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Not Your Average Holiday

Not Your Average Holiday

著者： Akshay and Matt
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2026年5月12日まで。4か月目以降は月額1,500円で自動更新します。

概要

 A podcast where random holidays get the main character treatment! Every single day deserves a celebration, and we seek out the bizarre traditions, historical events not taught in school, and unusual community gatherings to fill your calendar with adventure!Akshay and Matt
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  • The Big Flush: Plumbing, curses, and bad decisions

    The Big Flush: Plumbing, curses, and bad decisions
    2026/04/21
    There is no greater truth than everybody poops.This week, Matt and Akshay celebrate the people who make it possible for the rest of society to politely pretend that isn’t true. From unclogging disasters to keeping clean water flowing, plumbers do the dirty work that keeps modern life running smoothly. That’s right, this episode is all about the unsung heroes we honor on Hug a Plumber Day.Along the way, Matt and Akshay dive into the surprisingly fascinating history of plumbing, the massive impact plumbers have on public health and modern civilization, and some of the most famous plumbers (real and fictional) to ever pick up a wrench. If you are lucky, they may also share a few personal plumbing mishaps that may or may not have required professional intervention.The episode wraps up with a party game you might be tempted to bring to your next dinner gathering. Just don’t blame us if your friends never invite you back.Sources / ReferencesHoliday BackgroundNational Day Calendar – Hug a Plumber Dayhttps://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-hug-a-plumber-day-april-25World Plumbing Council – World Plumbing Dayhttps://www.worldplumbing.org/worldplumbingday/History of PlumbingPlumbing Manufacturers International – Plumbing Timelinehttps://www.safeplumbing.org/about-pmi/timeline This Old House – History of Modern Plumbinghttps://www.thisoldhouse.com/plumbing/99977/history-of-modern-plumbingFamous Plumbers & Cultural ReferencesBenjamin Franklin Plumbing – Famous Plumbers in Historyhttps://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/dallas/blog/2017/february/the-most-famous-plumbers-in-historyAction Jackson Plumbing – Famous Plumbers You May Not Knowhttps://www.actionjacksonplumbing.com/blog/plumbing-company/10-famous-plumbers-you-may-not-know-aboutMandurah Plumbing & Gas – Famous Plumbers Around the Worldhttps://mandurahplumbingandgas.com.au/exploring-the-wonderful-world-of-famous-plumbersThe Gentlemen Plumbers Calgary – A Short History of Mariohttps://www.thegentlemenplumberscalgary.com/calgary-help-a-short-history-of-marioWTOP – Why Super Mario Became a Plumberhttps://wtop.com/entertainment/2020/09/surprising-reason-nintendo-made-super-mario-a-plumber-35-years-ago/Fun Facts & Plumbing TriviaAngi – Common Plumbing Problemshttps://www.angi.com/articles/plumbing-problems.htmCall NuBlue – Plumbing Facts Plumbers Want Homeowners to Knowhttps://callnublue.com/blog/15-plumbing-facts-plumber-wants-homeowners-to-know/Big B Home Pro – Random Plumbing Factshttps://www.bigbhomepro.com/blog/10-fun-random-plumbing-related-facts/Call Dixie – Wild Facts About Plumbinghttps://calldixie.com/blog/5-wild-facts-about-the-world-of-plumbing/Caccia Plumbing – Fun Plumbing Factshttps://cacciaplumbing.com/blog/fun-facts-about-plumbing/Song Credits / MusicDancin in the Tub — Family KushEminence Landscapes (Pizzicato Version) — Ian PostFamous (Instrumental Version) — BalloonPlanetUntil Dawn - Jeremy ChontowThere are 52 weeks in a year. How are you celebrating this one?Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday and follow on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app.Join Matt and Akshay for weird stories, bad jokes, and unique celebrations every week.
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  • Forgive Your Ex... Or Don't.

    Forgive Your Ex... Or Don't.
    2026/04/14

    Even the worst ex might have taught you something… eventually. So isn’t it time to forgive them? Or at least bring a fresher story to therapy this month?

    This week, Akshay and Matt celebrate a holiday all about breakups, baggage, and the people who left us. They dig into heartbreak, revisit the chaos of past relationships, and explore whether forgiving an ex is actually healing… or an aggressive form of personal rebranding.

    Along the way, they share ways to celebrate this surprisingly thoughtful holiday, unpack what our past relationships can teach us, and ask the important question: is this day truly about growth, gratitude, and moving on, or just dollar-store ice cream trying its best to patch over the scars of first love's end?

    Never fear! This episode is actually way more positive than this description makes it sound, and this holiday might become one of your new favorites. So yes, maybe we should thank God for every broken road… because somehow it led you straight to this podcast.



    Sources / References

    • https://koonsfuller.com/articles-news/National-Ex-Spouse-Day


    Song Credits / Music

    • Dancin in the Tub — Family Kush

    • Before You - Instrumental Version — Max Billion

    • Tempesta — Steven Beddall

    There are 52 weeks in a year. How are you celebrating this one?

    Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday and follow on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app.

    Join Matt and Akshay for weird stories, bad jokes, and unique celebrations every week.
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    23 分
  • Did 8 Tracks Invent the Modern Playlist?

    Did 8 Tracks Invent the Modern Playlist?
    2026/04/07

    The modern playlist didn’t start with Spotify… it started with a plastic brick in your car dashboard.

    Akshay and Matt celebrate a holiday honoring the granddaddy of the modern playlist: 8-Track Tape Day. Along the way, they explore the 8-track’s surprisingly long-lasting cultural impact, share some of their own magical musical moments, and explain why Space Jam might actually be the soundtrack of love.

    This week’s celebration definitely doesn’t skip a beat… even if the tape occasionally does.



    Sources / References

    • https://www.accio.com/business/best_selling_8_track_tape_all_time• https://everpresent.com/8-track-tapes-vs-cassette/
    • Recording Industry Association of America – U.S. Sales Database
    • Crews, Andrew D. – From Poulsen to Plastic: A Survey of Recordable Magnetic Media• Despagni, Anthony J. – Some Help From Debussy For the Hassled Driver (New York Times)
    • Harrington, Richard – The Record Industry Goes to War on Home Taping (Washington Post)
    • Palmer, Robert – The Pop Life; Cassettes Now Have Material Not Available on Disks (New York Times)
    • Salmans, Sandra – Sales of Records on the Rise (New York Times)
    • Mitchell, Larry G. – AMC Muscle Cars (MBI Publishing)



    Song Credits / Music

    • Breaking into a Secret Government Facility by Jakub Pietras

    • Dancin in the Tub — Family Kush

    • Connection - Alternative version — EVOE

    • Mountaintops — Father of Kindness



    There are 52 weeks in a year. How are you celebrating this one?

    Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday and follow on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app.

    Join Matt and Akshay for weird stories, bad jokes, and unique celebrations every week.
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    20 分
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