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The AbsurdistsCurtains, Curses, and Coded Chaos: An Absurdist Odyssey
Welcome to our latest deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of absurdity! In this episode of our absurdist podcast, “Curtains, Curses, and Coded Chaos: An Absurdist Odyssey,” hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson explore an eclectic mix of theater superstitions, digital mishaps, and offbeat cultural quirks that redefine what it means to be truly absurd.
Unraveling Theater Superstitions
The episode kicks off with a journey into the mysterious traditions of the theater.
Ghost Lights & the Scottish Play:Learn about the eerie ghost lights that are left on stage to appease wand...
2025-02-1400 minThe AbsurdistsThe Absurdity of Numbers: From Friday the 13th to Missing Donuts and Decimal Mishaps
Numbers: we use them to measure time, count calories, and set speed limits. They’re supposed to bring order to the chaos of life—but what happens when numbers get a little too absurd? In this laugh-filled episode of The Absurdists, co-hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson unpack the bizarre world of numbers with stories so ridiculous, they’ll have you checking your calculator twice.
“It’s Just One More Donut—Relax!”
Mary kicks things off with a story about the Baker’s Dozen. Why 13 instead of 12? Turns out, bakers in medieval England had good reason...
2024-12-1928 minThe AbsurdistsAutocorrect Fails, Graffiti Tales, and Velvet Confessions: The Absurdists UnleashedFrom Velvet and Big Cucumbers to Absurdist Graffiti: A Wild Ride with Marlo and Mary
On the latest episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take us on another rollercoaster ride of hilarity and peculiar musings. From wardrobe confessions (blue velvet, anyone?) to the accidental messages that left their senders red-faced, the duo keeps the laughs coming.
Marlo reminisces about the unexpected texts and voicemails that left an indelible mark—like the infamous “big cucumber” text sent to a professor and a mysterious woman’s microwave notification from her phone company. Meanwhile, Mary shares h...
2024-11-261h 05The AbsurdistsWalking Down Memory Lane: Nostalgia, Humor, and AbsurdityIn this delightful and laugh-out-loud episode of The Absurdists, co-hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson take us on a whimsical stroll through the past. Together, they explore a variety of once-popular phenomena and inventions, rating them as either “Baby, Come Back” or “Forget About It.” Prepare yourself for an entertaining blend of nostalgia, absurdity, and quirky insights as the duo dissects bygone cultural staples and ponders their place in today’s world.
Highlights from the Episode:
The Ingenious Pet Rock
Mary and Marlo kick things off with a deep dive into the pet rock pheno...
2024-11-201h 01The AbsurdistsFrom Big Macs to Bless You: Laughing Through the World's Weird Rituals
In this latest episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy dive headfirst into the hilariously quirky world of human rituals, customs, and behaviors that, at a closer look, seem utterly absurd. With their characteristic wit, the duo unravels the strange ways people engage with everyday customs and habits that many of us take for granted, prompting laughter, reflection, and perhaps a little confusion along the way.
The Great “Bless You” Debate
The episode begins with a deep dive into the peculiar practice of saying “bless you” when someone sneezes. Marlo and Mary mus...
2024-10-2400 minThe AbsurdistsAbsurd Nursery Rhymes – Unraveling the Dark Origins of Childhood FavoritesIn Episode 10 of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take listeners on a journey into the absurdity of beloved childhood nursery rhymes. But this time, they’re not just recalling the catchy tunes from our youth—they’re digging deep into the surprisingly dark and twisted origins of these innocent-sounding jingles.
Exploring the Dark Side of Nursery Rhymes
From Humpty Dumpty’s tragic fall to the grim reality behind “Ring Around the Rosie,” nursery rhymes have far more sinister histories than their playful melodies suggest. Marlo and Mary explore how these stories, often passed down through...
2024-10-021h 09The AbsurdistsThe Absurdities of Travel, Doors, and... Crickets?In this hilariously absurd episode of The Absurdists, hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take us on a whimsical journey through their recent experiences and quirky observations. Marlo shares stories from his recent travels to London and Paris, offering a unique perspective on everything from international McDonald’s menus to cross-cultural miscommunications.
The episode kicks off with Marlo’s adventures in Europe, where he had a run-in with the famed Chicken Big Mac, but the real fun starts when he discusses his perplexing experiences with common courtesy. Is chivalry dead? Well, Marlo certainly feels like it might be...
2024-09-201h 04The AbsurdistsAbsurd Warning Labels That Defy Logic
Have you ever picked up a product and burst out laughing at its warning label? You’re not alone! In a recent episode of The Absurdists, hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy took a deep dive into the world of the most bizarre and downright absurd warning labels ever slapped onto consumer products. Buckle up (but not in your wheelbarrow) as we take you on a wild ride through some of the most head-scratching cautionary notes out there!
Don’t Take Your Wheelbarrow on the Highway!
Imagine cruising down the interstate, wind in y...
2024-09-0429 minThe AbsurdistsThe Absurdities of Travel
In this episode of The Absurdists, hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy dive into the peculiar and often absurd experiences of modern travel. From road trips and shortcuts gone wrong to the strange rules of air travel during the pandemic, Marlo and Mary share their humorous takes on everything from TSA lines to cruise anxieties.
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COVID Travel Absurdities: Mary recounts her experience traveling while battling COVID, reflecting on the strange and often contradictory safety protocols that popped up during the pandemic. Marlo adds his own bizarre experiences flying with almost empty...
2024-08-2633 minThe AbsurdistsAbsurd Inventions and Hilarious RealitiesEmbracing the Absurd
Highlights from the Latest Episode of The Absurdists
In a world where logic fails and reason pales, two heroes rise above the mundane to bring you the absurd. Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Absurdists! This week, co-hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take us on a whimsical journey through some of the most absurd inventions that have ever graced our reality.
A Hilarious Introduction The episode, titled “Absurd Inventions and Hilarious Realities,” kicks off with Marlo and Mary bantering about the need for absurdist titles, inviting listeners to h...
2024-08-041h 00The AbsurdistsUnusual Laws and Laughable LegaciesDive into the delightful madness of “The Absurdists” with hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy in our inaugural episode! This week, we explore some of the most bewildering and hilariously inexplicable laws from across the United States. From prohibitions on wearing false teeth without spousal approval to bans on misplacing misplaced pigeons, our hosts tackle each topic with their trademark wit and irreverence.
Marlo and Mary don’t just narrate; they invite you into the conversation, musing over how these laws came to be and their absurd implications in today’s world. The episode is peppered with spontane...
2024-07-0244 minThe AbsurdistsFrom ‘Why’ to ‘Why Not’: A Journey Through America’s Most Uniquely Named Towns
Welcome to another episode of “The Absurdists,” where logic takes a back seat and curiosity reigns supreme. In this episode, titled “From Why to Why Not,” hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson take us on a verbal escapade across the American landscape, not by car or plane, but through the intriguing stories behind some of the most bizarrely named towns in the United States.
A Road Trip Like No Other
Imagine starting a road trip in a town named Why, Arizona, and asking yourself, “Why not go to Why Not, North Carolina?” That’s the type of w...
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National Day CalendarJune 19, 2023 – National Watch Day | World Martini DayThis Time Piece Took A Licking And Kept On Ticking. Welcome to June 19th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate timeless timepieces and spinning tunes. For hundreds of years after their invention in the 1500s, watches were carried in pockets or worn on chains around one’s neck. Wristwatches didn’t become popular with men until the early 1900s, and then only out of necessity. During World War I, soldiers wore timepieces on their wrists in order to keep both hands free to load and fire weapons. Soldiers grew so accustomed to wearing them that watches became all the ra...
2023-06-1902 minNational Day CalendarJune 3, 2023 – National Repeat Day | National Chocolate Macaroon DayA Cookie By Any Other Name Would Taste As Sweet! Welcome to June 3rd, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate “favorite do overs” and a coconut lover’s dream. Anna: Everyone has found themselves in a conversation with someone who talks too much. Even the Greek goddess Hera. The nymph Echo started talking her ear off and just. wouldn’t. stop. Hera was so annoyed that she put a curse on Echo—from that day on, the nymph could only repeat the last word that someone else said. Over the years, it got worse and worse until Echo simply fade...
2023-06-0302 minNational Day CalendarMay 21, 2023 – National Strawberries And Cream Day | National Take Your Parents To The Park DayLet Your Kids Mix Things Up In The Great Outdoors. Welcome to May 21, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a few of my favorite things and role reversal. If I say “berry,” what’s the first one to come to mind? See I knew that about you. And did you know they are packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants? So just for you Marlo it’s National Strawberries and Cream Day and I’m giving you permission to top a healthy bowl of strawberries with a dollop of whipped cream. Marlo: What’s a dollop? Anna: Just get a can Marlo...
2023-05-2102 minNational Day CalendarMay 12, 2023 – National Odometer Day | National Limerick DayCan A Robot Write A Decent Poem? Welcome to May 12, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate an ancient technology and the future of poetry. There have been so many technological advancements in the past century that sometimes it’s hard to keep track. Inventions seem to come and go, especially in the digital age. But a few devices have stood the test of time. Like the odometer. This device was invented way back in 15 BCE by the Roman engineer Vitruvius. He rigged up a chariot wheel with a feature that would drop a pebble into an attached box af...
2023-05-1202 minNational Day CalendarMay 8, 2023 – International Drum Month | National Coconut Cream Pie DayPeople Used To Scratch Their Heads Over How To Ship This Tropical Ingredient. Welcome to May 8, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate finding your groove and tropical dreams. The human voice may be the oldest musical instrument. But drums have to be a close second. The act of banging a stick against an object is a simple yet effective way to create sound. No one knows exactly who invented the drum, but the instrument has been around a very long time. The remains of drums from over 7,500 years ago have been found in China and Egypt. They were...
2023-05-0802 minNational Day CalendarApril 11, 2023 – National Submarine Day | National Eight Track Tape DayIt's Full Steam Ahead On Marlo's Submarine Adventure! Welcome to April 11, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate deep pride and retro grooves. Marlo: 15 degrees port, zero bubble. Anna: Marlo, what’s going on? Marlo: It’s National Submarine Day. Rig for silent running. Anna: Yes! Did you know that the first submarine in US service was the Turtle? It was active during the Revolutionary War but didn’t sink any British ships. Then during the Civil War the Union had the USS Alligator. And on April 11, 1900 the United States Navy got their first modern submarine, the USS Holland. On Nati...
2023-04-1102 minNational Day CalendarApril 4, 2023 – Jeep 4×4 Day | National Vitamin C DayWe're Celebrating Super Hero Vehicles And Vitamins! Welcome to April 4, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the spirit of adventure and a vitamin that’s beneficial head to toe. Few vehicles have carved out a place in American history quite like the Jeep 4x4. It replaced the horse during WWII and helped the Allies turn the tide! Jeep’s “go anywhere, do anything” ability personified the American Can Do Spirit. To our troops, the Jeep was second only to their rifle in order of importance. Maybe that’s why it still inspires record breaking feats like the pair of Jeep Wrangl...
2023-04-0402 minNational Day CalendarApril 1, 2023 – National Sourdough Bread Day | April Fool's DayStrange Things Are Afoot In The Studio Today! Welcome to April 1, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate wild crafted dough and alter egos. Did you know that the world’s oldest, leavened bread gets its magic from friendly bacteria that’s wild at heart? That’s right! Sourdough’s the name, and its characteristic flavor comes from lactobacillus and un-cultured yeast. During the gold rush this food staple was so popular with prospectors it earned them the nickname The Sourdoughs. Word has it that they kept the sourdough warm by carrying it tucked inside their shirts. And because they were mo...
2023-04-0102 minNational Day CalendarMarch 30, 2023 – National Take A Walk In The Park Day | National Doctors DayIt's Time To Head Outside And Take Things Easy Today! Welcome to March 30th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a walk in the park and a taste of our own medicine. Anna: Hey Marlo, it's Walk in the Park Day so I made a list of all the ways we say something is a "Walk in the Park"; It's easy, it's a cinch, it's a breeze, this is kid stuff, what a pushover, it's a no-brainer, a piece of cake, it's duck soup, it's a picnic, it's a cake walk... Marlo: um...wait...Anna? Anna, it's not...
2023-03-3002 minNational Day CalendarMarch 26, 2023 – National Nougat Day | National Spinach DayNo Matter How You Celebrate Today Check Your Teeth Before The Selfie! Welcome to March 26th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate knowing who your friends are and a veggie that gives us super strength. If you’re celebrating today’s national day, you’re going to need a friend along, if you for no other reason than to check your teeth. For one thing nougat seems designed to get stuck to your smile. The white kind is made by whipping egg whites and honey - think divinity or Milky Way candy bars. Brown nougat is even stiffer and stick...
2023-03-2602 minNational Day CalendarMarch 22, 2023 – National West Virginia Day | National Bavarian Crepe DayIf You're Celebrating A Food Day, Bring Enough For Your Friends! Welcome to March 22nd, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the 35th state and dessert for breakfast. West Virginia; the last of the states to be created from one of the original thirteen colonies, formed by staunch Union supporters when Virginia voted to secede from the Union at the beginning of the Civil War. West Virginia is also called The Mountain State with the Allegheny, Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains running through the state. The newest National Park is in West Virginia, the New River Gorge National...
2023-03-2202 minNational Day CalendarMarch 20, 2023 – Spring | National Ravioli DayTime To Play Name That Food! Welcome to March 20th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the signs of Spring and a foodie quiz. In Greek mythology, Demeter was the goddess of farming, and she loved her daughter Persephone very much. So when Hades, god of the underworld, abducted Persephone, the goddess was furious and demanded that her daughter be returned. Hades agreed, but there was a problem. Pomegranate seeds. Persephone had eaten a few during her stay— and eating or drinking anything in the underworld caused a person to be trapped there forever. The gods worked out an...
2023-03-2002 minNational Day CalendarMarch 19, 2023 – National Certified Nurses Day | National Let's Laugh DayLook Out For The Dad Jokes Today. Welcome to March 19th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate folks who walk the walk and having the last laugh. Nurses are a very dedicated type of person. If you think you would like to walk a mile in their shoes, consider this. In a twelve hour shift they walk just over 3 miles as they dart in between their patients. Multi tasking is part of the job and can be traced all the way back to Florence Nightingale, the woman who shaped modern nursing. She is best known for her brisk att...
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The Tech RanchPolly.AI: The Unbiased AI Solution Transforming Market Research and JournalismAnalyzing conversations, demographics, and sentiment at the speed of light
Imagine having an AI tool capable of analyzing millions of online conversations to provide meaningful insights, demographic data, and sentiment analysis at lightning speed. Enter Polly.AI, an innovative AI developed by Advanced Symbolics Inc., which promises to revolutionize market research and journalism.
In a recent interview, Erin Kelly from Advanced Symbolics Inc. spoke to the Guru of Geek, Marlo Anderson, about how Polly.AI can provide invaluable data to journalists and consultants alike. The AI can sift through numerous conversations, extracting only the most...
2023-03-1603 minNational Day CalendarMarch 11, 2023 – World Plumbing Day | National Johnny Appleseed DayThis Hero Left A Legacy Of Kindness Along With A Favorite Fruit. Welcome to March 11th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate heroes under the sink and in the orchards. Anna: Marlo…what’s going on? Marlo: Well, I had a drippy faucet so I thought I’d fix it. Anna: Um…fix it? Marlo: Yeah. That didn’t work out so well so…I called a plumber. Anna: I see that. Marlo: Yeah, sometimes you really need a professional and… Anna: This is one of those times! Marlo: Yeah. Anna: On World Plumbing Day, be thankful not only for your...
2023-03-1102 minNational Day CalendarMarch 10, 2023 – International Bagpipe Day | National Mario DayThis Little Plumber Deserves To Be Celebrated! Welcome to March 10th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate Scottish pipes and a brave little plumber. Anna: Hey Marlo, word association…I say bagpipes, you say? Marlo: Scotland Anna: Yup, bagpipes are considered to be from Scotland but the origins may go as far back as the Hittites in 1000 BCE! Bagpipes appeared in Europe in the early 1000’s and are explicitly mentioned in The Canterbury Tales from around 1380. After the Scottish uprising of 1745 the loyalist government banned bagpipes. But today, bagpipes are a symbol of Scotland and known the world over...
2023-03-1002 minNational Day CalendarMarch 08, 2023 – National Oregon Day | International Women's DayToday We Celebrate Women Who Made History! Welcome to March 8th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate our 33rd State and great women in history. Today is National Oregon Day, so let’s celebrate the 33rd state by sharing fun facts about this beautiful place. Marlo, did you know that Oregon residents own one quarter of the entire country’s Llama population? Or how about this? Springfield, Oregon is the real life inspiration for the Simpson’s hometown! Matt Groening, the Simpson’s creator, is from Portland, Oregon and many of the Simpson’s characters are named for Portland s...
2023-03-0802 minNational Day CalendarMarch 7, 2023 – National Flapjack Day | National Cereal DayThis Cereal Travelled Aboard Apollo 11. Welcome to March 7th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate breakfast food for the kid in all of us. Marlo: Hey Anna, whatcha cooking? Anna: Flapjacks Marlo; it’s National Flapjack Day and I thought it would be fun to try out some recipes and toppings I found on the internet! Marlo: Okaaaaay, what’s with this green one?? Anna: Ooo, that’s an avocado and kale flapjack, fun and healthy! Marlo: Ummhmmm…This one looks more my speed. Anna: Oh yeah, this one is bacon and chocolate… Marlo: delicious! Anna: Here’s a lunch or d...
2023-03-0702 minThe Tech RanchBeeyonder: Providing Virtual Tours for Seniors
Traveling is a passion that many people enjoy, but as we age, it can become more challenging to explore the world. Beeyonder is a virtual tour company that offers live and interactive virtual tours around the world with local qualified tour guides. In an interview with the Guru of Geek, Marlo Anderson, Camille Scannell from Beeyonder explained that they primarily target seniors aged 55 and above, providing them with equal access to travel opportunities.
Beeyonder currently offers 430 virtual experiences in over 60 countries, with local guides on the ground giving walking tours as if the tourists were there in...
2023-03-0603 minNational Day CalendarMarch 4, 2023 – National Play Outside Day | National Sons DayThis Founding Father Carved A Path For His Son. Welcome to March 4th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate playing outside and a chip off the old block. Marlo: Hey Anna, it’s National Play Outside Day, let’s get out of here, what do you want to do today? Anna: Oh! I’d like to go for a hike, let’s go! Marlo: This is great! Fresh air, sunshine, not a care in the world! Anna: Yup, taking the show on the road! Playing outside is so good for us too, fresh air and exercise! Marlo: And it’s so...
2023-03-0402 minNational Day CalendarMarch 03, 2023 – World Hearing Day | National Cold Cuts DayThis Fancy Bologna Has A Serious Side. Welcome to March 3rd, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate protecting our ears and a better bologna. Marlo: Anna, what’s going on? Anna: What? Marlo: What’s going on? Anna: It’s World Hearing Day, we’re bringing attention to hearing loss. Marlo: Wanna dance? Anna: What? Marlo: Wanna…dance? Anna: The World Health Organization states that 5% of the world’s population is affected by hearing loss. Of course loud sounds can affect our hearing but prolonged exposure to sounds about as loud as a gas powered mower can also cause hearing...
2023-03-0302 minNational Day CalendarMarch 2, 2023 – National Old Stuff Day | National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)If You Remember Watching This Game Show You Might Be Old! Welcome to March 2, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate golden oldies and loveable authors. Anna: Hey Marlo did you ever watch the game show $100K Pyramid? Marlo: Hosted by Dick Clark? Of Course I did! Anna: You wanna play? Marlo: Sure! Anna: All the clues will be things that are old. Ready? These items come in 33s, 45s, 78s and are played on a turntable. Marlo: Vinyl Records. Anna: This Rolling Stone is known for his strut and pouty lips and is now a great grandfather. Marlo: Mick Jagger...
2023-03-0202 minNational Day CalendarMarch 1, 2023 – World Music Therapy Day | National Dadgum That's Good DayDadgum Good Is A Matter Of Taste. Welcome to March 1st, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate transformational music and food that’s dadgum good. Music is a universal language. Some would say it’s a tool for transformation. Bill Protzmann of San Diego, California has an impressive musical background. In high school he mastered the piano by performing ragtime, classical and big band styles. Bill found that music has a way of stirring the soul, whether it’s the sound of “charge” at a baseball game or the soothing sound of your own voice at a sing along. These...
2023-03-0102 minNational Day CalendarFebruary 4, 2023 – National Create A Vacuum Day | National Thank A Mail Carrier DaySome Jobs Are Harder Than They Look. Welcome to February 4th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate being under pressure and exemplary service, even in fowl play. Anna: Have you heard of a tardigrade, Marlo? Marlo: I have no idea. Anna: Also known as the water bear, they're super small animals can survive in the harshest conditions of heat and cold. They are found near volcanoes and the bottom of the ocean and it turns out they are even found in a vacuum in space. Do you know how a vacuum in space occurs? Marlo: I thought it was...
2023-02-0402 minNational Day CalendarFebruary 2, 2023 – National Tater Tot Day | National Groundhog DayAnd Now, An Ode To Tater Tots. Welcome to February 2nd, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate tasty spud poetry and a spotlight stealing frog. Oh tater tots, how do I love thee, let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height. My soul can reach your flavors out of sight. My ravishment acquires a life of it’s own To hold steadfast now alas, my stomach groans Your crispy, crunchy exterior Your creamy center too Hot from the fryer Dare I conspire You’re better than French Fries, it’s true! I love...
2023-02-0202 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 28, 2023 – National Kazoo DayEverything Sounds Better On A Kazoo! Welcome to January 28th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the buzz on kazoos and having fun at work. The Down South Submarine is a uniquely American instrument better known as the kazoo. It was invented in the 1840s by German watchmaker Thaddeus Von Clegg. The kazoo has created some buzz over the years but mostly as a toy rather than a legitimate instrument. All of that changed in the jazz and blues era, though not many soloists made it their career instruments. Today you can listen to Barbara Stewart for inspiration. Barb...
2023-01-2802 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 19, 2023 – National Popcorn DayHappy 10th Birthday National Day Calendar! Welcome to January 19th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate taking the road less traveled in pursuit of our favorite snacks. On a cold snowy day in January, a man sat at his usual spot in his favorite coffee shop cruising around the internet. He happened to see the mention of “National Popcorn Day,” and being his favorite snack, the man dug a little deeper. “What’s the deal with National Days? Where do they come from and why are they a thing?” His research came up empty for there wasn’t one site descr...
2023-01-1902 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 18, 2023 – National Thesaurus Day | National Winnie The Pooh DayThis London Zoo Resident Inspired A Legacy Of Gentle Adventures. Welcome to January 18th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate having a way with words and silly old bears. You may not immediately recognize the name Peter Mark Roget, but chances are you’ve read his book. Or at least parts of it. In 1852, he published his Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases, which is still in use today. Over the years, Roget’s publication has been a lifesaver for writers trying to avoid overusing the same words. And oddly enough, the word “thesaurus” is derived from the Greek wo...
2023-01-1802 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 16, 2023 – National Nothing Day | Martin Luther King Jr. DayThis Man's Dream Still Echoes Today. Welcome to January 16th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate making something out of nothing and a man with a dream. John: Uh, Anna, We're recording. What are you eating? Anna: Nothing. John: No you're eating something. Anna: No nothing. Marlo? Marlo: Yeah? John: Marlo, what are you eating? Marlo: Nothing either, actually. John: So who's eating? Anna: Alright, alright. It's me. I'm eating a fig newton. I'm celebrating National Fig Newton Day and I'm sorry. I didn't bring enough for everybody. John: But they're ooey, gooey rich and chewy inside! Anna: I...
2023-01-1602 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 13, 2023 – National Rubber Ducky Day | Stephen Foster Memorial DayIt's Time To Play Rubber Ducky Trivia! Welcome to January 13th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate ducky trivia and a centuries old pop star. This toy was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2013 where only 52 other toys enjoy this status. Do you know what it is? Marlo & John: G.I. Joe! Anna: Nooooo! It's the rubber ducky. But do you know why we celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day on this day? Marlo & John: No. Anna: Okay. It first appeared on the Sesame Street Calendar in 1973 as Rubber Ducky's birthday. Marlo & John: Very cool. Anna: Okay, but...
2023-01-1302 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 12, 2023 – Kiss A Ginger Day | National Pharmacist DayThis Founding Father Had A Hand In Practically Everything! Welcome to January 12th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a spicy kiss and historical healthcare. While there’s a one in four chance that the recessive gene for red hair will carry on in the offspring of two ginger parents, these rare beauties rarely get a fair shake. Today we tip the odds in their favor on Kiss a Ginger Day, which was founded by Derek Forgie in 2009. If you're one of the less than 2 percent that is crowned with a mane of fire, consider yourself a rock star...
2023-01-1202 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 10, 2023 – National Houseplant Appreciation Day | National Shop For Travel DayYou Won't Believe Marlo's Secret To Happy Houseplants! Welcome to January 10th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the green indoors and dream vacations come true. In 1989 NASA published a study that showed that plants may improve the air quality for indoor spaces. We all know that plants consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they do their photosynthesis thing, so this makes sense. But apparently some plants are better than others when it comes to this phenomenon of boosting your indoor air quality. Apparently, Boston ferns, spider plants, ficus, rubber trees and bamboo plants are more effective tha...
2023-01-1002 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 9, 2023 – National Clean Off Your Desk Day | National Balloon Ascension DayYou May Be Adventurous, But Please Don't Try This At Home. Welcome to January 9th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate clearing space and reaching great heights. Anna: Marlo, I know you don’t make New Year’s resolutions but I have a challenge for you right now, can you see the top of your desk? Marlo: Kind of. Anna: Well, you know I've heard this new thing about feng shui that if you're living in a messy world you're just going to feel more messy. I actually took that to heart and switched things up. John: Okay you'r...
2023-01-0902 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 2, 2023 – National Personal Trainer Awareness Day | National Science Fiction DayThis Author's Imagination Shaped The Future. Welcome to January 2nd, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a feast for everyone and a voyage of the imagination. Anna: Marlo, I have a bone to pick with you. I’m all geared up to celebrate National Personal Trainer Awareness Day and I see it’s also National Cream Puff Day and National Buffet Day. Is that a joke? John, help me out here. John: What do you mean? I'm gonna work out and have a cream puff and a buffet. Anna: Yeah, but you're already in that routine. For those of us th...
2023-01-0202 minNational Day CalendarDecember 27, 2022 – National Fruitcake Day | Learn A Foreign Language MonthIt's Never Too Late To Learn Something New. Welcome to December 27, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate starting something new and being nutty as a fruitcake. Anna: You probably didn’t notice this Marlo, but December is Learn a Foreign Language Month. Marlo: You know, I didn't notice it obviously. I can't even say "Mario" correctly. Anna: You were too busy giving out calendars and hanging out with Santa Claus. John, didn’t you learn Spanish or Portuguese? John: Si, si; uh, espagnol y un petit peu de français. Anna: Wow, I'm impressed. It's because you took a trip...
2022-12-2702 minNational Day CalendarDecember 18, 2022 – Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day | ChanukahTis The Season To Get Your Elf On! Welcome to December 18, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate elfing around and the festival of lights. Anna: Buddy, the Elf. What’s your favorite color? Marlo: Yellow, yellow, yellow! Anna: John? John: Red. No green! Anna: Did you guys know it's Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day? John: I do now! Anna: Right, I'm getting my "elf on!" Do you know what kinda music elves like best? John: Uh, jingle music? Anna: No: wrap music! And what do you call an elf who wins the lottery? John: Uh, luc...
2022-12-1802 minNational Day CalendarDecember 16, 2022 – National Underdog Day | National Ugly Christmas Sweater DayWe All Have A Favorite Underdog Story. Welcome to December 16, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate rooting for the underdog and the tradition of poor taste. It’s an accepted fact that people love cheering for an underdog. Whether in movies or sports or movies about sports, nothing engages our emotions like watching someone win against all odds. Do you guys have a favorite underdog story? John: The 1980 Winter Olympics Hockey Team. Miracle on Ice. Marlo: I grew up watching Underdog as a kid. John: Oh, it was such a great cartoon. Why can't you find Underdog in reruns...
2022-12-1602 min
The Tech RanchThe Future of Transportation with Sky Drive
Marlo Anderon with Dr. Mark Blackwell at CES 2022
Marlo Anderson: Have you been thinking about what the future of transportation looks like? Well, I have a leader in this in this field right here, Dr. Mark with SkyDrive. And really appreciate you being on the show today. So tell me a little bit about where you’re at right now with SkyDrive. And where you think things are going in the future.
Dr. Mark: Okay, well, the vehicle you can see behind me right here is, that’s our technology demonstrator that flew in 2020, a one...
2022-05-1903 minThe Tech RanchInteractive Projection with Abusizz
Lukas Julen with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: This is kind of an amazing product. Because, you know, first of all, it handles lighting. It’s a speaker, but on top of it, it has projection to a table and Lucas is standing next to me alysus Am I saying that right? Yeah. All right, man, I see I’m on the board here. Now. I mean, I could if I wanted to look up news or whatever, I could do that. Play a little entertainment. But I’m betting the basis around this as the games, isn’t it?
...
2022-03-1502 minThe Tech RanchPrepare for the Galaxies with Higher Orbits
Michelle Lucas with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Unison: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (Countdown)
Marlo: Lift off. I was gonna say blast off. I’m gonna let you do that. So Michelle Lucas higher orbits. Thanks for being with me today.
Michelle: So excited to be here. It’s my first time at CES and they get to see you.
Marlo: Yes, yes, we’ve known each other for quite a few years, work with national astronauts stay together. So that’s always a fun thing to talk about. But we’re going to talk about tech today, and maybe...
2022-03-1502 minThe Tech RanchFlare Lantern Speaker by Nuvelon
Zak Francos with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: You’re out on your deck having a nice party with some friends over whatever musics an important part but it’s hard to hear through those little Bluetooth speakers. Zach has an answer for this.
Zak: So our solution for that is the new blonde flare speaker, indoor outdoor speaker. They have a 50 foot range between each other so you can connect it in each room of your home, put a couple on your patio and they’ll all sink accordingly to the master program.
Marlo: And ho...
2022-03-1402 minThe Tech RanchExpand your Robotic World with Avular
Albert Maas with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: We just discovered a very interesting product at CES 2022. These are modular devices that plugged together kind of like Legos that have like GPS, LiDAR, all kinds of sensors, possibilities that you can stack together and create robots from think of the possibilities with companies, maybe in warehouses, drones, autonomous vehicles, all kinds of great stuff are possible with this. Let’s go check it out. For whatever reason, I got Legos in my head all of a sudden, yeah, well, so
Albert: is this what this Oh, look at...
2022-03-1303 minThe Tech RanchYour New Robotic Limb by Psyonic
Aandeel Akhtar with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: This is an incredible product here. And once you tell us a little bit about what you have developed, and the usefulness and and I’d love to hear your story down. So, you know, go ahead and do tell us what you have going on and how this is developed.
Aandeel: Yeah, so we develop advanced bionic limbs that are affordable and accessible for everyone. And so this is our latest product, the ability hand and say bionic hand meant for people who have lost it, and they ca...
2022-03-1102 minThe Tech RanchPersonal Safety Products with Sabre
Dave Nance with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Do you have safety concerns? Well, my friend Dave, might be able to help you a little bit. So welcome to the show. Dave.
Dave: Thank you, Marla. appreciate being here. Thanks for having me.
Marlo: Why are you at CES 2022.
Dave: So we do have some connected products, say a smart pepper spray that, Oh, that’s interesting alerts your loved ones immediately when you’re in a situation where you know, when we want to let them know, or vice versa. If you have...
2022-03-1103 minThe Tech RanchYour Digital Business Card Popl
Nick Fischens with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: So don’t you hate this? Nic, here’s my card.
Nick: Thanks for your business
Marlo: card. Yeah, that’s exactly how it works, isn’t it? That’s right. I can’t tell you how many boxes of business cards I have it at my office. And I’m always, you know, it’s the new year, right? And I’m like, Alright, I’m going to tackle that box of business cards, and you never get to it right? You know? So you have a solution?
N...
2022-03-0902 minThe Tech RanchTransformative Plant-Based Ingredients with Myco
Alan Hahn with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: So what kind of crazy things can you do with mushrooms? Now, I’m not talking about the psychedelic ones here I’m talking about what’s possible in the food realm. So Alan, with Myco has joined us today, Ellen, what you guys are doing is incredible. Absolutely incredible. And I know I’ve teased people a little bit already here. So tell me a little bit about what you guys are doing,
Alan: you know, what we’re doing is very different. And what we’re doing is we’ve cre...
2022-03-0803 minThe Tech RanchWorld’s First Electric Snow Bike
Nicolas Duperret with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Snow, snow, snow. And you know, up until now there hasn’t really been a lot of recreational vehicle choices to play in the snow. Yeah, that’s kind of a solution for that. So tell us what you got going on here
Nicolas: So this is Moon bikes motors. So right here in front of you, you got one of our moon bikes. So it’s the world’s first all electric battery powered snow bike
Marlo: I guess my first thinking is on electric vehicle, and you’...
2022-03-0702 minThe Tech RanchNo More Snoring with Motion Pillow
Hiba Kim with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Well, you’re gonna love me today, especially if you have somebody around you that keeps you up at night. And I’m referring to snoring. So Hiba is here and he’s going to be explaining to us, what you’ve come up with. This is really innovative.
Hiba: We have motion pillow, it’s a smart solution for those floors. Motion Pillow has four airbags inside. When you start snoring it detects and it’ll gently and slowly inflates the airbag inside. So it turns your head to the side...
2022-03-0600 minThe Tech RanchCustomize Your Scents With Moodo
Eli Ofek with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: So one of the challenges accrue, of course, in your home or office is how your place smells, right. There are some smart technologies out there nowadays, including one called mudo, which is actually a personal favorite of mine, excited to actually run across you here again this year. So thanks to you for taking time out here. So I know we did an interview a couple years ago. We love your product, by the way, we actually use it in our home and office. So it’s wonderful. Can you ma...
2022-03-0502 minThe Tech RanchHydrogen-Powered Flying Car Maca
Thierry De Boisvilliers with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: So if we’re going to the air for transportation in the future, odds are pretty good that we’re going to the air for recreation. This may be the most fun at CES this year. So Thierry, tell me a little bit about the racing drone, or the racing car, I should say.
Thierry: Maca is developing a new concept. And a new vehicle, which is a flying racing car, using hydrogen as energy vector. Our idea is to use this vehicle in the racing environment, to pull...
2022-03-0403 minThe Tech RanchPortable Electric Scooter Lynx
Massimiliano Melis with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: If you’ve never thought about, you know, maybe how you travel that last mile from public transportation, maybe just scooting around your neighbourhood. This is absolutely amazing. So Max, tell us about what you have here.
Max: This is our scooter, his name is Lynx, our startup name is totem, we are out of Italy and the DC is made around the safety of the people. Basically, what we did was to do something completely different from the current school design, because we started from having three wheels in...
2022-03-0203 min
TecKnowlogyBring Magical Stories to Life with Levita
Philippe Bougard with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Philippe: First of all, you can put the lighter here. What’s your name?
Marlo: Marlo.
Philippe: Marlo
Marlo: Doofus. Call me doofus.
Philippe: Doofus?
Marlo: Yes.
Philippe: Okay. All right. I’m Phillip, nice to meet you. Now, Take the aluminium paper and check if there is something inside.
Marlo: Okay, there is nothing inside of it. No cocaine. Nothing— actually smells like baloney.
Philippe: Yeah! Okay, now cut it however you want.
Marlo...
2022-03-0102 minThe Tech RanchGrow Plants Anywhere with Hexagro
Alessandro Grampa with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Thinking about growing something at home. While I’m thinking hexa grow might be the way to go. Alessandro, co founder of Hexagro, tell me a little bit about what you have here.
Alessandro: So we are right in front of the living farming tree. This is our product and technology what we do is that we develop different modular components for urban farming so that we’re building a pop up a platform for urban farming, everything runs on its own. There are sensors down here and up here...
2022-03-0102 minThe Tech RanchImprint in Colors with E-Mark
Christoph Skopek with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Do you have maybe a package you want to send out and you want to have it marked with your logo on it, you know, and you don’t want to order 1000 boxes to make that happen. Maybe you have a party in your office that you want to maybe perhaps some printed napkins on, but you only need 25 of them. This is a great product to do that, isn’t it
Christoph: Correctly? This is our iimak which prints on all absorbing surfaces like cartons as you get expl...
2022-02-2701 minThe Tech RanchThe Latest in 3D Printing with Form Labs
Jeff Boehm with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: 3d printing. It’s amazing what has gone on in this industry in the last couple years, a lot of people call it adaptive printing have Jeff beam with Formlabs. Next to me here, Jeff, thanks for being with us today.
Jeff : Thank you. Pleasure to be here.
Marlo: So tell me about, you know, some of the advances you’ve seen in the last couple of years. In 3d printing,
Jeff: we actually had three new things that we announced yesterday. So that’s what we...
2022-02-2603 minThe Tech Ranch3D Display Technology with Dimenco
Director, Greg Agostinelli with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: I’ve had a long day, I go home to relax, you know, put on my goggles. So I can maybe watch a movie, do a little gaming and after a while my neck is hurting, my eyes are strained, it would be great if you can have an immersive experience without having to go through all that, Greg with the Minko. Thanks for being here.
Greg: Thanks for having me.
Marlo: So tell me about what you have here at CES this year.
Gr...
2022-02-2602 minThe Tech RanchLaser Pain Theraphy with Curavi
Fernando Bermudez with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Day three of CES 2022. And I’ll tell you after after walking 30,000 steps a day at this show, my feet hurt. My back is killing me right now. And Fernando, you have an amazing device for me.
Fernando: we have a solution for you. So basically, this is a low level laser therapy device for pain management of lower back pain. So what we have here is almost 300 lasers that you would put in your back. Okay, we will turn it on, you’ll see it illuminates and we’ll put...
2022-02-2402 minThe Tech RanchThe First Ever Interactive Bartender Cecilia
Elad Kobi with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Another amazing find at CES this year you lad is with Cecilia. And Cecilia has some very, very interesting talents. So tell us about any of that.
Elad: So Cecilia is the first autonomous robotic bartender. And you can direct with her she works on a speech recognition and AI technology. You can interact with her, you can joke with her, she can tell you jokes tell you stories. And she also makes a very, very good cocktail.
Marlo: where do you see this being used at...
2022-02-2403 minThe Tech RanchReduce Hair Loss with Capillus
Director of Business Development, Fernando Bermudez with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: As you noticed, I don’t have a lot of hair left on my head. Fernando, though, might have a solution for me. So what do you have going on with Capillus?
Fernando: Well, Marlo, you still have hair, you’ve lost a lot. Yes, but you still have some if you want to fight, there are three FDA approved or clear solutions. One is finasteride which is a drug that you need to take then you have minoxidil which is topical, that you need to p...
2022-02-2102 minThe Tech RanchMosquito Free Room with Bzigo
Project Manager, Ben Resnick with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: This may be the coolest thing we have found at CES this year. So the Bzigo is a well, in fact, I’m gonna let Ben describe this to you, but it’s an amazing product that a lot of people are gonna take advantage of. So, Hey, Ben, welcome to the Tech Ranch.
Ben: Thanks very much. You know, Bzigo is taking care of mosquitoes and other pests. I’ll tell you my problem. I wake up in the middle of the night, hearing a buzzing in my...
2022-02-2100 minThe Tech RanchHassle Free Tea Time with Bru
Co-founder, Bodgan Krinitchko with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: One of the challenges for tea lovers is the length of time a lot of times it takes to make tea. Well, I’m visiting with Bogdan, here he is with a company called Bru out of Switzerland, of course known for hot chocolate, right? And maybe other chocolate things, but I think you might be known for tea in the future. So tell me a little bit about what you got going on here.
Bodgan: Yeah, thanks for having us here. At Bru we are about to si...
2022-02-1902 minThe Tech RanchReal Life Mario Kart Experience with Battle Racing
Mauricio Buritica with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Mario Kart fans, I am standing next to Mauricio. And he has the most amazing unique. I don’t know what you want to call this—- this car. It works. If you’re a Mario Kart fan, you’re gonna love this. So tell me about what you got going on here with Battle Racing.
Mauricio: So, now we have electric go karts. Modified it, and added some hardware to make all the power ups in real life. So now we have a shooter for a ball, like the shel...
2022-02-1802 minThe Tech RanchBring Back the Dairy with Armored Fresh Cheese!
Armored Fresh CEO, Andrew Yu with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: I just tried your cheese! It’s really good. So I need to know more about the process of, you know, what did I just eat?
Andrew: So, it is vegan cheese based on almond milk.
Marlo: So you’re taking what would be considered traditional almond milk and converting that to cheese? Correct? How’s that possible?
Andrew: That technology has been around for more than 50 years actually. Conversion of plant based to protein and what generally people are saying is vegan...
2022-02-1702 minThe Tech RanchYour Privacy Matters with Santor
Santor CEO, Alexandre Santos with Marlo Anderson at CES 2022
Marlo: Standing next to me is Alexander with Santor. Now these guys have a solution to maybe a lot of the security challenges that we have nowadays, right, especially with Google and your Alexa device in your house because they’re always on right? Isn’t that right?
Alexandre: Exactly. Well, if you start thinking before, there was microphones around us, but not a lot like today, so a lot of microphones are listening live. Like in all the IoT devices that come to market, they have a micr...
2022-02-1603 minNational Day CalendarMarch 7, 2021 – National Flapjack Day | National Cereal DaySome Call Them Pancakes. Others Call Them Flapjacks. But If You Order Them In The UK, You Might Be Surprised At What You Get.Welcome to March 7, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the many names for breakfast. Americans speak the same language as folks over in England, but there are a lot of differences. Especially when it comes to what we call things. Here, you take an elevator to travel between floors. But in the UK, you take a lift. And of course, what we call cookies, they call b...
2021-03-0702 minNational Day CalendarFebruary 22, 2021 – National Snack Food Month | National Margarita DayWhat's Your Favorite Snack Food?Welcome to February 22nd, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate healthy snacks and a frozen twist. If I say snack, you say? It’s National Snack Food Month and before you go hog wild on all the stuff you gave up for New Year’s consider this: healthy snacking is a good way to lose weight. Smaller servings of nutrient rich food can keep your metabolism stoked all day. So keep some heart healthy nuts with you. Or load up your lunch box with fresh veggies...
2021-02-2202 minNational Day CalendarFebruary 6, 2021 – Ice Cream For Breakfast Day | National Chopsticks DayWhat's Your Favorite Ice Cream For Breakfast? It's Okay, We Know You've Tried It.Welcome to February 6th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a kid’s dream come true and saying no to the fork. Anna: Did you ever have ice cream for breakfast?Marlo: Mmmmm maybe.Anna: It’s okay to admit it Marlo. Today is Ice Cream For Breakfast Day and I will confess I have tried this before and love it! It all started when I made a bowl...
2021-02-0602 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 31, 2021 – National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day | National Backward DayHave You Ever Had Dessert For Breakfast? That's Just The Beginning Of Celebrating This Day!Welcome to January 31st, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate our heart’s desire and backwards thinking. Anna: If you are a person that leads with your heart, today is your day to fill it with art. Marlo: Hey that sounds like poetry!Anna: That’s right! Everything that touches our senses from poetry to painting, music to dance and films can be considered art and even some o...
2021-01-3102 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 29, 2021 – National Big Wig Day | National Corn Chip DayAre Chips A Go To Ingredient In Your Recipes?Welcome to January 29th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate Big Wigs and getting our snack on. Anna: Hey, Marlo, why are you wearing that ridiculous wig?Marlo: What are you talking about? This is my natural hair, I’m just styling it differently.Anna: And is purple your natural color?Marlo: It’s National Big Wig Day, Anna. In honor of the Look Good Feel Better Campaign, folks across...
2021-01-2902 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 28, 2021 – National Kazoo Day | National Have Fun At Work DayHow Do You Have Fun At Work?Welcome to January 28th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate fun at work and humming along. Anna: You know what job sounds amazing to me? Food critic. Can you imagine taking a tour of the very best restaurants and eating to your heart’s content?Marlo: Are you thinking about a career change?Anna: No, no. I’m just realizing that it’s National Have Fun at Work Day and thinking that must be pretty easy when...
2021-01-2802 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 25, 2021 – National Opposite Day | National Bubble Wrap DayWelcome to January 25th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate annoying opposites and that satisfying snap!Marlo: Good morning. I’m Anna Devere.Anna: And I’m Marlo Anderson.John: And I’m confused. What are you two talking about?Marlo: It’s Opposite Day, so we’re switching everything around.John: Okay. Got it. Can we take that from the top, Marlo?Anna: Sure. Let’s do it.John: Anna…
2021-01-2502 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 11, 2021 – National Clean Off Your Desk Day | National Hobby MonthWhat New Hobby Have You Wanted To Try? This Is Your Lucky Month!Welcome to January 11th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate cleaning up and having more fun. Anna: Marlo, what’s going on with your desk?Marlo: What are you talking about?Anna: I mean, there are so many papers and tchatchkes that I can’t even see the desktop. Do you really need that many Star Trek bobbleheads?Marlo: Yes I do. And I’m offend...
2021-01-1102 minNational Day CalendarJanuary 9, 2021 – National Static Electricity Day | National Balloon Ascension DayDid You Know That Lightening is Basically Static Electricity?Welcome to January 9th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate shocking effects and reaching new heights. Marlo, did you ever rub your feet on the carpet and then zap someone? Then you already know the magic of static electricity! When the positive and negative charges of an atom are out of balance and have nowhere to go they build up and stay static in one place, until they are released. A spark of static electricity can measure thousands of volts, but ha...
2021-01-0902 minNational Day CalendarDecember 30, 2020 – Bacon Day | National Bicarbonate of Soda DayBack In The Day, Bringing Home The Bacon Was A Big Deal! Find Out Why It's Still Pretty Good.Welcome to December 30th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the power of pork and other ordinary ingredients. If you’ve ever made a volcano at home then you already know the magic of baking soda. Today we pay homage to this versatile chemical that puffs up cakes and polishes pans, eliminates odors in pantries and armpits. Marlo, what are you making? Are you whipping up a cake? On National Bicarbonate of S...
2020-12-3002 minNational Day CalendarDecember 25, 2020 – A'phabet Day | Christmas DayHow Many Christmas Puns Do You Know?Welcome to December 25th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate holiday puns and the twists and turns of Christmas. More after the break.Marlo: Happy A’phabet Day!Anna: It’s pronounced “Alphabet”.Marlo: No. A’phabet. It’s the word “alphabet,” but with no L. Get it? Noel. Like Christmas.Anna: Ah. So it’s bad pun day?Marlo: Yep. Today, while you’re enjoying the festivities, see how...
2020-12-2502 minNational Day CalendarDecember 21, 2020 – Crossword Puzzle Day | Humbug DayHas The Word "Humbug" Crossed Your Mind Lately?Welcome to December 21st, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate beating cabin fever and a change of heart. The first crossword puzzle was published in 1913 in the New York World Newspaper. Created by Arthur Wynne from Liverpool, this amusement using riddles and clues is still enjoyed by millions today. Hey, Marlo what’s a five letter word for feud? And an eight letter word for ice globe? If you need some help fighting feeling cabin fever, spend the shorter, winter days with a pa...
2020-12-2102 minNational Day CalendarDecember 17, 2020 – National Pear Month | National Maple Syrup DayNot All Maple Trees Produce Syrup. Turns Out There's An Age Limit!Welcome to December 17th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate gifts that keep on giving and late bloomers. Anna: Hey Marlo, if someone gave you all the gifts from the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts would you end up with? Marlo: Y’know, I’ve never even thought of that.Anna: You would have 364 items in total. So you’d better hope you have room for 42...
2020-12-1702 minNational Day CalendarDecember 12, 2020 – National Poinsettia Day | Gingerbread House DayDo You Know Which Weed Was Found At The Side Of A Road And First Sold At A Roadside Stand?Welcome to December 12th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate cheerful weeds and yummy houses. The cheerful red plant that we associate with the holidays got its start in 16th century Mexico. Its legend tells the story of a poor girl who wanted to give the Christ child a gift. When she began to worry that she had nothing to give, an angel appeared and reassured her that any gift...
2020-12-1202 minNational Day CalendarDecember 8, 2020 – National Brownie Day | Pretend To Be A Time Traveler DayIf Time Travel Was An Option, Where Would You Go?Welcome to December 8th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate dessert on the go and glitches in time. They say that necessity is the mother of invention and that appears to be the case for our favorite combination of cookie and cake: the brownie. Legend has it that Bertha Palmer wanted a special dessert that would fit neatly into a boxed lunch for her socialite friends attending the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. Bertha’s husband owned the Palmer House hotel...
2020-12-0802 minNational Day CalendarDecember 5, 2020 – National Repeal Day | International Ninja DaySome Folks Call Him A Man Of Mystery. Can You Guess Which One Of Us Is Closest To Being A Ninja?Welcome to December 5th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the rebel spirit and our own international man of mystery. The controversial 18th Amendment banning the production, transport and sale of alcohol sparked a revolution of speakeasy style. In the early 1800s, groups such as the Prohibition Party and the Anti Saloon League began preaching moderation in the consumption of alcohol. Those who believed t...
2020-12-0502 minNational Day CalendarNovember 27, 2020 – Black Friday | National Craft Jerky DaySome Call It Craft Jerky And Others Call It... Well, You Decide.Welcome to November 27th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate heaven on earth for shoppers and meat lovers. Congratulations! You made it through Thanksgiving with your family. Now brace yourself for the start of the Christmas shopping season. Here comes Black Friday! It’s a great day to find amazing deals on gifts for friends and family. Shopping today is hectic, but certainly not awful, so why does it have such a bleak name? Through most of the yea...
2020-11-2702 minNational Day CalendarNovember 7, 2020 – National Play Outside Day | National Bison DayIt's Time To Head Outside and Play. And If You Happen To See Our National Mammal, Speak Softly!Welcome to November 7th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate playing outside and a national mammal. Hey Marlo, It’s National Play Outside Day and you’re actually here in Vegas. Does that mean you’re gonna go take a hike? Okay, I know you don’t like to be tracked down on the weekends, but no matter where you live, there’s no excuse to stay inside on the first Saturday of November...
2020-11-0702 minNational Day CalendarNovember 5, 2020 – National Doughnut Day | National Love Your Red Hair DayHave You Noticed There's More Than One Doughnut Day? And Given That They Bring Folks Together, A Little Extra Celebration Seems Just Fine!Welcome to November 5th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a bonus doughnut day and a recessive gene worth celebrating. Hey Marlo, I know you didn’t plan this but today is another National Doughnut Day. And I’m not gonna look a gift carb in the mouth. Apparently people around the world love their doughnuts. Take the folks at the Jewish Life Centre in Johannesburg, South Afric...
2020-11-0502 minNational Day CalendarNovember 3, 2020 – National Sandwich Day |National Gratitude MonthIf You Had A Sandwich Named After You, What Would Be On It? Welcome to November 3rd, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate star-struck sandwiches and the magic of gratitude. If you’re famous, it’s a rare honor for a restaurant to name a sandwich after you. Especially if the sandwich is good. For example: The Leonardo DiCaprio sandwich from Lioni’s in New York is: Roast beef, American Cheese, mozzarella, bruschetta, stuffed peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, fried eggplant, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The Adam Sandler sandwich from The St...
2020-11-0302 minNational Day CalendarOctober 31, 2020 – Halloween | National Knock-Knock Jokes DayHalloween Has Been Around For Thousands of Years. Do You Know The Origins Of Wearing Costumes And Carving Jack-O-Lanterns?Welcome to October 31, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate all things spooky and opportunity knocking. Halloween dates back thousands of years to ancient Ireland, when pagans celebrated the end of the summer harvest. They believed that on this night, October 31st, the gates opened between the worlds of the living and the dead. In order to scare off any fairies or evil spirits, people dressed in costumes. Centuries later, the custom...
2020-10-3102 minNational Day CalendarOctober 23, 2020 – National Boston Cream Pie Day | National TV Talk Show Host DayGuess Who Has A Birthday Today?Welcome to October 23, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate mistaken dessert identities and the birthday of a famous host. When it comes to dessert no one is complaining about identity theft when they order Boston Cream Pie. That's because the delicious layers of buttery sponge cake sandwiched with pastry cream and topped with a shiny coat of chocolate could hardly be considered a crime. Created by a French pastry chef at the Parker House Hotel in Boston in the late 1800s this dessert became th...
2020-10-2302 minNational Day CalendarOctober 20, 2020 – National Caramel Month | National Youth Confidence DayIs There Really More Than One Way To Say The Word "Caramel?" How In The World Did This Turn Into A Sticky Situation?!Welcome to October 20, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate sweet rewards and the power of building up our youth. I’ve got a surprise for you Marlo. I know you have been super healthy lately, but are you aware that it’s National Caramel Month? For those who don’t know this is Marlo’s favorite flavor. And it’s absolutely amazing on popcorn, his favorite food. In fact what d...
2020-10-2002 minNational Day CalendarOctober 18, 2020 – National Chocolate Cupcake Day | National No Beard DayWho Knew That Shaving Your Beard Could Save Your Life?Welcome to October 18, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a special dessert and bracing your face to conquer the world. Hey Marlo, guess what today is? National Chocolate Cup Cake Day? Right. What a perfect celebration food! Who wouldn’t love a delicious, bite sized chocolate cake? With or without frosting these gooey morsels can satisfy any chocolate lover who might be celebrating, oh, I don’t know a special occasion… Yep! 100 percent agree. Cupcakes have been around since the late 18th c...
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