux.En: His gaze was serious.Fr: Élodie savait que le moment de vérité approchait.En: Élodie knew the moment of truth was approaching.Fr: Élodie salua ses amis.En: Élodie greeted her friends.Fr: "Bonjour, Théo.En: "Hello, Théo.Fr: Bonjour, Luc."En: Hello, Luc."Fr: Sa voix trahissait une légère anxiété.En: Her voice betrayed a slight anxiety.Fr: La tension était palpable.En: The tension was palpable.Fr: Ils s'installèrent à une table, le bruit des conversations autour d'eux comblant le silence gêné.En: They sat down at a table, the noise of conversations around them filling the awkward silence.Fr: Luc fut le premier à parler.En: Luc was the first to speak.Fr: "Je suis content que nous soyons tous réunis."En: "I'm glad we're all together."Fr: Élodie acquiesça, mais son esprit était ailleurs.En: Élodie nodded, but her mind was elsewhere.Fr: Elle se rappelait le secret qu'ils avaient partagé autrefois, un secret qui les avait séparés.En: She recalled the secret they had once shared, a secret that had separated them.Fr: Théo rompit le silence.En: Théo broke the silence.Fr: "Élodie, pourquoi nous as-tu appelés ici aujourd'hui ?"En: "Élodie, why did you call us here today?"Fr: Sa voix était directe, presque accusatrice.En: His voice was direct, almost accusatory.Fr: Élodie prit une profonde inspiration.En: Élodie took a deep breath.Fr: "Je voulais vous parler du passé," avoua-t-elle.En: "I wanted to talk about the past," she admitted.Fr: "Je sais que nous avons juré de garder le secret, mais je ne peux plus le supporter."En: "I know we swore to keep the secret, but I can't bear it anymore."Fr: Théo haussa les sourcils.En: Théo raised his eyebrows.Fr: "Pourquoi maintenant ?"En: "Why now?"Fr: demanda-t-il, son ton un peu adouci.En: he asked, his tone slightly softened.Fr: Luc resta silencieux, écoutant attentivement.En: Luc remained silent, listening attentively.Fr: "Parce que c'est important," dit-elle.En: "Because it's important," she said.Fr: "Je suis désolée de ne pas avoir été honnête dès le début."En: "I'm sorry for not being honest from the start."Fr: Elle sentit les larmes monter, mais elle resta forte.En: She felt tears welling up, but she remained strong.Fr: Théo regarda ailleurs, puis fixa Élodie.En: Théo looked away, then fixed his gaze on Élodie.Fr: "J'ai ressenti de la trahison," confia-t-il.En: "I felt betrayed," he confided.Fr: "J'avais besoin de comprendre."En: "I needed to understand."Fr: C'était un moment difficile, mais Élodie sentait le changement.En: It was a difficult moment, but Élodie felt the change.Fr: Elle avait pris la bonne décision.En: She had made the right decision.Fr: Luc posa doucement une main sur l'épaule de Théo.En: Luc gently placed a hand on Théo's shoulder.Fr: "Nous sommes là pour avancer," dit-il calmement.En: "We are here to move forward," he said calmly.Fr: "Nous avons tous fait des erreurs."En: "We've all made mistakes."Fr: Soudain, un feu d'artifice explosa dans le ciel.En: Suddenly, fireworks exploded in the sky.Fr: Les couleurs se reflétèrent sur leurs visages.En: The colors reflected on their faces.Fr: Sous la lumière étincelante, ils trouvèrent un nouveau début.En: Under the sparkling light, they found a new beginning.Fr: "Merci d'avoir été honnête," murmura Théo enfin.En: "Thank you for being honest," Théo finally murmured.Fr: Élodie sourit, reconnaissante.En: Élodie smiled, grateful.Fr: Ils se tenaient ensemble, regardant le spectacle.En: They stood together, watching the spectacle.Fr: Les bruits éclatants des feux d'artifice remplaçaient les paroles qu'ils n'avaient pas besoin d'exprimer.En: The booming sounds of the fireworks replaced the words they didn't need to express.Fr: La réconciliation était là, dans ce moment partagé.En: Reconciliation was present in that shared moment.Fr: Élodie avait appris une leçon importante : la vérité peut être difficile, mais elle libère.En: Élodie had learned an important lesson: the truth can be difficult, but it liberates.Fr: Elle sentit que l'amitié qui les liait était plus forte désormais.En: She felt that the friendship that bound them was stronger now.Fr: Alors que la dernière fusée illuminait le ciel de Montmartre, Élodie, Théo et Luc savaient qu'ils avaient une nouvelle chance d'avancer ensemble.En: As the last rocket lit up the sky of Montmartre, Élodie, Théo, and Luc knew they had a new chance to move forward together. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airto vibrate: vibrera holiday: une fêtea flag: un drapeauto flutter: volerthe crowd: la foulea cobblestone: un pavéto resonate: résonnernervous: nerveusea corner: un coincalm: calmeto cross arms: croiser les brasa gaze: un regardtruth: la véritéto betray: trahiranxiety: une anxiététension: la tensionawkward: gênéa conversation: une conversationa secret: un secretto admit: avouerhonest: honnêteto bear: supporterto soften: adoucirto confide: confierto remain: resterto move forward: avancerfirework: un feu d'artificesparkling: étincelantreconciliation: la réconciliation

Fluent Fiction - French: Provence's Pledge: Building a Brighter Tomorrow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-04-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le village de Provence est animé.En: The village of Provence is lively.Fr: Les drapeaux tricolores flottent au vent.En: The tricolor flags flutter in the wind.Fr: Les rires des enfants résonnent dans l'air.En: Children's laughter resonates in the air.Fr: C'est le 14 juillet, la Fête nationale.En: It's July 14th, the National Holiday.Fr: Les habitants se rassemblent sur la place centrale.En: The inhabitants gather in the central square.Fr: Aujourd'hui, une cause importante réunit tout le monde : un événement caritatif pour construire une nouvelle clinique.En: Today, an important cause brings everyone together: a charity event to build a new clinic.Fr: Éloise est au milieu de la foule.En: Éloise is in the middle of the crowd.Fr: Infirmière dévouée, elle connaît chaque habitant.En: A devoted nurse, she knows every inhabitant.Fr: C'est elle qui soigne les petits bobos et les grandes inquiétudes.En: It's she who takes care of the little scrapes and the big worries.Fr: Pourtant, Éloise rêve de voyages, de pays lointains et de nouvelles aventures.En: Yet, Éloise dreams of travels, faraway countries, and new adventures.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, elle doit se concentrer sur un autre rêve : offrir de meilleurs soins médicaux à son village.En: But today, she must focus on another dream: providing better medical care to her village.Fr: Luc, le boulanger, et Thérèse, l'institutrice, sont là aussi.En: Luc, the baker, and Thérèse, the teacher, are there too.Fr: Ils soutiennent Éloise.En: They support Éloise.Fr: Mais certains habitants sont sceptiques.En: But some residents are skeptical.Fr: "Pourquoi une nouvelle clinique ?"En: "Why a new clinic?"Fr: demandent-ils.En: they ask.Fr: "Nous avons toujours fait sans."En: "We've always done without."Fr: Éloise sent la tension.En: Éloise feels the tension.Fr: Elle sait que c'est le moment d'agir.En: She knows it's time to act.Fr: Pendant que la fanfare joue "La Marseillaise", Éloise monte sur la scène improvisée.En: While the marching band plays "La Marseillaise", Éloise steps onto the makeshift stage.Fr: Elle prend une grande inspiration.En: She takes a deep breath.Fr: Sa voix tremble un peu, mais elle commence son discours.En: Her voice trembles a bit, but she begins her speech.Fr: "Mes amis, aujourd'hui, nous célébrons la liberté, l'égalité et la fraternité," dit-elle.En: "My friends, today we celebrate liberty, equality, and fraternity," she says.Fr: "Notre village mérite les meilleurs soins.En: "Our village deserves the best care.Fr: Une clinique ici est essentielle.En: A clinic here is essential.Fr: Pensez à nos enfants, à nos aînés."En: Think of our children, our elders."Fr: Les mots d'Éloise touchent une corde sensible.En: Éloise's words strike a chord.Fr: Le silence se fait.En: Silence falls.Fr: Elle parle avec passion.En: She speaks with passion.Fr: Elle raconte des histoires de vies sauvées, des soucis apaisés.En: She tells stories of lives saved, worries eased.Fr: Les visages dans la foule changent.En: The faces in the crowd change.Fr: Les bras se croisent, puis se décrispent.En: Arms cross, then uncross.Fr: Des sourires apparaissent.En: Smiles appear.Fr: Luc applaudit le premier.En: Luc applauds first.Fr: Thérèse suit.En: Thérèse follows.Fr: Bientôt, tout le village est debout, applaudissant Éloise.En: Soon, the whole village is standing, applauding Éloise.Fr: L'événement caritatif atteint son but.En: The charity event reaches its goal.Fr: Assez d'argent est récolté pour commencer la construction de la clinique.En: Enough money is raised to start building the clinic.Fr: Des promesses d'aide continuent d'affluer.En: Promises of help continue to pour in.Fr: Ce jour-là, Éloise comprend que son rêve de voyage peut commencer ici.En: That day, Éloise understands that her dream of travel can begin here.Fr: En inspirant son village, elle se découvre une force nouvelle.En: By inspiring her village, she discovers a new strength.Fr: Elle réalise que les histoires qu'elle espère ailleurs, elle peut aussi les créer ici, à travers chaque personne soignée, chaque vie améliorée.En: She realizes that the stories she hopes for elsewhere, she can also create here, through each person cared for, each life improved.Fr: Éloise sourit, la lavande embaumant l'air autour d'elle, sûre que l'avenir est prometteur, ici, dans son petit coin de Provence.En: Éloise smiles, the lavender scenting the air around her, certain that the future is promising, here, in her little corner of Provence. Vocabulary Words:lively: animéto flutter: flotterlaughter: les riresto resonate: résonnerthe National Holiday: la Fête nationalegather: se rassemblercentral square: la place centralea charity event: un événement caritatifthe crowd: la fouledevoted: dévouéescrape: le boboworries: les inquiétudesto focus: se concentrerthe baker: le boulangerthe teacher: l'institutriceskeptical: sceptiquesthe tension: la tensionto act: agirthe marching band: la fanfarethe makeshift stage: la scène improviséeto tremble: tremblerto begin: commencerliberty: la libertéequality: l'égalitéfraternity: la fraternitéelders: les aînésa chord: une corde sensibleto soothe: apaiserto cross: croiserto uncross: décrisper

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Skies & Family Ties: A Provençal Summer's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: En plein cœur de l'été provençal, le doux parfum de la lavande emplit l'air autour de la ferme familiale.En: In the heart of the Provençal summer, the sweet scent of lavender fills the air around the family farm.Fr: Luc, Marie, et leurs enfants descendent du train, heureux de retrouver Alain, le frère insouciant de Luc, déjà bronzé par le soleil de Provence.En: Luc, Marie, and their children get off the train, happy to reunite with Alain, Luc's carefree brother, already tanned by the Provence sun.Fr: La ferme est accueillante, avec ses murs en pierre et ses volets bleus.En: The farm is welcoming, with its stone walls and blue shutters.Fr: Les cigales chantent, ajoutant une mélodie charmante à l'ambiance.En: The cicadas sing, adding a charming melody to the ambiance.Fr: Luc cache son inquiétude sous un sourire.En: Luc hides his worry behind a smile.Fr: Des soucis financiers pèsent sur son esprit, mais aujourd'hui, c'est les vacances.En: Financial concerns weigh on his mind, but today, it's vacation time.Fr: La famille a besoin de se détendre et de profiter de la beauté de la campagne.En: The family needs to relax and enjoy the beauty of the countryside.Fr: Marie, toujours joyeuse et pleine de vie, ne se doute de rien.En: Marie, always cheerful and full of life, suspects nothing.Fr: Ils passent leurs journées à explorer les champs de lavande, pêcher dans la rivière, et préparer des repas avec les herbes fraîches du jardin.En: They spend their days exploring the lavender fields, fishing in the river, and preparing meals with fresh herbs from the garden.Fr: Cependant, Luc ne se sent pas bien.En: However, Luc is not feeling well.Fr: Une fièvre inattendue le rattrape.En: An unexpected fever catches up with him.Fr: Il se sent faible, mais refuse d'avouer son état pour ne pas gâcher les vacances.En: He feels weak but refuses to admit his condition for fear of ruining the vacation.Fr: Il s'isole dans sa chambre l'après-midi, prétextant un besoin de repos.En: He isolates himself in his room in the afternoon, pretending he needs to rest.Fr: Marie commence à s'inquiéter.En: Marie starts to worry.Fr: Alain, lui, plaisante en disant que Luc n'est plus habitué au soleil de Provence.En: Alain, on the other hand, jokes that Luc is no longer used to the Provence sun.Fr: Le point culminant des vacances est le 14 juillet.En: The highlight of the vacation is July 14th.Fr: Le village s'anime pour la Fête Nationale.En: The village comes alive for the National Holiday.Fr: La place est remplie de musique, de danses, et de rires.En: The square is filled with music, dancing, and laughter.Fr: Luc veut participer, mais sa fièvre augmente.En: Luc wants to participate, but his fever worsens.Fr: Il titube dans la foule, déterminé à garder le sourire malgré la douleur.En: He staggers through the crowd, determined to keep smiling despite the pain.Fr: Soudain, au milieu des festivités, Luc s'effondre.En: Suddenly, in the middle of the festivities, Luc collapses.Fr: C'est un choc pour tous.En: It's a shock for everyone.Fr: Marie se précipite vers lui, le cœur battant.En: Marie rushes to him, heart pounding.Fr: Alain aide Luc à se relever et à le ramener à la ferme.En: Alain helps Luc to his feet and brings him back to the farm.Fr: La vérité éclate.En: The truth comes out.Fr: Luc doit avouer sa maladie et les préoccupations qui le hantent depuis des mois.En: Luc must confess his illness and the worries that have haunted him for months.Fr: Dans la douce lumière du soir, autour de la table de la ferme, la famille se réunit.En: In the soft evening light, around the farm table, the family gathers.Fr: Luc, affaibli mais soulagé, explique sa situation.En: Luc, weakened but relieved, explains his situation.Fr: Marie le prend dans ses bras, lui promettant qu'ils trouveront une solution ensemble.En: Marie takes him in her arms, promising that they will find a solution together.Fr: Alain, surpris par sa propre volonté d'aider, propose de prendre une partie des responsabilités de la ferme pour alléger le fardeau de Luc.En: Alain, surprised by his own willingness to help, offers to take on some of the farm's responsibilities to lighten Luc's burden.Fr: Cette soirée de révélations marque un tournant.En: This evening of revelations marks a turning point.Fr: Luc réalise que la famille est plus forte ensemble.En: Luc realizes that the family is stronger together.Fr: Les soucis partagés semblent moins lourds.En: Shared worries seem less heavy.Fr: Avec le soutien de Marie et Alain, Luc reprend espoir.En: With the support of Marie and Alain, Luc regains hope.Fr: La vie à la ferme continue, rythmée par le chant des cigales et le parfum de la lavande, mais avec une union familiale plus forte que jamais.En: Life on the farm continues, paced by the song of the cicadas and the scent of lavender, but with a family bond stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:the heart: le cœurthe scent: le parfumcarefree: insouciantthe shutters: les voletsthe cicadas: les cigalesthe ambiance: l'ambiancethe concern: l'inquiétudethe countryside: la campagnethe fever: la fièvreto isolate: s'isolerto pretend: prétexterthe highlight: le point culminantto stagger: tituberthe crowd: la fouleto collapse: s'effondrerthe worries: les soucisthe burden: le fardeauthe revelation: la révélationthe path: le cheminthe weakness: la faiblesseto regain: reprendrethe bond: l'unionto confess: avouerto haunt: hanterto pace: rythmerthe evening: le soirthe light: la lumièrethe festival: la fêtethe farm: la fermeto smile: sourire

Today on Rise & Shine: BIG NEWS! The Socceroos have a chance at proceeding to the next round of the World Cup, and the Nation has been asked to take a break to watch and support the team on this deciding match!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quick update from Katy on the heatwave currently hitting Italy and what it means for your trip, plus a note on today's Festa della Repubblica national holiday.Summary: Italy is under Level 3 red heat alerts across Rome, Florence, Bologna and Turin, with temperatures hitting 35 degrees in late May. Katy shares practical tips for traveling in the heat, from shifting your day to beat the midday sun to the free drinking fountains you will find across most major cities. She also covers today's Republic Day holiday, the free museum day it brings, and why the big sites may be worth skipping today in favour of the celebrations.Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

On May 14, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Benin, Indonesia, Madagascar, Namibia, Vanuatu, and a few other countries celebrated a National Holiday, complete with the closing of schools, banks, and government offices. In Germany, the holiday is called “Christi Himmelfahrt”, which likely brings a smile to us English speakers! “Christi Himmelfahrt” literally means “Christ's Heavenly Journey” and is a celebration of the day JESUS Ascended back to heaven, 40 days after His resurrection. Like Christmas, in most places, it has been highly secularized, often losing any real connection to the earthly life and ministry of JESUS. Learning this, raised a question for me. “Why don't we celebrate it?” The Ascension of JESUS back to heaven brought many incredible, tangible blessings to our lives. In fact, after some intense study, I would say that it rivals Christmas Day in the number and power of the blessings it provides us! I'm praying you'll make plans now to join us for this message, as we celebrate all JESUS has done for us in HIS return to heaven! Pastor Joe Still

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 383 by marveling at the bizarre obsession surrounding the NFL schedule release, questioning why fans and media treat dates and kickoff times like breaking world events. And then, they break down the Seahawks' newly released schedule, from the bizarre Rams clustering and overloaded prime time slate to the brutal late-season stretch loaded with short weeks and playoff-caliber opponents. The conversation turns into a bigger NFC West discussion, with Mitch quietly predicting San Francisco wins the division while Seattle lands at 11–6 and grabs a wild card spot. Mitch, Brady, and Joe dissect a Mariners club that suddenly looks lifeless after another ugly series loss to San Diego, with injuries piling up and the offense disappearing again. The conversation centers on whether Colt Emerson's promotion can inject energy into a flat clubhouse, why Seattle's veteran-heavy roster may lack emotional spark, and whether the AL West being mediocre is the only thing keeping the season afloat right now. Mitch and Puck bounce from petty website slights and Tiger Woods speculation into a spirited debate over Cal Raleigh playing hurt and the Mariners' late-game strategy. The real fireworks come when Mitch unveils his theory that the NFL intentionally put Mike Vrabel and the Patriots in a primetime opener against Seattle.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren'ts / Puck Drop   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Why NFL Schedule Release Day Feels Like a National Holiday, Mariners Frustration, and the Show's Weekly Birthday and Music Trivia Segment 14:09 | NFL Drops Seahawks Schedule — Brutal Stretches, Prime Time Chaos & Niners Fear 31:57 | Mariners No-Table: Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle — Mariners analysts breaking down Seattle's mounting injuries, clubhouse energy issues, and the debut of top prospect Colt Emerson. 56:05 | KJ-Aren't's Jason Puckett: Mitch Thinks the NFL Just Punished Mike Vrabel on National TV 1:13:55 | Other Stuff Segment: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano disappointment, Tyson Fury's teenage daughter getting married, PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai and his iron covers story, Shohei Ohtani's historic two-way dominance, Kyle Schwarber's absurd home run pace, Tiger Woods returning from Swiss rehab, Mitch's Palm Beach airport stories, Carl Pavano divorce allegations, Desmond Mason arrest and memorabilia dispute, fake Caitlin Clark engagement rumors, Perry Como vs. Sinatra debate, Dr. Hook memories HEADLINES 14-year-old steals a bus for the third time in six months, hantavirus allegedly linked to penis shrinkage, Maine students accidentally fed dirt at school, suckerfish swimming inside manta rays causing "issues" RIPs Brandon Clark, Jason Collins, Charlie Young, Craig Morton, Lou Graham, Jim Colbert, Rex Reed, Donald Gibb, Dennis Locorriere

In this Carmen Talk, I'm diving into a topic we all pretend to joke about but secretly stress over — aging. And you know me, I'm not here to sugarcoat anything or pretend I've got it all figured out. I'm just sharing the truth of how I got here.I talk about why birthdays have always felt like a blessing to me, how growing up without consistent adults shaped the way I see time, and what it meant to lose my mom when she was only 49. Those early years taught me something I didn't even understand until much later: getting older is the goal.We also get into the fun stuff — the stages of life we celebrate, the ones we dread, why women get hit with so much negativity around aging, and why I actually feel calmer, more grounded, and more myself now than I ever did in my 20s or 30s. There's even a little Star Trek wisdom in here because… well, it's me.If you've ever rolled your eyes at your own birthday or felt that little panic when someone asks your age, this episode might give you a different way to look at it — lighter, kinder, and a whole lot more joyful.If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. And remember, it really is All About the Joy.Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.  You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance. 

Episode 629: Adam Banks talks about the following topics in this episode:1. Off The Cuff has a brand new Logo2. Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader?3. The Best Songs Made About Basketball 4. Ted Turner Dies at 87 Years Old 5. On This Day in History (May 7th)6. Today's National Holiday - World Password DayFollow OFF THE CUFF WITH ADAM BANKS:FB: @offthecuffwithadambanksIG:@offthecuffwithadambanksTwitter:@theadambanksIG:@theadambanksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!**and all other major podcasting platforms**http://linktr.ee/offthecuffwithadambanks

Episode 628: Adam Banks talks about the following topics in this episode:1. Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader 2. The 3rd Assassination Attempt on President Donald Trump 3. US Presidents' Assassination Attempts Caught on Camera 4. The 2026 NFL Draft 5. Today's National Holiday -Mr. Potato Head DayFollow OFF THE CUFF WITH ADAM BANKS:FB: @offthecuffwithadambanksIG:@offthecuffwithadambanksTwitter:@theadambanksIG:@theadambanksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!**and all other major podcasting platforms**http://linktr.ee/offthecuffwithadambanks

Episode 627: Adam Banks talks about the following episodes in this episode:1. Are You Smarter Than a 3rd Grader?2. The Best Game Console Startup Sounds Throughout Time 3. On This Day in History (April 23)4. Today's National Holiday -Movie Theatre DayFollow OFF THE CUFF WITH ADAM BANKS:FB: @offthecuffwithadambanksIG:@offthecuffwithadambanksTwitter:@theadambanksIG:@theadambanksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!**and all other major podcasting platforms**http://linktr.ee/offthecuffwithadambanks

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On this episode, we'll learn the story of president Ulysses S. Grant making Christmas a national holiday in the United States. We'll also talk about a quaint town in California where you can get a little Christmas all year long, we'll count down the top five Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and I'll ask for your help with naming a new segment for 2026. Download here! 00:00 – 01:52 Intro 01:52 – 07:27 We Need A Little Christmas Now – Solvang, CA Trip Report 07:27 – 16:24 5 Golden Things – Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert 16:24 – 23:59 Ulysses S. Grant and Christmas as a National Holiday (in the United States) 23:59 – 25:47 The Segment With No Name…yet 25:47 – 27:45 Wrap Up 27:45 – 30:54 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Solvang Photos https://www.instagram.com/cantwaitforchristmaspod/p/DVLPn0plFrU/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CantWaitForChristmasPod/posts/pfbid0rQCJDHhZed52iCvduXWQbEH2LeonQi9FkFLKUkwN4GDbym5ewfWdG7SCb4tg4dqjl https://www.threads.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/post/DVLPovLFE9B?xmt=AQF0Y4V8_LsAUwVPlWATTBdqKGm5u5xjTrEIA8VC36mxdvgQuNju9zvQacPt52h-GdoBJ2jW&slof=1 https://bsky.app/profile/christmaspod.bsky.social/post/3mfoeesncek2d Jule Hus- Solvang’s Christmas Store http://www.solvangschristmashouse.com The Ultimate Escape Rooms (The Mischevious Nisse) https://theultimateescaperooms.com/solvang/ Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2020 https://youtu.be/TYl0TYCsDbY?si=PiFp2eP630JROGxP 2024 https://youtu.be/htlX-VAuVbs?si=meZv3-2OtHUQpkPO 2021 https://youtu.be/vP8nVklw99c?si=6GGS_iHY02HiVcmy 2023 https://youtu.be/M2zZAshSRz8?si=eGRTEx7PX-J8elXo 2016 https://youtu.be/fVXzXH_OCyI?si=9eRWjcn8YkmEhWqn 2025 https://youtu.be/sq5O2Ee1pXw?si=azOfu_QYayJ0Z1o Closer to Christmas podcast http://closertochristmas.com/

Lawmakers to View Unredacted Epstein Files. Hegseth vs The Boy Scouts and Harvard. JD Vance Booed at Olympics. US Olympians Speak Out Against ICE. Super Bowl Monday Should be a National Holiday.  It's Super Bowl Monday and Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff is unpacking a wild 24 hours in America—from a politically charged halftime show and Seattle's gritty win to dangerous ICE raids, new 9/11 revelations, and the most political Olympics yet. Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) breaks down the most important news stories and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans in a time when trusted news, politics, inspiration, and hope are in short supply. In this all‑new solo “Manosphere Monday” episode, Paul ties together Bad Bunny's historic halftime performance and its “the only thing more powerful than hate is love” message, Trump-world backlash, and the NFL's bet on Latino and Puerto Rican culture as a preview of America's demographic future. He launches “Manosphere Monday” with real talk on male leadership, raising boys, and men's health—spotlighting prostate screenings via that unforgettable “Relax Your Tight End” Novartis ad. Along the way he exposes chilling ICE abuses, honors murdered Minneapolis VA hero Alex Preti, and reveals a newly surfaced 9/11 memo showing New York City officials quietly worried about toxic air and legal liability while first responders and residents were told it was safe.​ Paul also tracks Trump's war on the free press, Pentagon stonewalling, Pete Hegseth's escalating culture war against the Boy Scouts and Harvard, JD Vance getting booed at the Olympics, and why Ukraine's athletes are now the spiritual center of the Games. He highlights the growing movement for open primaries, new polling showing Americans are fed up with partisan primaries, and why veterans and independents are leading the charge to reclaim our democracy—before closing with some sports hope in college hoops, March Madness, and his surging St. John's Johnnies. If you're exhausted by partisan spin, corporate media, and performative “manosphere” grifters, this is your alternative, independent briefing on Super Bowl Monday—packed with politics, culture, sports, and honest conversation about health, masculinity, and American leadership. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Ways to listen: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  Social channels: X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mayor Rapaport 2029 and he is here to discuss: Watching a Free Climbing Event Sammy Smooches to The Super Bowl vs Remixed New England Patriots Super Bowl Sunday being a National Holiday Traitors discussion after being banished The last Israeli hostage found in Gaza & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! CaptainPicks To Win In Sports Betting: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1357777109057032537?store_url=/captainpicks&c=kickoff Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com If you are interested in NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL & UFC Picks/Parlays Follow @CaptainPicksWins on Instagram & subscribe to packages at www.CaptainPicks.com www.dbpodcasts.com Produced by DBPodcasts.comFollow @dbpodcasts, @iamrapaport, @michaelrapaport on TikTok, Twitter & InstagramMusic by Jansport J (Follow @JansportJ) www.JansportJMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Please join me in my Wayback Machine, as usual we're dialed into the 1970's. Joining us are Paul Simon, Moby Grape, Neil Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul & Linda McCartney, Dion, Laura Nyro, John Prine, Leon Russell, Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Eagles, Band, Van Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Laura Nyro, Allman Brothers, Velvet Underground, Rolling Stones, Traffic and Linda Ronstadt. We'll also pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr on the eve of his National Holiday.

HEADLINES:• National Holiday And Work From Home Day Announced• Dubai Skies Will Light Up With Over 150 Shooting Stars This Weekend!• UAE Drivers Spent 45 Hours In Traffic This Year• A Mum Shared How Dubai Made Her Cancer-Survivor Daughter Feel Seen

Richard Samuelson looks at the role George Washington played in making Thanksgiving a part of our national heritage and Melanie Kirkpatrick places Thanksgiving at the heart of the American experience.

Discover the forgotten origins of Thanksgiving during the American Revolution as Professor Nick Giordano reveals how George Washington and the Continental Congress used national days of thanksgiving to strengthen a struggling nation. Far from the modern holiday of feasts and football, Thanksgiving in the Revolution was an act of resilience, unity, and survival, declared in the darkest moments of war. It's easy to give thanks when everything is going well. It's much more difficult to be thankful in times of despair. This powerful episode uncovers the wartime proclamations after Saratoga, Washington's Valley Forge orders, and the first national Thanksgiving in 1789, connecting the Founders' belief in gratitude to the challenges America faces today. A perfect Thanksgiving listen for anyone who wants to understand the real story behind one of America's most enduring traditions. Episode Highlights How Washington and the Continental Congress created wartime Thanksgivings during the Revolution, including the 1777 proclamation following the victory at Saratoga The raw, vivid reality of Valley Forge and why Washington insisted on thanksgiving and prayer during the most desperate winter of the war How Washington's 1789 national proclamation shaped the American tradition of Thanksgiving and why its message still matters today  

In the United States, we celebrate a National Holiday known as Thanksgiving on Thursday. But I believe that every day should be a day of thanksgiving. 

In this episode you discover the meaning and surprising origin of the phrase, "Black Friday". You'll learn how merchants conspired to change it's negative original connotation to one they thought was far more positive. Did it work? References:"Why Is It Called Black Friday?". Britannica.com. Link: https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-it-called-black-friday"Black Friday (shopping)". Wikipedia.com. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)"Black Friday History: The Dark True Story Behind The Name". Huffpost.com. Link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-friday-history-why-is-it-called-black-friday_l_5d951322e4b02911e1154386"Thanksgiving: From Local Harvests to National Holiday". Smithsonian - SI.edu. Link: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/thanksgiving/history"The History of Thanksgiving in Canada". Canadianhistory.ca. Link: https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/the-history-of-thanksgiving-in-canada---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone Rode Procaster (close miced).---Keywords:Philadelphia, Thanksgiving, holiday_shopping,

Thanksgiving doesn't get any respect, but we're looking to change that. The beleaguered middle child of the holiday season, Thanksgiving is often overlooked. Yet so many elements of Thanksgiving (gathering with family, romanticizing our past traditions, and reckless binge-eating, among others) seem to make it the perfect holiday for a dad and for country music. We explore why Thanksgiving doesn't get its due and we take our best shot at creating a Country Music Thanksgiving Playlist.0:01 - The introduction: Why do we, in the country music and dad community, not elevate Thanksgiving to its rightful place as the American Holiday? 2:33 - A Bit of History about Thanksgiving and how it became today's National Holiday. Please note that Donnie had a lot of trouble with the word “popularization.” 5:30 - What does Thanksgiving mean to the Dads? What must you have to eat in order for it to be “right?” And how does being an adult make a difference? Donnie also talks about when he was in shape and ran really fast during a Turkey Trot (Much like the misremembered history of the holiday, Donnie made up a bit of the story, but he did come in first place in the Clydesdale division one year).13:16 - Deep-fried turkeys, roasting turkey and handling the bird like a chunky nine-month-old. Also, how do you pronounce “giblets?”16:30 - How do kids change your traditions? Establishing these rituals is very important, and with a bit of planning, you can do great things. But there is more that gets done, and less pure enjoyment and celebration. 19:08 - The great joy of being a parent comes from hard work, and what Donnie says to people who are considering having kids. 21:21 - A Call to Dad Action: We should take Thanksgiving and make it THE American Dad Holiday. 22:30 - What must be on your Thanksgiving table?26:20 - Donnie and Dave discuss why we think Thanksgiving doesn't get the respect it deserves. And like the Father of our Nation, George Washington, the Country Music Dads make a proclamation naming Thanksgiving the Dads' Holiday. 29:48 - Why are there no country music Thanksgiving songs? There are a few songs that work, and the Dads try to jam a square peg into a round hole. 40:51 - Green Bean Casserole is easy: Dads, you can up your game! Donnie outlines the entire process of making it—and it's super easy. 42:31 - Alice's Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie is a bonkers banana pants song, but it's a song about Thanksgiving. Sorta…44:00 Change My Mind: Donnie pretends to believe that turkey is overrated. And Dave changed my mind -- in the name of tradition. But everyone can agree that the next day sandwich is what Thanksgiving is really all about. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we'd love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the EpisodeButterball Togetherness Report

Brion Kennedy started a petition to get a Public Holiday for the soccer playoffs next March. He tells PJ that when our soccer team does well, the whole country lifts its spirits and we should celebrate that. You can find the petition here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Christian's Hour Program, Thanks for joining us! TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. GBM's mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their heart's language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, a National Holiday since 1863, that traces its origins to the Pilgrims in 1621. Thanksgiving's origins came out of a deep-rooted sense of gratitude to God. These days it almost seems the Holiday is tied more to family gatherings and meals, and giving thanks is secondary. Maybe it's time for a “course correction” to get back to our roots of giving thanks, to God?!This month, Bob Russell, is helping us with an “Thanksgiving Season - Heart Check” in preparation for a more meaningful Thanksgiving. Bob Russell is a retired senior minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served for 40 years as “Southeast” became one of the largest churches in America. There is an old proverb that says “you reap what you sow”. In today's message, “An Attitude of Gratitude” Bob has 5 ways we can sow an attitude that can help us transform our personalities into someone who radiates Thanksgiving. Here's Bob to talk more than turkey! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111

Anna's guest has launched a petition calling for a once-off national holiday on March 27th, 2026: the day after Ireland's World Cup playoff semi-final. The aim is to give the whole country the chance to come together and support the team during what could be a rare and historic moment for Irish football…If Ireland reaches the final, the petition also calls for March 31st and April 1st to be declared once-off holidays too. Supporters are encouraged to sign - and remember to verify their signature so it counts.Brion Kennedy, Irish Football Fan and Petition Founder and Daniel Hussey, Freelance Sports Journalist.

TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission.GBM's mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their own language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.Thanksgiving, a National Holiday since 1863, it is said it traces its origins to the Pilgrims in 1621, and it came out of a deep-rooted sense of gratitude to God; and that gratitude was much more than a one day, one meal sort of thing. Today, it can seem the Holiday is tied more to family gatherings and meals and giving thanks is secondary. Maybe it's time for a “course correction” to get back to our roots of giving thanks, to God?!This month, Bob Russell, is helping us with an “Thanksgiving Season - Heart Check” in preparation for a more meaningful Thanksgiving. Bob Russell is a retired senior minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served for 40 years as “Southeast” became one of the largest churches in America. Stuff… the world advertises it, constantly, our family, friends, neighbors flaunt it, our culture idolizes it. You know, accumulating stuff, doing stuff, going to see stuff. Problem is, at its best, stuff is still only temporary and more-over its really not fulfilling in the long term. So, here's Bob to help us laser in on what's really real… To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111

This is the Christian's Hour. TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission.So, Thanksgiving. While it officially became a National Holiday in 1863 it is said it traces its origins to 1621 or even earlier. I would imagine that no matter when it was first celebrated; it came out of a deep-rooted sense of gratitude that was more than a one day or one meal sort of thing. Today, sometimes it seems the Holiday is tied more to family gatherings and meals. Maybe it's time for a “course correction” to get back to our roots of giving thanks to; God?!This month, our speaker, Bob Russell, is helping us with an “Thanksgiving Season - Heart Check” to help us prepare for a more meaningful Thanksgiving. Bob Russell is a retired senior minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served for 40 years as “Southeast” became one of the largest churches in America. As a country, America has much to be thankful for, but as a whole we don't show it much. In the Bible, God's people, the Israelites, shared a similar affliction. In today's message Bob draws on the experiences of God's Chosen People to help us with a Manna and Meat “course correction” in preparation for a day of thanks to the one to whom all thanks is due! Here's Bob. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29

Aaron asks with this historic Peace Deal should President Trump get his own national holiday, and if he did what day should it be. Then Aaron talks about how the Left is handling this huge win for President Trump.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Donald Trump successfully negotiated peace in the Middle East, fended off China's attempt to control the supply of rare earth elements, and reestablished Columbus Day as a National Holiday. Not bad for an extended weekend's worth of work.

PREVIEW  HEADLINE Italy Restores National Holiday Honoring St. Francis; Celebrations Begin 2026 Amid Talk of Giotto's Restored Assisi Frescoes GUEST NAME Lorenzo Fiori 50 WORD SUMMARY Italy's legislature restored the national holiday honoring St. Francis, patron saint of Italy, starting October 4, 2026. The Senate approved the measure, reversing a deletion made about 30 years ago. St. Francis, who famously renounced wealth to found the Franciscan order, is associated with Assisi, home to restored Giotto frescoes. 1890

You can't let time erase history, because without knowing where we're going we're just a spec in time.  You're just a piece of starstuff if you don't have a vector - got to know where we've been.  9/11 was one of those points in time that everyone has/knows/remembers, and without that memory (and comprehension), so much of what is afoot now (from warfighters and conflicts in the Middle East to Big Gov't miseries and threats aplenty) makes no sense.  Get a grip, people, and help those who've not come to understand what 9/11 means grasp its consequence - and the loss of it all. Join the Garage Hour in a little bit of remembrance this 9/11: thank a veteran, pat someone in law enforcement on the back (not by surprise, though), and pour one out for those who aren't with us anymore.  While we're at it, how about some Megadeth - this may be a somber day, but a little thrash metal makes everyone feel better.

You can't let time erase history, because without knowing where we're going we're just a spec in time.  You're just a piece of starstuff if you don't have a vector - got to know where we've been.  9/11 was one of those points in time that everyone has/knows/remembers, and without that memory (and comprehension), so much of what is afoot now (from warfighters and conflicts in the Middle East to Big Gov't miseries and threats aplenty) makes no sense.  Get a grip, people, and help those who've not come to understand what 9/11 means grasp its consequence - and the loss of it all. Join the Garage Hour in a little bit of remembrance this 9/11: thank a veteran, pat someone in law enforcement on the back (not by surprise, though), and pour one out for those who aren't with us anymore.  While we're at it, how about some Megadeth - this may be a somber day, but a little thrash metal makes everyone feel better.

The Daily Quiz - General Knowledge Today's Questions: Question 1: Who proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in the USA in 1863? Question 2: Which word is defined as 'two dozen sheets of paper'? Question 3: What word is used in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet for the letter O? Question 4: How Is St Sylvester's Day Otherwise Known? Question 5: What type of item might you have as a clawfoot in your bathroom? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UEFA U21 EURO tournament concluded in Bratislava, with the coaches of the German and English teams praising the Slovak organisers at the press conference after their teams' final match. Before the public holiday, Martina took a walk through a forest full of memories of the Great Moravian era. Culture tips for English speakers in and beyond Slovakia.

Episode 575: Adam Banks talks about the following topics in this episode:1. Adam gives a College Graduation Speech to the audience 2. The Most Recognizable Sounds from the 1990s 3. On This Day in History (May 8th)4. The 151st Kentucky Derby5. Today's National Holiday -National Have A Coke DayFollow OFF THE CUFF WITH ADAM BANKS:FB: @offthecuffwithadambanksIG:@offthecuffwithadambanksTwitter:@theadambanksIG:@theadambanksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!**and all other major podcasting platforms**http://linktr.ee/offthecuffwithadambanks

Today is a National Holiday! It's MLB Opening Day (in America). Hacksaw breaks down all the MLB divisions. Dodgers Evil Empire, Wrigleyville Wins, Phillies win War, Texas Take-em, Tigers-Time to Win, Yankees are dead. Who will be the surprise teams and players for 2025? Who will be the big disappointments? Plus, we talk Miami Hurricanes, NY Giants, Titans, Patriots, Broncos, Aztecs, Mountain West, PAC-12, Stanford, March Madness and more. Got a comment or question in the world of sports for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, March 27, 2025. 1..AL-EAST...CHANGING OF THE GUARD. "YANKEES ARE DEAD"   RED SOX ORIOLES YANKEES BLUE JAYS RAYS   2)...AL-CENTRAL....SHAKUP UP TOP "TIGERS-TIME TO WIN"   TIGERS ROYALS GUARDIANS TWINS WHITE SOX   3)...AL WEST...BOUNCE BACK SEASON "TEXAS TAKE-EM"   RANGERS MARINERS ASTROS ANGELS A'S ------------ 4)...NL EAST...TOUGHEST DIVISION IN BASEBALL "PHILLIES WIN WAR"   PHILLIES BRAVES METS WASHINGTON MARLINS   5)...NL CENTRAL...CAN ANYONE WIN THIS RACE "WRIGLEYVILLE WINS"   CUBS BREWERS REDS CARDINALS PIRATES   6)...NL WEST...EVIL EMPIRE-EVERYONE ELSE "DODGERS-EVIL EMPIRE VS EVERYONE"   DODGERS ARIZONA PADRES GIANTS ROCKIES ====================== HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER ====================== 7)...NFL...LATE BREAKING STORIES "NFL SPORTSWIRE"   U MIAMI NY GIANTS TENN TITANS PATRIOTS DENVER --------- 8)...COLLEGE ATHLETICS...STORIES EVERYWHERE "NCAA-SPORTSWIRE"   AZTECS MOUNTAIN WEST PAC 12 STANFORD ST FRANCIS-PENNA ------------   #nfl #PATRIOTS #TITANS #BRONCOS #GIANTS #MLB #yankees #redsox #rays #orioles #bluejays #tigers #whitesox #twins #guardians #royals #rangers #astros #athletics #mariners #angels #phillies #braves #mets #marlins #nationals #cubs #brewers #reds #cardinals #pirates #dodgers #padres #diamondbacks #giants #rockies #dylancease #michaelking #ajpreller #mikeshildt #mannymachado #jasonheyward #fernandotatisjr #claytonkershaw #shoheiohtani #mookiebetts #aaronjudge #gerritcole #giancarlostanton #alexbregman #rafaeldevers #bobbywittr #alexcorrea #brucebochy #juansoto #franciscolindor #petealonso #juricksonprofar #corbinburnes #zacgallen #nil #transferportal #ncaa #sandiegostate #aztecs #briandutcher #milesbyrd #nickboyd #MAGOONGWATH #CAMWARD   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports   FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9   TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090   TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton   INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/   MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com     To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

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Listen in as Patrick and Kevin get together for the first IN PERSON PODCAST. From chess to films to sports, tune in to hear their thoughts on what's been happening.

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer on the Caribbean island of Montserrat as he explores the isle's Incredible Irish connection and how St. Patrick's Day became a national holiday

In what may be the kiss-up of all kiss-ups, a Republican lawmaker is trying to make Trump's birthday a national holiday. It's on June 14th, already designated as Flag Day in the U.S. so Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, of New York,  introduced “Trump's Birthday and Flag Day Holiday Establishment Act.”  It would “permanently codify” June 14th as a federal holiday called “Trump's Birthday and Flag Day.” Pulizer Prize winning author and investigative reporter David Cay Johnston will stop by to talk politics. We'll check in with Dr. Michael Daignault about escalating cases of the flu and measles. The Mark Thompson Show 2/18/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting.In 2023, St. Brigid's Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol.But who was Brigid, really? To answer that question, travel writer Nicola Brady set off around Ireland to see how she's celebrated, and she found that there's not one simple answer. Because, as with everything in Ireland, you never know quite what's around the corner.Listen for a story that takes you into forests and through time, from the windswept hills of Downpatrick to ancient cathedrals of Kildare. And you just might encounter some fire dancers, divine poetry, and even a miniature Batman on a bicycle...Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode: Judith Boyle from Boyle's Pub  Phil O'Shea from Solas Bhríde Tom McCutcheon from the Kildare Heritage Center Musicians Lisa Lambe and Moya Brennan Brigid Watson from Sustainable Journeys Ireland And poets Laura Murphy and Grainne Tobin. Also, much of the music you've heard in this episode was recorded live in St. Brigid's Cathedral. Thank you to Hot Press for helping with the recording and thanks to all the performers from that evening as well. And a big thanks to Paula O'Brien of Brigid 1500 for helping us onsite. The show was hosted by Nicola Brady, and you can find her work at NicolaBrady.com.And if you want to learn more about booking your own trip to experience the sights and attractions featured in this episode, go to Ireland.com or follow along on social media @Tourism Ireland.SOCIALShare the show with your friends! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, follow @armchairexplorerpodcast on Instagram and Facebook, and check out Armchair Explorer's website, armchair-explorer.com.CREDITSThis show was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Jason Paton recorded, mixed, and sound designed the show. Charles Tyrie helped with the editing. Jenny Allison and Aaron Millar produced it. Nicola Brady hosted and wrote it. Thanks so much.

St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting. In 2023, St. Brigid's Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol. But who was Brigid, really? To answer that question, travel writer Nicola Brady set off around Ireland to see how she's celebrated, and she found that there's not one simple answer. Because, as with everything in Ireland, you never know quite what's around the corner. Listen for a story that takes you into forests and through time, from the windswept hills of Downpatrick to ancient cathedrals of Kildare. And you just might encounter some fire dancers, divine poetry, and even a miniature Batman on a bicycle... Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode: Judith Boyle from Boyle's Pub  Phil O'Shea from Solas Bhríde Tom McCutcheon from the Kildare Heritage Center Musicians Lisa Lambe and Moya Brennan Brigid Watson from Sustainable Journeys Ireland And poets Laura Murphy and Grainne Tobin. Also, much of the music you've heard in this episode was recorded live in St. Brigid's Cathedral. Thank you to Hot Press for helping with the recording and thanks to all the performers from that evening as well. And a big thanks to Paula O'Brien of Brigid 1500 for helping us onsite. The show was hosted by Nicola Brady, and you can find her work at NicolaBrady.com. And if you want to learn more about booking your own trip to experience the sights and attractions featured in this episode, go to Ireland.com or follow along on social media @Tourism Ireland. SOCIAL Share the show with your friends! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, follow @armchairexplorerpodcast on Instagram and Facebook, and check out Armchair Explorer's website, armchair-explorer.com. CREDITS This show was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Jason Paton recorded, mixed, and sound designed the show. Charles Tyrie helped with the editing. Jenny Allison and Aaron Millar produced it. Nicola Brady hosted and wrote it. Thanks so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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